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 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 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 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 summaryHouse Resolution 18, passed by the California Assembly, recognizes March 21, 2025, as International Day of Nowruz. The resolution acknowledges Nowruz - a 3,000-year-old celebration of the spring equinox observed by over 300 million people globally - as a symbol of renewal and cultural unity, particularly for Afghan, Iranian, and Central Asian communities in California. It highlights California's large Afghan and Iranian populations (including 54% of U.S. Iranian immigrants) and the historical significance of Nowruz in Persian culture. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to honor this tradition and extend well-wishes for a peaceful Nowruz to all Californians.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as California Agriculture Day to honor the state's agricultural community. It recognizes farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers for their contributions to California's economy, food production, and environmental stewardship, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of agriculture's role in sustaining the state's economy and global food supply.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 22) declares March 9-15, 2025, as "Groundwater Awareness Week" in California. It recognizes groundwater as a vital resource for 83% of Californians, including communities fully reliant on it for water, and emphasizes its critical role amid climate change and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The resolution aims to raise public awareness through education about groundwater protection and management, without creating new laws or regulations. It directly affects all California residents by highlighting the importance of groundwater for daily needs and state water security.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 9 designates March 15, 2025, as Long COVID Awareness Day in California. The resolution highlights Long COVID - a condition involving persistent symptoms like fatigue and cognitive issues after initial COVID-19 infection - and urges public education, support for affected individuals, and continued vaccination efforts. It does not create new laws or requirements but serves as a symbolic recognition to foster awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage community engagement around Long COVID challenges. This resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on March 13, 2025.
