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CA SCR141
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aisha Wahab
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 26, 2026, as Women's Equal Pay Day in California, symbolizing when women's wages catch up to men's wages from the previous year
- Women working full time year round earn less than $0.81 for every dollar paid to men, with median salaries of $57,520 for women versus $71,090 for men in 2024
- Black, Latina, and Native American women face a larger wage gap, earning under $0.66 for every dollar White, non-Hispanic men make
- Hispanic women earn a median of $46,380 and Black women earn $51,660, representing the lowest median salary earnings
- Nearly 4 in 10 mothers are primary breadwinners, making pay equity critical to family financial security and women's long-term retirement savings
Legislative Description
Women’s Equal Pay Day.
Last Action
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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