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SR 135: Relative to 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard.
What SR 135 does, verified September 14, 2026
<p> This bill proposes to establish the 40th Infantry Division within the California National Guard. The legislation aims to create a new divisional structure to enhance the state's military readiness and operational capabilities. By formalizing this new unit, the bill seeks to align the California National Guard with evolving national defense requirements while maintaining its commitment to state and local missions. The measure reflects a strategic decision to expand the Guard's organizational framework to better serve the people of California. </p>
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| Aug. 12, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, August 14, 2026 · 711 words
| Enrolled August 14, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate August 13, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 135
| Introduced by Senator Archuleta (Coauthors: Senators Allen, Arreguín, Ashby, Blakespear, Cabaldon, Caballero, Cervantes, Choi, Cortese, Dahle, Durazo, Grayson, Grove, Hurtado, Jones, Laird, Limón, McGuire, McNerney, Menjivar, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Pérez, Richardson, Rubio, Smallwood-Cuevas, Stern, Strickland, Umberg, Valladares, Wahab, and Wiener) |
August 06, 2026 |
Relative to 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 135, Archuleta.
WHEREAS, The headquarters of the 40th Infantry Division was constituted in the National Guard on July 18, 1917, and organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Kearny, California, with troops from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah; and
WHEREAS, The division is officially designated the “Sunshine Division” and is also widely known as the “Sunburst Division” because of its distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia depicting a yellow sun in splendor on a blue field; and
WHEREAS, During World War I, the division deployed to France and served as a depot division, training and providing more than 27,000 replacement soldiers to American combat divisions serving on the Western Front; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, the division served with distinction in the Pacific Theater, deploying to Guadalcanal and New Britain before conducting combat operations on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, and earned campaign participation credit for the Bismarck Archipelago, Luzon, and the Southern Philippines; and
WHEREAS, Following the outbreak of the Korean War, the 40th Infantry Division was ordered into active federal service on September 1, 1950, and subsequently deployed to Japan and the Republic of Korea; and
WHEREAS, The division participated in four Korean War campaigns and engaged in combat in the Punch bowl and Heartbreak Ridge-Sandbag Castle areas, during which 376 of its soldiers were killed in action and 1,457 were wounded in action; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant David B. Bleak, Corporal Clifton T. Speicher, and Sergeant Gilbert G. Collier, each of whom served with the division’s 223rd Infantry Regiment, were awarded the Medal of Honor for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War, and the division was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the division and its subordinate units have repeatedly responded to earthquakes, floods, wildfires, civil emergencies, and other disasters in California, providing security, logistical support, and assistance to communities in need; and
WHEREAS, Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, soldiers and elements of the 40th Infantry Division have served in support of military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, In June 2019, Major General Laura L. Yeager assumed command of the 40th Infantry Division and became the first woman in the history of the United States Army to command an infantry division; and
WHEREAS, In 2023, a headquarters element of more than 500 soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division mobilized to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve, constituting the division’s largest headquarters deployment since the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Today, the 40th Infantry Division remains an integral component of the California Army National Guard and the United States Army, prepared to support military operations, strengthen relationships with allied and partner nations, and respond to emergencies throughout California; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, generations of soldiers have worn the division’s distinctive sun insignia with honor and upheld its traditions of courage, readiness, professionalism, and service; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes and honors the enduring legacy of the 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard and its distinguished service to the State of California and the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate expresses its profound gratitude to the current and former members of the 40th Infantry Division, remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and recognizes the service and sacrifices of their families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate commends the soldiers and leaders of the 40th Infantry Division for carrying forward the division’s proud traditions of courage, readiness, professionalism, and service for future generations; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Adjutant General of California, the Commander of the 40th Infantry Division, and the author for appropriate distribution.
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