S.Con.Res.162

CASA Appreciation Day.

Final Passage·5/21/26

Recognizes May 7, 2026, as CASA Appreciation Day in California.

The bill declares May 7, 2026, as CASA Appreciation Day in California. It acknowledges the role of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) volunteers in supporting children in foster care. These volunteers help ensure that children's perspectives and needs are understood by the court and child welfare system. In 2025, 7,582 CASA volunteers supported 10,844 foster children in California, contributing a total of 389,426 hours.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 68–0 · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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History

May 21

Assembly

Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate.

May 21

Senate

In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

May 18

Assembly

From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 18).