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ACR-166 • 2026

State of Zacatecas: sister state relationship.

State of Zacatecas: sister state relationship.

Passed Legislature

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any particular economic benefits or mention 'economic benefits' directly.

California and Zacatecas Sister States

This resolution aims to formalize a sister state relationship between California and the State of Zacatecas in Mexico.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses the Legislature's intent to create a sister state relationship between California and Zacatecas.
  • Recognizes shared heritage, economic opportunities, and mutual commitment to prosperity, dignity, and understanding.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State of California
  • The State of Zacatecas in Mexico

Terms To Know

Sister state relationship
A partnership between two states from different countries to promote cultural, economic, and educational exchanges.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide details on how the sister state relationship will be implemented.
  • Does not include specific funding or legal requirements for the relationship.

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. 2026-03-27 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  6. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 166, as introduced, Ávila Farías.
State of Zacatecas: sister state relationship.
This measure would express the intent of the Legislature to formalize a sister state relationship between the State of Zacatecas in Mexico and the State of California, in recognition of their shared heritage, economic opportunities, and mutual commitment to prosperity, dignity, and understanding.

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