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SCR-122 • 2026

Black History Month.

Black History Month.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Weber Pierson (S) , Richardson (S) , Smallwood-Cuevas
Last action
2026-03-10
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 14, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution's impact on education, economics, and social justice is implied rather than specified.

Black History Month in California

This resolution recognizes February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month and urges Californians to celebrate the achievements of African Americans.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
  • Urges all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month.
  • Encourages people in California to recognize the many talents and achievements of African Americans.

Who It Names or Affects

  • All citizens of California

Terms To Know

centennial anniversary
A celebration marking the 100th year of an event or institution.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create new laws but urges people to celebrate Black History Month.
  • It does not provide specific actions or funding for celebrating the month.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-10 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 14, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-03-10 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-03-05 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2026-03-05 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 4165.) Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2026-03-02 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 2).

  6. 2026-03-02 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3472.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2026-02-18 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2026-02-11 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 122, Weber Pierson.
Black History Month.
This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of 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 recognize the significance in protecting the fundamental human rights enshrined in the United States Constitution and its Amendments, the United States Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution, as specified. The measure would also affirm the commitment of the Legislature that all people are equal and shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall enjoy the equal application of the law for which the Legislature has been
entrusted.

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