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CA SB896

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Seyarto

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing Sons of the American Revolution to plan, construct, and maintain a monument commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States on State Capitol grounds
  • Requires the nonprofit to submit monument plans to the Joint Rules Committee for review and approval before construction can begin
  • Mandates that all planning, construction, and maintenance costs be funded exclusively through private sources with no state appropriation
  • Requires the Department of General Services to review designs for ADA compliance, safety, environmental review (CEQA), and prepare right-of-entry permits and long-term maintenance agreements
  • Places ongoing responsibility for monument maintenance, including repairs due to aging, vandalism, or relocation, on the nonprofit organization

Legislative Description

State Capitol: 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Last Action

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization2/11/2026
Rules1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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