Asm. Maggy Krell

Maddy summaryACR 24 is a ceremonial resolution designating May 25, 2025, as National Missing Children's Day and marking the 42nd anniversary of the first observance. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, as it is purely a commemorative measure. The resolution serves to formally recognize this day for public awareness and remembrance. It directly affects the general public by establishing an annual observance date. This is a procedural resolution with no substantive policy changes or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryACR 85 designates May 29, 2025, as 529 College Savings Day. This resolution does not create new laws or change existing programs but serves as a symbolic recognition of 529 college savings plans. These plans are tax-advantaged accounts designed to help families save for education expenses. The designation aims to raise public awareness about these savings options without altering any legal requirements.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2025, as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and would encourage all Californians to make themselves and their families aware of the risk of skin cancer and the measures that can be taken to prevent it.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a bill), designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in California. It contains no new laws or policy changes - it consists solely of preamble statements ("WHEREAS" clauses) recognizing LGBTQ+ history, achievements, and milestones like the Stonewall Uprising and marriage equality progress. The resolution formally acknowledges the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of Pride Month, but it does not directly affect any people or implement new regulations. It was adopted by the California Assembly on June 23, 2025, as a ceremonial statement.

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.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 45, introduced by Assembly Member Castillo, proclaims the week of June 15, 2025, as Animal Rights Awareness Week in California. The resolution encourages Californians to practice responsible pet and livestock care, support local animal welfare organizations, and advocate for policies promoting animal welfare. It does not create new laws or legal obligations but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness. The Assembly adopted this non-binding resolution on June 16, 2025.

Existing law authorizes the court to grant pretrial diversion to a defendant diagnosed with a mental disorder if the defendant satisfies certain eligibility requirements and if the court determines that the defendant is suitable for diversion. Existing law excludes a defendant from diversion for specified charged offenses, including, among others, murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, or continuous sexual abuse of a child, as specified. This bill would expand those exclusions to prohibit a defendant from being placed into a diversion program if they are charged with child abuse and endangerment, inflicting cruel or inhuman corporal punishment on a child resulting in an injury, assault of a child under 8 years of age resulting in the death of the child, human trafficking, and any crime that causes great bodily injury, as specified.

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.