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SR 72: Relative to the Lunar New Year.
What SR 72 does, verified March 25, 2026
The bill honors the Lunar New Year by recognizing its cultural significance and promoting its celebration. It encourages the state to promote the Lunar New Year through various events, displays, and activities. The bill also acknowledges the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the state's economy and society. Furthermore, it aims to raise awareness about the Lunar New Year's traditions and customs, and to promote cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3407.) (2026-02-17)Alert me
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| Feb. 17, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3407.) |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, February 18, 2026 · 381 words
| Enrolled February 18, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate February 17, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 72
| Introduced by Senators Wahab, Cabaldon, and Choi |
January 22, 2026 |
Relative to the Lunar New Year.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 72, Wahab.
WHEREAS, February 17, 2026, will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities around the world, including in the United States and especially in California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the third new moon following the winter solstice should an intercalary month intervene; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 7.3 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of Afghan, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorro, Chinese, Filipino, Fijian, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Mongolian, Native Hawaiian, Nepalese, Pakistani, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, Thai, Tongan, and Vietnamese descent, among others; and
WHEREAS, The Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have greatly contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by over 3 million Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Taiwanese, and Iu-Mien residents of California; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to renew family ties and to start the new year with a clean slate; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar Calendar rotates through 12-year cycles, with each year representing an animal from The Great Race, and through 60-year cycles—with each animal associated with one of the five elements: metal, wood, fire, water, or earth—to create harmony and balance; and
WHEREAS, The 2026 Lunar Year is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing vitality, momentum, and courage; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout California illustrates the state’s rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate of the State of California That the Senate joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the state, nation, and world in celebrating February 17, 2026, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians; 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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