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ACR-173 • 2026

Sister state: State of Jalisco.

Sister state: State of Jalisco.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Carrillo
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 21).
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify who is affected by this resolution.

California and Jalisco Sister States

This resolution recommits to formalizing a sister state relationship between California and Jalisco.

What This Bill Does

  • Recommits to formalizing the sister state relationship between California and Jalisco.

Terms To Know

Sister State Relationship
A partnership between two states in different countries to promote cultural, economic, and educational exchanges.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide specific details on how the relationship will be formalized.
  • This resolution expresses a commitment from California's government but does not have legal force.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 21).

  2. 2026-04-13 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  4. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 173, as introduced, Carrillo.
Sister state: State of Jalisco.
This measure would recommit to formalizing the sister state relationship between the State of Jalisco in Mexico and the State of California, as specified.

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