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CA AB1951

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rudy Salas

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Bear Flag as the official State Flag of California with specified design requirements including a five-pointed red star, brown grizzly bear, green grass plot, red stripe, and "CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC" text on a white field.

  • Establishes precise dimensions for the flag's components, including hoist width as two-thirds of fly length, star diameter as one-tenth of fly length, and specific measurements for bear placement and grass plot proportions.

  • Specifies official color standards using Textile Color Card Association references, including White (cable 70001), Old Glory Red (cable 70180), Irish Green (cable 70168), Maple Sugar Brown (cable 70129), and Seal Dark Brown (cable 70108).

  • Requires all state, county, city and town agencies to use this official flag design, with existing flags continuing in service until replacement is needed.

  • Provides that when the flag becomes worn or unfit for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.

Legislative Description

State flag: retirement.

Last Action

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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