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SCR-107 • 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Richardson
Last action
2026-02-20
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 3, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the day will be celebrated or funded.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

This resolution honors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights leader, and commemorates his birthday.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was an important civil rights leader.

Terms To Know

Civil rights
The legal protections that ensure equal treatment and opportunities for all people regardless of race, gender, religion, etc.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any laws or require specific actions.
  • It only expresses recognition and honor for Dr. King's contributions.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 3, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-02-13 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2026-02-13 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 64. Noes 0. Page 3990.) Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2026-02-09 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (February 9).

  6. 2026-01-26 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-01-16 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2026-01-16 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 3241.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2026-01-14 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2026-01-06 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 107, Richardson.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
This measure would honor the late civil rights pioneer Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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