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Authors Weber Pierson   Richardson   Smallwood-Cuevas  
Principle Coauthors: Bonta   Bryan   Elhawary   Gipson   Jackson   McKinnor   Ransom   Sharp-Collins   Wilson  
Subject Black History Month.
Relating To
Title Relative to Black History Month.
Last Action Dt 2026-02-11
State Introduced
Status In Floor Process
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Vote Req Approp Fiscal Cmte Local Prog Subs Chgs Urgency Tax Levy Active?
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Bill Actions
2026-02-18     From committee: Ordered to third reading.
2026-02-11     Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
Versions
Introduced     2026-02-11
Analyses TBD
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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.