This measure would declare the month of June 2024 as Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month, would recognize Thursday, June 20, 2024, as The Longest Day, and would urge all Californians to commemorate the month of June 2024 as Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 2024 as California Mountain Biking Month to recognize the sport's history, economic impact, and health benefits within the state. The measure directly affects mountain biking enthusiasts, trail users, and related organizations by officially acknowledging the activity's role in recreation and tourism. The resolution highlights how the industry contributes billions to the economy and supports over 17,000 jobs while promoting outdoor fitness and community building. By proclaiming this specific month, the legislation aims to encourage public participation in off-road cycling and celebrate California's status as a global hub for the sport.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commemorates the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The text recounts the historical events leading to American independence, including the adoption of the Lee resolution and the drafting of the Declaration by the Committee of Five. It highlights the document's declaration of the United States as a new nation founded on the principle that all people are created equal with unalienable rights. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of these historical milestones and the enduring significance of the Declaration's ideals.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution aims to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid abuse and promote the use of non-opioid treatments for pain. It directly addresses the California Health and Human Services Agency, the State Department of Health Care Services, and other state entities by requesting they prioritize education on these issues. The bill encourages healthcare providers to consider non-opioid alternatives that are as effective as prescription drugs but carry lower risks of addiction and overdose. By focusing on public and provider awareness, the resolution seeks to support safer pain management practices across the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 2024 as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in California to highlight the condition and promote public understanding. Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects females, causing significant neurological challenges such as loss of motor skills, speech, and walking ability. The resolution aims to increase awareness among medical professionals, researchers, educators, and the general public to support ongoing efforts to find a cure. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to draw attention to the disease and the need for continued research.
(1) The California Constitution requires a state statute that would result in any taxpayer paying a higher tax to be imposed by an act passed by two-thirds vote of the each house of the Legislature. This measure would instead require any change in state law, defined to include a state statute, and, among other things, a state executive order, state regulation, or other legal authority, that would result in any taxpayer paying a new or higher tax to be imposed by an act passed by a 23 vote of the each house of the legislature and submitted to the electorate and approved by a majority vote. The measure would require an act submitted to the voters to specify the duration of the tax, the expected revenue generated, and a limitation on how the revenue may be used, and would require that the ballot materials for a measure providing for the imposition of a tax contain specified information in that regard. The measure would require any proposed change to the use of the revenue to also be adopted by an act passed by 23 vote of the each house of the legislature and submitted to the electorate and approved by a majority vote. The California Constitution defines "tax" for purposes of the above-described provisions to mean any levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by the state, except for 5 specified types of charges, including, among others, a charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or a privilege granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged and does not exceed the reasonable costs of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege. Under existing provisions of the California Constitution, the state bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which the costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor's burdens on, or benefits from, the governmental activity. This measure would instead provide that every levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by state law is either a tax or an exempt charge. The measure would revise the above-described definition of "tax" for these purposes to mean every levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by state law that is not an exempt charge. The measure would define the term "exempt charge" by making various changes to the current exceptions for specified charges, including removing the exception for conferring a benefit or granting a privilege, and adding new exceptions for purposes of increasing reimbursement rates or payments under Medi-Cal and for the promotion of California tourism, as specified. The measure would require any change in state law which results in any taxpayer paying a new or higher exempt charge to be imposed by an act passed by each of the 2 houses of the Legislature, as specified. The measure would also revise the above-described provisions relating to the state's burden of proof to instead require that the state prove by clear and convincing evidence that a levy, charge, or other exaction is an exempt charge and not a tax, that the amount of the exempt charge is reasonable, and that the amount charged does not exceed the actual cost, as defined, of providing the service or product to the payor, and would specify various factors that may or may not be considered in making that determination. (2) The California Constitution provides that all taxes imposed by a local government are either general taxes or special taxes, and requires that taxes imposed, extended, or increased by a local government be submitted to the electorate and approved by a majority vote, in the case of general taxes, or a 23 vote, in the case of special taxes. The California Constitution defines "tax" for these purposes to mean any levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by local government, except for 7 specified charges, which include the same 5 exceptions as for state taxes, as described above, and 2 additional exceptions for a charge imposed as a condition of property development and for assessments and property related fees, as specified. Under existing provisions of the California Constitution, a local government bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor's burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity. This measure would make similar changes to the above-described changes for state tax purposes, including, among other things, expanding the voter submission requirement to any change to local law, defined to include, among others, a local ordinance, resolution, or other local authority; defining "exempt charge" by making various changes to the current exceptions for specified nontax charges, including removing the exception for conferring a benefit or granting a privilege; and requiring that the ballot materials for a measure providing for the imposition of a tax include specified information relating to the rate and duration of the tax and the use of the revenue derived from the tax. The measure would require that a local tax comply with the applicable voter approval requirements for general and special taxes, as described above, regardless of whether the tax is proposed by the governing body or by an elector. The measure would also prohibit a levy, charge, or exaction imposed as a condition of property development from regulating vehicle miles traveled as a condition of property development or occupancy and would add new categories of exempt charges to include charges for businesses in specified tourism marketing or improvement areas and for providing specified health care services. The measure would require any change to an exempt charge to be imposed only by the governing body of a local government or by the initiative power, except as specified. The measure would also revise the above-described provisions relating to a local government's burden of proof with regard to taxes and exempt charges in a manner similar to the above-described changes to the state's burden of proof. The measure would also prohibit any amendment to a charter to provide for the imposition, extension, or increase of a tax or exempt charge, as specified. (3) The measure would make any tax or exempt charge, whether state or local, that was adopted after January 1, 2022, but prior to the effective date of the measure, that was not adopted in compliance with the measure's provisions void unless reenacted in compliance with the applicable of the above-described requirements. (4) The California Constitution defines the power of referendum of the electors to mean the power to approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes except urgency statutes, statutes calling elections, and statutes providing for tax levies or appropriations for usual current expenses of the State. This measure would define the term "tax" for purposes of the power of referendum to mean every levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by state or local law that is not an exempt charge, as described above. (5) The California Constitution prohibits tax, assessment, fee, or charge from being assessed by any agency upon any parcel of property or upon any person as an incident of property ownership, except as specified. The measure would instead prohibit a tax, assessment, fee, charge, or surcharge from being assessed upon any parcel of property or upon any person as an incident of property ownership and would make various changes to those specified exceptions. (6) The California Constitution, except as otherwise provided by federal law or the California Constitution, requires that all property be taxed and assessed at the same percentage of fair market value, as provided. The California Constitution limits the maximum amount of any ad valorem tax on real property to 1% of full cash value of that property, as specified, and requires that this 1% tax be collected by the counties and apportioned according to law to the districts within the counties. The California Constitution requires that all property taxed by local government be assessed in the county, city, and district in which it is situated. The measure would require all proceeds from the taxation of property to be apportioned according to law to the districts within the counties, and would additionally require that all property taxed by the state be assessed in the county, city, and district in which it is situated. (7) The measure would require the measure to be construed liberally in order to effectuate its purposes, as specified, and would void a conflicting measure that appears on the same statewide election ballot if this measure receives a greater number of affirmative votes. The measure would declare that its provisions are severable. The measure would provide for and make an appropriation for an independent counsel to defend the measure if the Governor and the Attorney General refuse to do so.
This measure would designate May 29, 2024, as 529 College Savings Day, to raise awareness about the importance of saving for college with the help of 529 college savings plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the month of June as California Veterans Awareness Month to highlight the state's efforts to support veterans. It acknowledges recent progress in reducing veteran homelessness while recognizing ongoing challenges such as poverty, mental health issues, and housing insecurity. The resolution also celebrates existing programs that assist veterans with housing, suicide prevention, and behavioral health services.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in California. It directly affects individuals living with ALS, their families, caregivers, and the broader public by encouraging awareness of the disease. The measure includes a formal proclamation and expresses legislative dedication to improving treatments, identifying causes, and reducing the burdens associated with the condition. Additionally, it commends the efforts of researchers, healthcare providers, and volunteers working to support those affected by ALS.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the week of May 19 to May 25, 2024, as Emergency Medical Services Week throughout California. It serves as a commemorative resolution to honor the nearly 90,000 emergency medical personnel in the state who provide life-saving care around the clock. The measure does not create any new laws or change existing policies; instead, it formally recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of emergency physicians, nurses, technicians, paramedics, and firefighters. By aligning with the national observance, the bill aims to highlight the importance of these public service workers during a specific week in 2024.
