This measure would proclaim June 11, 2014, and June 11 of each subsequent year, California LGBT Veterans Day, to be celebrated statewide.
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act provides for the creation and regulation of common interest developments and requires that a development be managed by an association. That act provides that a provision of the governing documents of a development is void and unenforceable if it prohibits, or includes conditions that have the effect of prohibiting, the use of low water-using plants as a group, or if it has the effect of prohibiting or restricting compliance with a local water-efficient landscape ordinance or water conservation measure, as specified. This bill would prohibit an association from imposing a fine or assessment against a member of a separate interest for reducing or eliminating watering of vegetation or lawns during any period for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency, or a local government has declared a local emergency, due to drought. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
This measure would designate July 10, 2014, as Journeyman Linemen Recognition Day to honor and recognize the contribution of the countless journeyman linemen who often place themselves in harm's way to serve their communities.
This measure would proclaim June 12, 2014, as Women Veterans' Day and urge all citizens to join in celebrating the many contributions of women to our military forces.
This measure would declare the week of May 25, 2014, to May 31, 2014, inclusive, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Week to honor those who work to make research and resources a reality for children suffering from DIPG and their families.
Existing law defines microenterprise as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that has fewer than 5 employees, including the owner, and generally lacks access to conventional loans, equity, or other banking services, as provided. Existing law distinguishes a microenterprise from a small business or microbusiness. Existing law encourages specified local agencies to access, include, and promote local partnerships that invest in microenterprise development, as provided. Existing law defines a "microenterprise development provider" to mean a nonprofit or public agency that provides self-employment training, technical assistance, and access to microloans to individuals seeking to become self-employed or to expand their current business. This bill would modify the definition of microenterprise to also include a limited liability company, increase the number of employees to 5 or fewer, and require that the entity generally lack sufficient access to loans, equity, or other financial capital. The bill would delete those provisions expressly distinguishing a microenterprise from a small business or microbusiness. The bill would modify the definition of microenterprise development provider to also include a nonprofit organization or public agency that provides self-employment training, technical assistance, and access to microloans to a microenterprise seeking to expand its current business.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 91, in the County of Riverside, as the Officer Michael Crain Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would declare May 2014 to be American Stroke Month in California.
This measure would recognize the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health and development of all Californians and would declare the month of July 2014 as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month.
