Senate unanimously approves bill designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day
September 01, 2026 | Senate, Legislative, California
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The California State Senate unanimously approved SB 931, a measure to recognize September 25 as Dolly Parton Day in California. Senator Grove, the bill's floor sponsor, described Parton’s philanthropy and cultural impact and urged colleagues to support the measure.
"One of her greatest achievements was the Imagination Library, which provides free books for young children and helps foster a love for reading," Senator Grove said, noting state investments and a reported $68,000,000 effort that she said helped distribute nearly 4,000,000 books. Multiple senators from both parties—Senator Weber Pearson, Senator Perez and others—rose to praise Parton’s cross‑partisan appeal and charitable work.
After floor statements endorsing the bill, the secretary called the roll. The Senate recorded 39 ayes and no noes; the presiding officer announced the measure passed.
"One of her greatest achievements was the Imagination Library, which provides free books for young children and helps foster a love for reading," Senator Grove said, noting state investments and a reported $68,000,000 effort that she said helped distribute nearly 4,000,000 books. Multiple senators from both parties—Senator Weber Pearson, Senator Perez and others—rose to praise Parton’s cross‑partisan appeal and charitable work.
After floor statements endorsing the bill, the secretary called the roll. The Senate recorded 39 ayes and no noes; the presiding officer announced the measure passed.
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