Relative to Diwali.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes Diwali as a significant cultural and religious holiday for Indian Americans and South Asian Americans in California. It acknowledges the festival's importance to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains by highlighting its historical roots and the specific meanings it holds for each group. The resolution expresses the Assembly's respect for these communities and encourages Californians to participate in the celebration of lights on November 1, 2024. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not alter laws or funding but serves to officially honor the occasion within the state legislature.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Assembly Passage
Aug 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 26, 2024
Last action Aug 5, 2024
Floor votes · Assembly Aug 5, 2024
How they voted
71–0
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 79
Aug 5, 2024
D
Democratic62
88% Yea
R
Republican17
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Aug 5, 2024
Assembly · Passed
Assembly Vote: pass (71-0-8)
assembly
Aug 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 6201.).
lower
Jul 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 1).
lower
Jul 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to Com. on RLS.
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 69 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ash Kalra
DDemocratic
Co
Akilah Weber Pierson
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Rendon
DDemocratic
Co
Avelino Valencia
DDemocratic
Co
BE
Bill Essayli
RRepublican
Co
Blanca Pacheco
DDemocratic
Co
Blanca Rubio
DDemocratic
Co
BM
Brian Maienschein
DDemocratic
Co
Buffy Wicks
DDemocratic
Co
CV
Carlos Villapudua
DDemocratic
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