Sen. Aisha Wahab

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 37 designates April 17-23, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week" in California. The resolution symbolically honors victims of the Khmer Rouge genocide (1975-1979), which killed over 1.7 million Cambodians, and recognizes the contributions of Cambodian refugees and communities in California. It calls on all Californians to observe the week through appropriate activities but does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. The resolution directly affects Californians by encouraging public remembrance of this historical event, particularly acknowledging California's large Cambodian population and Long Beach’s status as the largest Cambodian community outside Southeast Asia.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 35 formally recognizes April 14 to April 16, 2025, as Khmer New Year in California. This resolution directly affects the state's Cambodian community and all Californians by acknowledging the cultural significance of this three-day celebration. The document describes traditional Khmer New Year practices, including family gatherings, religious ceremonies, charitable activities, and cultural games that mark the solar new year in Cambodia. While the resolution calls on Californians to observe the holiday through appropriate activities and programs, it does not establish any legal holidays or mandate participation. The measure highlights California's large Cambodian population, particularly in Long Beach, and recognizes the community's contributions to the state.

Maddy summarySCR 30 is a ceremonial resolution that officially designates the week of March 2-8, 2025, as "Women in Construction Week" in California. It does not create new laws or funding but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public recognition through educational activities. The resolution highlights the underrepresentation of women in construction (noting they hold only 9% of apprenticeships nationally) and aims to promote diversity in the industry. This is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change, and affects all Californians through voluntary observance.

Maddy summaryCalifornia's Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 designates February 2025 as Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Awareness Month. This symbolic resolution raises public and medical awareness about PPCM, a rare heart condition affecting pregnant or postpartum people that can cause fatigue, swelling, and heart failure if undiagnosed. It does not create new laws or policies, but aims to highlight symptoms (like sudden shortness of breath or rapid weight gain) and risk factors (such as advanced maternal age or pregnancy complications). The resolution was unanimously adopted by the California Legislature in March 2025 and filed with the Secretary of State. It directly affects the public and healthcare providers by promoting education about a condition that contributes to pregnancy-related deaths.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 24 (SR 24) recognizes March 21, 2025, as "International Day of Nowroz" in California. The resolution symbolically celebrates Nowroz - a cultural new year observed by over 300 million people globally - as a tradition of renewal, peace, and community. It has no policy or financial impact, as it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding requirements. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the California Senate on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 26 symbolically recognizes March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in California. It commends state agencies (like the Office of Problem Gambling) and organizations (including the California Council on Problem Gambling and UCLA) for their efforts in raising public awareness about gambling disorder. The resolution does not create new programs, allocate funding, or change existing laws - it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment of ongoing awareness work.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 19) designates March 8, 2025, as International Women’s Day in California. It is a symbolic resolution with no new legal requirements or funding, solely commemorating the day through official recognition. The resolution includes historical context about International Women’s Day’s origins but does not affect any specific individuals or policies. It was unanimously adopted by the California Senate on March 6, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 15 designates February 2025 as "2-1-1 Month" and February 11, 2025 as "2-1-1 Day" to recognize and promote California's 2-1-1 information and referral service. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally encourages public awareness of the free, confidential service that connects residents to community, health, housing, disaster, and other support resources. It acknowledges 2-1-1's role in handling over 2 million annual referrals and supporting emergency response, but the resolution itself has no binding effect on service operations or funding. The measure was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 17 designates February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in California. It encourages schools, communities, families, and youth to hold programs that raise awareness about teen dating violence and teach skills for healthy relationships. The resolution references CDC data showing one in three adolescents experiences dating abuse but does not create new laws or funding. It is a symbolic, non-binding resolution to promote awareness and community action.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 12 is a symbolic gesture by the California Senate to recognize the Lunar New Year beginning January 29, 2025. The resolution extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Californians while acknowledging the cultural significance of the celebration for Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the state. This resolution does not create new laws or policies, but formally expresses the Senate's support for the tradition.