ACR 136: Engineers Week.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-21
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-04-21: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 36, Statutes of 2026.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill designates February 22–28, 2026, in California as Engineers Week. It honors engineers’ contributions and encourages events that highlight engineering, promote STEM education, and inspire students to pursue engineering careers.
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This measure would recognize the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week.
This measure would recognize the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week.
This measure would recognize the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week.
WHEREAS, The week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California to highlight the contributions engineers have made to society and inspire future generations of innovators; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week celebrates its rich history as one of the largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach events of the year with the 2026 theme Transform Your Future, underscoring how engineers shape communities, opportunities, and the world we live in; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of mathematics, science, and technology literacy, motivating youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and innovative engineering workforce; and
WHEREAS, California leads the world in STEM education, inspiring and preparing students to seize opportunities in a global society through innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem solving; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, architecture and engineering occupations are projected to see robust demand, with approximately 186,500 job openings each year on average through the decade, reflecting both growth and the need to replace workers who leave the workforce, and median wages for engineers remain significantly above the national average; and
WHEREAS, Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, industrial, petroleum, environmental, and traffic engineering, providing a complete range of engineering services to both the private and public sectors in California; and
WHEREAS, Professional engineers are leaders in the development of efficient, environmentally sustainable, and technologically advanced designs that enhance water quality, wastewater management, flood control, infrastructure resiliency, seismic safety, hazardous site remediation, and transportation systems, including highways, railways, waterways, and airports; and
WHEREAS, Californias engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, and remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time to recognize the contributions of engineering professionals to the betterment of humankind; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That in recognition of the services bestowed upon the citizens of the State of California by engineers, the Legislature hereby recognizes the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California to highlight the contributions engineers have made to society and inspire future generations of innovators; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week celebrates its rich history as one of the largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach events of the year with the 2026 theme Transform Your Future, underscoring how engineers shape communities, opportunities, and the world we live in; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of mathematics, science, and technology literacy, motivating youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and innovative engineering workforce; and
WHEREAS, California leads the world in STEM education, inspiring and preparing students to seize opportunities in a global society through innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem solving; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, architecture and engineering occupations are projected to see robust demand, with approximately 186,500 job openings each year on average through the decade, reflecting both growth and the need to replace workers who leave the workforce, and median wages for engineers remain significantly above the national average; and
WHEREAS, Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, industrial, petroleum, environmental, and traffic engineering, providing a complete range of engineering services to both the private and public sectors in California; and
WHEREAS, Professional engineers are leaders in the development of efficient, environmentally sustainable, and technologically advanced designs that enhance water quality, wastewater management, flood control, infrastructure resiliency, seismic safety, hazardous site remediation, and transportation systems, including highways, railways, waterways, and airports; and
WHEREAS, Californias engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, and remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time to recognize the contributions of engineering professionals to the betterment of humankind; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That in recognition of the services bestowed upon the citizens of the State of California by engineers, the Legislature hereby recognizes the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California to highlight the contributions engineers have made to society and inspire future generations of innovators; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week celebrates its rich history as one of the largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach events of the year with the 2026 theme Transform Your Future, underscoring how engineers shape communities, opportunities, and the world we live in; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of mathematics, science, and technology literacy, motivating youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and innovative engineering workforce; and
WHEREAS, California leads the world in STEM education, inspiring and preparing students to seize opportunities in a global society through innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem solving; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, architecture and engineering occupations are projected to see robust demand, with approximately 186,500 job openings each year on average through the decade, reflecting both growth and the need to replace workers who leave the workforce, and median wages for engineers remain significantly above the national average; and
WHEREAS, Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, industrial, petroleum, environmental, and traffic engineering, providing a complete range of engineering services to both the private and public sectors in California; and
WHEREAS, Professional engineers are leaders in the development of efficient, environmentally sustainable, and technologically advanced designs that enhance water quality, wastewater management, flood control, infrastructure resiliency, seismic safety, hazardous site remediation, and transportation systems, including highways, railways, waterways, and airports; and
WHEREAS, Californias engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, and remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time to recognize the contributions of engineering professionals to the betterment of humankind; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That in recognition of the services bestowed upon the citizens of the State of California by engineers, the Legislature hereby recognizes the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week; 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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Date
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Status
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| Apr 21, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 36, Statutes of 2026. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3921.) |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Mar 11, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 4103.) |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Coauthors revised. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (February 23). |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 14, 2026 | From printer. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Introduced. To print. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Apr 16, 2026 | Special Consent ACR136 Harabedian et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2026 | ACR 136 Harabedian Consent Calendar Second Day | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-4171 | ACR 136 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 136
Author: Harabedian (D), et al.
Introduced: 2/13/26
SUBJECT: Engineers Week
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Engineers Week celebrates its rich history as one of the largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach events of the year with the 2026 theme “Transform Your Future,” underscoring how engineers shape communities, opportunities, and the world we live in.
- Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, industrial, petroleum, environmental, and traffic engineering, providing a complete range of engineering services to both the private and public sectors in California.
- Professional engineers are leaders in the development of efficient, environmentally sustainable, and technologically advanced designs that enhance water quality, wastewater management, flood control, infrastructure resiliency, seismic safety, hazardous site remediation, and transportation systems, including highways, railways, waterways, and airports.
This resolution recognizes the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 29 (Irwin, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2025).
ACR 127 (Irwin, Resolution Chapter 27, Statutes of 2024).
ACR 9 (Irwin, Resolution Chapter 15, Statutes of 2023).
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 3/9/26)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/9/26)
None received
Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171
3/11/26 15:45:12
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Date of Hearing: February 23, 2026
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 136 (
Author:Harabedian) – As Introduced Ver:February 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Engineers Week.
SUMMARY: Recognizes the week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The week of February 22, 2026, to February 28, 2026, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California.
- Engineers Week celebrates its rich history as one of the largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach events of the year with the 2026 theme “Transform Your Future,” underscoring how engineers shape communities, opportunities, and the world we live in.
- Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of mathematics, science, and technology literacy, motivating youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and innovative engineering workforce.
- California leads the world in STEM education, inspiring and preparing students to seize opportunities in a global society through innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem solving.
- Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, industrial, petroleum, environmental, and traffic engineering, providing a complete range of engineering services to both the private and public sectors in California.
- Professional engineers are leaders in the development of more efficient, environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced designs relating to water quality, sewage treatment, sanitary engineering, flood control, structural integrity of buildings and bridges, seismic safety, cleanup of hazardous waste and toxic sites, and public transportation, including highways, rail, waterways, and airports.
- California’s engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, and remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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