Rep. Mark González

Maddy summaryACR 19 is a symbolic resolution that designates February 20, 2025, as "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" in California. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals, but commemorates efforts to encourage girls and women to pursue engineering careers. The resolution highlights statistics showing women remain underrepresented in engineering (holding 15% of jobs and 22-31% of relevant degrees) and aligns with national initiatives supporting gender diversity in STEM fields. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal force but serves to raise awareness about gender gaps in engineering.

This measure would designate February 28, 2025, as Rare Disease Day and, with respect to rare diseases and disorders, would recognize the importance of improving awareness, encouraging accurate and early diagnosis, and supporting national and global efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.

This measure would commend certified registered nurse anesthetists for their expertise, dedication, and service to the people of California, acknowledge their critical role in promoting opioid-free, opioid-sparing, and nonopioid pain management strategies, and celebrate National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week 2025.

Maddy summaryACR 20 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day and February 2025 as American Heart Month in California. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges these dates to raise public awareness about cardiovascular disease, particularly its impact on women. The resolution urges Californians to wear red on February 7, 2025, and supports broader efforts to highlight heart health and reduce related deaths. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no direct regulatory effect on individuals or healthcare systems.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week in California. It recognizes the role of school counselors in supporting students’ social, emotional, academic, and career development, including mental health services, equity efforts, and college/career planning. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funding - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of existing work by over 13,000 California school counselors. It directly affects no individuals or entities but aims to highlight counselors’ contributions to student success.

Maddy summaryACR 29 designates the week of February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in California. This symbolic resolution recognizes the contributions of engineers to California's economy, safety, and innovation without creating new policies or obligations. It acknowledges engineers' roles in fields like infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and STEM education, aligning with national observances. As a commemorative resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryACR 27 proclaims February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in California. The resolution calls upon schools, community groups, families, and youth to observe the month with activities raising awareness about teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships for youth aged 12-24. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically supports existing prevention efforts through statewide recognition.

Maddy summaryACR 26 is a symbolic resolution designating February 6, 2025, as CASA Appreciation Day in California. It recognizes Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers who support children in foster care by providing advocacy in court and child welfare systems. The resolution honors CASA volunteers' role in helping judges understand each child's needs, noting they contributed over 379,000 hours supporting foster youth in 2023. This measure has no legal effect or direct impact on policy; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as California Agriculture Day to honor the state's agricultural community. It recognizes farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers for their contributions to California's economy, food production, and environmental stewardship, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of agriculture's role in sustaining the state's economy and global food supply.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 22) declares March 9-15, 2025, as "Groundwater Awareness Week" in California. It recognizes groundwater as a vital resource for 83% of Californians, including communities fully reliant on it for water, and emphasizes its critical role amid climate change and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The resolution aims to raise public awareness through education about groundwater protection and management, without creating new laws or regulations. It directly affects all California residents by highlighting the importance of groundwater for daily needs and state water security.