Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 34) is a commemorative measure honoring Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in a major U.S. city. It formally recognizes Milk’s legacy as a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights leader who championed anti-discrimination policies and visibility before his assassination in 1978. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely serves to commemorate Milk’s life and impact through symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the California Assembly on May 19, 2025, following committee amendments.

This measure would declare that the Legislature honors the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and proclaims March 15, 2025, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, a day of remembrance and education to ensure that all Californians always honor and remember a vibrant guardian of equality for all.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2025 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in California to recognize the historical contributions and achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The resolution acknowledges the diverse heritage of over 7.3 million residents in the state, highlighting their roles in building infrastructure, serving in the military, and advancing various industries. It serves as a commemorative measure to celebrate cultural heritage and does not create new laws or funding. The bill is administrative in nature, requiring only the official recognition of the month rather than implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a legislative bill), recognizing May 14, 2025, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in California. It aims to increase public understanding of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a neurological disorder affecting a child's ability to produce speech sounds consistently. The resolution encourages insurance providers and schools to support early speech therapy for affected children but does not create new legal requirements or funding. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on policy or services.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) introduced by California Assembly Member Alanis. It declares May 4, 2025, as "Star Wars Day" in the State of California, recognizing the cultural impact of the franchise and its creator George Lucas, who was born in Modesto. The resolution contains no new policies, funding, or legal requirements - its sole purpose is ceremonial recognition. It was adopted by the California Assembly on May 8, 2025, after committee approval.

Maddy summaryACR 49 is a commemorative resolution that would officially proclaim March 22, 2025, as California STEAM Robotics Day. This measure serves to recognize and celebrate the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, particularly in the context of robotics, within the state of California.

This measure would proclaim the week of March 16, 2025, to March 22, 2025, inclusive, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2025, as California Down Syndrome Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2025 as Black April Memorial Month and encourage the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag to be flown throughout the state.

Maddy summaryACR 48 is a commemorative resolution that would officially proclaim March 22, 2025, as California Women in STEM Day.

Maddy summaryACR 35 is a resolution that would officially designate March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day. This measure serves to commemorate the historical significance of the day.