California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial.

Summary

The bill would set up a 16‑member, independent advisory commission to coordinate educational programs, events and exhibits for the United States Semiquincentennial. It would be financed solely through private donations and federal grants held in a special fund, and would dissolve if sufficient money isn’t secured by Feb. 1 2026. The measure failed to pass.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 22. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 24, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 7, 2025
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Apr 23, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 7, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 24, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 22. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
7. Apr 2, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
8. Apr 1, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.
9. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on G.O.
10. Feb 19, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
11. Feb 18, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Jeff Gonzalez · sponsor

Bill text

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