This measure would proclaim April 24, 2025, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to observe this day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.
This measure would proclaim the week of April 20, 2025, to April 26, 2025, inclusive, to be California Cities Week, and would encourage all Californians to be involved in their communities and be civically engaged with their local government.
Maddy summaryAssembly Concurrent Resolution 64 (ACR 64) would officially designate April 19, 2025, as World IBS Day. This measure serves to acknowledge and raise awareness for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Maddy summaryAssembly Concurrent Resolution 56 (ACR 56) proposes to officially designate the month of April 2025 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California. This measure aims to raise public awareness and understanding of Parkinson's Disease among Californians.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA exempts from its requirements various projects, including, but not limited to, housing projects that meet certain requirements. This bill would exempt from the requirements of CEQA a housing development project, as defined, that meets certain conditions relating to, for example, size, density, and location, including specific requirements for any housing on the project site located within 500 feet of a freeway. The bill would require a local government, as a condition of approval for the development, to require the development proponent to complete a specified environmental assessment regarding hazardous substance releases. If a recognized environmental condition is found, the bill would require the development proponent to complete a preliminary endangerment assessment and specified mitigation based on that assessment. Because a lead agency would be required to determine whether a housing development project qualifies for this exemption, the bill would impose 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 34) is a commemorative measure honoring Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in a major U.S. city. It formally recognizes Milk’s legacy as a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights leader who championed anti-discrimination policies and visibility before his assassination in 1978. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely serves to commemorate Milk’s life and impact through symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the California Assembly on May 19, 2025, following committee amendments.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 38) is a symbolic declaration by the California Assembly, not a law with policy changes. It formally designates May 2025 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in California and directs the Chief Clerk to distribute copies to the author. The resolution cites statistics about brain tumor prevalence and survival rates to highlight the importance of awareness and research. It does not create new programs, allocate funding, or affect any specific group or policy - its sole purpose is to recognize and promote awareness of brain tumors through a ceremonial designation.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 36) designates the second week in May as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in California. It is a symbolic designation for awareness purposes only, encouraging all California residents to learn about lung cancer risks, prevention, and early detection. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or regulations; it simply asks the public to engage with lung cancer awareness efforts. It follows context about lung cancer risks linked to pollution and screening benefits, but the resolution itself only establishes a designated awareness period. No specific groups are directly affected by the resolution, as it is a general call for public education.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 39) designates May 18-24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week" in California. It recognizes public works professionals - such as engineers, managers, and employees who maintain infrastructure like roads, water systems, and emergency services - for their role in supporting community safety and resilience. The resolution requests the Governor issue a proclamation encouraging Caliornia residents to observe the week with educational activities. It has no binding policy changes or direct impact on specific groups beyond symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) designating May 11-17, 2025, as "National Hospital Week" in California. It formally recognizes hospitals’ roles in providing emergency care, delivering 400,000 babies annually, supporting 1 million jobs, and contributing $370 billion to the state economy. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply honors hospitals through a symbolic date designation. It was introduced by Assembly Members Harabedian and Irwin and passed unanimously on May 15, 2025.
