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ACR-164 • 2026

Mexican Consulate: County of Kern.

Mexican Consulate: County of Kern.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Bains
Last action
2026-04-23
Official status
Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Support for Mexican Consulate in Kern County

This resolution supports creating a Mexican Consulate in Kern County, California to strengthen the state’s relationship with Mexico and empower immigrant communities.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the Legislature wants a Mexican Consulate in Kern County.
  • Does not create laws or spend money, just shows support.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People living in Kern County
  • Mexican immigrants in California

Terms To Know

Legislature
The group of people who make laws for a state or country.
Consulate
An office where officials from one country help their citizens in another country.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any new laws or spend money.
  • It only shows support for the idea of a consulate, but it doesn't make it happen.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.)

  2. 2026-04-23 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  3. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 21).

  4. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

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

  5. 2026-03-24 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  6. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 164, as introduced, Bains.
Mexican Consulate: County of Kern.
This resolution would state, among other things, that the Legislature supports the establishment of a Mexican Consulate in the County of Kern to strengthen the state’s relationship with Mexico and empower immigrant communities.

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