SR 88 California Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relative to modern biotechnology.

Senate Resolution 88 is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution highlights California's historical role in pioneering biotech innovations like genetic engineering and gene editing, noting the industry's significant economic impact and contributions to medical advancements. It does not alter any laws or policies but serves to honor the scientists, innovators, and policymakers who have driven progress in the field.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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04/10/26 - Enrolled → SR88 · 3 edits

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The substantive text of SR 88 (a commemorative resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation) is unchanged between versions. The primary difference is that the second version, which appears to be a web page rendering, adds coauthors (Senators Becker, Caballero, McNerney, Umberg, Valladares, and Wiener) that were not listed in the enrolled document, along with bill status metadata and introduction date.

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Coauthors (Senators Becker, Caballero, McNerney, Umberg, Valladares, and Wiener) are now listed alongside the primary author Senator Blakespear, whereas the enrolled version only named Blakespear.

Bill metadata was added including the introduction date (March 12, 2026), passage date (April 9, 2026), and enrollment date (April 10, 2026).

A Legislative Counsel's Digest header and web navigation elements were added as part of the online presentation format.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2026

How they voted

37–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 40

Apr 9, 2026

D Democratic30

28 Yea 2

93% Yea

R Republican10

9 Yea 1

90% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 9, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (37-0-3)

senate

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3807.)

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

From committee: Ordered to third reading.

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Introduced

Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

upper

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors