Sen. Sam Blakeslee Ph.D.

Co-sponsor ACR 7

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

This measure would designate that January 19, 2009, be observed as the official memorial of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth, and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement in changing public policy in California and in the United States of America.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 19

In committee · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the 4th of July.

In committee Jul 2, 2009 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor ACR 23

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Black History Month.

This measure would recognize February 2009 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, achievements, and contributions that African Americans make to their communities.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 28

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

This measure would recognize the weeks of February 22 through February 28, 2009, and February 21 through February 27, 2010, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week and would encourage citizens and policymakers to learn more about eating disorders and the obstacles to treatment, and to help people overcome and prevent these life-threatening diseases.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Primary AJR 1

Signed into law · California Assembly · Lead sponsor

Earthquake damage: mitigation planning.

This measure would state the Legislature's support of the expedient development of mitigation efforts across the state by federal, state, and local governmental entities, in cooperation with private enterprises and individuals, to protect against earthquake damage.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2009 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SCR 39

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2009 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in California, and would encourage continued research in order to find treatments and eventually a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and care and support for patients and families.

Signed into law Jun 29, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 52

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to high technology.

This measure would recognize California as the leading high technology center in the United States and would declare that it shall remain the leading high technology center in the United States. The measure would also declare the 2nd week of May, annually, as California High Technology Week.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor AJR 9

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006.

This measure would urge the Congress and President of the United States to enact legislation that would provide for a 3-year extension of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006, including the existing formula-based funding for states with maturing names-based HIV reporting systems, from its current sunset on September 30, 2009, to September 30, 2012.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 66

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to American Stroke Month 2009.

This measure would declare May 2009 to be American Stroke Month in California.

Signed into law Jun 16, 2009 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 64

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Hepatitis B Awareness Month.

This measure would declare May 2009, to be Hepatitis B Awareness Month in California, recognize May 19, 2009, as World Hepatitis Awareness Day, and call on all interested parties to come together to raise awareness and educate the public on hepatitis B and to make recommendations on ways to implement best practices in hepatitis B prevention and treatment.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2009 1 co-sponsor