This measure would declare the month of June 2019 as Portuguese National Heritage Month.
This measure would dedicate the month of May 2019 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
This measure would declare June 5, 2019, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.
This measure would declare the support of the Legislature for the expansion of sensory-friendly movie screenings and similar programs for people with autism, and would encourage families to attend a sensory-friendly movie screening during April 2019, which is National Autism Awareness Month.
Existing law establishes the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, which is administered by a director appointed by the Governor. The office serves the Governor as the lead entity for economic strategy and the marketing of California on issues relating to business development, private sector investment, and economic growth. This bill would establish, within the office, the California Aerospace and Aviation Commission consisting of 15 members, as specified, to serve as a central point of contact for businesses engaged in the aerospace and aviation industries and to support the health and competitiveness of these industries in California. The bill would require the commission to make recommendations on legislative and administrative action that may be necessary or helpful to maintain or improve the state's aerospace and aviation industries and would authorize the commission to engage in various other activities in undertaking its mission and responsibilities, as specified. This bill would require the commission to have offices contained within existing operations of the office, as specified. The bill would also require that funds received by the commission be deposited in the Aerospace and Aviation Account, which the bill would create in the California Economic Development Fund, to be used by the commission upon appropriation by the Legislature. The bill would preclude any actions by the office relating to the commission until a determination is made and reported regarding the sufficiency of the funds received. The bill would require state funds, averaged over 3 years, that are allocated to the commission to be matched by nonstate funds. The bill would repeal its provisions on January 1, 2025.
This measure would proclaim the week of June 1 through June 9, 2019, as California Fishing and Boating Week.
This measure would proclaim the week of May 20, 2019, to May 26, 2019, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
This measure would designate the month of May 2019 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and would extend the Legislature's warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.
