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SCR-47 • 2026

250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Niello
Last action
2025-05-14
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact nature of how or when educational programs and events will occur, nor does it mention any funding for these activities.

250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the 'shot heard round the world' at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, urging citizens to participate in educational programs and events.

What This Bill Does

  • Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the 'shot heard round the world' at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
  • Urges citizens across the country to participate in educational programs, reenactments, and commemorative events.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Citizens who want to learn more about history through educational programs and events.

Terms To Know

Commemorate
To honor or remember an event from the past in a special way.
Reenactments
Acting out historical events to help people understand what happened long ago.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide specific details on how or when these events will happen.
  • It is unclear if there are any funds set aside for organizing these commemorative activities.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-14 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2025.

  2. 2025-05-14 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2025-05-08 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2025-05-08 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2025-05-05 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 5).

  6. 2025-04-28 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2025-04-21 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2025-04-21 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 806.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2025-04-02 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2025-03-25 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 47, Niello.
250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
This measure would commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard round the world” and the Battle of Lexington and Concord, and would urge citizens across the country to participate in educational programs, reenactments, and commemorative events to reflect upon the enduring importance of liberty and justice.

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