Sen. Melissa Hurtado

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 60 designates November 25, 2025, as "Elimination of Violence Against Women Day" in California. It formally recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed globally since 1999 to honor the Mirabal sisters. The resolution urges policymakers to advance efforts against violence toward women year-round but does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic declaration, it directly affects state recognition and public awareness, not specific individuals or policies.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 56 designates September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in California. The resolution highlights statistics on ovarian cancer (including 2025 U.S. estimates of 20,890 new diagnoses and 12,730 deaths) and emphasizes the importance of early detection through symptom awareness. It does not create new laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic proclamation to honor those affected by the disease and encourage community awareness efforts. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the California Senate on August 29, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 53 designates September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California, encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to host events that raise awareness about childhood cancer and support affected families year-round. The resolution also expresses the state's commitment to advancing research for cures and less toxic treatments, while honoring children battling cancer and thanking healthcare providers and parents who support patients. This procedural resolution does not create new laws but formally recognizes and promotes statewide engagement with childhood cancer issues.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 54 designates August 15, 2025, as Korean Independence Day in California. The resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945, and recognizes the contributions of California's Korean American community - home to over 530,000 residents - to the state's cultural and economic life. As a symbolic gesture without legal effect, it formally honors this historical milestone and the enduring U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 58 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (ratified in 1920), which granted women the right to vote in the U.S. It honors the suffrage movement and California's early role in women's voting rights (1911) while acknowledging ongoing voting barriers faced by women of color and people with disabilities. The resolution has no binding policy effect - it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of this historical milestone through formal commemoration. It was unanimously adopted by the California Senate on August 25, 2025.

This measure would recognize June 14, 2025, as Flag Day in California and encourage the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom.

Maddy summarySCR 83 designates May 2025 as Hypertension Awareness Month in the state. This symbolic resolution encourages public health awareness efforts focused on hypertension prevention and education during that month. It does not create new laws, change funding, or impose obligations on any entity. The measure applies only to state government communications and activities related to the designated month.

This measure would designate the month of May 2025 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 77 fairgrounds in the state.

Maddy summarySCR 72 designates May 2025 as Childcare Awareness Month through a symbolic proclamation. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing childcare policies. It formally recognizes the importance of childcare services by encouraging public awareness and community engagement during that month. The measure affects all residents of the state by highlighting childcare as a priority issue.

Maddy summaryACR 45 designates May 6, 2025, as "The Day of the Teacher" through a ceremonial resolution. This non-binding measure formally recognizes educators' contributions without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It directly affects the legislature and public by establishing a symbolic day for honoring teachers. The resolution has no legal force or implementation requirements.