Sen. Melissa Hurtado

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 112 is a non-binding request asking the U.S. Congress to pass and the President to sign a federal law that would expand universal free school meals nationwide. The resolution highlights that California already has such a program and cites research suggesting it improves student health, attendance, and academic performance while reducing stigma and administrative costs. By formally urging federal action, the bill aims to replicate California's model across the country to ensure all students have access to nutritious meals regardless of their family's income.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 2024 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight the issue and encourage community support. It does not change any laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the problem's impact on survivors across all demographics. The measure aims to raise public awareness about domestic violence statistics and the importance of prevention programs.

This measure would proclaim and acknowledge the month of June 2024, and every June thereafter, as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in California and would reiterate the importance of annually recognizing Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in the state.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California. The measure serves as a formal declaration to encourage citizens to celebrate the American flag and remember the sacrifices made for freedom. It does not create new laws or impose any requirements on individuals or organizations. The text includes historical background on the flag's design and the origins of Flag Day observances.

This measure would reaffirm the sole authority of local agency formation commissions for the initiation, conduct, and completion of changes of organization, reorganizations, and extraterritorial services for cities and districts.

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, approved by the voters as Proposition 68 at the June 5, 2018, statewide primary election, authorizes the issuance of bonds in the amount of $4,100,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. Article XVI of the California Constitution requires measures authorizing general obligation bonds to specify the single object or work to be funded by the bonds and further requires a bond act to be approved by a 23 vote of each house of the Legislature and a majority of the voters. This bill would enact the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $10,000,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience, wildfire and forest resilience, coastal resilience, extreme heat mitigation, biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, climate-smart, sustainable, and resilient farms, ranches, and working lands, park creation and outdoor access, and clean air programs. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes July 4 as Independence Day and encourages Californians to celebrate the occasion with reverence and gratitude. The document highlights the historical significance of the date, noting its role in commemorating American independence and the principles of liberty and democracy. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the sacrifices of military service members and the contributions of citizens to the nation. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but rather expresses the Senate's collective sentiment regarding the holiday.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 8, 2024, as the official Day of the Teacher in California to honor educators. It does not create new laws or change funding but serves as a formal proclamation recognizing the profession's value and challenges. The resolution encourages schools, families, and community members to take time to acknowledge teachers' contributions to students.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes May 2024 as Hypertension Awareness Month in California to highlight the importance of managing high blood pressure. It does not change any laws or require new funding, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of the health risks associated with hypertension and its disproportionate impact on certain communities. The resolution encourages healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to continue their efforts in educating the public and promoting access to medical care. Ultimately, the measure aims to raise awareness about prevention, early detection, and the need for affordable treatment options.

Existing law requires that specified disclosures be made upon any transfer by sale, exchange, real property sales contract, lease with an option to purchase, any other option to purchase, or ground lease coupled with improvements, of any single-family residential property. Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to provide grants to eligible applicants to be used to provide interim relief, as specified, to households in which a private water well has gone dry, or has been destroyed, due to drought, wildfire, or other natural disaster. This bill would require a seller of any real property who received domestic water storage tank assistance or is aware the real property received such assistance and the real property currently still has the domestic water storage tank to deliver a disclosure statement to the prospective buyer. The bill would prescribe certain information to be included in the disclosure, including that the property has a domestic water storage tank provided by a county, community water system, local public agency, or nonprofit organization, as specified, and that the domestic water storage tank might not convey with the real property.