Asm. Jasmeet Bains

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 101 in the County of Humboldt as the Assembly Member Patty Berg Memorial Highway. The measure would request that the Department of Transportation determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.

The Personal Income Tax Law imposes taxes based upon taxable income of individuals, estates, and trusts, at specified rates, and allows a taxpayer to elect to take a standard deduction in lieu of itemizing deductions. Under existing law, for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 2025, the standard deduction is $11,412 for heads of household, surviving spouses, and married couples filing a joint return and $5,706 for other individuals. Existing law requires the Franchise Tax Board to adjust those amounts annually for inflation, as provided. This bill, the Taxing Californians into Poverty Protection Act, for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, would instead allow a taxpayer to elect to take a standard deduction equal to the federal poverty level, as adjusted for the number of persons in the household, as specified, in lieu of itemizing deductions. The federal poverty level for 2025 was $15,650 for a household of one, as specified. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution encourages California high schools to participate in High School Voter Education Weeks, a designated period from September 14 to 25, 2026. The measure asks school administrators to promote voter preregistration and registration for eligible students, designate coordinators to lead civic engagement activities, and participate in the statewide Student Mock Election. It also reminds schools that students in grades 6 through 12 may take an excused absence to attend civic events with prior notice. The resolution does not change existing laws but serves as a formal recommendation to boost youth participation in the upcoming 2026 general election.

This measure would, among other things, designate March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of 102 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 recognize and commend the California Association of Future Farmers of America for its nearly 100 years of service to students, educators, and the agricultural industry and would honor members, advisors, alumni, and supporters of the association for their dedication to developing future leaders and sustaining California's agricultural legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates February 26, 2026, as "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" to highlight the importance of encouraging young women to pursue careers in engineering. The measure serves as a commemorative resolution rather than creating new laws or funding requirements. It does not alter existing policies or directly affect government operations, but instead establishes a specific date for awareness and celebration.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 21, 2026, as California Women in STEM Day to recognize the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The measure requires state officials to issue a proclamation announcing this specific date and the purpose of the observance. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws, allocate funding, or create new programs, but rather establishes an official day for public acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day. It directly affects the state by officially recognizing this specific date on the calendar. The measure requires no new funding or changes to existing laws, serving only as a commemorative resolution. Once enacted, the date will be recorded in the state statutes to acknowledge the historical event.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of February 22 to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week to honor the contributions of engineering professionals. The measure requires no changes to laws or regulations and does not allocate funding or impose new obligations on any individuals or organizations. It serves solely as a commemorative resolution to acknowledge the engineering community during a specific timeframe.

This measure would recognize March 26, 2026, as Women's Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.