Sen. Susan Rubio

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 36 is a symbolic resolution affirming California's commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change. It does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses the state's dedication to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and upholding the Paris Accords' goals. The resolution highlights California's existing climate policies, including emission reduction targets (50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030) and clean energy initiatives, and directs the resolution to be sent to state and federal climate officials. It has no direct impact on residents or businesses, as it serves only to reaffirm existing policy priorities.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that acknowledges April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. It aims to raise awareness about child abuse prevention.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates May 2025 as Foster Youth Awareness Month in California. It does not create new policies or directly affect specific groups, but formally recognizes the challenges faced by California's foster youth through symbolic acknowledgment. The resolution highlights systemic issues like racial disparities in foster care (Black and Native youth are over four times more represented than their population share) and high rates of trauma, homelessness, and educational barriers among foster youth. As a procedural resolution, it serves to raise public awareness and honor efforts supporting foster youth, without implementing concrete legislative changes.

This measure would declare that the Legislature honors the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and proclaims March 15, 2025, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, a day of remembrance and education to ensure that all Californians always honor and remember a vibrant guardian of equality for all.

Existing law requires an insurer doing business in the state to file with the Insurance Commissioner various financial statements and forms at prescribed intervals. Existing law requires the commissioner to collect a late filing fee of $705 from an admitted insurer that fails to timely file these statements, and requires the commissioner to collect an additional late filing fee of $849 for each month or part thereof that an insurer continues to transact insurance without filing the required statements. This bill would increase the above-described late filing fees to $800 and $900, respectively.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 20 designates May as California Human Milk Donation Month to recognize the vital role of donor breast milk in supporting vulnerable infants, particularly premature and low-birth-weight babies in neonatal care. The resolution honors donors, milk banks like Mothers’ Milk Bank California, and healthcare providers who facilitate safe, pasteurized milk distribution, while encouraging public awareness and participation in human milk donation efforts.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 27 declares May 4-11, 2025, as "Cinco de Mayo Week" in California. It urges all Californians to observe this week to honor the historical significance of the 1862 Mexican victory at Puebla and recognize Latino contributions to California and U.S. history, including support during the Civil War and ongoing community achievements. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a ceremonial observance with no direct impact on individuals or programs. It was unanimously adopted by the California Senate on May 5, 2025.

This measure proclaims April 10, 2025, as Dolores Huerta Day in California and encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises remembering her, recognizing her accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with her contributions to California.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 31 designates March 25, 2025, as Women’s Equal Pay Day in California. The resolution highlights the persistent gender pay gap, citing that women earn 83 cents for every dollar earned by men (with wider gaps for women of color), and aims to raise awareness about pay equity without implementing new laws or policies. It serves as a symbolic recognition of ongoing disparities, referencing statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Labor. The resolution does not create binding requirements or alter existing legislation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 14 designates April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in California and officially recognizes April 30, 2025, as "Denim Day." The resolution encourages all Californians to wear jeans on Denim Day to symbolically reject victim-blaming attitudes and emphasize that no one ever invites sexual assault. It does not create new laws or alter legal standards, but serves as a symbolic public awareness effort to support survivors and challenge harmful misconceptions about sexual violence. The resolution references California's prior legislative action (AB 939) that already prohibits dress as evidence of consent in sexual assault cases.