This measure would designate the month of December each year as Multifaith Heritage Month, and would encourage residents of California to join in fostering a community grounded in mutual respect, understanding, and harmony among diverse faiths and cultures.
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2026 as California Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The measure would also proclaim March 21, 2026, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.
This measure would recognize "Women Warriors" by proclaiming the week of March 16, 2026, to March 22, 2026, inclusive, as Women's Military History Week in California, recognize the hard-fought contributions of women to the military and freedom, and encourage Californians to honor the courageous sacrifices that women have made since the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.
SCR 114 designates March 15-21, 2026, as National Surveyors Week through a ceremonial proclamation. This symbolic measure recognizes the profession of surveyors and their contributions to land measurement and mapping. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The bill serves purely as a formal acknowledgment with no practical impact beyond raising awareness.
This measure would proclaim March 1, 2026, to March 7, 2026, inclusive, as Peace Corps Week, in recognition of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Peace Corps, as provided. The measure would also support awarding Peace Corps volunteers a Congressional Gold Medal to honor their distinguished service to the United States.
This measure would proclaim March 9, 2026, as Special Olympics Day in California, and congratulate Team NorCal and Team SoCal for their accomplishments thus far and wish them success in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
This measure would proclaim March 1, 2026, to March 7, 2026, inclusive, as National Consumer Protection Week, and March 5, 2026, as Slam the Scam Day, and would encourage all Californians to engage in consumer education efforts and to utilize available resources to prevent fraud, protect personal information, and promote transparency and fairness in the marketplace.
This measure would acknowledge the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislature's deepest respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Existing law designates specific days as holidays in this state, including Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, and requires the Governor to annually proclaim March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. This bill would instead designate March 31 as Farmworkers Day and would require the Governor to annually proclaim March 31 as Farmworkers Day. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
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.
This measure would designate February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day and, with respect to rare diseases and disorders, would recognize the importance of improving awareness, encouraging accurate and early diagnosis, and supporting national and global efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.
This measure would recognize February 24, 2026, as a Day of Solidarity with Ukraine, honoring the resilience of the Ukrainian people and acknowledging the ongoing impact of the war on youth, families, and communities.
