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.
Maddy summaryACR 34 is a commemorative resolution that would declare April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day. This measure officially designates a day to honor Sylvia Mendez.
Maddy summaryACR 57 is a commemorative resolution that would officially recognize April 19, 2025, as Lexington and Concord Day.
This measure would proclaim the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Adult Education Week, and salute the teachers, administrators, classified staff, and students of adult education programs statewide, honoring their efforts, persistence, and accomplishments.
Maddy summaryACR 31 declares the week of April 13 to April 19, 2025, as California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This resolution recognizes the important work of public safety telecommunicators across California.
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 64 (ACR 64) would officially designate April 19, 2025, as World IBS Day. This measure serves to acknowledge and raise awareness for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
