Rep. Greg Wallis

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution in the California Legislature formally recognizes October 11, 2026, as International Referees' Day to honor sports officials at all levels. The bill aims to acknowledge the dedication, integrity, and essential role referees play in ensuring fair and safe athletic competitions. It encourages athletes, coaches, families, and communities to express appreciation for officials and foster a culture of respect and sportsmanship during events.

This measure would acknowledge and celebrate 50 years of coastal protection and affirm the state's longstanding commitment to protecting its coastal waters, as specified.

This measure would request that the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management hold public hearings in California on the proposed 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, prepare an environmental impact statement to accompany the program, and provide the public the opportunity to comment on a draft programmatic environmental impact statement for potential offshore oil and gas leasing in California. The measure would strongly and unequivocally oppose any new offshore drilling and declare unequivocal support for the current federal prohibition on new oil or gas drilling in federal waters offshore of the Pacific coast.

Maddy summaryCalifornia Assembly Resolution 129 designates July as Sarcoma Awareness Month to promote public education and support for individuals affected by this rare cancer of bones and connective tissues. The resolution highlights the need for improved early detection, expanded research, and better clinical resources to address the challenges of misdiagnosis and underreporting associated with sarcomas. It directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to send copies of the resolution to the authors for distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill proclaims September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in California to raise visibility for mental health resources and reduce stigma. The resolution highlights the severity of suicide as a public health issue, citing statistics on death rates and the increased risk faced by specific groups such as LGBTQIA+ youth and veterans. It encourages residents to openly discuss mental well-being and directs attention to existing support services like the 988 lifeline and local crisis centers.

This measure would recognize the importance of California Native American Day, celebrated this year on September 25, 2026, and the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, to the enhancement of awareness of California Indian culture.

This measure would call on the President of the United States to immediately submit a supplemental disaster declaration to the United States Congress to unlock funding for disaster aid and would also call upon the United States Congress to approve supplemental aid to support the County of Los Angeles, regardless of whether it receives a request from the president.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes August 2026 as Chicano Heritage Month to honor the contributions of Mexican Americans to California and the United States. It highlights the history of the Chicano Movement, which sought community empowerment and cultural pride, and notes that over half of California's public school students are of Chicano or Latino origin. The resolution encourages Californians to celebrate this diversity and directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the document to the sponsoring assembly member for distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes the value of "food as medicine" in improving public health and reducing healthcare costs in California. It highlights how providing medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and other nutrition services helps prevent and manage diet-related conditions, particularly for communities of color. The text cites evidence that these programs lower emergency room visits and hospitalizations while noting that they are currently optional under existing state healthcare initiatives. By documenting these successes and the role of local providers, the resolution aims to encourage broader adoption of these services to support patient health and economic stability.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution from the California Legislature calls for a federal review of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. The bill argues that the current law, which protects online platforms from liability for third-party content, has become outdated and allows major technology companies to avoid responsibility for harmful user-generated material. It highlights that courts have used this provision to shield platforms from legal action in cases involving harassment, illegal sales, and other serious harms. The resolution contends that the law should be reformed to hold companies accountable for their design choices and content moderation practices while still encouraging them to remove objectionable material.