SCR 10: Lunar New Year Celebration.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-03-12
This measure would recognize the Lunar New Year Celebration.
This measure would recognize the Lunar New Year Celebration.
This measure would recognize the Lunar New Year Celebration.
This measure would recognize the Lunar New Year Celebration.
This measure would recognize the Lunar New Year Celebration.
WHEREAS, February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 6 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent; and
WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American community has contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2.5 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Ram and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the states rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Members join Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 6 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent; and
WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American community has contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2.5 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Ram and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the states rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Members join Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5 6 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent; and
WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American community has contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 1.7 2.5 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Goat Ram and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the states rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Members join Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent; and
WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American community has contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 1.7 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Goat and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the states rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Members join Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent; and
WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American community has contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 1.7 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Goat and 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 celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the states rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Members join Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jan 14, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jan 27, 2015 | (Corrected January 28). |
| Jan 27, 2015 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jan 29, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 9, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Feb 9, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 148.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 19, 2015 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 23, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (February 23). |
| Mar 5, 2015 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Mar 5, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 513.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 303.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 8, Statutes of 2015. |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3:15 p.m. |
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Location
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Votes
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| Mar 9, 2015 | Unfinished Business SCR10 Huff Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2015 | SCR 10 Huff Consent Calendar Second Day | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 23, 2015 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Feb 9, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR10 Huff | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 10
Amended: 2/19/15
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Block, De León, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Huff, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Roth, Stone, Wieckowski, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Berryhill, Cannella, Pavley, Vidak
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/5/15
SUBJECT: Lunar New Year Celebration
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the Lunar New Year Celebration.
Assembly Amendments make technical changes.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California.
The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2.5 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California.
The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Ram and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate.
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.
This resolution recognizes February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
Related Legislation
ACR 19 (Low, 2015), a similar resolution, recognizes Lunar New Year Celebration on February 19, 2015. The resolution passed the Senate Floor (37-0) on 3/5/15.
SB 616 (Huff, 2015) designates the date corresponding with the start of the Asian lunar calendar each year as Asian Lunar New Year’s Day and encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises observing the Asian Lunar New Year with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. The bill is pending in the Senate.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: No Local:
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/6/15 14:25:06
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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Date of Hearing: February 23, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Gordon, Chair
SCR 10
(Huff) – As Amended February 19, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 33-0
SUBJECT: Lunar New Year Celebration.
SUMMARY: Recognizes February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year Celebration. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California.
The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2.5 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California.
The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Ram and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate.
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.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 10
Amended: 1/27/15
SUBJECT: Lunar New Year Celebration
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the Lunar New Year Celebration.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California.
The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 1.7 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California.
The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Goat and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate.
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.
This resolution recognizes February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
Prior legislation. ACR 89 (Ammiano, Resolution Chapter 38, Statutes of 2012) recognized the Lunar New Year Celebration.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/4/15 13:01:21
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 10
Author: Huff (R), et al.
Amended: 1/27/15
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: Lunar New Year Celebration
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the Lunar New Year Celebration.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
February 19, 2015, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including the United States, and especially California.
The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 1.7 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of California.
The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Goat and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to feast, to renew family ties, and to start the new year with a clean slate.
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.
This resolution recognizes February 19, 2015, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
Prior legislation. ACR 89 (Ammiano, Resolution Chapter 38, Statutes of 2012) recognized the Lunar New Year Celebration.
FISCAL EFFECT: Fiscal Com.: No
KC:k 1/28/15 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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