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ACR-90 • 2026

Juneteenth.

Juneteenth.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Gipson (A) , Bonta (A) , Bryan (A) , Elhawary (A) , Jackson (A) , McKinnor (A) , Ransom (A) , Sharp-Collins (A) , Wilson
Last action
2025-07-10
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 143, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any penalties or rewards for following this resolution.

Juneteenth Recognition

This resolution recognizes June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth in California and urges people to celebrate the day by honoring African American history.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth.
  • Urges Californians to join in celebrating Juneteenth.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People living in California

Terms To Know

Juneteenth
A day to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States and honor African American history.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide specific actions for how Juneteenth should be celebrated.
  • It is unclear if there are any penalties or rewards for following this resolution.

Bill History

  1. 2025-07-10 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 143, Statutes of 2025.

  2. 2025-07-10 California Legislative Information

    Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m.

  3. 2025-07-03 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.

  4. 2025-07-03 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 1933.)

  5. 2025-07-01 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to special consent calendar.

  6. 2025-06-25 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  7. 2025-06-17 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  8. 2025-06-16 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate. (Page 2179.)

  9. 2025-06-16 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  10. 2025-06-05 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 5).

  11. 2025-05-29 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  12. 2025-05-23 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  13. 2025-05-22 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 90, Gipson.
Juneteenth.
This measure would recognize June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth and would urge the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of the United States and how they have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting unity and equality.

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