Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva

Maddy summaryACR 23 designates the third week of May 2025 as "Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week" in California. This ceremonial resolution recognizes the contributions of mental health peers - individuals with lived experience who support others in recovery - without creating new laws or funding. It serves as a symbolic acknowledgment by the state, not a policy change affecting services or programs. The bill directly honors mental health peers within California but does not alter existing regulations or provide new resources.

Maddy summaryACR 87 designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in California. This resolution does not create new laws or impose legal requirements but formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about ALS, a progressive neurological disease. It serves as a symbolic gesture by the legislature to highlight ALS research, support for patients, and education efforts during that month. The measure has no direct impact on individuals or existing programs, as it is a non-binding declaration.

Maddy summaryACR 88 designates June 2025 as "Men's Mental Health Month" in California. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose obligations. It formally recognizes the month for public awareness efforts related to men's mental health. The resolution affects the state government's official calendar and public communications, but has no direct impact on individuals or policies.

This measure would recognize and commend the National Conference of State Legislatures for their 50 years of outstanding leadership and commitment to the legislative institution.

This measure would proclaim the month of October 2025 as Italian American Heritage Month, and, among other things, encourage all citizens, schools, public institutions, and community organizations in California to observe Italian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and educational programs, as specified.

Maddy summaryACR 86 designates the week of May 9-15, 2025, as "National Stuttering Acceptance Awareness Week" in California. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes and promotes public awareness about stuttering. It directly affects the general public by encouraging community engagement and education during that specific week. The bill’s sole mechanism is the symbolic proclamation to foster greater understanding of stuttering as a speech disorder.

Maddy summaryACR 78 designates May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. This concurrent resolution does not create new laws or requirements but formally recognizes the importance of maternal mental health. It directs state agencies and the public to acknowledge and promote awareness of maternal mental health during May 2025. The resolution directly affects the public by encouraging community focus on this issue during the designated month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2025 as California Tourism Month and would urge the citizens of this great state to support tourism and local businesses by traveling in the state as an act of civic pride.

This measure would honor the men and women who have served and are serving in our nation's military and would recognize the month of May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month.

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.