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ACR 58

Relative to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 75 co-sponsors

California Legislature adopts concurrent resolution expressing official position on National Conference of State Legislatures matters through formal statutory acknowledgment.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 91, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 58

Legislative bill overview

ACR 58 is a concurrent resolution that has been adopted by the California Legislature expressing the state's position or support regarding matters under the purview of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). As a resolution rather than a statute, it does not create binding law but instead serves as an official statement of legislative intent or policy.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions allow state legislatures to communicate official positions to other states, Congress, or federal agencies on matters of collective interest. NCSL resolutions can influence interstate policy discussions, support coordinated state action on national issues, and amplify California's voice in multistate advocacy efforts on topics like education, commerce, or governance standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available record: The bill summary does not disclose which specific NCSL matters or positions ACR 58 addresses, making it difficult to assess whether all stakeholders support its particular policy stance
  • Symbolic versus substantive impact: As a resolution, it carries no enforcement mechanism and may be viewed as purely symbolic rather than driving concrete policy change
  • Bipartisan support masking underlying disagreement: The unanimous passage (35-0) could indicate broad agreement or reflect that resolutions are traditionally non-controversial, potentially obscuring disagreement on the actual substantive issues involved

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

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