SCR 1 adopts the existing Joint Rules for California's 2025-26 Regular Session (from Senate Concurrent Resolution 1) to govern the 2025-26 First Extraordinary Session, with specific exceptions. It excludes certain rules (51, 54, 55, 61, and part of 62) related to hearing notices and requires the extraordinary session to follow the same recess schedule as the regular session, except for one joint recess. This procedural bill directly affects how the Senate and Assembly operate during the extraordinary session, without creating new policy or impacting constituents. The bill was approved by the Senate in December 2024 but died in the Assembly in February 2025.
ACR 43 would proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California. This resolution is a symbolic legislative action to raise public awareness about bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, without creating new laws or allocating state funds. It aims to encourage community education and recognition of these conditions during the designated month.
This measure would, among other things, designate March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of 101 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland and would commemorate the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to this country and state.
This measure would declare that the Legislature honors the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and proclaims March 15, 2025, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, a day of remembrance and education to ensure that all Californians always honor and remember a vibrant guardian of equality for all.
ACR 47 designates March 16-22, 2025, as National Surveyors Week. This ceremonial resolution recognizes the work of surveyors and their contributions to land measurement and mapping. It directly affects surveyors by providing a designated week for public acknowledgment of their profession. The bill has no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a symbolic recognition measure.
ACR 28 designates the week of March 2-8, 2025, as "Women in Construction Week" in California. The bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the contributions of women in the construction industry during this specific week. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on any entity. The measure directly affects public awareness and commemoration efforts related to women’s roles in construction. This is a symbolic gesture without substantive policy changes.
(1) Existing law prescribes specified procedures to govern actions seeking the restitution for or replacement of a new motor vehicle, or for civil penalties, pursuant to the provisions of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act or Tanner Consumer Protection Act. Beginning April 1, 2025, existing law will require the consumer to, prior to seeking civil penalties, provide a written notice to the manufacturer that, among other things, demands the manufacturer's restitution for or replacement of the consumer's vehicle. This bill would provide that certain procedures described above would instead become operative on July 1, 2025. The bill would specify that the procedures described above would apply to the manufacturer of a motor vehicle only if the manufacturer elects to be governed by those procedures by reporting the election to the Arbitration Certification Program within the Department of Consumer Affairs. The bill would require a manufacturer that wishes to make this election regarding its motor vehicles sold in the year 2025 and all prior years to make the election within 30 days after the effective date of this bill. Thereafter, the bill would require a manufacturer that wishes to make this election to make an irrevocable election, as specified, regarding motor vehicles sold during the five calendar years following the date of the election. The bill would require the Arbitration Certification Program within the Department of Consumer Affairs, by December 15 of each year, to publish to its website a list of the manufacturers that have elected to be governed by the procedures described above for a period that includes the following calendar year. (2) Under existing law, beginning April 1, 2025, a consumer who demands restitution for or replacement of a new motor vehicle may, if specified conditions are met, instead sell the vehicle and seek remedies against the manufacturer, including civil penalties. This bill would change the operative date of that provision to July 1, 2025. The bill would prohibit a consumer who sells their vehicle after demanding restitution or replacement from seeking civil penalties unless the consumer provides to the prospective buyer or recipient of the vehicle, prior to the sale, written notice of the consumer's basis for seeking restitution or replacement and of any pending action against the manufacturer, as specified. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
This measure would designate February 2025 as Montessori Month, and would urge all Californians to take note of that month and to participate fittingly in its observance.
This measure would recognize February 2025 as Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would also recognize the significance in protecting citizens' right to vote and remedying racial discrimination in voting.
SCR 30 is a ceremonial resolution that officially designates the week of March 2-8, 2025, as "Women in Construction Week" in California. It does not create new laws or funding but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public recognition through educational activities. The resolution highlights the underrepresentation of women in construction (noting they hold only 9% of apprenticeships nationally) and aims to promote diversity in the industry. This is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change, and affects all Californians through voluntary observance.
California's Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 designates February 2025 as Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Awareness Month. This symbolic resolution raises public and medical awareness about PPCM, a rare heart condition affecting pregnant or postpartum people that can cause fatigue, swelling, and heart failure if undiagnosed. It does not create new laws or policies, but aims to highlight symptoms (like sudden shortness of breath or rapid weight gain) and risk factors (such as advanced maternal age or pregnancy complications). The resolution was unanimously adopted by the California Legislature in March 2025 and filed with the Secretary of State. It directly affects the public and healthcare providers by promoting education about a condition that contributes to pregnancy-related deaths.
ACR 19 is a symbolic resolution that designates February 20, 2025, as "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" in California. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals, but commemorates efforts to encourage girls and women to pursue engineering careers. The resolution highlights statistics showing women remain underrepresented in engineering (holding 15% of jobs and 22-31% of relevant degrees) and aligns with national initiatives supporting gender diversity in STEM fields. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal force but serves to raise awareness about gender gaps in engineering.
