Asm. Avelino Valencia

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of March 1, 2026, through March 7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to recognize the contributions of women working in the construction industry. The measure does not alter laws, allocate funding, or change government operations, but rather establishes an official observance period.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as California Agriculture Day to honor the state's farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers. It highlights the agricultural sector's economic impact, its leadership in sustainable practices, and the significant role women play in the industry. The resolution also observes March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day and directs the Assembly Clerk to distribute copies of the text for public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally recognizes the events of 1915 to 1923 as the Armenian Genocide, stating that the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey systematically persecuted and killed over 1.5 million Armenians. The measure details how these actions included massacres, forced marches to death, and the displacement of survivors, while also noting the subsequent ethnic cleansing of other Christian groups in the region. It further highlights the historical role of Near East Relief in providing humanitarian aid to Armenians following the atrocities. As a commemorative resolution, this bill does not alter laws or budgets but serves to acknowledge the historical facts and honor the victims within the California Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes April 14 through April 16, 2026, as Khmer New Year in California. It acknowledges the cultural significance of this three-day celebration for the Cambodian community, which includes traditions like family gatherings, charitable acts, and religious ceremonies. The resolution calls on all Californians to participate in appropriate activities and programs related to the holiday. This measure serves as a commemorative recognition rather than establishing a legal public holiday or changing existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of April 17 to April 23, 2026, as Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week in California. It aims to honor the survivors and descendants of the Cambodian people while remembering those who died during the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. The resolution calls on all Californians to observe this week by participating in appropriate activities and programs that recognize the tragedy and the resilience of the Cambodian community.

Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary education in this state. Under this system, local educational agencies employ personnel to provide instruction to pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, at schoolsites throughout the state. This bill would prohibit a school district, county office of education, or charter school from permitting solicitation of financial services or products on a schoolsite to school employees unless specified conditions are met, including, among others, requiring the representative to follow security measures and provide evidence of their business and license status, as provided. The bill would prohibit a representative from providing any inducement, as defined, to school employees and would require the representative to provide certain verbal and written disclosures at the beginning and end of each solicitation, as provided. The bill would prohibit a representative or business from using graphics, uniforms, or other items that could reasonably lead an employee to believe the representative is affiliated with a different business or agency. The bill would also require any solicitation conducted through electronic mail to include certain words, as provided.

Maddy summaryThis bill urges state and local education leaders to formally evaluate new reporting requirements by asking six specific questions about their purpose, audience, value, feasibility, duplication, and duration. It aims to reduce administrative burdens on school districts by ensuring that any new data collection efforts directly support student learning rather than diverting resources. The resolution calls on the Legislature, Governor, and various state agencies to adopt this structured analysis process before implementing additional planning or accountability mandates. By promoting a more coherent system, the bill seeks to help schools use public funds more effectively for classrooms and pupil well-being.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026 and celebrates the sport's deep historical and cultural significance within California. It acknowledges the state's status as home to five MLB teams and recognizes the contributions of players, coaches, staff, and fans to the community. The text expresses gratitude to team owners and executives for their investment in the franchises while pledging continued support for baseball in the state. Ultimately, the bill serves as a commemorative statement rather than enacting new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution recognizes March 21, 2026, as the International Day of Nowruz in California to honor the Persian New Year celebrated by over 300 million people globally. The bill highlights Nowruz as a 3,000-year-old tradition symbolizing renewal, peace, and community unity that is observed by diverse groups including Afghan, Iranian, Armenian, and Jewish communities, as well as Americans of various backgrounds. By formally acknowledging this date, the resolution aims to celebrate cultural heritage and strengthen ties among different peoples within the state.

Existing law designates specific days as holidays in this state, including Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, and requires the Governor to annually proclaim March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. This bill would instead designate March 31 as Farmworkers Day and would require the Governor to annually proclaim March 31 as Farmworkers Day. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.