Asm. Tasha Boerner

Existing law, the Licensed Midwifery Practice Act of 1993, provides for the licensure of midwives by the Medical Board of California and requires the board to create and appoint a Midwifery Advisory Council to make recommendations on matters specified by the board. This bill would eliminate the Midwifery Advisory Council, would establish the California Board of Licensed Midwives within the Department of Consumer Affairs, and would transfer the duties and jurisdiction of the Medical Board of California to the California Board of Licensed Midwives. The bill would make these provisions operative only until January 1, 2027, and, upon repeal of those provisions, would make the California Board of Licensed Midwives subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. This bill would require the California Board of Licensed Midwives to consist of 7 members, subject to specified provisions regarding appointment, term limits, and payment. The bill would authorize that board to hold meetings, as specified, and employ personnel as necessary. The bill would require the board to post specified information on their internet website, and, in consultation with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, utilize a coding system to assist in both effective reporting and the aggregation of data. The bill would authorize the board to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect these provisions, as specified.

This measure would proclaim the month of March 2022 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.

This measure would recognize February 2022 as Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would also recognize the significance in protecting citizens' right to vote and remedying racial discrimination in voting.

This measure would declare February 17, 2022, as PTA Day, commend the National Parent Teacher Association on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, and encourage all California residents to attend and participate in the celebration of this commemorative event.

This measure would proclaim March 2022 as American Red Cross Month and would dedicate it to all those who continue to advance the noble legacy of the organization's founder. The measure would encourage all Californians to reach out, support the organization's humanitarian mission, and join in their commitment to care for people in need.

This measure would proclaim March 20, 2022, to March 26, 2022, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2022, as California Down Syndrome Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.

This measure would designate the week of March 13, 2022, to March 19, 2022, inclusive, as Family Physician Week.

This measure would, among other things, designate March 2022 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to the country and state.