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ACR-141 • 2026

Vesak Day.

Vesak Day.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Ta
Last action
2026-04-22
Official status
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the legal implications beyond expressing recognition and goodwill, so this information is based on the plain meaning of the resolution's intent.

Vesak Day Recognition

This resolution recognizes Vesak Day as a significant day for Buddhists and expresses best wishes to the state's Buddhist community.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Vesak Day as a significant day for people who practice Buddhism.
  • Expresses sincere best wishes from the state to its Buddhist community on Vesak Day.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People of Buddhist faith in the state.

Terms To Know

Vesak Day
A holiday celebrated by Buddhists to mark important events in Buddha's life, such as his birth, enlightenment, and death.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any legal requirements or changes for businesses or government agencies.
  • It only expresses recognition and goodwill towards the Buddhist community on Vesak Day.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-22 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  2. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  4. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate.

  5. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  6. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 23).

  7. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  8. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 141, as amended, Ta.
Vesak Day.
This measure would recognize the significance of Vesak Day to people of Buddhist faith and extend sincere best wishes to the state’s Buddhist community in celebrating Vesak Day.

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