Asm. Phillip Chen

Maddy summaryACR 47 designates March 16-22, 2025, as National Surveyors Week. This ceremonial resolution recognizes the work of surveyors and their contributions to land measurement and mapping. It directly affects surveyors by providing a designated week for public acknowledgment of their profession. The bill has no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a symbolic recognition measure.

Maddy summaryACR 28 designates the week of March 2-8, 2025, as "Women in Construction Week" in California. The bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the contributions of women in the construction industry during this specific week. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on any entity. The measure directly affects public awareness and commemoration efforts related to women’s roles in construction. This is a symbolic gesture without substantive policy changes.

Existing law prohibits unlawfully causing a fire by recklessly setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned, any structure, forest land, or property. A violation of this prohibition that causes great bodily injury, that causes an inhabited structure or property to burn, or that causes a fire of a structure or forest land is punishable either as a felony or a misdemeanor. This bill would make the above-described violations punishable only as a felony including a fine not to exceed $10,000. By increasing the punishment of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 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.

Maddy summaryHR 17 is a California Assembly resolution recognizing the success of the B.O.O.T.S. program (Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills), a four-week preapprenticeship initiative for women interested in carpentry. The resolution highlights the program's 74% graduation rate and its role in preparing women for union carpentry careers, noting 74% of graduates are hired by signatory contractors. It does not create new laws or provide funding, but formally acknowledges the program's contribution to increasing women's participation in the trades. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on March 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 24) recognizes March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in California. It formally acknowledges the work of self-advocates, families, direct support professionals, regional centers, and service providers who support individuals with developmental disabilities. The resolution highlights existing state programs like the Lanterman Act and emphasizes community inclusion, self-determination, and person-centered services without creating new laws or funding. As a symbolic resolution, it has no direct policy impact or new requirements for affected individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 15) is a ceremonial measure declaring April 28, 2025, as "The Power of Us Day" in California. It recognizes women's leadership through the annual "Power of Us" event, which brings together women's leadership organizations and celebrates women's contributions in business, government, and community roles. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it solely serves to honor women leaders and their impact, referencing statistics about women's underrepresentation in leadership positions. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects no specific group through policy changes, but aims to highlight existing efforts supporting women's leadership advancement.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 18, passed by the California Assembly, recognizes March 21, 2025, as International Day of Nowruz. The resolution acknowledges Nowruz - a 3,000-year-old celebration of the spring equinox observed by over 300 million people globally - as a symbol of renewal and cultural unity, particularly for Afghan, Iranian, and Central Asian communities in California. It highlights California's large Afghan and Iranian populations (including 54% of U.S. Iranian immigrants) and the historical significance of Nowruz in Persian culture. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to honor this tradition and extend well-wishes for a peaceful Nowruz to all Californians.

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.

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.