CaliforniaCalifornia Senate recognizes Constitution Week for September 17–23, 2026
The California Senate recognizes September 17–23, 2026, as Constitution Week and encourages Californians to learn about the Constitution and take part in civic life.
What it does
The California Senate recognizes September 17 through September 23, 2026, as Constitution Week.
Californians are encouraged to mark the week by reading the Constitution, reflecting on citizenship, discussing civic issues respectfully and taking part in community and democratic life.
Argument forCalifornians may use the week to learn about the Constitution and join civic life through reading, discussion and community participation.
Argument againstPeople may see the Senate's call to commemorate the week as symbolic, since the resolution does not require anyone to take part.
More detail
The Senate recognizes September 17 through September 23, 2026, as Constitution Week. The recognition applies in California. The recognized week runs from September 17 through September 23, 2026, inclusive.
The resolution encourages Californians to mark the week by learning about the Constitution, discussing civic issues respectfully and taking part in their communities and democratic institutions. The encouragement is directed to Californians. Taking part is encouraged, not required. The encouragement applies during Constitution Week, September 17 through September 23, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 20Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 5594.)Adopted
- Vote recorded Special Consent SR127 Seyarto. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 19Ordered to special consent calendar.
- Aug 12From committee: Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 3Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.Introduced
- Aug 20Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 5594.)Adopted
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