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SCR-141 • 2026

Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Women’s Equal Pay Day.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Wahab
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 31, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the recognition will be implemented or celebrated, nor does it specify any direct impact on individuals living or working in California beyond raising awareness.

Women's Equal Pay Day

This resolution recognizes March 26, 2026, as Women’s Equal Pay Day in California to promote equal pay for all workers.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes March 26, 2026, as Women's Equal Pay Day in California.

Terms To Know

Equal Pay Day
A day designated to raise awareness about the gender wage gap and advocate for equal pay.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create new laws or regulations, but rather raises awareness.
  • It does not specify how the recognition will be implemented or celebrated.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 31, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2026-04-13 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 13).

  6. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2026-03-18 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 141, Wahab.
Women’s Equal Pay Day.
This measure would recognize March 26, 2026, as Women’s Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.

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