Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally recognizes the Armenian Genocide as a historical event that occurred between 1915 and 1923, during which over 1.5 million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey. The resolution states that this systematic persecution involved massacres, forced conversions, and ethnic cleansing that resulted in the permanent displacement of Armenians from their ancestral homeland. It also acknowledges the humanitarian assistance provided by the Near East Relief organization, which delivered millions in aid to Armenian refugees with support from California citizens. This document serves as a formal legislative record of recognition rather than imposing new legal requirements or penalties.

Maddy summaryACR 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.

Maddy summaryACR 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.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 23 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating César Chávez's life and legacy. It honors his work as a farmworker rights leader, including his role in founding the United Farm Workers and organizing key strikes and marches. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it simply recognizes his contributions through formal acknowledgment in the California legislature. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups directly.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), introduced by California Assembly Members Caloza, Aguiar-Curry, Haney, and Valencia. It formally honors Major League Baseball Opening Day 2025, celebrates California's historical ties to baseball (including its five MLB teams and 2,380 MLB players born in the state), and declares California "The Baseball State." The resolution has no legal effect or new requirements - it simply recognizes the sport's cultural and economic significance to California.

Maddy summaryHR 17 is a California Assembly resolution recognizing the success of the B.O.O.T.S. program (Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills), a four-week preapprenticeship initiative for women interested in carpentry. The resolution highlights the program's 74% graduation rate and its role in preparing women for union carpentry careers, noting 74% of graduates are hired by signatory contractors. It does not create new laws or provide funding, but formally acknowledges the program's contribution to increasing women's participation in the trades. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on March 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 21) commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility and recognizes the historical contributions and resilience of Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, Nonbinary, and Intersex (2STGI) communities. It does not establish new laws, policies, or funding; instead, it formally acknowledges these communities' cultural significance and ongoing struggles through symbolic recognition. The resolution highlights historical figures and contemporary advocacy within 2STGI communities, emphasizing their roles in society and efforts to combat discrimination. As a procedural resolution, it affects no specific individuals or entities through legislative action but serves to affirm community visibility.

Maddy summaryACR 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.