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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would recognize the significance in protecting the fundamental human rights enshrined in the United States Constitution and its Amendments, the United States Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution, as specified. The measure would also affirm the commitment of the Legislature all people are equal and shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall enjoy the equal application of the law for which the Legislature has been entrusted.
AI Summary
This joint resolution recognizes February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urging all citizens to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans and encouraging Californians to acknowledge their talents and contributions towards equity and equality in education, economics, and social justice. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting fundamental human rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and California Constitution, and affirms the Legislature's commitment to the principle that all people are equal, deserve respect and dignity, and are entitled to the equal application of the law.
Sponsors (77)
Mia Bonta (D)*,
Isaac Bryan (D)*,
Sade Elhawary (D)*,
Mike Gipson (D)*,
Corey Jackson (D)*,
Tina McKinnor (D)*,
Rhodesia Ransom (D)*,
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)*,
Lori Wilson (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),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Natasha Johnson (R),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Laura Richardson (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 19, Statutes of 2026. (on 03/19/2026)
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