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ACR-30 • 2026

Black History Month.

Black History Month.

Education Elections
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Jackson
Last action
2025-08-29
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 159, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify particular actions related to voting rights and racial discrimination, only recognizing their significance.

Black History Month

This resolution recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month, urging all Californians to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in California.
  • Urges all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during this month.
  • Encourages recognition of the many talents, achievements, and contributions of African Americans to their communities for equity and equality.

Who It Names or Affects

  • All citizens of California are encouraged to participate in Black History Month celebrations.

Terms To Know

Black History Month
A month-long celebration recognizing the achievements and contributions of African Americans to society.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create any new laws or regulations, but rather encourages actions by citizens.
  • It is unclear what specific activities or events will be organized for Black History Month in California.

Bill History

  1. 2025-08-29 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 159, Statutes of 2025.

  2. 2025-08-29 California Legislative Information

    Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m.

  3. 2025-08-26 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.

  4. 2025-08-25 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 2254.)

  5. 2025-08-25 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to special consent calendar.

  6. 2025-03-05 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  7. 2025-02-26 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  8. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate. (Page 441.)

  9. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  10. 2025-02-19 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (February 18).

  11. 2025-02-18 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  12. 2025-02-11 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  13. 2025-02-10 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 30, Jackson.
Black History Month.
This measure would recognize February 2025 as Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would also recognize the significance in protecting citizens’ right to vote and remedying racial discrimination in voting.

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