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SCR 22

Assyrian New Year: Kha b'Nissan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marie Alvarado-Gil

California officially designates April 1st as Assyrian New Year (Kha b'Nissan), providing state recognition of the cultural celebration through a unanimous concurrent resolution.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 38, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 22

Legislative bill overview

SCR 22 is a California Senate Concurrent Resolution that officially recognizes Kha b'Nissan (April 1st) as Assyrian New Year. The resolution was introduced by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil and passed unanimously through both chambers before being chaptered into the Statutes of 2025.

Why is this important

This symbolic recognition acknowledges California's Assyrian community and their cultural heritage, similar to how states recognize other ethnic and cultural observances. It provides official state recognition of an important cultural celebration, which can enhance community visibility and foster cultural appreciation among the broader population.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive impact: As a concurrent resolution, this carries ceremonial weight but creates no binding obligations or resource allocations, raising questions about whether symbolic gestures adequately address community needs
  • Precedent for recognitions: Approval of this resolution may generate requests for similar recognitions from other ethnic, religious, or cultural groups, potentially leading to calendar proliferation
  • Inclusivity considerations: Some may question whether official state recognition of specific cultural observances favors certain groups over others, though the unanimous passage suggests broad agreement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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