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CA SB1138

Bill

Status

Passed

8/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Hueso

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to proclaim the first Friday in May of each year as Space Day and designate it as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions

  • Directs the Governor to encourage public schools and educational institutions to conduct commemorative exercises on Space Day

  • Requires the Governor to encourage all residents, businesses, and public entities to dim or turn off lights between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Space Day

  • Mandates the Department of General Services turn off nonessential lights on the State Capitol Building between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Space Day as a symbolic gesture

  • Establishes that Space Day shall promote space observation and appreciation, support California's aerospace industry, and encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Legislative Description

Space Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 196, Statutes of 2016.

8/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/9/2016
Governmental Organization5/19/2016
Appropriations4/28/2016
Rules4/21/2016
Governance and Finance4/14/2016
Governmental Organization3/3/2016
Rules2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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