Asm. Phillip Chen

Existing law creates the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, also known as GO-Biz, to be led by the Small Business Advocate to advocate the causes of small business and to provide small businesses with the information they need to survive in the marketplace. Existing law requires the office to post on its internet website information to assist an individual to start a nonprofit corporation and to assist nonprofit corporations to achieve compliance with the state's statutory and regulatory requirements. This bill would additionally require the office to post information on its internet website to assist an individual on starting a small business in the state.

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.

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.

This measure would proclaim April 24, 2025, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to observe this day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

This measure would proclaim the week of April 20, 2025, to April 26, 2025, inclusive, to be California Cities Week, and would encourage all Californians to be involved in their communities and be civically engaged with their local government.

Maddy summaryAssembly Concurrent Resolution 56 (ACR 56) proposes to officially designate the month of April 2025 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California. This measure aims to raise public awareness and understanding of Parkinson's Disease among Californians.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 34) is a commemorative measure honoring Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in a major U.S. city. It formally recognizes Milk’s legacy as a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights leader who championed anti-discrimination policies and visibility before his assassination in 1978. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely serves to commemorate Milk’s life and impact through symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the California Assembly on May 19, 2025, following committee amendments.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 38) is a symbolic declaration by the California Assembly, not a law with policy changes. It formally designates May 2025 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in California and directs the Chief Clerk to distribute copies to the author. The resolution cites statistics about brain tumor prevalence and survival rates to highlight the importance of awareness and research. It does not create new programs, allocate funding, or affect any specific group or policy - its sole purpose is to recognize and promote awareness of brain tumors through a ceremonial designation.