Rep. David Tangipa

Maddy summaryACR 110 designates the week of August 18-24, 2025, as Tongan Culture and Language Week in California. This resolution symbolically recognizes and celebrates Tongan cultural heritage and language within the state. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations; it is a ceremonial designation intended to honor the Tongan community. The measure directly affects the Tongan diaspora and cultural organizations in California by providing an official state-level observance.

Existing law permits a United States citizen who is 18 years of age, a resident of California, and not imprisoned for a felony to register to vote and to vote. Existing law provides procedures for the Secretary of State and a county elections official to register a person to vote, and to update and to cancel the person's voter registration. Existing law provides criteria that disqualify a person from serving on a jury, including if the person is not a United States citizen or not a resident of the jurisdiction where they are summoned. Existing law requires prospective jurors to be selected at random from sources that represent cross sections of the population of the area served by the court. Existing law provides that voter registration lists are appropriate source lists for the selection of jurors. This bill would require a jury commissioner to provide notice to the Secretary of State and the county elections official if the jury commissioner receives information from a juror affidavit that contains an attestation by the prospective juror under penalty of perjury that they are not qualified for jury service because they are not a United States citizen or not a resident of the county. The bill would require the elections official who receives this information and determines the person is ineligible to vote to inactivate the person's voter registration and send notice to the person that provides them an opportunity to confirm their eligibility, as specified. The bill would require an elections official to update the voter registration for a person who is registered to vote if the jury commissioner provides a current residence address for the person that is in a county other than the county in which they were summoned. By establishing new duties for local elections officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

This measure would, among other things, designate March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of 102 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland and would commemorate the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to this country and state.

This measure would recognize and commend the California Association of Future Farmers of America for its nearly 100 years of service to students, educators, and the agricultural industry and would honor members, advisors, alumni, and supporters of the association for their dedication to developing future leaders and sustaining California's agricultural legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates February 26, 2026, as "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" to highlight the importance of encouraging young women to pursue careers in engineering. The measure serves as a commemorative resolution rather than creating new laws or funding requirements. It does not alter existing policies or directly affect government operations, but instead establishes a specific date for awareness and celebration.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 21, 2026, as California Women in STEM Day to recognize the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The measure requires state officials to issue a proclamation announcing this specific date and the purpose of the observance. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws, allocate funding, or create new programs, but rather establishes an official day for public acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day. It directly affects the state by officially recognizing this specific date on the calendar. The measure requires no new funding or changes to existing laws, serving only as a commemorative resolution. Once enacted, the date will be recorded in the state statutes to acknowledge the historical event.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of February 22 to February 28, 2026, as Engineers Week to honor the contributions of engineering professionals. The measure requires no changes to laws or regulations and does not allocate funding or impose new obligations on any individuals or organizations. It serves solely as a commemorative resolution to acknowledge the engineering community during a specific timeframe.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the month of March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in California. It directly affects state officials and the public by encouraging the recognition of sleep apnea during this specific time. The measure requires the state to issue a formal proclamation to highlight the importance of this health condition. No new laws or funding are created; the change is purely symbolic and commemorative.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 21, 2026, as the National Day of Play to encourage people to engage in recreational activities. It serves as a formal recognition rather than a law that imposes new rules or requirements on individuals or organizations. The measure does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions, but instead establishes a date for the state to acknowledge the importance of play.