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AR 101: Relative to Star Wars Day.
What AR 101 does, verified June 4, 2026
<p>This bill aims to recognize Star Wars Day as a state holiday in California. On May 4th, residents can celebrate the iconic sci-fi franchise with parades, screenings, and other events. The holiday would be observed by state offices and schools, allowing employees and students to take a day off to enjoy the beloved movies. The bill has not yet been voted on or passed, but if it becomes law, it would be a unique way to celebrate pop culture in the Golden State.</p>
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| May. 04, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Page 4911.). |
| May. 04, 2026 | Coauthors revised. |
| Apr. 27, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 27). |
| Apr. 13, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr. 06, 2026 | Introduced. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, April 6, 2026 · 365 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 101
| Introduced by Assembly Member Alanis |
April 06, 2026 |
Relative to Star Wars Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 101, as introduced, Alanis.
WHEREAS, Star Wars is a film series and science fiction and fantasy universe created by George Lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in motion picture history; and
WHEREAS, George Lucas was born and raised in the City of Modesto and attended Modesto Junior College. Mr. Lucas spent his early adult life exploring cinematography and transferred to the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts where he began making films, quickly learning from industry titans, and ultimately writing and directing the first Star Wars film, creating a pop culture phenomenon; and
WHEREAS, The first movie, “Star Wars: A New Hope,” was released in 1977 and had a budget of only $11,000,000. Yet, it won six Academy Awards, along with a special achievement award for its accomplishments in sound, and revolutionized the motion picture industry with its achievements in special effects; and
WHEREAS, Since then, the Star Wars franchise has captured the imaginations and hearts of many and has remained a beloved franchise into the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, “May the Fourth be with you,” which started as a pun warmly shared by fans, has become a full-fledged fan-embraced celebration of Star Wars; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the Walt Disney Company acquired the Star Wars franchise, providing new opportunities to expand on this galaxy far, far away, bringing a larger and more dynamic universe with fresh content from films, books, comics, and television shows, and introducing this beloved universe to a new generation of fans; and
WHEREAS, With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019, located in Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort in the City of Anaheim, fans from all over the world are now able to visit and share in the fully immersive and collective Star Wars experience; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly declares May 4, 2026, as Star Wars Day; 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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