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SCR-134 • 2026

Nowroz.

Nowroz.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Wahab
Last action
2026-04-17
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 28, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not include encouragement for celebration, only recognition and best wishes.

Nowruz Celebration in California

This resolution recognizes March 21, 2026, as the beginning of the International Day of Nowruz and extends best wishes for peace and prosperity to all Californians.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes March 21, 2026, as the beginning of the International Day of Nowruz.
  • Extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Nowruz to all Californians.

Who It Names or Affects

  • All Californians receive best wishes on Nowruz day.

Terms To Know

Nowroz
A festival marking the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year, celebrated on March 21st.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create any laws or rules that people must follow.
  • It is a symbolic gesture with no financial impact mentioned.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-17 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 28, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-04-17 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 6).

  6. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-03-19 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2026-03-19 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 3607.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 134, Wahab.
Nowroz.
This measure would recognize March 21, 2026, as the beginning of the International Day of Nowroz and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Nowroz to all Californians.

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