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Resolution No. 35

Subscribed February 4, 1976

Relative to the Bicentennial Project of California as it relates to the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the Historic West Wing of the California State Capitol.

Declared the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the historic west wing of the State Capitol as officially the prime Bicentennial Project of California and established a permanent commission to review the maintenance and use of this landmark building.

Senate Constitutional Amendment (SCA) 65

Filed with the Secretary of State, June 30, 1978

Adds Sec. 28 to Art. IV of the Constitution of the State, relating to the State Capitol, governing the historic Capitol’s furnishings and architectural features (interior and exterior)

Chapter 1757, Statutes of 1984

Filed with the Secretary of State, October 1, 1984

Established a permanent, official body charged with advisory review of the maintenance, restoration, development, and management of the historic State Capitol.

Chapter 547 (AB 2445)

Filed with the Secretary of State, September 25, 2012

An act to amend Sections 8164.1, 8164.2, 8164.3 and 9149.1 of the Government Code, relating to the State Capitol.  Revised the definition of the term “historic State Capitol” to include portions of the State Capitol Building Annex and Capitol Park, as defined.

For further information about legislation and legislative history concerning the Historic State Capitol Commission, contact the California State Archives, www.sos.ca.gov/archives.