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ACR 134
Relative to Black History Month.
Assembly · Other
What this bill does
This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would recognize the significance in protecting the fundamental human rights enshrined in the United States Constitution and its Amendments, the United States Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution, as specified. …
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This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would recognize the significance in protecting the fundamental human rights enshrined in the United States Constitution and its Amendments, the United States Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution, as specified. The measure would also affirm the commitment of the Legislature all people are equal and shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall enjoy the equal application of the law for which the Legislature has been entrusted.
Official summary from the Legislative Counsel’s office, via OpenStates.
Floor votes (1)
February 17, 2026 — Third reading vote
Passed · 6 yes · 0 no · 4 other
Yes (6): Jacqui Irwin, Tom Lackey, Mark González, Blanca Pacheco, Tri Ta, Rick Zbur
Other / no vote recorded (4): Patrick Ahrens, Robert Garcia, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Sanchez
Official motion wording
Be adopted. To third reading.
Official record: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov