Sen. Susan Rubio

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes April 16 as National Librarian Day in California to honor the profession. It requires state agencies and public entities to acknowledge this date, though it does not mandate specific actions or funding. The measure serves as a commemorative recognition rather than a policy change affecting daily operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day within the state of California. It directly affects state agencies and the general public by officially recognizing this specific date for awareness activities. The primary mechanism is a simple legislative declaration that adds this observance to the state calendar without creating new laws or funding requirements. Once enacted, the resolution serves as a formal record of the state's acknowledgment of the global observance.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates the week of May 3 through May 10, 2026, as Cinco de Mayo Week in California. The measure urges all Californians to celebrate the historical victory at the Battle of Puebla and to acknowledge the contributions of Latinos to the state's culture, economy, and defense of democratic institutions. It highlights the role of Latino communities in various fields, including the arts, business, and public service, while recognizing their support for free institutions both in California and Mexico. The resolution is a commemorative action intended to honor the spirit and achievements of Latinos rather than to enact new laws or policies.

This measure would recognize March 26, 2026, as Women's Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution urges the Pro Football Hall of Fame to induct legendary quarterback Jim Plunkett into its hall for the Class of 2027. The bill highlights Plunkett's historic achievements, including winning two Super Bowls as the only Latino player to do so and being the first Latino selected first overall in the NFL Draft. It notes that despite his accolades and previous nominations, he has not yet been inducted and requires 80 percent of the votes from the selection committee to be honored. The resolution formally requests the Hall of Fame to consider his induction as a matter of pride for California residents.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally acknowledges the Armenian Genocide, a systematic campaign of mass killing and deportation that occurred between 1915 and 1923 against Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire and later Turkey. The document details historical events, including the deaths of over 1.5 million people, the seizure of their property, and the subsequent denial of these atrocities by the modern Republic of Turkey. By reciting these facts, the resolution aims to preserve the historical record and honor the survivors and victims of this event.

This measure would recognize March 21, 2026, as the beginning of the International Day of Nowroz and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Nowroz to all Californians.

This measure would designate the month of December each year as Multifaith Heritage Month, and would encourage residents of California to join in fostering a community grounded in mutual respect, understanding, and harmony among diverse faiths and cultures.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates April 14, 2026, as California Holocaust Memorial Day to honor the victims of the Holocaust and promote awareness of its historical lessons. The measure urges all Californians to observe the day with appropriate remembrance activities, such as moments of reflection or educational events. By formally recognizing this date, the Senate aims to reinforce values of human rights, equality, and vigilance against antisemitism and other forms of hatred. The resolution does not impose new laws or penalties but serves as a symbolic declaration to encourage civic engagement and historical education.

Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2027, a party to appear remotely and a court to conduct conferences, hearings, proceedings, and trials in civil cases, in whole or in part, through the use of remote technology. This bill would extend the operation of these provisions to January 31, 2029. The bill would additionally authorize any non-party witness to appear remotely pursuant to these provisions.