Rep. Darsh Patel

Maddy summaryACR 74 is a ceremonial resolution designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California. It does not create new laws or regulations but formally recognizes this month for promoting motorcycle safety awareness. The resolution directly affects the state government and public by encouraging related educational activities during May 2025. It has no binding requirements or financial impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a bill), designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in California. It contains no new laws or policy changes - it consists solely of preamble statements ("WHEREAS" clauses) recognizing LGBTQ+ history, achievements, and milestones like the Stonewall Uprising and marriage equality progress. The resolution formally acknowledges the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of Pride Month, but it does not directly affect any people or implement new regulations. It was adopted by the California Assembly on June 23, 2025, as a ceremonial statement.

This measure would urge the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to immediately restore full funding for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program projects.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 45, introduced by Assembly Member Castillo, proclaims the week of June 15, 2025, as Animal Rights Awareness Week in California. The resolution encourages Californians to practice responsible pet and livestock care, support local animal welfare organizations, and advocate for policies promoting animal welfare. It does not create new laws or legal obligations but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness. The Assembly adopted this non-binding resolution on June 16, 2025.

This measure would recognize the significance of disability-informed response programs in promoting public safety and community trust. The measure would also commend the efforts of law enforcement agencies that have implemented disability-informed response programs in consultation with disability communities.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 40) declares May 25, 2025, as "Rosenda's Day" in California. It honors Rosenda (Rose) Elizabeth Smiley, a 14-year-old who died in a drunk driving crash on Memorial Day weekend in 2024. The resolution commemorates her life and raises awareness about the preventable tragedies of drunk driving, citing state traffic statistics. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies. The resolution was adopted by the California Assembly on May 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a law), designating May as "Behavioral Health Awareness Month" in California. It does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes the importance of behavioral health - encompassing mental illness and substance use disorders - through a series of factual statements about its prevalence and impact across different age groups and communities. The resolution cites statistics on mental health challenges affecting youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, racial minorities, and those in foster or justice systems, aiming to raise public awareness. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct policy effect but serves to highlight these issues for public discussion.

Maddy summaryACR 34 is a commemorative resolution that would declare April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day. This measure officially designates a day to honor Sylvia Mendez.

Maddy summaryACR 57 is a commemorative resolution that would officially recognize April 19, 2025, as Lexington and Concord Day.

This measure would proclaim the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Adult Education Week, and salute the teachers, administrators, classified staff, and students of adult education programs statewide, honoring their efforts, persistence, and accomplishments.