SR 33 California Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relative to the Armenian Genocide.

This Senate Resolution formally recognizes the Armenian Genocide as a historical event that occurred between 1915 and 1923, during which over 1.5 million Armenians were systematically killed or forced to convert to Islam. The resolution documents the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire and later the Republic of Turkey, including massacres, forced displacement, and the confiscation of Armenian property and churches. It highlights the denial of these crimes by the modern Turkish government and acknowledges the humanitarian aid provided by the Near East Relief organization to Armenian refugees. As a Senate Resolution, this measure serves as a formal statement of recognition and remembrance rather than creating new laws or regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

360
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2025
D Democratic30
27 Yea 3
90% Yea
R Republican10
9 Yea 1
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Apr 21, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (36-0-4)
senate
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 774.)
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors