Relative to Cities Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 73 co-sponsors

ACR 143 designates a period as Cities Week to recognize the importance of cities and local governance and encourages awareness and participation, with no new laws or funding.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 107, Statutes of 2026.

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Overview

Bill: ACR 143

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: California

Title: Relative to Cities Week

Type: Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR), a ceremonial or commemorative measure rather than a bill that changes law

Status: Chaptered as a resolution (Chapter 107, Statutes of 2026) after adoption and enrolment

Enrolled/Chaptered: June 18, 2026

ACR 143 designates and proclaims a specific observance related to Cities Week within California, signaling the Legislature’s recognition and encouragement of activities or awareness tied to cities, local governance, and urban communities.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose is ceremonial: to recognize, celebrate, or designate a week as “Cities Week” (or similar language) to highlight the importance of cities, municipal governments, and the roles they play in serving residents.

It signals bipartisan or broad legislative support for urban governance, local initiatives, and community collaboration at the city level.

ACRs generally aim to inform the public and appropriate state agencies about an observance without creating new legal obligations or substantial policy changes.

Key Provisions and Provisions Impact

Provisions are typical of a concurrent resolution:

Acknowledges and designates a period (the week) as Cities Week.
Encourages awareness among California residents, local governments, and public officials about the value of cities and local decision-making.
May invite state agencies, local governments, and schools to participate in related activities or educational events.

No new funding, tax credits, or regulatory mandates are typically attached to an ACR.

The text would not alter existing statutes or create new statutory requirements; its impact is symbolic and educational.

Who Would Be Affected

California residents broadly, with a focus on:

City governments (mayors, city councils, municipal agencies)
Local organizations and community groups
Public schools and institutions that may participate in Cities Week activities

Statewide audiences through official proclamations and educational outreach.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: February 19, 2026

Referred to the Assembly Committee on Rules, Legislative, or relevant committee (RLS) on February 23, 2026

Passed the Senate: April 13, 2026 (from committee to Third Reading; subsequent actions indicated)

Adopted by the Legislature: June 11, 2026 (Ayes 36; Noes 0)

Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State: June 18, 2026

Chaptered: June 18, 2026 (Chapter 107, Statutes of 2026)

Notable Observations

The bill has a broad slate of co-sponsors, including a large number of Assembly Members from diverse districts, indicating wide cross-party support for ceremonial recognition of Cities Week.

As an ACR, it does not create substantive policy changes or new obligations beyond the formal designation and encouragement of participation.

Summary for Readers

ACR 143 is a California Assembly Concurrent Resolution that designates a period as Cities Week to recognize the importance of cities and local governance. It encourages awareness, participation, and educational activities related to urban communities, without imposing new laws or funding mandates. The resolution received broad legislative support and was enacted into law as Chapter 107, Statutes of 2026, with formal enactment and publication by mid-June 2026.