SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 67
Office of Senate Floor Analyses
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 67
Author: Blakespear (D), et al.
Introduced: 1/5/26
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence, honors the principles of life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness, and encourages all Californians to celebrate this milestone
with pride.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of
Independence, proclaiming the birth of the United States of America, affirming
that all people are endowed with certain unalienable rights, among them life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
2) The year 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of this historic occasion,
offering an opportunity to reflect on the enduring ideals of liberty, democracy,
and self-governance.
3) Although not one of the original 13 colonies, California has played a vital role
in advancing and sustaining the American experiment, growing into the most
populous and diverse state in the union and serving as a global leader in
innovation, culture, and democratic engagement.
4) Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is
not only an occasion to celebrate our shared history, but also a call to recommit
ourselves to the ongoing and unfinished work of creating a more perfect union.
This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence, honors the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit
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of happiness, and encourages all Californians to celebrate this milestone with
pride.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 1/13/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/13/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-4171
1/14/26 15:44:35
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