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California Assembly adopts HR 43, proclaims June 2025 Pride Month and recognizes 14 honorees
Summary
Assemblymember Ward, chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, introduced House Resolution 43 on the Assembly floor Wednesday, asking members to designate June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month and to honor Californians who have advanced LGBTQ rights.
Assemblymember Ward, chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, introduced House Resolution 43 on the Assembly floor Wednesday, asking members to designate June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month and to honor Californians who have advanced LGBTQ rights.
The resolution was debated on the floor and adopted by the Assembly after a voice vote. Ward said, "I rise today to present HR 43 to officially recognize June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month." Supporters described Pride as both celebration and a call to defend rights they said are under renewed attack.
The adoption came after multiple floor statements in favor from members representing caucuses across the Legislature. Assemblymember Ramos, speaking on behalf of the California Native American Legislative Caucus, said, "We stand together as 1." Assemblymember Zavar, speaking…
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