SCR-89 • 2026

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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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: Smallwood-Cuevas
Last action: 2026-03-20
Official status: From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the resolution encourages or directs local governments, state agencies, and federal policymakers beyond a general encouragement to adopt DEI principles.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This resolution affirms the Legislature's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and encourages policymakers at various levels to adopt DEI principles.

What This Bill Does

Affirms the Legislature’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Who It Names or Affects

Local government officials
State agency workers
Federal policymakers

Terms To Know

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Principles that promote fairness and respect for everyone's differences in society.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not create new laws or rules.
It is unclear how DEI principles will be enforced by other organizations.

Bill History

2026-03-20 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Held at Desk.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 29. Noes 7. Page 3429.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-01-13 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-01-12 California Legislative Information
Ordered to second reading.
2026-01-12 California Legislative Information
From inactive file on motion of Senator Smallwood-Cuevas.
2025-09-13 California Legislative Information
Ordered to inactive file on request of Senator Smallwood-Cuevas.
2025-07-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 1. Page 1991.) (July 8).
2025-06-25 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2025-06-20 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing July 8.
2025-06-11 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2025-05-29 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 89, as amended, Smallwood-Cuevas.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
This measure would affirm the Legislature’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and encourage local, state, and federal policymakers, among other organizations, to adopt and uphold DEI principles.

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