SR 7
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2023-01-31
Current Status:
Failed
(2023-01-30: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 124.))
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This Senate resolution recognizes January 22, 2023 as the start of the Lunar New Year and joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities in celebrating the holiday’s cultural importance to millions of Californians. It extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
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WHEREAS, January 22, 2023, 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, California is home to nearly 6,000,000 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 communities have contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2,500,000 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, This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit; 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; and
WHEREAS, The passing and signing of Assembly Bill No. 2596 of the 202122 Regular Session (Chapter 792 of the Statutes of 2022) adds the Lunar New Year to the list of official California state holidays; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating January 22, 2023, 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, January 22, 2023, 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, California is home to nearly 6,000,000 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 communities have contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2,500,000 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, This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit; 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; and
WHEREAS, The passing and signing of Assembly Bill No. 2596 of the 202122 Regular Session (Chapter 792 of the Statutes of 2022) adds the Lunar New Year to the list of official California state holidays; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating January 22, 2023, 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, January 22, 2023, 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, California is home to nearly 6,000,000 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 communities have contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by the 2,500,000 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, This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit; 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; and
WHEREAS, The passing and signing of Assembly Bill No. 2596 of the 202122 Regular Session (Chapter 792 of the Statutes of 2022) adds the Lunar New Year to the list of official California state holidays; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating January 22, 2023, 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jan 30, 2023 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 124.) |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Ordered to second reading. |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Read third time and amended. |
| Jan 18, 2023 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Jan 30, 2023 | Senate 3rd Reading SR7 Min et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 7 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 7
Author: Min (D), et al.
Amended: 1/24/23
Vote: Majority
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes January 22, 2023, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
Senate Floor Amendments of 1/24/23 make a technical change and add coauthors.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- January 22, 2023, 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.
- California is home to nearly 6,000,000 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.
- The Asian and Pacific Islander American communities have contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state.
- This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit. 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.
- The passing and signing of Assembly Bill No. 2596 of the 2021–22 Regular Session (Chapter 792 of the Statutes of 2022) adds the Lunar New Year to the list of official California state holidays.
This resolution recognizes January 22, 2023, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
Related/Prior Legislation
SR 64 (Pan, 2022, Adopted by the Senate) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration.
SCR 8 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 3, Statutes of 2021) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration and stated that the Legislature joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 12, 2021, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extended best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
SCR 9 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 58, Statutes of 2019) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration on February 5, 2019.
ACR 16 (Chiu, Resolution Chapter 7, Statutes of 2019) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration.
SB 892 (Pan, Chapter 199, Statutes of 2018) required the Governor to annually proclaim a specified date as the Lunar New Year, designated and set this date apart each year as a day having special significance, and encouraged all public schools and educational institutions to, on Lunar New Year, conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 1/24/23)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/24/23)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
1/25/23 15:00:44
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 7 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 7
Author: Min (D)
Introduced: 1/4/23
Vote: Majority
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes January 22, 2023, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- January 22, 2023, 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.
- California is home to nearly 6,000,000 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.
- The Asian and Pacific Islander American communities have contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state.
- This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit. 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.
- The passing and signing of Assembly Bill No. 2596 of the 2021–22 Regular Session (Chapter 792 of the Statutes of 2022) adds the Lunar New Year to the list of official California state holidays.
This resolution recognizes January 22, 2023, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
Related/Prior Legislation
SR 64 (Pan, 2022, Adopted by the Senate) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration.
SCR 8 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 3, Statutes of 2021) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration and stated that the Legislature joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state in celebrating February 12, 2021, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extended best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians.
SCR 9 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 58, Statutes of 2019) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration on February 5, 2019.
ACR 16 (Chiu, Resolution Chapter 7, Statutes of 2019) recognized the Lunar New Year celebration.
SB 892 (Pan, Chapter 199, Statutes of 2018) required the Governor to annually proclaim a specified date as the Lunar New Year, designated and set this date apart each year as a day having special significance, and encouraged all public schools and educational institutions to, on Lunar New Year, conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 1/17/23)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/17/23)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
1/18/23 12:21:12
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