Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Fiscal committee
No
Current location
Chaptered
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This Concurrent Resolution honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It recognizes the long struggle to establish a federal holiday in his honor, highlighting key milestones such as California being the first state to make the day a school holiday and the eventual creation of a federal holiday in 1986. The resolution also acknowledges Dr. King’s significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and his ongoing legacy of fighting for racial equality and social justice.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the benefits of collaborative service projects nationwide.
- Encourages members to urge constituents to participate in community service.
- Acknowledges progress in civility, equality, and unity through service.
- Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Community service organizations
- Legislators
- Constituents
- The State of California
Notable changes
- Highlights the historical struggle for a federal holiday honoring Dr. King.
- Notes California’s pioneering role in establishing a state holiday.
- References the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Dr. King in 1964.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
12 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours