HR 88 California Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relative to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This House Resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and encourages communities across California to participate in related celebrations and educational events. The measure honors the contributions of all individuals who have helped build the nation, with specific attention to those whose stories have historically been overlooked. It calls for reflection on both the achievements and shortcomings of American democracy while reaffirming a commitment to creating a more inclusive union. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of the legislature's values and intent.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Jun 29, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Jun 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read. Adopted. (Page 5911.).
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 22).
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Com. on RLS.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 70 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sharon Quirk-Silva
Sharon Quirk-Silva
DDemocratic
CA
67
Co
Photo of Alex Lee
Alex Lee
DDemocratic
CA
24
Co
Photo of Ali Macedo
Ali Macedo
RRepublican
CA
33
Co
Photo of Ash Kalra
Ash Kalra
DDemocratic
CA
25
Co
Photo of Avelino Valencia
Avelino Valencia
DDemocratic
CA
68
Co
Photo of Blanca Pacheco
Blanca Pacheco
DDemocratic
CA
64
Co
Photo of Blanca Rubio
Blanca Rubio
DDemocratic
CA
48
Co
Photo of Buffy Wicks
Buffy Wicks
DDemocratic
CA
14
Co
Photo of Carl DeMaio
Carl DeMaio
RRepublican
CA
75
Co
Photo of Catherine Stefani
Catherine Stefani
DDemocratic
CA
19
Co
Photo of Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
DDemocratic
CA
4