Asm. Greg Wallis

Maddy summaryACR 84 designates May 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the state. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Lyme disease awareness during that month. It directly affects the public and health organizations by highlighting the importance of education and prevention efforts. The bill has no binding requirements or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryACR 74 is a ceremonial resolution designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California. It does not create new laws or regulations but formally recognizes this month for promoting motorcycle safety awareness. The resolution directly affects the state government and public by encouraging related educational activities during May 2025. It has no binding requirements or financial impact on individuals or organizations.

This measure would urge the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to immediately restore full funding for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program projects.

The Personal Income Tax Law allows various credits against the tax imposed by that law. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2031, allow a credit against that tax to a qualified taxpayer, as defined, equal to the amount paid during the taxable year for premium payments made by the taxpayer for a policy of residential property insurance, as defined, minus the base year premium, defined as the premium paid by the taxpayer for a fire insurance policy in the 2023 calendar year. Existing law requires any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals, purposes, and objectives that the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill also would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

The Personal Income Tax Law, in modified conformity with federal income tax law, imposes taxes on taxable income, as provided. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2030, would revise the income tax rates and taxable income brackets by imposing an income tax rate of 1%, 3%, 5%, or 7%, instead of 2%, 4%, 6%, or 8%, as applicable, on specified taxable income. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

The Personal Income Tax Law allows various credits against the taxes imposed by that law. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2030, would allow a credit against the taxes imposed by that law for the qualified pet adoption costs, as defined, not to exceed $250, and the qualified pet medical expenses, as defined, not to exceed $500, paid or incurred during the taxable year. The bill would prohibit a claim for qualified pet adoption costs for more than one qualified pet, as defined, during the life of the taxpayer. The bill would additionally prohibit a claim for qualified pet medical expenses with regard to more than one qualified pet during the life of the taxpayer, as provided. In the case of spouses filing a joint return, the bill would apply these restrictions to each spouse separately. The bill would require a taxpayer to provide all information necessary to administer this credit, upon request and in the form and manner provided by the Franchise Tax Board, including, but not limited to, a declaration under penalty of perjury that the taxpayer has not previously claimed the credit. By expanding the scope of the crime of perjury, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals that the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill also would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Maddy summaryACR 75 designates May 11-17, 2025, as California's Farm Week through a symbolic observance. This resolution directly recognizes California's agricultural community, including farmers, ranchers, and food producers. It has no binding policy impact or new funding; it simply establishes a designated week for public acknowledgment of the state's agricultural sector. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute without altering laws or regulations.

This measure would recognize the significance of disability-informed response programs in promoting public safety and community trust. The measure would also commend the efforts of law enforcement agencies that have implemented disability-informed response programs in consultation with disability communities.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 40) declares May 25, 2025, as "Rosenda's Day" in California. It honors Rosenda (Rose) Elizabeth Smiley, a 14-year-old who died in a drunk driving crash on Memorial Day weekend in 2024. The resolution commemorates her life and raises awareness about the preventable tragedies of drunk driving, citing state traffic statistics. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies. The resolution was adopted by the California Assembly on May 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a law), designating May as "Behavioral Health Awareness Month" in California. It does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes the importance of behavioral health - encompassing mental illness and substance use disorders - through a series of factual statements about its prevalence and impact across different age groups and communities. The resolution cites statistics on mental health challenges affecting youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, racial minorities, and those in foster or justice systems, aiming to raise public awareness. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct policy effect but serves to highlight these issues for public discussion.