Sen. Melissa A. Melendez

Co-sponsor SCR 91

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to Valley Fever Awareness Month.

This measure would declare August 2014 as Valley Fever Awareness Month.

Signed into law Aug 18, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 40

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to school bus drivers.

Passed Aug 18, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor AB 1781

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program.

Existing law establishes the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program, which provides financial aid to qualifying members of the California National Guard, the State Military Reserve, and the Naval Militia, under the administration of the Student Aid Commission, in consultation with the Military Department. Existing law provides that a qualifying member is eligible to receive an award if, among other conditions, the person enrolls in at least 3 academic units per semester, or the equivalent thereof. This bill would require a qualifying member, to be eligible to receive an award for a summer session turn, to also submit a letter from his or her unit commander that states that the summer session will not adversely impact the member's attendance at mandatory military training. The bill also would state the intent of the Legislature relating to these provisions.

Signed into law Aug 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 121

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to the memorandum of understanding between Israel and California.

This measure would state the Legislature's support for the memorandum of understanding for establishing strategic partnerships between California and Israel.

Signed into law Aug 13, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJR 27

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Railroad safety: transportation of crude oil.

This measure would urge the United States Department of Transportation and other relevant federal entities to (1) safeguard communities and environmentally sensitive areas from rail accidents involving transportation of crude oil by expediting rail safety reforms, (2) prioritize safety considerations over cost-effectiveness in deliberations about improving the transport of crude oil by rail, (3) mandate, at a minimum, the best practices explained in a 2014 safety initiative, as specified and (4) partner with the Canadian Transportation Agency to improve safety of the North American railroad tank car fleet by swiftly adopting a stricter design standard, and by retrofitting or phasing out tank cars that do not meet that standard.

Signed into law Aug 13, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 103

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to California/El Salvador relations.

This measure would commend the government of El Salvador on its handling of the recent election and would recognize the efforts of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and other institutions in assisting with the election in the spirit of the Chapultepec Peace Accords.

Signed into law Aug 11, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 150

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Journeyman Linemen Recognition Day.

This measure would designate July 10, 2014, as Journeyman Linemen Recognition Day to honor and recognize the contribution of the countless journeyman linemen who often place themselves in harm's way to serve their communities.

Signed into law Jul 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 126

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to women veterans.

This measure would proclaim June 12, 2014, as Women Veterans' Day and urge all citizens to join in celebrating the many contributions of women to our military forces.

Signed into law Jul 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 151

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Week.

This measure would declare the week of May 25, 2014, to May 31, 2014, inclusive, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Week to honor those who work to make research and resources a reality for children suffering from DIPG and their families.

Signed into law Jul 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 141

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to American Stroke Month.

This measure would declare May 2014 to be American Stroke Month in California.

Signed into law Jul 7, 2014 1 co-sponsor