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ACR 1

Relative to final adjournment of the 2025–26 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature.

2025-2026, Special Session 1 Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

Designates Oct 23, 2025 and each year as K-Ginseng Day in California; ceremonial recognition to boost awareness of Korean ginseng and its cultural ties, with no funds or duties.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 1

Summary — ACR 1 (Quirk‑Silva): Proclaiming “K‑Ginseng Day”

Purpose

ACR 1 designates October 23, 2025, and that same date each year thereafter, as “K‑Ginseng Day” in the State of California. The resolution recognizes the cultural, historical, and perceived health significance of Korean ginseng (insam), especially Korean red ginseng, and encourages awareness of its role in traditional Korean medicine and contemporary wellness uses.

Key provisions

  • Proclaims October 23, 2025, and each year thereafter, as K‑Ginseng Day in California.
  • Recites findings about ginseng’s multi‑millennial documentation in Korean medical traditions, the Korean designation of Ginseng Day (established 2016), ginseng festivals in Geumsan, Ganghwa, and Punggi, and the traditional and contemporary uses and perceived benefits of Korean red ginseng (e.g., energy, immune health, reduced fatigue, mental clarity).
  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution.

Who is affected / impact

  • The measure is ceremonial and symbolic; it does not create legal rights, regulatory requirements, funding, or programs.
  • Primary beneficiaries are symbolic: the Korean‑American community in California, producers, distributors, retailers of Korean ginseng products, cultural organizations, and members of the public who observe the day or plan related events.
  • Public awareness and promotional activities (festivals, educational or cultural events) may increase around October 23 in future years.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: December 2, 2024.
  • Assembly actions: adopted by the Assembly (votes recorded: e.g., Feb 3 — Ayes 58, Noes 17); Assembly Rule 63 suspended to expedite consideration.
  • Senate actions: adopted and concurred (Ayes 38, Noes 0 on Feb 3); held at desk then enrolled.
  • Enrolled and filed with Secretary of State: February 6, 2025, at 2 p.m.
  • Final status: Chaptered by Secretary of State as Res. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2025.
  • Fiscal committee: None — no fiscal impact identified.

Legal effect

As a concurrent resolution, ACR 1 is a formal legislative proclamation and not a statute that imposes legal duties or allocates funds. Its primary effect is symbolic recognition and encouragement of observances and outreach related to Korean ginseng.

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

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