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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would establish a formal sister state relationship between the State of California and Lagos State, Nigeria, to promote collaboration across key strategic areas.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution formally establishes a sister state relationship between the State of California and Lagos State, Nigeria, aiming to foster collaboration in several key areas. This partnership will focus on promoting advancements in technology and digital innovation, supporting creative and cultural industries like Hollywood and Nollywood, and enhancing climate action, energy, and environmental stewardship, with both regions committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution also emphasizes cooperation in education, research, and innovation, including academic and student exchanges, as well as in trade, infrastructure, and urban development, leveraging California's expertise in areas like smart city technologies and Lagos's role as a major international port. Further collaboration is planned for health and biotechnology, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and sustainable agriculture and food systems, recognizing the shared strengths in innovation and the potential for mutual economic development and cultural exchange. The resolution also highlights the importance of engaging with the Nigerian diaspora in California and strengthening people-to-people diplomacy.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (74)
Isaac Bryan (D)*,
Matt Haney (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Natasha Johnson (R),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
In Senate. To Com. on RLS. (on 04/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR129 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR129#99INT |
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