Sen. Eloise Reyes

Existing law, until January 1, 2026, authorizes the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County to impose a surcharge, not to exceed $35, on certain filing fees for purposes of funding its Courthouse Construction Fund. This bill would extend these provisions until January 1, 2039, and would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to this provision.

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 summaryThis symbolic resolution proclaims May 2025 as Affordable Housing Month in California. It does not create new policies or allocate funding but formally recognizes the importance of affordable housing through a Senate proclamation. The resolution highlights existing challenges like rising costs and homelessness, while affirming the state's commitment to addressing them. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate on May 29, 2025, with no concrete policy changes or direct effects on specific groups.

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.

This measure would acknowledge the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislature's deepest respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

This measure would proclaim April 2025 as Women in Law Month to honor the contributions of women to the legal profession and to promote continued efforts toward gender equality in the field of law and would encourage law firms, legal organizations, and educational institutions throughout California to commemorate Women in Law Month, as provided.

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.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 29 is a commemorative resolution honoring César Chávez and his legacy as a farmworker rights leader. It recognizes his life's work in advocating for labor protections and the existing California state holiday on March 31, which celebrates his birthday and legacy. The resolution does not create new policy or change laws, but formally acknowledges Chávez's contributions to the farmworker movement and the 2000 law (SB 984) that established the holiday.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 15 designates February 2025 as "2-1-1 Month" and February 11, 2025 as "2-1-1 Day" to recognize and promote California's 2-1-1 information and referral service. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally encourages public awareness of the free, confidential service that connects residents to community, health, housing, disaster, and other support resources. It acknowledges 2-1-1's role in handling over 2 million annual referrals and supporting emergency response, but the resolution itself has no binding effect on service operations or funding. The measure was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025.