Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SR 34: Relative to National Library Week.
What SR 34 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill aims to recognize and celebrate National Library Week, a national event held annually in the United States. The bill would allow state libraries to participate in this event and promote literacy, education, and community engagement. It also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of libraries and their role in supporting local communities. The bill does not provide specific funding or resources for libraries, but rather encourages states to participate in National Library Week and recognize the value of libraries in their communities.
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| Apr. 07, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 676.) |
| Apr. 07, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| Apr. 02, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar. 28, 2025 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, April 8, 2025 · 317 words
| Enrolled April 08, 2025 |
| Passed IN Senate April 07, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 34
| Introduced by Senator Choi (Coauthors: Senators Ashby, Dahle, Grove, McNerney, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Rubio, Seyarto, Stern, Strickland, Umberg, Valladares, and Wiener) |
March 28, 2025 |
Relative to National Library Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 34, Choi.
WHEREAS, Libraries serve as vibrant community hubs, connecting people with knowledge, technology, and resources while fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, Libraries provide free and equitable access to books, digital tools, and innovative programming, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background, have the support they need to learn, connect, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, Libraries partner with schools, businesses, and organizations, connecting the dots to maximize resources, increase efficiency, and expand access to essential services, strengthening the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Libraries empower job seekers, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners by providing access to resources, training, and opportunities that support career growth and economic success; and
WHEREAS, Libraries nurture young minds through storytimes, STEM programs, and literacy initiatives, fostering curiosity and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Libraries protect the right to read, think, and explore, standing as champions of intellectual freedom and free expression; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated librarians and library workers provide welcoming spaces that inspire discovery, collaboration, and creativity for all; and
WHEREAS, Libraries, librarians, and library workers across the country are joining together to celebrate National Library Week under the theme “Drawn to the Library”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate declares the week of April 6, 2025, to April 12, 2025, inclusive, as National Library Week and encourages all residents to visit their library, explore its resources, and celebrate all the ways that the library draws us together as a community; 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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