Rep. Stan Ellis

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of April 19 to April 25, 2026, as Mosquito Awareness Week. The measure is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes this specific time period to highlight mosquito-related issues. It does not create new laws, impose regulations, or allocate funding, but rather serves to raise public awareness through official designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California. It requires state officials to issue a formal proclamation highlighting the importance of raising public awareness about the condition. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to recognize the month dedicated to this health issue.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 14 of every year as Sylvia Mendez Day to honor the civil rights activist who challenged school segregation in California. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws, allocate funding, or alter government operations. By establishing this annual observance, the state recognizes Mendez's historical contributions to education and civil rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of April 5, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as Special Districts Week. It directly affects special districts, which are local government entities that provide specific services like water supply or fire protection to communities. The primary mechanism is an official proclamation that encourages public awareness and recognition of the work these districts perform. This measure does not alter any laws or budgets but serves as a commemorative resolution to highlight the importance of special districts.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of April 12 to April 18, 2026, as California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to honor the work of emergency call operators. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding; it simply establishes an official state observance. By creating this designated week, the legislation aims to bring public attention to the role of telecommunicators without altering their duties or compensation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day within the state of California. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to raise awareness about the condition on a specific date. The measure does not create new laws, funding, or administrative requirements but simply establishes an official day of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 2026 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in California. It commends the community for its historical contributions to the state and nation while acknowledging the hardships they have faced, such as discrimination and internment. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the achievements and diverse cultures of over 7.3 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans living in California. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or change government operations but rather directs the Assembly to acknowledge this specific month of observance.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in California to highlight the challenges faced by people living with this progressive neurodegenerative disease. The resolution calls on the public to support research, advocate for increased funding, and show solidarity with patients and their families. It does not create new laws or change government programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about ALS.

The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2032, allow a credit against those taxes equal to 50% of the cost of a backup electricity generator or solar battery, as specified, by a qualified taxpayer, as defined, for use in a residence or commercial property. The bill would limit the credit to $5,000 per residence or commercial property in the case of the purchase of a backup electricity generator, and to $7,500 in the case of a solar battery. The bill would only apply these provisions in taxable years for which an appropriation is made in the Budget Act or another statute for the purposes of administering the credits. Existing law requires any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution officially designates May 4, 2026, as Star Wars Day in California. The bill honors the science fiction franchise created by George Lucas, highlighting his connection to Modesto and the series' cultural impact. It serves as a commemorative measure to recognize the fan celebration that began with the pun "May the Fourth be with you."