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Assemblyman Gallagher presents AJR 23; Modoc supervisors unanimously voice support
Summary
Assemblyman Gallagher asked Modoc County supervisors to back Assembly Joint Resolution 23 calling for the creation of a new state, arguing rural areas have been disenfranchised; following his Zoom presentation the board voted to formally support AJR 23.
Assemblyman Gallagher joined the Modoc County Board of Supervisors by Zoom on May 26 to present Assembly Joint Resolution 23, a legislative proposal asking counties to support the formation of a new state.
Gallagher said the resolution is a formal first step under Article IV of the U.S. Constitution and framed it as a response to what he called long-standing policy decisions that have disadvantaged rural Northern California. "Water rules, mandates, have their mandates upon us, that are not funded," he said, adding that gas and energy price increases and lost refineries have heightened the region's challenges.
The board asked no follow-up questions and moved to register formal support. A board member (speaker 8) moved to approve a resolution of support for AJR 23; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: Support resolutions from local governments do not change law but are intended to signal local sentiment and encourage state legislators to advance formal measures. Gallagher acknowledged additional steps would be needed — including congressional approval — and described the county action as an early, symbolic measure.
What happened next: The board adopted the resolution of support during the meeting; Assemblyman Gallagher thanked the supervisors and said he appreciated the county's consideration.
Sources: Presentation and vote on AJR 23 as recorded in the Modoc County Board of Supervisors meeting transcript (Assemblyman Gallagher: speaker 12; motion and support: speaker 8).
