SCR 183 CA
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Summary
This resolution would recognize June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in California. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, marking a significant moment in the history of freedom and emancipation in the United States. The resolution would urge the people of California to participate in celebrating and observing Juneteenth as a day to honor the contributions of African Americans to American history and society. The resolution frames Juneteenth as an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing commitment to promoting unity and equality.
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Official abstract
This measure would recognize June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth and would urge the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of the United States and how they have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting unity and equality.
Sponsor (1)
- Weber Pierson Democratic · author
11 coauthors / cosponsors
- Richardson Democratic · coauthor
- Smallwood-Cuevas Democratic · coauthor
- Bonta Democratic · coauthor
- Bryan Democratic · coauthor
- Elhawary Democratic · coauthor
- Gipson Democratic · coauthor
- Jackson Democratic · coauthor
- McKinnor Democratic · coauthor
- Ransom Democratic · coauthor
- Sharp-Collins Democratic · coauthor
- Wilson Democratic · coauthor
Action history (10)
- May 28, 2026 Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. · upper
- Jun 10, 2026 From committee: Ordered to third reading. · upper
- Jun 18, 2026 Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. · upper
- Jun 18, 2026 In Assembly. Held at Desk. · lower
- Jun 22, 2026 Referred to Com. on RLS. · lower
- Jun 29, 2026 From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 29). · lower
- Jul 2, 2026 Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. · lower
- Jul 2, 2026 In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. · upper
- Jul 16, 2026 Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. · legislature
- Jul 16, 2026 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 155, Statutes of 2026. · legislature
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