SCR 130 Summary

• Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964
• Encourages California citizens to observe this landmark legislation as an important occasion in United States history
• Acknowledges that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned segregation based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin in public accommodations and prohibited employment discrimination
• Notes that the law has been subsequently amended to extend protections to disabled Americans, elderly persons, and women in collegiate athletics programs
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution