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SCR 1222025–2026 SessionREPORTEDDEMOCRAT

Relative to Black History Month.

Introduced Feb 11, 2026Akilah Weber Pierson (D-CA)11 cosponsors

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 that 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.

How Congress Voted

Senate — Feb 23, 2026
40 votes
39(98%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
1(3%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting

Bill text versions

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 11, 2026

Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Senate
Feb 18, 2026

From committee: Ordered to third reading.

Senate
Feb 23, 2026

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3472.) Ordered to the Assembly.

Senate
Feb 23, 2026

In Assembly. Held at Desk.

House
Mar 2, 2026

Referred to Com. on RLS.

House
Mar 2, 2026

From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 2).

House
Mar 5, 2026

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 4165.) Ordered to the Senate.

House
Mar 5, 2026

In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

Senate
Mar 10, 2026

Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m.

Senate
Mar 10, 2026

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 14, Statutes of 2026.

Senate