This measure would proclaim the month of May 2025 as California Tourism Month and would urge the citizens of this great state to support tourism and local businesses by traveling in the state as an act of civic pride.
This measure would declare May 21, 2025, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a bill), designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in California. It contains no new laws or policy changes - it consists solely of preamble statements ("WHEREAS" clauses) recognizing LGBTQ+ history, achievements, and milestones like the Stonewall Uprising and marriage equality progress. The resolution formally acknowledges the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of Pride Month, but it does not directly affect any people or implement new regulations. It was adopted by the California Assembly on June 23, 2025, as a ceremonial statement.
Existing law prohibits discrimination on the basis of various specified personal characteristics, including disability. Existing law imposes minimum statutory damages for construction-related accessibility claims if the violation of a construction-related accessibility standard denied the plaintiff full and equal access to the place of public accommodation on a particular occasion, as specified. Existing law imposes various limits on a defendant's liability for statutory damages under specified sets of conditions, including if the defendant, among other things, corrects the construction-related violations within a specified time. This bill would prohibit a construction-related accessibility claim for statutory damages from being initiated in a legal proceeding against a defendant who employs 50 or fewer individuals, as specified, unless the defendant has been served with a letter specifying each alleged violation, and the alleged violations have not been corrected within 120 days of service of the letter. The bill would provide that a defendant is not liable for statutory damages, plaintiff's attorney's fees, or costs for an alleged violation that is corrected within 120 days of service of a letter alleging the violation. The bill would also prohibit a plaintiff from avoiding the notice and opportunity to correct provisions and the liability limitations by claiming they are seeking general discrimination damages based on a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 if the underlying claim is based on a defendant's failure to comply with physical accessibility standards under California law.
This measure would urge the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to immediately restore full funding for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program projects.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 45, introduced by Assembly Member Castillo, proclaims the week of June 15, 2025, as Animal Rights Awareness Week in California. The resolution encourages Californians to practice responsible pet and livestock care, support local animal welfare organizations, and advocate for policies promoting animal welfare. It does not create new laws or legal obligations but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness. The Assembly adopted this non-binding resolution on June 16, 2025.
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2031, would allow a credit against those taxes to a qualified taxpayer, as defined, for qualified cleanup expenses. The bill would define qualified cleanup expenses for this purpose to mean costs directly related to the one-time removal and disposal of unauthorized encampments, illegal dumping, and abandoned property, as provided. The bill would require a taxpayer to certify, under penalty of perjury, that the costs reflected in documentation are directly related to qualified cleanup expenses. The bill would make related findings. By expanding the crime of perjury, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals, purposes, and objectives that the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill also would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Maddy summaryACR 75 designates May 11-17, 2025, as California's Farm Week through a symbolic observance. This resolution directly recognizes California's agricultural community, including farmers, ranchers, and food producers. It has no binding policy impact or new funding; it simply establishes a designated week for public acknowledgment of the state's agricultural sector. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute without altering laws or regulations.
Maddy summarySCR 4 is a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It formally recognizes this historical event through a legislative resolution, without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. The measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment for the public and legislative body, aligning with standard commemorative practices for significant historical dates. This procedural resolution does not impose new requirements or alter existing policies.
This measure would recognize the significance of disability-informed response programs in promoting public safety and community trust. The measure would also commend the efforts of law enforcement agencies that have implemented disability-informed response programs in consultation with disability communities.
