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SCRX1-2 • 2026

2025–26 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature: final adjournment.

2025–26 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature: final adjournment.

Elections
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
McGuire
Last action
2025-02-04
Official status
Died on third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on what happens if one house agrees but the other does not.

Final Adjournment for 2025-26 First Extraordinary Session

This resolution sets a specific time and date when the 2025–26 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature will end.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets a final adjournment time for midnight on the day both houses agree to this measure.
  • Requires both chambers of the Legislature to pass it before it takes effect.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The members and staff of the Legislature involved in the 2025–26 First Extraordinary Session.
  • People who were waiting for decisions or actions from this session of the Legislature.

Terms To Know

Adjourned sine die
When a legislative session ends and does not plan to meet again until after an election or new term begins.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact date of adjournment depends on when both houses agree to the resolution.
  • It is unclear what happens if one house agrees but the other does not, as this situation is not addressed in the text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-04 California Legislative Information

    Died on third reading.

  2. 2025-01-29 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  3. 2025-01-23 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 2, as introduced, McGuire.
2025–26 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature: final adjournment.
This measure would provide that the 2025–26 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature shall stand adjourned sine die at midnight on the date that this measure has been adopted by both houses of the Legislature.

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