2026 Legislative Session

AB 268

CFC Opposes

State Recognition of the Diwali Festival - 2025

Authors: CA Assemblyman Ash Kalra , CA Assemblyman Darshana Patel
Latest Action: 10/6/2025 – Chaptered by Secretary of State (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2025)

CFC Says

CFC opposes AB 268.

Currently at Governor, having cleared 5 stages.

Legislative Progress

Introduced Passed 2025-01-17
Committee Passed 2025-03-13
Floor Vote Passed 2025-06-02
2nd Committee Passed 2025-08-29
2nd Floor Vote Passed 2025-09-11
Governor Current stage 2025-10-06

Official Description

An act to amend Section 135 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 37220.7, 45203, 79020, and 88203 of the Education Code, and to amend Sections 6700, 19853, and 19853.1 of the Government Code, relating to Diwali.

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Legislator Votes on This Bill

338 Aye
0 Nay
21 Abstain/NVR
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