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HR 32

Relative to 2025 Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 74 co-sponsors

California officially designates 2025 Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week to honor victims and raise awareness of the 1975-1979 atrocity.

Read. Adopted. (Page 1277.).
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Bill Summary · HR 32

Legislative bill overview

HR 32 is a California state resolution designating a specific week in 2025 as Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week. The bill passed through committee unanimously and was adopted by the legislature, making it official state recognition of this memorial observance.

Why is this important

The Cambodian Genocide (1975-1979) resulted in approximately 1.7-2 million deaths. Official state recognition of memorial weeks raises public awareness about historical atrocities and provides a formal framework for communities, particularly California's significant Cambodian population, to observe and educate others about this tragedy.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Some may question whether legislative resolutions create meaningful impact or serve primarily as ceremonial gestures without funding or programmatic commitments
  • Historical precedent questions: The bill doesn't specify which week is designated, raising questions about whether this sets a precedent for numerous other genocide/tragedy memorials
  • Competing memorial observances: Potential concerns about whether state resources should prioritize certain historical events over others, though this particular bill appears to impose minimal fiscal burden

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

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