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ACR-197 • 2026

Italian American Heritage Month.

Italian American Heritage Month.

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Stefani
Last action
2026-06-10
Official status
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Italian American Heritage Month.

ACR 197, as introduced, Stefani.

What This Bill Does

  • ACR 197, as introduced, Stefani.
  • Italian American Heritage Month.
  • This measure would proclaim the month of October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month, and, among other things, encourage all citizens, schools, public institutions, and community organizations in California to observe Italian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and educational programs, as specified.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-06-10 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  2. 2026-06-02 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  3. 2026-06-01 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate.

  4. 2026-06-01 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  5. 2026-05-18 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 18).

  6. 2026-05-11 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-05-05 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  8. 2026-05-04 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 197, as introduced, Stefani.
Italian American Heritage Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month, and, among other things, encourage all citizens, schools, public institutions, and community organizations in California to observe Italian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and educational programs, as specified.

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