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ACR 128

Relative to Day of Solidarity with Ukraine.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 66 co-sponsors

California Assembly passes nonbinding resolution establishing a Day of Solidarity with Ukraine to express legislative support for the nation, passing 69-0 with no fiscal impact.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 17, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · ACR 128

Legislative bill overview

ACR 128 is a California Assembly Concurrent Resolution that establishes a Day of Solidarity with Ukraine. The bill passed unanimously through committee and the Assembly floor, designating an official day for the state to recognize and express support for Ukraine. This is a symbolic resolution rather than legislation that creates binding law or appropriates funding.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions serve as official statements of legislative intent and can raise public awareness about geopolitical issues. This resolution signals California's legislative support for Ukraine during an ongoing conflict, which may have diplomatic and symbolic value to Ukrainian communities in California and internationally, though it carries no direct legal or budgetary consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan foreign policy statements: Some may argue the legislature should remain neutral on international conflicts rather than taking formal positions that could be viewed as politically charged
  • Appropriateness of symbolic resolutions: Critics might question whether legislative resources should be used for symbolic gestures versus substantive policy addressing domestic needs
  • Precedent for similar resolutions: Questions about whether similar days of solidarity should be established for other nations or causes, potentially expanding symbolic designations indefinitely

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

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