SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 81
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Bill No: SR 81
Author: Pérez (D)
Introduced: 2/18/26
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Read Across America Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution joins the California Teachers Association in
recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy,
reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and is celebrated on
March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
2) Reading is a building block of learning and the foundation for future success.
To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, educators, sports figures,
celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in
Read Across America events throughout the nation.
This resolution joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2,
2026, as Read Across America Day.
Related/Prior Legislation
HR 13 (Muratsuchi, 2025) – Adopted in Assembly.
HR 69 (Muratsuchi, 2024) – Adopted in Assembly.
SR 18 (Newman, 2023) – Adopted in the Senate.
HR 13 (Muratsuchi, 2023) – Adopted in Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
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SUPPORT: (Verified 2/24/26)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/24/26)
None received
Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171
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