Asm. Richard Gordon

Co-sponsor ACR 147

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.

This measure would designate November as California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The measure would recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions Californians of Sikh heritage have made to the state. The measure would also seek to afford all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 167

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to William Saroyan Day.

This measure would recognize August 31, 2014, as William Saroyan Day.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 161

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

California Chrome: thoroughbred horse racing.

This measure would recognize the outstanding performance of California Chrome during his remarkable run for thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown, and, in particular, for his tremendous victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, would recognize and congratulate the many Californians who are part of the ownership group, breeding and training cadre, and other essential elements that led to his success, and would recognize the storied history of thoroughbred horse racing in California, the Cal-bred Program, and its contributions to job creation and the state's economy.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 140

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

This measure would commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 163

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

This measure would recognize July 2014 as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in California.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor AJR 40

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the federal poverty level measurement.

This measure would urge the federal government to take steps to reform the outdated and inadequate Official Poverty Measure to better reflect poverty and the unmet needs demonstrated by the Supplemental Poverty Measure.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 96

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the 150th anniversary of the California State Park System.

This measure would recognize the 150th anniversary of the California State Park System and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating this important anniversary of our state park system.

Signed into law Sep 9, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Primary ACR 160

Signed into law · California Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relative to sea level rise.

The measure would encourage state agencies to communicate with the public, local, regional, and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations and businesses regarding the risks of sea level rise and the development and implementation of adaptive and protective measures to address those risks, and other impacts of climate change. This measure would encourage the Ocean Protection Council to work with the California Coastal Zone Management Agencies, the State Lands Commission, other state agencies, and nonstate partners to consider establishing goals and planning principles to help prepare the state's shoreline and coastal community for the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise.

Signed into law Sep 2, 2014 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor ACR 149

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to School Attendance Awareness Month.

This measure would designate the month of September 2014 as School Attendance Awareness Month, and would encourage public officials, educators, and communities in California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

Signed into law Sep 2, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 166

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Dropout Recovery Week.

This measure would declare the week of August 4, 2014, to August 10, 2014, inclusive, as Dropout Recovery Week, and would state that the Legislature intends to encourage the support of dropout recovery high schools with creative teaching strategies, alternative assessments, and adequate resources.

Signed into law Sep 2, 2014 1 co-sponsor