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ACR-129 • 2026

Lagos State, Nigeria: sister state relationship.

Lagos State, Nigeria: sister state relationship.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Haney (A) , Bryan
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify particular areas of collaboration or mention specific goals such as cultural exchange.

California and Lagos State Sister State Relationship

This resolution establishes a formal sister state relationship between California and Lagos State in Nigeria.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes a sister state relationship between the State of California and Lagos State, Nigeria.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The people of California
  • The people of Lagos State, Nigeria

Terms To Know

Sister state relationship
A partnership between two regions in different countries to promote friendship and cooperation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify the exact areas of collaboration.
  • The resolution does not have legal force but expresses a desire for cooperation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  2. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate.

  3. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  4. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to third reading.

  5. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    From Consent Calendar.

  6. 2026-04-14 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14).

  7. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.

  8. 2026-01-29 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  9. 2026-01-28 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 129, as introduced, Haney.
Lagos State, Nigeria: sister state relationship.
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.

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