This measure would designate February 28, 2025, as Rare Disease Day and, with respect to rare diseases and disorders, would recognize the importance of improving awareness, encouraging accurate and early diagnosis, and supporting national and global efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.
This measure would commend certified registered nurse anesthetists for their expertise, dedication, and service to the people of California, acknowledge their critical role in promoting opioid-free, opioid-sparing, and nonopioid pain management strategies, and celebrate National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week 2025.
ACR 20 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day and February 2025 as American Heart Month in California. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges these dates to raise public awareness about cardiovascular disease, particularly its impact on women. The resolution urges Californians to wear red on February 7, 2025, and supports broader efforts to highlight heart health and reduce related deaths. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no direct regulatory effect on individuals or healthcare systems.
This symbolic resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week in California. It recognizes the role of school counselors in supporting students’ social, emotional, academic, and career development, including mental health services, equity efforts, and college/career planning. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funding - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of existing work by over 13,000 California school counselors. It directly affects no individuals or entities but aims to highlight counselors’ contributions to student success.
ACR 29 designates the week of February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in California. This symbolic resolution recognizes the contributions of engineers to California's economy, safety, and innovation without creating new policies or obligations. It acknowledges engineers' roles in fields like infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and STEM education, aligning with national observances. As a commemorative resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities or alter existing laws.
ACR 27 proclaims February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in California. The resolution calls upon schools, community groups, families, and youth to observe the month with activities raising awareness about teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships for youth aged 12-24. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically supports existing prevention efforts through statewide recognition.
ACR 26 is a symbolic resolution designating February 6, 2025, as CASA Appreciation Day in California. It recognizes Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers who support children in foster care by providing advocacy in court and child welfare systems. The resolution honors CASA volunteers' role in helping judges understand each child's needs, noting they contributed over 379,000 hours supporting foster youth in 2023. This measure has no legal effect or direct impact on policy; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment.
California's Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 (SCR 15) proclaims January as "Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month" in the state. This resolution does not create new laws or alter policies but serves as a symbolic designation to raise public awareness about substance use disorder treatment. It follows a series of statements highlighting California's opioid crisis and overdose statistics, though the resolution itself contains no binding provisions. The measure was unanimously adopted by the Senate and filed with the Secretary of State in March 2025.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 (SCR 16) proclaims January as "Thyroid Health Awareness Month" in California. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to highlight thyroid health issues through public awareness. It cites statistics showing thyroid conditions affect millions (including 20 million Americans with thyroid cancer) and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, especially for women and pregnant individuals. The resolution urges citizens to educate themselves and support efforts to combat thyroid conditions, though it has no binding effect on policy or healthcare.
ACR 11 designates the week of January 26-February 2, 2025, as Anesthesiologists Week in California. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a symbolic recognition of anesthesiologists' roles in patient safety and healthcare. The resolution highlights their training, contributions to surgical care, and safety record through the "whereas" statements in the bill text. It has no direct impact on individuals, healthcare regulations, or funding.
ACR 18 designates January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day in California. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to highlight ongoing efforts to improve maternal health outcomes. It references California's progress in reducing maternal mortality (a 55% decline from 2006-2013) and persistent racial disparities, particularly for Black women who face significantly higher pregnancy-related death rates. The resolution serves as a formal recognition to draw public attention to maternal health challenges and continued work needed across the state. It directly affects California residents by promoting awareness of maternal health issues and existing state initiatives.
This resolution designates January 2025 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month in California. It is a symbolic measure recognizing the importance of parenting and caregiver well-being, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution highlights existing challenges like parental stress and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on child development, but does not change policies or provide resources. It serves as a state-level acknowledgment to encourage community focus on parenting support.
