Asm. Steve Bennett

Maddy summaryACR 87 designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in California. This resolution does not create new laws or impose legal requirements but formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about ALS, a progressive neurological disease. It serves as a symbolic gesture by the legislature to highlight ALS research, support for patients, and education efforts during that month. The measure has no direct impact on individuals or existing programs, as it is a non-binding declaration.

Maddy summaryACR 88 designates June 2025 as "Men's Mental Health Month" in California. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose obligations. It formally recognizes the month for public awareness efforts related to men's mental health. The resolution affects the state government's official calendar and public communications, but has no direct impact on individuals or policies.

This measure would designate the month of May 2025 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and would extend the Legislature's warmest regards and appreciation to the people and organizations who work to keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

This measure would recognize and commend the National Conference of State Legislatures for their 50 years of outstanding leadership and commitment to the legislative institution.

This measure would proclaim the month of October 2025 as Italian American Heritage Month, and, among other things, encourage all citizens, schools, public institutions, and community organizations in California to observe Italian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and educational programs, as specified.

Maddy summaryACR 69 designates May 2025 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month. This resolution does not create new laws or programs; it is a symbolic recognition to raise public awareness about health and wellness. It directly affects all Californians by encouraging community organizations and individuals to promote physical activity and mental health initiatives during that month. The bill has no budgetary impact or binding requirements.

Maddy summaryACR 76 designates May as California Small Business Month. This resolution formally recognizes the contributions of small businesses across California during the month of May without creating new legal requirements or financial obligations. It is a symbolic gesture intended to highlight small business achievements and encourage community support. The measure directly affects the state's recognition of small business owners but does not alter any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryACR 86 designates the week of May 9-15, 2025, as "National Stuttering Acceptance Awareness Week" in California. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes and promotes public awareness about stuttering. It directly affects the general public by encouraging community engagement and education during that specific week. The bill’s sole mechanism is the symbolic proclamation to foster greater understanding of stuttering as a speech disorder.

Maddy summaryACR 78 designates May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. This concurrent resolution does not create new laws or requirements but formally recognizes the importance of maternal mental health. It directs state agencies and the public to acknowledge and promote awareness of maternal mental health during May 2025. The resolution directly affects the public by encouraging community focus on this issue during the designated month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2025 as California Tourism Month and would urge the citizens of this great state to support tourism and local businesses by traveling in the state as an act of civic pride.