20250ACR_000197CHP INTRODUCED 2024-12-02 PASSED_ASSEMBLY 2025-07-07 PASSED_SENATE 2026-06-11 ENROLLED 2026-06-15 CHAPTERED 2026-06-18 FILED 2026-06-18 2025 ACR CHP CHR 0 Introduced by Assembly Members Quirk-Silva and Mark González (Principal coauthor: Senator Choi) (Coauthors: Assembly Members Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Caloza, Carrillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, Elhawary, Ellis, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Hadwick, Haney, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Ramos, Ransom, Rivas, Celeste Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, and Zbur) LEAD_AUTHOR ASSEMBLY Quirk-Silva LEAD_AUTHOR ASSEMBLY Mark González PRINCIPAL_COAUTHOR SENATE Choi COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Addis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Aguiar-Curry COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ahrens COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Alanis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Alvarez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Arambula COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ávila Farías COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bains COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bauer-Kahan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Berman COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Boerner COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bonta COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bryan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Calderon COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Caloza COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Carrillo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Chen COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Connolly COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Davies COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY DeMaio COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Dixon COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Elhawary COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ellis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Fong COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gabriel COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gallagher COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Garcia COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gipson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Jeff Gonzalez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hadwick COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Haney COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hart COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hoover COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Irwin COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Jackson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Kalra COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Krell COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lackey COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lee COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lowenthal COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Macedo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY McKinnor COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Muratsuchi COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Nguyen COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ortega COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Pacheco COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Papan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Patel COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Pellerin COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Petrie-Norris COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ramos COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ransom COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Rivas COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Celeste Rodriguez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Michelle Rodriguez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Rogers COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Blanca Rubio COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Sanchez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Schiavo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Schultz COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Sharp-Collins COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Solache COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Soria COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Stefani COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ta COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Tangipa COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Valencia COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wallis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ward COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wicks COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wilson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Zbur Relative to K-Ginseng Day.

K-Ginseng Day K-Ginseng Day. This measure would proclaim October 23, 2025, and the same date each year thereafter, as K-Ginseng Day in the State of California. NO

WHEREAS, Ginseng’s history is deeply intertwined with ancient Korean medical traditions where it was first documented in medical texts over two millennia ago and recognized as a key component in restoring and maintaining the body’s balance; and

WHEREAS, Asian ginseng is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and has been used for health-related purposes in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Korean ginseng is also called insam; and

WHEREAS, The Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Ginseng Association designated October as Ginseng Day in 2016, and ginseng festivals are held yearly in Geumsan, Ganghwa, and Punggi, which are representative ginseng regions; and

WHEREAS, Korean red ginseng is especially recognized for its superior quality and effectiveness, representing the legacy of herbal wellness traditions passed down through generations and symbolizing vitality and holistic wellness in modern life; and

WHEREAS, Korean red ginseng, originating from traditional herbal practices, was historically valued by royalty and scholars for its benefits in nourishing the body and enhancing cognitive functions, and is still regarded as an essential supplement for promoting health and longevity; and

WHEREAS, Among ginseng varieties, Korean red ginseng is steamed to concentrate its active ingredients and improve absorption, providing enhanced benefits for energy, immune health, heart function, and mental sharpness; and

WHEREAS, Today, Korean red ginseng is widely used across the world, offering a full range of benefits for overall health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, The effects of Korean red ginseng extend beyond physical health, offering benefits such as reducing fatigue, promoting emotional well-being, and enhancing mental clarity, which is crucial in today’s fast-paced society; and

WHEREAS, During challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to natural remedies such as the Korean red ginseng to address blood health, stress, fatigue, and immune health; and

WHEREAS, Incorporating Korean red ginseng into daily routines, along with exercise, a balanced diet, and other holistic practices, enhances natural energy, focus, and resilience, promoting a healthier lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, In addition to being a cultural and medicinal staple, Korean red ginseng’s integration into various forms from teas and soups to supplements and skincare has broadened its accessibility, allowing individuals to incorporate its benefits into their daily routines easily; and

WHEREAS, Individuals of all ages and backgrounds throughout California and beyond recognize Korean red ginseng for its ability to promote vitality and strengthen both the body and mind;

now, therefore,

be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims October 23, 2025, and the same date each year thereafter, as K-Ginseng Day in the State of California; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.