Asm. Diane Papan

Maddy summaryACR 28 designates the week of March 2-8, 2025, as "Women in Construction Week" in California. The bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the contributions of women in the construction industry during this specific week. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on any entity. The measure directly affects public awareness and commemoration efforts related to women’s roles in construction. This is a symbolic gesture without substantive policy changes.

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 summaryThis House Resolution (HR 24) recognizes March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in California. It formally acknowledges the work of self-advocates, families, direct support professionals, regional centers, and service providers who support individuals with developmental disabilities. The resolution highlights existing state programs like the Lanterman Act and emphasizes community inclusion, self-determination, and person-centered services without creating new laws or funding. As a symbolic resolution, it has no direct policy impact or new requirements for affected individuals or entities.

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.

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.

Maddy summaryACR 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryACR 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.