Bruce Lee Day.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

AB 2455 adds a new Education Code section and a Government Code section that require the governor each year to proclaim May 17 as Bruce Lee Day. The date is set aside as a day of special significance, and public schools and other educational institutions are encouraged to hold activities that remember Lee’s life and contributions. The measure aims to recognize Lee’s cultural impact and provide a teaching opportunity about Asian‑American history.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4683.) · Apr 16, 2026

Hearings

• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jun 9, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 3, 2026
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Apr 8, 2026
• Governmental Organization
  Governmental Organization · Apr 8, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on G.O. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 3). Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
2. May 6, 2026Referred to Coms. on ED. and G.O.
3. Apr 16, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4683.)
4. Apr 16, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
5. Apr 13, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
6. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 22. Noes 0.) (April 8).
7. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on G.O. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
8. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Coms. on ED. and G.O.
9. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
10. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Matt Haney (D) · sponsor
• Caloza
• Fong
• Haney
• Harabedian
• Kalra
• Lee
• Nguyen

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