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| 1 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1214Introduced by Senator Nguyen(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Dahle, Grove, Newman, Niello, Seyarto, and Wilk)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Alanis, Dixon, Gallagher, and Muratsuchi)February 15, 2024An act to add and repeal Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1214, as introduced, Nguyen. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial.Existing law establishes various commissions within state government.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial in state government to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. The bill would require the commission to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. The bill would require the commission to be solely supported by private or federal funds made available for the purpose of supporting the commission. The bill would require that these funds be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, and would create that fund in the State Treasury. The bill would require funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, as specified. The bill would require the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, to be deposited and filed with the State Archives on or before June 30, 2028, and would require the State Archives to receive those materials. These provisions would become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds have been made available.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.(b) The founding of the United States is one of the most significant and providential events in human history and should be celebrated accordingly.(c) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to inspire each and every American to participate in our greatest milestone ever, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.(d) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission will coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution, and is charged with orchestrating the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nations history.(e) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission consists of 8 members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress, and Archivist of the United States.(f) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission has encouraged states to establish state-level commissions to help plan and coordinate activities within each state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nations founding.(g) California has a unique history through its relationship with Spain, an ally of the Americans during the American Revolution.(h) California is home to hundreds of thousands of descendants of the men and women who actively participated in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.SEC. 2. Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials.(f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available.6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 3 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1214Introduced by Senator Nguyen(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Dahle, Grove, Newman, Niello, Seyarto, and Wilk)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Alanis, Dixon, Gallagher, and Muratsuchi)February 15, 2024An act to add and repeal Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1214, as introduced, Nguyen. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial.Existing law establishes various commissions within state government.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial in state government to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. The bill would require the commission to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. The bill would require the commission to be solely supported by private or federal funds made available for the purpose of supporting the commission. The bill would require that these funds be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, and would create that fund in the State Treasury. The bill would require funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, as specified. The bill would require the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, to be deposited and filed with the State Archives on or before June 30, 2028, and would require the State Archives to receive those materials. These provisions would become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds have been made available.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 15 | + | Introduced by Senator Nguyen(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Dahle, Grove, Newman, Niello, Seyarto, and Wilk)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Alanis, Dixon, Gallagher, and Muratsuchi)February 15, 2024 | |
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| 17 | + | Introduced by Senator Nguyen(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Dahle, Grove, Newman, Niello, Seyarto, and Wilk)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Alanis, Dixon, Gallagher, and Muratsuchi) | |
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| 20 | 20 | An act to add and repeal Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial. | |
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| 26 | + | SB 1214, as introduced, Nguyen. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial. | |
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| 28 | - | Existing law establishes various commissions within state government.This bill would, until January 1, 2029 | |
| 28 | + | Existing law establishes various commissions within state government.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial in state government to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. The bill would require the commission to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. The bill would require the commission to be solely supported by private or federal funds made available for the purpose of supporting the commission. The bill would require that these funds be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, and would create that fund in the State Treasury. The bill would require funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, as specified. The bill would require the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, to be deposited and filed with the State Archives on or before June 30, 2028, and would require the State Archives to receive those materials. These provisions would become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds have been made available. | |
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| 30 | 30 | Existing law establishes various commissions within state government. | |
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| 32 | - | This bill would, until January 1, 2029 | |
| 32 | + | This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial in state government to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. The bill would require the commission to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. The bill would require the commission to be solely supported by private or federal funds made available for the purpose of supporting the commission. The bill would require that these funds be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, and would create that fund in the State Treasury. The bill would require funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, as specified. The bill would require the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, to be deposited and filed with the State Archives on or before June 30, 2028, and would require the State Archives to receive those materials. These provisions would become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds have been made available. | |
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| 38 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.(b) The founding of the United States is one of the most significant and providential events in human history and should be celebrated accordingly.(c) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to inspire each and every American to participate in our greatest milestone ever, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.(d) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission will coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution, and is charged with orchestrating the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nations history.(e) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission consists of 8 members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress, and Archivist of the United States.(f) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission has encouraged states to establish state-level commissions to help plan and coordinate activities within each state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nations founding.(g) California has a unique history through its relationship with Spain, an ally of the Americans during the American Revolution.(h) California is home to hundreds of thousands of descendants of the men and women who actively participated in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.SEC. 2. Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, | |
| 38 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.(b) The founding of the United States is one of the most significant and providential events in human history and should be celebrated accordingly.(c) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to inspire each and every American to participate in our greatest milestone ever, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.(d) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission will coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution, and is charged with orchestrating the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nations history.(e) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission consists of 8 members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress, and Archivist of the United States.(f) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission has encouraged states to establish state-level commissions to help plan and coordinate activities within each state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nations founding.(g) California has a unique history through its relationship with Spain, an ally of the Americans during the American Revolution.(h) California is home to hundreds of thousands of descendants of the men and women who actively participated in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.SEC. 2. Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials.(f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available.6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 40 | 40 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 42 | 42 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 44 | 44 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.(b) The founding of the United States is one of the most significant and providential events in human history and should be celebrated accordingly.(c) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to inspire each and every American to participate in our greatest milestone ever, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.(d) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission will coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution, and is charged with orchestrating the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nations history.(e) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission consists of 8 members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress, and Archivist of the United States.(f) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission has encouraged states to establish state-level commissions to help plan and coordinate activities within each state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nations founding.(g) California has a unique history through its relationship with Spain, an ally of the Americans during the American Revolution.(h) California is home to hundreds of thousands of descendants of the men and women who actively participated in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. | |
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| 46 | 46 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.(b) The founding of the United States is one of the most significant and providential events in human history and should be celebrated accordingly.(c) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to inspire each and every American to participate in our greatest milestone ever, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.(d) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission will coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution, and is charged with orchestrating the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nations history.(e) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission consists of 8 members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress, and Archivist of the United States.(f) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission has encouraged states to establish state-level commissions to help plan and coordinate activities within each state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nations founding.(g) California has a unique history through its relationship with Spain, an ally of the Americans during the American Revolution.(h) California is home to hundreds of thousands of descendants of the men and women who actively participated in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. | |
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| 48 | 48 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: | |
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| 52 | 52 | (a) The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. | |
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| 54 | 54 | (b) The founding of the United States is one of the most significant and providential events in human history and should be celebrated accordingly. | |
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| 56 | 56 | (c) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to inspire each and every American to participate in our greatest milestone ever, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. | |
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| 58 | 58 | (d) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission will coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution, and is charged with orchestrating the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nations history. | |
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| 60 | 60 | (e) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission consists of 8 members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress, and Archivist of the United States. | |
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| 62 | 62 | (f) The United States Semiquincentennial Commission has encouraged states to establish state-level commissions to help plan and coordinate activities within each state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nations founding. | |
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| 64 | 64 | (g) California has a unique history through its relationship with Spain, an ally of the Americans during the American Revolution. | |
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| 66 | 66 | (h) California is home to hundreds of thousands of descendants of the men and women who actively participated in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. | |
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| 68 | - | SEC. 2. Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, | |
| 68 | + | SEC. 2. Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials.(f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available.6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 70 | 70 | SEC. 2. Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 6750) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read: | |
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| 74 | - | CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, | |
| 74 | + | CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials.(f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available.6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 76 | - | CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, | |
| 76 | + | CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials.(f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available.6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 80 | 80 | CHAPTER 7.5. California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial | |
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| 82 | - | 6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, | |
| 82 | + | 6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.(b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows:(1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson.(2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor.(7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society.(c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission.(2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter.(e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials.(f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available. | |
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| 86 | 86 | 6750. (a) The California Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial is hereby established in state government to plan and coordinate commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. | |
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| 88 | 88 | (b) The commission shall be composed of 11 members as follows: | |
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| 90 | 90 | (1) The State Archivist, who shall serve as chairperson. | |
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| 92 | 92 | (2) Two members of the California State Assembly shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. | |
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| 94 | 94 | (3) Two members of the California State Senate shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. | |
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| 96 | 96 | (4) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. | |
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| 98 | 98 | (5) One member of the general public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. | |
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| 100 | 100 | (6) Three members of the general public shall be appointed by the Governor. | |
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| 102 | 102 | (7) One member shall be appointed by the State Archivist from a list of individuals with relevant historical experience proposed by the California Historical Society. | |
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| 104 | 104 | (c) Members appointed to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. | |
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| 106 | 106 | (d) (1) The commission shall be solely supported by private funds or funds made available by the federal government for the purpose of supporting the commission. | |
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| 108 | 108 | (2) The funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the Semiquincentennial Fund, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. Funds in the Semiquincentennial Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the express purpose of this chapter. | |
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| 110 | - | (e) On or before June 30 | |
| 110 | + | (e) On or before June 30, 2028, the records, files, and other memoranda of the commission, other than any private possessions, shall be deposited and filed with the State Archives, which shall receive those materials. | |
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| 112 | 112 | (f) This section shall become operative only if the Treasurer determines that sufficient private or federal funds, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), have been made available. | |
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| 114 | - | 6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, | |
| 114 | + | 6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. | |
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| 118 | - | 6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, | |
| 118 | + | 6751. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. |