This measure would proclaim the month of May 2025 as Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month in California and recognize Nadina Riggsbee, her daughter, Samira, and her son, JJ, in honor of Ms. Riggsbee's retirement from her position as the President and Founder of the Drowning Prevention Foundation.
This measure would call on the President of the United States to honor his promise to save American lives and communities through forest management and wildfire risk reduction projects, would request that he veto any legislation that defunds the United States Forest Service and work with Congress to protect and improve these programs, and would call for related congressional action.
This measure would applaud the California Girl Scout Councils for 113 years of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place, and recognize March 12, 2025, as Girl Scout Day in California.
This measure would declare the month of June 2025 to be Portuguese Heritage Month and would recognize June 10 as the Day of Portugal and June 9 as the Day of the Azores.
The California Financing Law generally regulates the business of finance lenders and brokers and prohibits any person from engaging in those businesses without obtaining a license from the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation. The law also imposes various requirements on licensees who offer or sell commercial loans, as defined. This bill would prohibit a person from engaging in the business of lawsuit financing, as defined, without obtaining a license from the commissioner, and would generally regulate the business of lawsuit financiers, as specified. The bill would require a licensee who is a lawsuit financier, as defined, to maintain a surety bond, as prescribed. The bill would include lawsuit financing in the definition of "commercial loan." The bill would make willful violations of the California Financing Law by a licensee who is a lawsuit financier subject to a civil penalty, as specified.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (not a policy bill) commemorating the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2025. It contains historical statements about the adoption of the Declaration, referencing key dates, figures like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and the document's principles. The resolution has no policy provisions, funding, or direct impact on constituents or laws. It was formally adopted by the California Assembly on June 30, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day. It is a symbolic recognition of the propane industry's contributions to California. The measure does not create new laws or affect regulations; it solely establishes a commemorative date. No specific groups or policies are directly impacted beyond this ceremonial observance.
Maddy summaryACR 67 designates May 10, 2025, as "Stronger Starts for Children Day" in California. This is a symbolic resolution that does not create new laws or programs. It formally recognizes a specific date to highlight children's well-being, without imposing requirements or affecting any specific groups. The measure serves only to commemorate the day through official acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryACR 45 designates May 6, 2025, as "The Day of the Teacher" through a ceremonial resolution. This non-binding measure formally recognizes educators' contributions without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It directly affects the legislature and public by establishing a symbolic day for honoring teachers. The resolution has no legal force or implementation requirements.
Maddy summaryACR 36 designates the week of May 18-24, 2025, as "Special Districts Week" in California. This ceremonial resolution recognizes special districts - like water, fire, or sanitation districts - that provide essential local services. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply encourages public acknowledgment of these districts' roles. The measure directly affects no individuals or entities, as it serves only to highlight existing services.
