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SCR-137 • 2026

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Ashby
Last action
2026-04-06
Official status
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 6).
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any particular activities or actions for citizens beyond the declaration and remembrance of Justice Ginsburg's legacy.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day

This resolution declares March 15, 2026, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day to honor her life and legacy in California.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares that the Legislature honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and work.
  • Designates March 15, 2026, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The people of California are encouraged to participate in the day's activities and remembrance.

Terms To Know

Legislature
The group that makes laws for a state or country.
Guardian of equality
Someone who works to protect and promote fairness and equal rights for everyone.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It does not require any specific actions from the government or citizens.
  • The resolution only applies in California on March 15, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

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

  2. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. 2026-03-12 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  4. 2026-03-12 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 3559.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  5. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  6. 2026-02-25 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 137, as introduced, Ashby.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.
This measure would declare that the Legislature honors the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and proclaims March 15, 2026, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, a day of remembrance and education to ensure that all Californians always honor and remember a vibrant guardian of equality for all.

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