Asm. Josh Lowenthal

This measure would recognize June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth and would urge the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of the United States and how they have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting unity and equality.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2025 as Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month in California and recognize Nadina Riggsbee, her daughter, Samira, and her son, JJ, in honor of Ms. Riggsbee's retirement from her position as the President and Founder of the Drowning Prevention Foundation.

This measure would call on the President of the United States to honor his promise to save American lives and communities through forest management and wildfire risk reduction projects, would request that he veto any legislation that defunds the United States Forest Service and work with Congress to protect and improve these programs, and would call for related congressional action.

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 applaud the California Girl Scout Councils for 113 years of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place, and recognize March 12, 2025, as Girl Scout Day in California.

This measure would declare the month of June 2025 to be Portuguese Heritage Month and would recognize June 10 as the Day of Portugal and June 9 as the Day of the Azores.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (not a policy bill) commemorating the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2025. It contains historical statements about the adoption of the Declaration, referencing key dates, figures like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and the document's principles. The resolution has no policy provisions, funding, or direct impact on constituents or laws. It was formally adopted by the California Assembly on June 30, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day. It is a symbolic recognition of the propane industry's contributions to California. The measure does not create new laws or affect regulations; it solely establishes a commemorative date. No specific groups or policies are directly impacted beyond this ceremonial observance.

Maddy summaryACR 67 designates May 10, 2025, as "Stronger Starts for Children Day" in California. This is a symbolic resolution that does not create new laws or programs. It formally recognizes a specific date to highlight children's well-being, without imposing requirements or affecting any specific groups. The measure serves only to commemorate the day through official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryACR 36 designates the week of May 18-24, 2025, as "Special Districts Week" in California. This ceremonial resolution recognizes special districts - like water, fire, or sanitation districts - that provide essential local services. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply encourages public acknowledgment of these districts' roles. The measure directly affects no individuals or entities, as it serves only to highlight existing services.