spring 2026 / equity

SR 25/26-077:In Support of Reintroducing Legislation to Establish the California Latino Commission

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Nicole Nunez-Rivera Nunez-RiveraAnna Kathawala KathawalaMia Soli SoliMi Tang Tang
Introduced
Committee Review
University and External Affairs Committee
mar 11
Senate Floor
Passed
mar 18 consent calendar

summary

The ASUC calls on the California State Legislature, specifically Senator Steve Padilla, to reintroduce legislation establishing the California Latino Commission, addressing previous concerns about implementation costs and redundancy. It also urges Governor Gavin Newsom to sign this updated legislation, recognizing its crucial role in advancing long-term investment in California’s student population, the UC system, and the state’s economic growth. This commission aims to address longstanding economic and educational disparities faced by Latino communities across California.

how they voted

No roll call was taken. Everyone recorded present when the Senate agreed is shown as not objecting.

resolution

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