ACR-153 • 2026

Irish American Heritage Month.

Education

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Calderon
Last action: 2026-04-21
Official status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 46, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify if it only commemorates diplomatic relations or includes broader aspects of friendship.

Irish American Heritage Month

This resolution designates March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in California to honor the contributions of Irish Americans and commemorate 102 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland.

What This Bill Does

Designates March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in California.
Honors the many ways Irish Americans have helped build the country and state.

Who It Names or Affects

People who celebrate Irish heritage in California
Schools and community groups that teach about Irish American history

Terms To Know

Heritage Month: A month set aside to honor the traditions, culture, and contributions of a specific group.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not provide funding for events or activities.
Only applies in California during March 2026.

Bill History

2026-04-21 California Legislative Information
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 46, Statutes of 2026.
2026-04-21 California Legislative Information
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.)
2026-04-14 California Legislative Information
Ordered to special consent calendar.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Adopted and to Senate.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (March 9).
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-03-03 California Legislative Information
From printer.
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 153, Calderon.
Irish American Heritage Month.
This measure would, among other things, designate March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of 102 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland and would commemorate the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to this country and state.

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