SB931 is a bill in the California Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Dolly Parton Day.

What is the status of SB931?

Chaptered as of September 20, 2026. Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 355, Statutes of 2026. (September 20, 2026).

John Laird (D, SD17), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB931?

On the California Legislature website: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB931

California legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session

California SB931: Dolly Parton Day.

Q: What does SB931 do?

In its own words: An act to add Section 6736 to the Government Code, relating to Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately Dolly Parton Day. Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim various days as days of remembrance or recognition. This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim September 25 as Dolly Parton Day. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute. TWO_THIRDS NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO.

Status: Chaptered, September 20, 2026

What the bill says

An act to add Section 6736 to the Government Code, relating to Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately Dolly Parton Day. Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim various days as days of remembrance or recognition. This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim September 25 as Dolly Parton Day. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute. TWO_THIRDS NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO.

From the chaptered text, September 20, 2026:

An act to add Section 6736 to the Government Code, relating to Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately Dolly Parton Day. Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim various days as days of remembrance or recognition. This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim September 25 as Dolly Parton Day. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute. TWO_THIRDS NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following: (a) International philanthropist, musician, and icon Dolly Parton dedicated her life to uplifting communities, promoting early literacy, and fostering a love of reading, learning, and music worldwide. (b) Dolly Parton lived a life of strong personal faith and displayed her beliefs through love, forgiveness, and compassion for others. She approached life with optimism, responsibility, and a humbleness that inspired millions of people. (c) Beyond Dolly Parton’s legendary creative career, she was a fierce advocate for equality and a beloved ally to the LGBTQ+ community, exemplifying a lifelong dedication to human dignity, acceptance, and inclusion for all people. (d) Dolly Parton also had …

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California SB931: Dolly Parton Day.

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