Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris

Maddy summarySCR 112 designates January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month within the state. This symbolic resolution, adopted unanimously by the Senate on January 29, 2026, does not create new laws or alter existing policies. It formally recognizes the month for public awareness purposes but has no direct effect on individuals, programs, or legal obligations. The measure serves solely to acknowledge and promote awareness of human trafficking issues during that time period.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution officially designates June 2026 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in California. The measure serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the community's contributions to society and highlights historical milestones, such as recent Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality and the appointment of openly LGBTQ+ officials to federal cabinet positions. By recognizing these achievements, the resolution aims to promote awareness and celebrate the progress made toward equality and inclusion within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month to highlight the importance of recognizing and preventing the disease. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal proclamation to encourage public education and awareness during that time. The measure directly affects state officials and the general public by setting aside a specific month for focus on Lyme disease prevention.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of May 10 to May 16, 2026, as Stuttering Awareness and Acceptance Week. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to raise public recognition for individuals who stutter. The measure does not create new laws or change government operations, but rather formally acknowledges the importance of supporting this community.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 16, 2026, as World Agritourism Day. It is a commemorative resolution that directly affects the state by officially recognizing this specific date. The measure does not create new laws, impose regulations, or allocate funds, but rather serves to acknowledge the significance of agritourism. Once enacted, the date will be recorded in the state statutes as an official observance.

This measure would proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in California, would commend the Jewish American community for its profound contributions to California's growth, innovation, and diversity, and would state that the Legislature encourages all Californians to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, as specified.

This measure would recognize May 4, 2026, to May 8, 2026, inclusive, and every first week of May thereafter, as Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and commend the California Black Health Network and other organizations throughout the state for their efforts to improve the health, well-being, and life expectancy of Black Californians.

This measure would declare May 25, 2026, as Missing Children's Day in the State of California, recognize the efforts of families, law enforcement, and organizations that work to bring missing children home, and proclaim that every child deserves a safe childhood.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of May 1 through May 7, 2026, as California Physical Education Week. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to highlight the importance of physical education in schools. The measure does not alter existing laws or funding but simply establishes an official timeframe for recognition and awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Donate Life Month in California to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. It requires state agencies and public officials to acknowledge the month through proclamations and public communications. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to encourage participation in donation programs.