Asm. Lori Wilson

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 18 as Willie L. Brown, Jr., Day to honor the late former Speaker of the California State Assembly. It recognizes his significant contributions to public service, including his historic role as the first African American Speaker of the Assembly and his leadership in passing key legislation on issues like housing discrimination, HIV/AIDS, and school funding. The resolution highlights his career achievements, such as mediating the 1993 Los Angeles teachers' strike and his advocacy for civil rights and education. By establishing this commemorative day, the legislature aims to celebrate his legacy and the impact of his work on California's political and social landscape.

Existing law, the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act, generally governs the provision of professional clinical counseling services in the state and prohibits a person from engaging in the practice of professional clinical counseling, as defined, without a license granted by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Existing law authorizes a person who holds a license in another jurisdiction of the United States as a professional clinical counselor to provide professional clinical counseling services in this state for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days in any calendar year, if specified conditions are met. This bill would enact the Interstate Counseling Compact (the Compact) , the purpose of which is to facilitate interstate practice of licensed professional counselors, as specified. The Compact would come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th "Member State," defined as a state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that has enacted the Compact. Under the Compact, a professional counselor licensed in a Member State would be authorized to practice professional counseling in any other Member State, as specified. The Compact would establish a joint public agency known as the Counseling Compact Commission, as a instrumentality of the Member States to administer the provisions of the Compact, as specified. The Compact would require the commission to provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in Member States. The Compact would impose certain requirements on Member States, including requiring licensees to pass a nationally recognized exam approved by the Commission, and submitting certain information regarding licensees to the data system. The bill would specify that the compact shall not become operative until the Director of Consumer Affairs certifies that a majority of the board has voted in favor of joining the compact, and would require the director to notify the Secretary of State and the Legislative Counsel Bureau of the date of that certification. Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest. This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.

This measure would designate the portion of State Route 9 between Lower Glen Arbor Road, at postmile SCR 8.110, to Western Avenue, at postmile SCR 11.131, in the County of Santa Cruz as the Sergeant Damon Christopher Gutzwiller Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 91 in the County of Orange as the Detective Terry Lee Fincher Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates May 2024 as California Building Safety Month to raise public awareness about the importance of building codes and safety standards. It aims to highlight the critical work of local building officials who inspect structures and enforce regulations to protect citizens. The measure encourages all residents to participate in related activities that promote construction safety and community well-being. As a commemorative proclamation, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to recognize the ongoing efforts to maintain safe building environments across the state.

This measure would declare May as California Small Business Month and express the Legislature's support of the Governor's efforts in promoting small businesses.

This measure would designate May 29, 2024, as 529 College Savings Day, to raise awareness about the importance of saving for college with the help of 529 college savings plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 24, 2024, as Schizophrenia Awareness Day in California to highlight the condition's impact on the state's 330,000 residents. The measure serves as a symbolic declaration intended to increase public understanding of schizophrenia, a serious mental health disorder that affects daily functioning and has a high rate of disability. It does not alter laws, allocate funding, or create new programs, but rather directs the state's Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution for public distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes May 2024 as Hypertension Awareness Month in California to highlight the importance of managing high blood pressure. It does not change any laws or require new funding, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of the health risks associated with hypertension and its disproportionate impact on certain communities. The resolution encourages healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to continue their efforts in educating the public and promoting access to medical care. Ultimately, the measure aims to raise awareness about prevention, early detection, and the need for affordable treatment options.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates May 25, 2024, as National Missing Children's Day in California to mark the 41st anniversary of the observance. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but instead encourages state agencies, law enforcement, schools, and community groups to participate in awareness campaigns about child abduction prevention. By promoting education and resource sharing, the resolution aims to highlight the ongoing issue of missing children and honor those working to find them.