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California Senate adopts resolution recognizing Pride Month
Summary
The California State Senate on June 25, 2025 adopted Senate Resolution 48 affirming June as Pride Month, with members across caucuses speaking about the movement's history, recent threats to LGBTQ+ rights and the need for continued support for vulnerable subgroups including trans youth and LGBTQ+ immigrants.
Senator Minjavar, a co-author of Senate Resolution 48, presented the measure on the Senate floor on June 25, 2025; the chamber adopted the resolution by recorded vote, 27-0.
The resolution designates June as Pride Month and affirms the state's commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. In floor remarks, senators described Pride as both a celebration of gains since the Stonewall uprising and a reminder of ongoing legal and political attacks against LGBTQ+ people.
Senator Minjavar introduced SR 48 as a recognition of the history and ongoing struggles of LGBTQ+ Californians. Minjavar said Pride "is an opportunity to recognize the struggles of my LGBTQ plus community, as well as celebrate the wonderful long list of achievements of individuals who have bravely fought and will continue to fight for equality." The senator asked colleagues for an "I" vote to adopt the resolution.
Several senators spoke in support. Senator Weiner, who identified himself as a gay man and longtime advocate, described recent federal actions he said targeted transgender people and other LGBTQ+ rights, and said, "Happy pride, and I ask for an I vote." Senator D'Orazo highlighted immigration enforcement in California and said, "this pride, that celebration is shadowed by ICE raids taking place throughout California," urging attention to LGBTQ+ immigrants facing detention and deportation risk. Senator Weber Pearson, speaking for the California Legislative Black Caucus, emphasized compounded challenges for Black LGBTQ+ people, noting disparities in housing, violence and health access.
Other members representing bipartisan caucuses described Pride as both personal and political. Senator Cabaldon talked about why Pride matters beyond festivities, and Senator Laird and others recounted historical milestones and the growing number of openly LGBTQ+ elected officials. Pro Tem Mike McGuire recalled the legislature's earlier role in decriminalization legislation and urged continued leadership.
The Senate adopted SR 48 on a roll-call vote. The resolution does not impose regulatory changes; it is a formal recognition the chamber used to mark Pride Month and to highlight support for specific subgroups named in floor remarks (for example, transgender youth and LGBTQ+ immigrants).
The session continued with members of the LGBTQ+ caucus introducing award honorees and guests in the gallery; the introductions followed immediately after adoption of SR 48.
Votes at a glance: SR 48 adopted (Ayes: 27; Noes: 0).
