BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SR 43| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: SR 43 Author: Nguyen (R), Anderson (R), Bates (R), Berryhill (R), Cannella (R), Huff (R), Moorlach (R), Pan (D), and Wieckowski (D) Introduced:8/19/15 Vote: Majority SUBJECT: Korean Independence Day SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution commemorates August 15, 2015 as Korean Independence Day. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)August 15, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea. 2)Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945. 3)On Korean Independence Day, Koreans throughout the world unite to commemorate this day through parades, concerts, and celebrations that showcase Korea's rich cultural heritage. 4)Korean Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great contributions of Korean Americans to the United States. SR 43 Page 2 This resolution commemorates August 15, 2015 as Korean Independence Day. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified8/26/15) None received OPPOSITION: (Verified8/26/15) None received Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520 8/26/15 17:37:28 **** END ****