SR 77 by Weber Pierson
SR 77
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 Senate Resolution expresses California’s condemnation of President Donald Trump’s post depicting former President Obama and former First Lady Obama as apes, which is considered a racist trope with a history of dehumanizing Black Americans. The resolution reaffirms California’s commitment to rejecting racism, white supremacist ideology, and promoting policies that combat systemic racism and protect civil rights for all Californians.
Key provisions
- Condemns President Donald J. Trump’s post depicting Obama and Obama as racist.
- Rejects the normalization of racist imagery and conspiracy theories.
- Declares that racism is not acceptable and should not be excused as ‘meme’ culture.
- Calls on President Trump to issue a public apology.
- Calls on all elected officials to condemn the racist act.
- Reaffirms the achievements and contributions of Black Americans.
- Recommits California to advancing policies against systemic racism and discrimination.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.
Who is affected
- President Donald J. Trump
- Black Americans
- California residents
- Elected officials
- Communities targeted by hate
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically addresses and condemns a recent action by President Trump.
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.
3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
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