This measure would recognize May 14, 2024, and that date annually thereafter, as Hmong American Day to recognize Hmong Americans for their notable accomplishments and continued contributions to California and the United States of America.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the week of May 19 to May 25, 2024, as Special Districts Week in California. It aims to raise public awareness about special districts, which are local government entities that provide essential services like water, fire protection, and parks to millions of residents. The resolution encourages Californians to learn more about and engage with these community-based organizations that are owned and governed by the people they serve.
Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates the week of May 19 to May 25 as Firefighter Suicide Awareness and Prevention Stand Down Week. It encourages California fire departments to pause regular drills and instead hold informal meetings to discuss behavioral health, suicide prevention, and available support resources. The measure aims to help firefighters and emergency medical personnel build stronger support networks by addressing the stigma surrounding mental health struggles in the profession.
This measure would designate the portion of Interstate Highway 405 from Bolsa Chica Road in the County of Orange to Magnolia Street in the County of Orange as the Little Saigon Freeway. The measure also would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing that special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of September 22 to September 29, 2024, as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week. It directly affects the state by officially recognizing this specific time period to highlight awareness for the condition. The primary mechanism is a formal proclamation that establishes these dates for public and governmental acknowledgment. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to bring attention to the disease during a designated week.
This measure would resolve that the Legislature recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America on their 112th anniversary and its 107th anniversary of their beloved cookies.
This measure would encourage all Californians to make themselves and their families aware of the risk of food allergies and preventative measures, and to educate themselves regarding emergency responses. The measure would declare May as Food Allergy Awareness Month.
The California Constitution authorizes the Legislature, with the approval of 23 of the membership of each house, to allow a county board of supervisors to exempt from property taxation those properties having a value too low to justify the costs of assessment and collection. Existing property tax law implementing this authority generally limits any exemption granted under this constitutional provision by a county board of supervisors to real property with a total base year value, or personal property with a full value, not exceeding $10,000, or $50,000 for lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2025, in the case of possessory interests and, in the case of certain possessory interests, for lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2025. This bill would instead apply the above-described authority for an exemption of $50,000 to lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2030, in the case of possessory interests and, in the case of certain possessory interests, to lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2030. 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 would declare findings and reporting requirements in compliance with this requirement, including that each county assessor report to the State Board of Equalization, as specified, and post that information on its internet website. By imposing additional duties on each county assessor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above. Existing law requires the state to reimburse local agencies annually for certain property tax revenues lost as a result of any exemption or classification of property for purposes of ad valorem property taxation. This bill would provide that, notwithstanding those provisions, no appropriation is made and the state shall not reimburse local agencies for property tax revenues lost by them pursuant to the bill. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 101 is a procedural measure that officially designates June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in California. The resolution does not create new laws or change any policies; instead, it serves to acknowledge the historical significance of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the ongoing contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. By recognizing this month, the legislature aims to promote awareness of the civil rights movement and encourage continued efforts toward equality and non-discrimination.
This measure would designate May 11, 2024, as Vietnam Human Rights Day in support of efforts to achieve freedom and human rights for the people of Vietnam. The measure would encourage Californians to commemorate the day with appropriate activities, including, but not limited to, rallies, ceremonies, and discussions.
