Asm. Das Williams

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.

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

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.

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

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

This measure would urge the federal government to take steps to reform the outdated and inadequate Official Poverty Measure to better reflect poverty and the unmet needs demonstrated by the Supplemental Poverty Measure.

Existing law provides for the regulation of registered structural pest control companies by the Structural Pest Control Board. Existing law requires a registered structural pest control company to provide a specified written notice to the owner, or owner's agent, and the tenant of the premises where pest control work is to be done. Existing law authorizes the notice to be given by first-class mail, posting in a conspicuous place on the real property, or personal mail. This bill would permit notice to be given by electronic mail, in addition to the currently authorized methods, if an electronic mail address has been provided. Existing law authorizes an individual who is 18 years of age or older to apply for a license as an applicator. Existing law requires the board to ascertain the knowledge of the applicant to apply certain classes of chemicals by means of a written examination and authorizes the board to charge a fee for the examination in an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable cost of administering the exam, not to exceed $15. This bill would instead authorize the board to charge a fee in an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable regulatory cost of administering the examination, not to exceed $60. Existing law requires, as a condition of renewal of each operator's and field representative's license, that the holder submit proof of continuing education, as specified. Existing law authorizes the person, in lieu of that requirement, to take and successfully complete an examination given by the board to test his or her knowledge of development in the field of pest control since the issuance of his or her license. Existing law authorizes the board to charge a fee for the taking of an examination in each branch of pest control in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of administering the examination, but in no event to exceed $50 for each examination. This bill would authorize the board to charge a fee for administering an examination in each branch of pest control in an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable regulatory cost of administering the examination and would remove the $50 fee limit. Existing law provides a comprehensive scheme for the licensure and regulation of structural pest control operators which, among other things, sets forth a fee schedule for licensure and registration of those companies and their personnel who are engaged in structural pest control work. This bill would increase specified fees paid by structural pest control operators.

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.

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.

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.