HR 80
HR 80 by Fong
HR 80
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Bill overview
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the Lunar New Year, which marks the beginning of the year according to the Lunar calendar. It acknowledges the significant contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander American communities to California’s social, cultural, and economic landscape. The resolution specifically highlights the 2026 Lunar Year as the Year of the Fire Horse and expresses best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year to all Californians.
Key provisions
- Designates February 17, 2026, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
- Acknowledges the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities in California.
- Recognizes the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year.
- Highlights the 2026 Lunar Year as the Year of the Fire Horse.
- Extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year.
Who is affected
- Asian and Pacific Islander American communities
- California residents
- Legislature of California
Notable changes
- The resolution does not represent a change to existing law but rather a statement of recognition and celebration.
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HR80:v99#DOCUMENT
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| Revised February 17, 2026 |
| Corrected January 28, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 80
| Introduced by Assembly Member Fong (Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bains, Caloza, Harabedian, Kalra, Lee, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, and Patel) (Coauthors: Assembly Members Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Calderon, Carrillo, Castillo, Connolly, DeMaio, Elhawary, Ellis, Flora, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Krell, Lackey, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Rivas, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, and Zbur) |
| January 27, 2026 |
Relative to the Lunar New Year.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 80, as introduced, Fong.
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Bill Text
WHEREAS, February 17, 2026, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including in the United States and especially in California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the third new moon following the winter solstice should an intercalary month intervene; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 7.3 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Afghan, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorro, Chinese, Filipino, Fijian, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Mongolian, Native Hawaiian, Nepalese, Pakistani, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, Thai, Tongan, and Vietnamese descent, among others; and
WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American communities have greatly contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by over 3,000,000 Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Iu-Mien residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to renew family ties and to start the new year with a clean slate; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar Calendar rotates through 12-year cycles, with each year representing an animal from The Great Race, and through 60-year cycles—with each animal associated with one of the five elements: metal, wood, fire, water, or earth—to create harmony and balance; and
WHEREAS, The 2026 Lunar Year is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing vitality, momentum, and courage; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the state’s rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Legislature joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state, nation, and world in celebrating February 17, 2026, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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CORRECTIONS: Text—Page 2. REVISIONS: Heading—Line 3.
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