Asm. Carl DeMaio

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week in California. It recognizes the role of school counselors in supporting students’ social, emotional, academic, and career development, including mental health services, equity efforts, and college/career planning. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funding - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of existing work by over 13,000 California school counselors. It directly affects no individuals or entities but aims to highlight counselors’ contributions to student success.

Maddy summaryACR 29 designates the week of February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in California. This symbolic resolution recognizes the contributions of engineers to California's economy, safety, and innovation without creating new policies or obligations. It acknowledges engineers' roles in fields like infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and STEM education, aligning with national observances. As a commemorative resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryACR 27 proclaims February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in California. The resolution calls upon schools, community groups, families, and youth to observe the month with activities raising awareness about teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships for youth aged 12-24. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically supports existing prevention efforts through statewide recognition.

Maddy summaryACR 26 is a symbolic resolution designating February 6, 2025, as CASA Appreciation Day in California. It recognizes Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers who support children in foster care by providing advocacy in court and child welfare systems. The resolution honors CASA volunteers' role in helping judges understand each child's needs, noting they contributed over 379,000 hours supporting foster youth in 2023. This measure has no legal effect or direct impact on policy; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as California Agriculture Day to honor the state's agricultural community. It recognizes farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers for their contributions to California's economy, food production, and environmental stewardship, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of agriculture's role in sustaining the state's economy and global food supply.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 14) is a ceremonial proclamation by the California Assembly, not a law. It formally recognizes March 2025 as Women’s History Month in California, acknowledging the historical contributions of women to the state and nation. The resolution directs copies to the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the Legislative Women’s Caucus, and the State Librarian for distribution. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action - it is purely a symbolic observance.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates February 2025 as Unclaimed Property Month in California. It encourages all Californians to check if they have unclaimed property - such as uncashed checks or insurance proceeds - through the Controller’s free online portal at www.claimit.ca.gov. The resolution highlights that the state holds over $14 billion in unclaimed assets and returned $465 million to owners last year. It does not create new laws but promotes awareness of the existing unclaimed property program.

The California Constitution makes a person convicted of a nonviolent felony offense and sentenced to state prison eligible for parole after completing the full term of their primary offense. The California Constitution gives the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation authority to award credits for good behavior and approved rehabilitative or educational achievements. The California Constitution requires the department to adopt regulations for these purposes. This measure would repeal those provisions.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 13) is a ceremonial recognition of Read Across America Day. It formally designates March 2, 2025, as "Read Across America Day" in California, aligning with the National Education Association's annual event celebrating literacy. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but encourages schools, teachers, libraries, and community organizations to participate in reading events on that date. It directly affects California public schools, educators, and community groups already involved in the national Read Across America campaign.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates February 19, 2025, as a "Day of Remembrance" in California to honor the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the incarceration of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. It aims to increase public awareness of this historical injustice and its impact on American citizens and residents of Japanese ancestry. The resolution does not create new laws or financial obligations but formally recognizes past government actions and supports ongoing efforts to prevent similar violations of civil liberties. It directly affects Californians by establishing a state-level observance to educate the public about this period in history.