SR 140
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-08-30
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-08-28: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.))
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
WHEREAS, National Wildlife Day was first celebrated in September 2005 and serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage conservation of different animal species around the world; and
WHEREAS, California is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the nation and boasts the greatest diversity in climate, terrain, and geology of the contiguous United States, all of which provide the wide range of habitats that support what may be the most diverse selection of fauna in the country; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of stewardship and conservation is not a partisan issue but crosses party lines; and
WHEREAS, Animal species that thrive in our state, such as the California condor, the Mojave Desert tortoise, and the bald eagle, deserve to be recognized and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a webcam in a bald eagle nest, through which the public got their first glimpse of a female bald eagle named Jackie, who became an internet sensation as millions of viewers watched Jackie find a mate, lay eggs, protect her family, nurture her children, and successfully raise several eaglets over the last eight years, including eaglets Sandy and Luna, who fledged just this summer; and
WHEREAS, Dubbed by National Geographic to be the internets favorite bald eagles, Jackie and her partner Shadow attracted widespread viewership and support far from home, making her a California icon; and
WHEREAS, Earlier this July, after successfully raising her final two eaglets, Jackie was seriously injured, and despite the best efforts of the Ojai Raptor Center, ultimately passed away on August 10; and
WHEREAS, During her life, Jackie touched the hearts of people around the world as a fierce symbol of strength, freedom, motherhood, and the wild; and
WHEREAS, As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2026, the bald eagle carries a particularly meaningful place in the American story as our nations enduring symbol of freedom, strength, and resilience. Jackies life and legacy offer Californians an opportunity to reflect on those ideals while celebrating our responsibility to protect the wildlife and natural heritage entrusted to us; and
WHEREAS, Jackies story brought people together across generations and communities, inspiring millions to take an interest in wildlife and conservation and reminding us of the profound connection between people and the natural world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims September 4, 2026, to be California Wildlife Day in remembrance of Jackie the bald eagle, and that the Senate encourages Californians across the state to celebrate in her memory and in recognition of the importance of protecting Californias extraordinary wildlife for generations to come; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, National Wildlife Day was first celebrated in September 2005 and continues to serve serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage conservation of different animal species around the world; and
WHEREAS, California is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the nation and boasts the greatest diversity in climate, terrain, and geology of the contiguous United States, all of which provide the wide range of habitats that support what may be the most diverse selection of fauna in the country; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of stewardship and conservation is not a partisan issue but crosses party lines; and
WHEREAS, Animal species that thrive in our state, such as the California condor, the Mojave Desert tortoise, and the bald eagle, deserve to be recognized and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a webcam in a bald eagle nest, through which the public got their first glimpse of a female bald eagle named Jackie, who became an internet sensation as millions of viewers watched Jackie find a mate, lay eggs, protect her family, nurture her children, and successfully raise several eaglets over the last eight years, including eaglets Sandy and Luna, who fledged just this summer; and
WHEREAS, Dubbed by National Geographic to be the internets favorite bald eagles, Jackie and her partner Shadow attracted widespread viewership and support far from home, making her a California icon; and
WHEREAS, Earlier this July, after successfully raising her final two eaglets, Jackie was seriously injured, and despite the best efforts of the Ojai Raptor Center, ultimately passed away on August 10; and
WHEREAS, During her life, Jackie touched the hearts of people around the world as a fierce symbol of strength, freedom, motherhood, and the wild; and
WHEREAS, As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2026, the bald eagle carries a particularly meaningful place in the American story as our nations enduring symbol of freedom, strength, and resilience. Jackies life and legacy offer Californians an opportunity to reflect on those ideals while celebrating our responsibility to protect the wildlife and natural heritage entrusted to us; and
WHEREAS, Jackies story brought people together across generations and communities, inspiring millions to take an interest in wildlife and conservation and reminding us of the profound connection between people and the natural world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims September 4, 2026, to be California Wildlife Day in remembrance of Jackie the bald eagle, and that the Senate encourages Californians across the state to celebrate in her memory and in recognition of the importance of protecting Californias extraordinary wildlife for generations to come; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, National Wildlife Day was first celebrated in September 2005 and continues to serve as an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage conservation of different animal species around the world; and
WHEREAS, California is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the nation and boasts the greatest diversity in climate, terrain, and geology of the contiguous United States, all of which provide the wide range of habitats that support what may be the most diverse selection of fauna in the country; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of stewardship and conservation is not a partisan issue but crosses party lines; and
WHEREAS, Animal species that thrive in our state, such as the California condor, the Mojave Desert tortoise, and the bald eagle, deserve to be recognized and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a webcam in a bald eagle nest, through which the public got their first glimpse of a female bald eagle named Jackie, who became an internet sensation as millions of viewers watched Jackie find a mate, lay eggs, protect her family, nurture her children, and successfully raise several eaglets over the last eight years, including eaglets Sandy and Luna, who fledged just this summer; and
WHEREAS, Dubbed by National Geographic to be the internets favorite bald eagles, Jackie and her partner Shadow attracted widespread viewership and support far from home, making her a California icon; and
WHEREAS, Earlier this July, after successfully raising her final two eaglets, Jackie was seriously injured, and despite the best efforts of the Ojai Raptor Center, ultimately passed away on August 10; and
WHEREAS, During her life, Jackie touched the hearts of people around the world as a fierce symbol of strength, freedom, motherhood, and the wild; and
WHEREAS, As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2026, the bald eagle carries a particularly meaningful place in the American story as our nations enduring symbol of freedom, strength, and resilience. Jackies life and legacy offer Californians an opportunity to reflect on those ideals while celebrating our responsibility to protect the wildlife and natural heritage entrusted to us; and
WHEREAS, Jackies story brought people together across generations and communities, inspiring millions to take an interest in wildlife and conservation and reminding us of the profound connection between people and the natural world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims September 4, 2026, to be California Wildlife Day in remembrance of Jackie the bald eagle, and that the Senate encourages Californians across the state to celebrate in her memory and in recognition of the importance of protecting Californias extraordinary wildlife for generations to come; 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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| Aug 28, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 6078.) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 17, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Votes
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| Aug 28, 2026 | Special Consent SR140 Strickland et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| KFI AM640 | ** Support |
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-4171 | SR 140 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 140
Author: Strickland (R), et al.
Amended: 8/17/26
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: California Wildlife Day
SOURCE: KFI AM640
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims September 4, 2026, to be California Wildlife Day in remembrance of Jackie the bald eagle, and that the Senate encourages Californians across the state to celebrate in her memory and in recognition of the importance of protecting California’s extraordinary wildlife for generations to come.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the nation and boasts the greatest diversity in climate, terrain, and geology of the contiguous United States, all of which provide the wide range of habitats that support what may be the most diverse selection of fauna in the country.
- National Wildlife Day was first celebrated in September 2005 serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage conservation of different animal species around the world.
- In 2015, Friends of Big Bear Valley installed a webcam in a bald eagle nest, through which the public got their first glimpse of a female bald eagle named Jackie, who became an internet sensation as millions of viewers watched Jackie find a mate, lay eggs, protect her family, nurture her children, and successfully raise several eaglets over the last eight years, including eaglets Sandy and Luna, who fledged just this summer.
- Earlier this July, after successfully raising her final two eaglets, Jackie was seriously injured, and despite the best efforts of the Ojai Raptor Center, ultimately passed away on August 10. During her life, Jackie touched the hearts of people around the world as a fierce symbol of strength, freedom, motherhood, and the wild.
- As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2026, the bald eagle carries a particularly meaningful place in the American story as our nation’s enduring symbol of freedom, strength, and resilience. Jackie’s life and legacy offer Californians an opportunity to reflect on those ideals while celebrating our responsibility to protect the wildlife and natural heritage entrusted to us.
This resolution proclaims September 4, 2026, to be California Wildlife Day in remembrance of Jackie the bald eagle, and that the Senate encourages Californians across the state to celebrate in her memory and in recognition of the importance of protecting California’s extraordinary wildlife for generations to come.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/19/26)
KFI AM640 (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/19/26)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-4171
8/20/26 9:23:25
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