ACR 178: National Rendering Day.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2026-06-18
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-18: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 112, 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 measure recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day and honors the rendering industry and its workers. It highlights how rendering recycles animal byproducts and used cooking oil into animal feed, fuels, and fertilizers, reduces food waste and landfill use, and supports jobs and the economy. It aims to raise public awareness of those contributions.
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This measure would recognize April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day.
This measure would recognize April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day.
This measure would recognize April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day.
WHEREAS, The burden of responsibility for feeding the world extends beyond the farm, and rendering plays a critical role in ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for food, feed, and fuel while helping to reduce food waste and loss; and
WHEREAS, Up to one-half of each animal produced for meat is not consumed by humans due to North American consumer preferences, and rendering recycles these animal products into valuable ingredients for animal feed, renewable fuels, fertilizers, and other everyday products that would otherwise take up an enormous amount of precious landfill space and create public health concerns; and
WHEREAS, Renderers also collect billions of pounds of used cooking oil from restaurants and food manufacturers for upcycling into sustainable fuels, including biodiesel, that power trucks, trains, water vessels, and other vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Rendering feeds livestock, household pets, and other animals while serving as the largest industry involved in the prevention of food loss and waste and as an important component of a biocircular economy; and
WHEREAS, Rendering is an essential, environmentally friendly process that significantly contributes to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving landfill space, supporting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on imported resources; and
WHEREAS, The United States rendering industry annually recycles billions of pounds of material, contributes roughly $10 billion in annual economic activity across the country, supports thousands of jobs nationwide, including in the State of California, and includes many small businesses that help drive the American economy; and
WHEREAS, Renderers play an important role in reducing food loss and waste, sustainably recycling valuable agricultural resources and positively contributing to local, state, national, and international economies; and
WHEREAS, It is no coincidence that National Rendering Day falls on the day before Earth Day, as renderers, dubbed the original recyclers, have been silently cleaning up our communities for centuries by ensuring no part of the animal is wasted and by helping drive forward a circular economy; and
WHEREAS, National Rendering Day is observed annually on April 21 to raise awareness of the essential services provided by the rendering industry and its contributions to sustainability, public health, and the economy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day and commends the rendering industry and its workers for their vital contributions to environmental stewardship, public health, feeding the world, reducing food waste, and strengthening the economy; 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 burden of responsibility for feeding the world extends beyond the farm, and rendering plays a critical role in ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for food, feed, and fuel while helping to reduce food waste and loss; and
WHEREAS, Up to one-half of each animal produced for meat is not consumed by humans due to North American consumer preferences, and rendering recycles these animal products into valuable ingredients for animal feed, renewable fuels, fertilizers, and other everyday products that would otherwise take up an enormous amount of precious landfill space and create public health concerns; and
WHEREAS, Renderers also collect billions of pounds of used cooking oil from restaurants and food manufacturers for upcycling into sustainable fuels, including biodiesel, that power trucks, trains, water vessels, and other vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Rendering feeds livestock, household pets, and other animals while serving as the largest industry involved in the prevention of food loss and waste and as an important component of a biocircular economy; and
WHEREAS, Rendering is an essential, environmentally friendly process that significantly contributes to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving landfill space, supporting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on imported resources; and
WHEREAS, The United States rendering industry annually recycles billions of pounds of material, contributes roughly $10 billion in annual economic activity across the country, supports thousands of jobs nationwide, including in the State of California, and includes many small businesses that help drive the American economy; and
WHEREAS, Renderers play an important role in reducing food loss and waste, sustainably recycling valuable agricultural resources and positively contributing to local, state, national, and international economies; and
WHEREAS, It is no coincidence that National Rendering Day falls on the day before Earth Day, as renderers, dubbed the original recyclers, have been silently cleaning up our communities for centuries by ensuring no part of the animal is wasted and by helping drive forward a circular economy; and
WHEREAS, National Rendering Day is observed annually on April 21 to raise awareness of the essential services provided by the rendering industry and its contributions to sustainability, public health, and the economy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day and commends the rendering industry and its workers for their vital contributions to environmental stewardship, public health, feeding the world, reducing food waste, and strengthening the economy; 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 burden of responsibility for feeding the world extends beyond the farm, and rendering plays a critical role in ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for food, feed, and fuel while helping to reduce food waste and loss; and
WHEREAS, Up to one-half of each animal produced for meat is not consumed by humans due to North American consumer preferences, and rendering recycles these animal products into valuable ingredients for animal feed, renewable fuels, fertilizers, and other everyday products that would otherwise take up an enormous amount of precious landfill space and create public health concerns; and
WHEREAS, Renderers also collect billions of pounds of used cooking oil from restaurants and food manufacturers for upcycling into sustainable fuels, including biodiesel, that power trucks, trains, water vessels, and other vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Rendering feeds livestock, household pets, and other animals while serving as the largest industry involved in the prevention of food loss and waste and as an important component of a biocircular economy; and
WHEREAS, Rendering is an essential, environmentally friendly process that significantly contributes to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving landfill space, supporting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on imported resources; and
WHEREAS, The United States rendering industry annually recycles billions of pounds of material, contributes roughly $10 billion in annual economic activity across the country, supports thousands of jobs nationwide, including in the State of California, and includes many small businesses that help drive the American economy; and
WHEREAS, Renderers play an important role in reducing food loss and waste, sustainably recycling valuable agricultural resources and positively contributing to local, state, national, and international economies; and
WHEREAS, It is no coincidence that National Rendering Day falls on the day before Earth Day, as renderers, dubbed the original recyclers, have been silently cleaning up our communities for centuries by ensuring no part of the animal is wasted and by helping drive forward a circular economy; and
WHEREAS, National Rendering Day is observed annually on April 21 to raise awareness of the essential services provided by the rendering industry and its contributions to sustainability, public health, and the economy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day and commends the rendering industry and its workers for their vital contributions to environmental stewardship, public health, feeding the world, reducing food waste, and strengthening the economy; 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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| Jun 18, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 112, Statutes of 2026. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4699.) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 6, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. (Page 4793.) |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Coauthors revised. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 20). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | From printer. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Introduced. To print. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Jun 11, 2026 | Special Consent ACR178 Flora et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 20, 2026 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-4171 | ACR 178 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 178
Author: Flora (R), et al.
Introduced: 4/16/26
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: National Rendering Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The burden of responsibility for feeding the world extends beyond the farm, and rendering plays a critical role in ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for food, feed, and fuel while helping to reduce food waste and loss.
- Up to one-half of each animal produced for meat is not consumed by humans due to North American consumer preferences, and rendering recycles these animal products into valuable ingredients for animal feed, renewable fuels, fertilizers, and other everyday products that would otherwise take up an enormous amount of precious landfill space and create public health concerns.
- Renderers also collect billions of pounds of used cooking oil from restaurants and food manufacturers for upcycling into sustainable fuels, including biodiesel, that power trucks, trains, water vessels, and other vehicles.
- Rendering is an essential, environmentally friendly process that significantly contributes to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving landfill space, supporting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on imported resources.
- The United States rendering industry annually recycles billions of pounds of material, contributes roughly $10 billion in annual economic activity across the country, supports thousands of jobs nationwide, including in the State of California, and includes many small businesses that help drive the American economy.
- It is no coincidence that National Rendering Day falls on the day before Earth Day, as renderers, dubbed the “original recyclers,” have been silently cleaning up our communities for centuries by ensuring no part of the animal is wasted and by helping drive forward a circular economy.
This resolution recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day and commends the rendering industry and its workers for their vital contributions to environmental stewardship, public health, feeding the world, reducing food waste, and strengthening the economy.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/6/26)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/6/26)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-4171
5/6/26 13:50:33
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 178
Author:(Flora)
As Introduced Ver:April 16, 2026
Majority vote
SUMMARY
Recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day; and, commends the rendering industry and its workers for their vital contributions to environmental stewardship, public health, feeding the world, reducing food waste, and strengthening the economy.
Major Provisions
- The burden of responsibility for feeding the world extends beyond the farm, and rendering plays a critical role in ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for food, feed, and fuel while helping to reduce food waste and loss.
- Up to one-half of each animal produced for meat is not consumed by humans due to North American consumer preferences, and rendering recycles these animal products into valuable ingredients for animal feed, renewable fuels, fertilizers, and other everyday products that would otherwise take up an enormous amount of precious landfill space and create public health concerns.
- Renderers also collect billions of pounds of used cooking oil from restaurants and food manufacturers for upcycling into sustainable fuels, including biodiesel, that power trucks, trains, water vessels, and other vehicles.
- Rendering is an essential, environmentally friendly process that significantly contributes to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving landfill space, supporting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on imported resources.
- Renderers play an important role in reducing food loss and waste, sustainably recycling valuable agricultural resources and positively contributing to local, state, national, and international economies.
- It is no coincidence that National Rendering Day falls on the day before Earth Day, as renderers, dubbed the "original recyclers," have been silently cleaning up our communities for centuries by ensuring no part of the animal is wasted and by helping drive forward a circular economy.
- National Rendering Day is observed annually on April 21 to raise awareness of the essential services provided by the rendering industry and its contributions to sustainability, public health, and the economy.
COMMENTS
According to the Author
National Rendering Day highlights the important contributions made by the rendering industry to public health, environmental sustainability, and the economy. Rendering plays a vital role in safely managing animal byproducts, reducing landfill waste, and supporting renewable energy and agricultural systems. This resolution provides an opportunity for the Legislature to acknowledge the industry's contributions and raise awareness of its importance.
Arguments in Support
None on file
Arguments in Opposition
None on file
FISCAL COMMENTS
No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
VOTES
ASM RULES: 8-0-2
YES: Pacheco, Ahrens, Dixon, Garcia, Mark González, Irwin, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanchez
ABS, ABST OR NV: Lackey, Zbur
UPDATED
VERSION: April 16, 2026
CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002381
Date of Hearing: April 20, 2026
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 178 (
Author:Flora) – As Introduced Ver:April 16, 2026
SUBJECT: National Rendering Day.
SUMMARY: Recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Rendering Day; and, commends the rendering industry and its workers for their vital contributions to environmental stewardship, public health, feeding the world, reducing food waste, and strengthening the economy. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The burden of responsibility for feeding the world extends beyond the farm, and rendering plays a critical role in ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for food, feed, and fuel while helping to reduce food waste and loss.
- Up to one-half of each animal produced for meat is not consumed by humans due to North American consumer preferences, and rendering recycles these animal products into valuable ingredients for animal feed, renewable fuels, fertilizers, and other everyday products that would otherwise take up an enormous amount of precious landfill space and create public health concerns.
- Renderers also collect billions of pounds of used cooking oil from restaurants and food manufacturers for upcycling into sustainable fuels, including biodiesel, that power trucks, trains, water vessels, and other vehicles.
- Rendering is an essential, environmentally friendly process that significantly contributes to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving landfill space, supporting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on imported resources.
- Renderers play an important role in reducing food loss and waste, sustainably recycling valuable agricultural resources and positively contributing to local, state, national, and international economies.
- It is no coincidence that National Rendering Day falls on the day before Earth Day, as renderers, dubbed the “original recyclers,” have been silently cleaning up our communities for centuries by ensuring no part of the animal is wasted and by helping drive forward a circular economy.
- National Rendering Day is observed annually on April 21 to raise awareness of the essential services provided by the rendering industry and its contributions to sustainability, public health, and the economy.
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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