California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 896 — 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.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds. This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization representing Sons of the American Revolution, in consultation with the Department of General Services, to plan, construct, and maintain a monument to the 250th Anniversary of the United States on the grounds of the State Capitol. The bill would require the nonprofit organization to submit a plan for the monument to the Joint Rules Committee for its review and approval. The bill would require the monument to be funded exclusively from private sources.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  3. From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 16.

  4. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 896 do?
Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds. This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization representing Sons of the American Revolution, in consultation with the Department of General Services, to plan, construct, and maintain a monument to the 250th Anniversary of the United States on the grounds of the State Capitol. The bill would require the nonprofit organization to submit a plan for the monument to the Joint Rules Committee for its review and approval. The bill would require the monument to be funded exclusively from private sources.
Who sponsors SB 896?
SB 896 is sponsored by Seyarto, Kelly (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 896?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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