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SCR-158 • 2026

Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month and the 50th Anniversary of the California Arts Council.

Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month and the 50th Anniversary of the California Arts Council.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Allen
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
In Assembly. Held at Desk.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill's status is 'Passed Legislature,' but it is unclear if it will be signed into law by the governor.

Arts Month and California Arts Council Anniversary

This resolution encourages Californians to support the arts in April 2026 and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.

What This Bill Does

  • Encourages all people in California to support the arts during April 2026.
  • Recognizes April 2026 as a special time for Californians to celebrate their arts, culture, and creativity.
  • Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.

Who It Names or Affects

  • All people in California
  • The California Arts Council

Terms To Know

California Arts Council
A group that supports local arts infrastructure and programming statewide through grants, programs, and services.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create new laws or spend money.
  • It is unclear if this will be signed into law by the governor after passing both chambers of the legislature.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  2. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  3. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  4. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 158, as introduced, Allen.
Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month and the 50th Anniversary of the California Arts Council.
This measure would encourage all Californians to support the arts and would recognize April 2026 as a significant time to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the arts, culture, and creativity of all Californians. This measure would also recognize the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, which supports local arts infrastructure and programming statewide through grants, programs, and services.

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