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ACR-141 • 2026

Vesak Day.

Vesak Day.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Ta
Last action
2026-05-18
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 68, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide additional details about the exact nature or scope of Vesak Day beyond its significance to Buddhists and the state's wishes for their celebration.

Vesak Day

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

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Vesak Day as a significant day for people of Buddhist faith.
  • Extends sincere best wishes from the state to the Buddhist community celebrating 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 the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any new laws or regulations.
  • It only expresses recognition and goodwill towards Vesak Day celebrations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-18 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 68, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-05-18 California Legislative Information

    Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m.

  3. 2026-05-11 California Legislative Information

    Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 70. Noes 0.).

  4. 2026-05-07 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

  5. 2026-05-07 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.)

  6. 2026-05-05 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to special consent calendar.

  7. 2026-04-22 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  8. 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.

  9. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  10. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate. (Page 4441.)

  11. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  12. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

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

  13. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  14. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 141, 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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