Asm. Corey Jackson

Maddy summaryACR 82 designates the month of May 2025 as Foster Care Month within the state. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes and highlights the importance of foster care systems and youth during that month. It directly affects state officials and the public by encouraging awareness and community engagement related to foster care. The measure is purely commemorative and procedural, with no binding requirements or funding changes.

This measure would declare May 21, 2025, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

This measure would recognize the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health, wellness, development, inspiration, and safety of all Californians and would declare the month of July 2025 as "Parks Make Life Better!®" Month.

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.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. Existing law exempts various projects from CEQA, including projects related to the conversion of a structure with a certificate of occupancy as a motel, hotel, residential hotel, or hostel to supportive or transitional housing, as defined, that meet certain conditions. This bill would exempt from CEQA the new construction of a single-family dwelling that meets specified conditions, including that the project contains one single-family dwelling that is 1,500 square feet or less with no more than 3 bedrooms, the property is intended to be sold to a first-time home buyer, and the lead agency determines that the developer of the project or the property owner provided sufficient legal commitments to meet the requirements of the exemption. The bill would require the lead agency, if it determines that a project qualifies for the exemption, to file a notice of exemption with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, formerly known as the Office of Planning and Research, and the county clerk, as specified. By placing additional requirements on the lead agency to make a determination on whether the CEQA exemption applies, and on local agencies to determine whether the project developer provided sufficient legal commitments, as described, the 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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

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.