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SB-896 • 2026

State Capitol: 250th Anniversary of the United States.

State Capitol: 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Seyarto
Last action
2026-02-24
Official status
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide information on what happens if the Joint Rules Committee does not approve the plan, or how much money is needed for construction and maintenance.

California's State Capitol 250th Anniversary Monument

This law allows a nonprofit group representing Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution to plan, construct, and maintain a monument for the 250th anniversary of the United States at California’s State Capitol with approval from state officials.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows a nonprofit organization that represents Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution to plan, construct, and maintain a monument on the grounds of the State Capitol.
  • Requires this group to work with the Department of General Services when planning the monument.
  • Needs the Joint Rules Committee to review and approve the plan for the monument before it can be built.
  • Says that all money for building and maintaining the monument must come from private sources.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The nonprofit organization representing Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution
  • The Department of General Services
  • Visitors to the State Capitol

Terms To Know

Nonprofit organization
A group that does not make money for its members but works for a cause or community benefit.
Department of General Services
The state agency responsible for maintaining and managing government buildings and grounds, including the State Capitol.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how much money will be needed to build or maintain the monument.
  • Does not explain what happens if the Joint Rules Committee does not approve the plan.
  • Does not set a deadline for when the monument must be completed by.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-24 California Legislative Information

    From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  2. 2026-02-11 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on G.O.

  3. 2026-01-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 16.

  4. 2026-01-16 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 896, as amended, Seyarto.
State Capitol:
California’s 250th Anniversary.
250th Anniversary of the United States.
Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.
This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization representing Sons of the American
Revolution and Daughters of the American
Revolution, in consultation with the Department of General Services, to plan, construct, and maintain a monument to
California’s
the
250th Anniversary
of the United States
on the grounds of the State Capitol. The bill would require the nonprofit organization to submit a plan for the monument to the Joint Rules Committee for its review and approval. The bill would require the monument to be funded exclusively from private sources.

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