SCR 27: Yu Gwan-sun Day.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-29
Current Status:
Passed
(2025-04-29: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 40, Statutes of 2025.)
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?
California recognizes March 1, 2025 as the 6th anniversary of Yu Gwan‑sun Day and commemorates the 106th anniversary of the March 1st Movement for Korean independence, honoring the state’s Korean American community. The resolution notes Yu Gwan‑sun’s role organizing peaceful protests against Japanese colonial rule and the movement’s place in Korean history.
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This measure would recognize March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California and recognize the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence.
This measure would recognize March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California and recognize the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence.
This measure would recognize March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California and recognize the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence.
WHEREAS, The March 1st Movement was inspired by the Fourteen Points outlined by President Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference and was the first step taken by Koreans for independence; and
WHEREAS, The reading of the Korean Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by historian Choe Nam-seon, in Taehwagwan Restaurant in Seoul and the subsequent signing of the document signaled the beginning of the independence movement for Korea; and
WHEREAS, From March 1 to April 11, 1919, approximately 2,000,000 Koreans participated in more than 1,500 demonstrations, which are referred to today as the Korean independence movement; and
WHEREAS, Yu Gwan-sun is best known as an organizer in the March 1st Movement in the peaceful demonstration against the Imperial Japanese colonial rule of Korea; and
WHEREAS, The protests and the March 1st Movement sparked the creation of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and while the campaign failed to achieve its goal of independence, March 1 is celebrated by both North and South Korea today as a national holiday; and
WHEREAS, The centennial commemoration of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence, which brought Californians together for this momentous event, was marked with movie presentations, celebrations, and historical seminars to educate the community on the historical importance of the movement; and
WHEREAS, California is home to the largest population of Korean Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The contributions of the Korean American community in California have strengthened this great state and continue to promote the incredible diversity of California; and
WHEREAS, The Assembly recognized March 1, 2019, as Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California in honor of the centennial commemorative year of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The March 1st Movement was inspired by the Fourteen Points outlined by President Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference and was the first step taken by Koreans for independence; and
WHEREAS, The reading of the Korean Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by historian Choe Nam-seon, in Taehwagwan Restaurant in Seoul and the subsequent signing of the document signaled the beginning of the independence movement for Korea; and
WHEREAS, From March 1 to April 11, 1919, approximately 2,000,000 Koreans participated in more than 1,500 demonstrations, which are referred to today as the Korean independence movement; and
WHEREAS, Yu Gwan-sun is best known as an organizer in the March 1st Movement in the peaceful demonstration against the Imperial Japanese colonial rule of Korea; and
WHEREAS, The protests and the March 1st Movement sparked the creation of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and while the campaign failed to achieve its goal of independence, March 1 is celebrated by both North and South Korea today as a national holiday; and
WHEREAS, The centennial commemoration of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence, which brought Californians together for this momentous event, was marked with movie presentations, celebrations, and historical seminars to educate the community on the historical importance of the movement; and
WHEREAS, California is home to the largest population of Korean Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The contributions of the Korean American community in California have strengthened this great state and continue to promote the incredible diversity of California; and
WHEREAS, The Assembly recognized March 1, 2019, as Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California in honor of the centennial commemorative year of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The March 1st Movement was inspired by the Fourteen Points outlined by President Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference and was the first step taken by Koreans for independence; and
WHEREAS, The reading of the Korean Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by historian Choe Nam-seon, in Taehwagwan Restaurant in Seoul and the subsequent signing of the document signaled the beginning of the independence movement for Korea; and
WHEREAS, From March 1 to April 11, 1919, approximately 2,000,000 Koreans participated in more than 1,500 demonstrations, which are referred to today as the Korean independence movement; and
WHEREAS, Yu Gwan-sun is best known as an organizer in the March 1st Movement in the peaceful demonstration against the Imperial Japanese colonial rule of Korea; and
WHEREAS, The protests and the March 1st Movement sparked the creation of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and while the campaign failed to achieve its goal of independence, March 1 is celebrated by both North and South Korea today as a national holiday; and
WHEREAS, The centennial commemoration of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence, which brought Californians together for this momentous event, was marked with movie presentations, celebrations, and historical seminars to educate the community on the historical importance of the movement; and
WHEREAS, California is home to the largest population of Korean Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The contributions of the Korean American community in California have strengthened this great state and continue to promote the incredible diversity of California; and
WHEREAS, The Assembly recognized March 1, 2019, as Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California in honor of the centennial commemorative year of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence; 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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| Apr 29, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 40, Statutes of 2025. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 1281.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 21). |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 299.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Location
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Votes
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| Apr 24, 2025 | SCR 27 Choi Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 21, 2025 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 3, 2025 | The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: April 21, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 27
Author:(Choi) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: Yu Gwan-sun Day.
SUMMARY: Recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California, and recognizes the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The March 1st Movement was inspired by the “Fourteen Points” outlined by President Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference, and was the first step taken by Koreans for independence.
- The reading of the Korean Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by historian Choe Nam-seon, in Taehwagwan Restaurant in Seoul and the subsequent signing of the document signaled the beginning of the independence movement for Korea.
- From March 1 to April 11, 1919, approximately two million Koreans participated in more than 1,500 demonstrations, which are referred to today as the Korean independence movement.
- Yu Gwan-sun is best known as an organizer in the March 1st Movement in the peaceful demonstration against the Imperial Japanese colonial rule of Korea.
- The protests and the March 1st Movement sparked the creation of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and while the campaign failed to achieve its goal of independence, March 1 is celebrated by both North and South Korea today as a national holiday.
- The Assembly recognized March 1, 2019, as Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California in honor of the centennial commemorative year of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence.
- The centennial commemoration of the March 1st Movement of Korean independence, which brought Californians together for this momentous event, was marked with movie presentations, celebrations, and historical seminars to educate the community on the historical importance of the movement.
- California is home to the largest population of Korean Americans in the United States. The contributions of the Korean American community in California have strengthened this great state and continue to promote the incredible diversity of 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
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 27 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 27
Author: Choi (R)
Introduced: 2/21/25
Vote: 21
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California and recognizes the 106th Anniversary Commemoration of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The March 1st Movement was inspired by the “Fourteen Points” outlined by President Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference and was the first step taken by Koreans for independence.
- Yu Gwan-sun is best known as an organizer in the March 1st Movement in the peaceful demonstration against the Imperial Japanese colonial rule of Korea.
- The protests and the March 1st Movement sparked the creation of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and while the campaign failed to achieve its goal of independence, March 1 is celebrated by both North and South Korea today as a national holiday.
- California is home to the largest population of Korean Americans in the United States. The contributions of the Korean American community in California have strengthened this great state and continue to promote the incredible diversity of California.
This resolution recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in the State of California.
Related/Prior Legislation
HR 92 (Choi and Quirk-Silva, 2022) – Adopted in Assembly.
HR 16 (Choi and Quirk-Silva, 2021) – Adopted in Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 2/25/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/25/25)
None received
Prepared by: Sofia Pachon-Mendez / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/26/25 15:54:56
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