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HR 11

Relative to President Jimmy Carter Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 72 co-sponsors

California legislature adopted a symbolic resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter, passing unanimously through committee with bipartisan support.

Read. Adopted. (Page 405.).
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Bill Summary · HR 11

Legislative bill overview

HR 11 is a California legislative resolution designating a day to honor former President Jimmy Carter. The bill passed through committee and was adopted by the full legislature with bipartisan support (10-0 vote). This is a commemorative measure rather than substantive legislation affecting policy or budget.

Why is this important

Ceremonial resolutions like this formally recognize significant figures in public memory and allow legislatures to express collective values. While non-binding and symbolic, such measures can influence public discourse and serve educational purposes, particularly for younger citizens learning about historical figures.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan commemoration concerns: Some may view designating official state recognition of any president as inherently political, regardless of bipartisan sponsorship
  • Resource allocation questions: Critics sometimes argue that legislative time spent on ceremonial measures diverts attention from substantive policy debates, though this particular bill's minimal resource impact makes this argument weaker
  • Selective historical memory: Decisions about which historical figures receive official commemoration can reflect contested interpretations of their legacies and policy records

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

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