Sen. Lena Gonzalez

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 proclaim the month of March 2026 as California Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The measure would also proclaim March 21, 2026, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.

Existing law governs a patient's access to their health records. Existing law requires a health care provider, as defined, to provide a patient or the patient's representative with all or any part of the patient's medical records that the patient has a right to inspect, subject to the payment of clerical costs incurred in locating and making the records available, following a written request from the patient. Existing law entitles a patient, employee of a nonprofit legal services entity representing the patient, or the personal representative of a patient, to a copy, at no charge, of the relevant portion of the patient's records upon written request. Existing law also prohibits a health care provider from charging a fee to a patient for filling out forms or providing information responsive to forms that support a claim or appeal regarding eligibility for a public benefit program. Existing law makes a willful violation of these provisions by specified health care providers an infraction. This bill would additionally prohibit a health care provider form charging a fee to a patient for completing health-related forms required by an educational institution or childcare provider for participation in school, childcare, or school-sponsored activities. By expanding the requirements on health care providers and thereby expanding a crime, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution establishes April 17 to April 23, 2026, as Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week in California to honor the victims and survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime. The bill recognizes the historical tragedy that killed over 1.7 million people and acknowledges the resilience of the Cambodian community, particularly in Long Beach, which has the largest Cambodian population outside Southeast Asia. It calls on all Californians to observe the week by participating in appropriate activities and programs to remember the loss and celebrate the cultural contributions of Cambodians to the state and nation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 90 formally recognizes April 14 through April 16, 2026, as Khmer New Year in California. This resolution acknowledges the cultural heritage of the Cambodian community, particularly in Long Beach, and encourages all Californians to participate in traditional observances during this period. The text highlights specific customs such as family gatherings, charitable acts, and religious rituals that define the three-day celebration. By designating these dates, the Senate aims to honor the contributions of Cambodians to the state while promoting awareness of their traditions.

(1) Existing law makes a person ineligible to hold office or employment of any kind with the state, or any county, city, district, or other political or governmental unit of the state, if the person has by oath bound themselves to support, maintain, or further the military or political activities or policies of a foreign government, as specified, or to obey the orders or directions of any foreign government or its officials. Existing law disqualifies a public employee, as defined, from any public employment for 5 years if the employee is convicted of any felony involving accepting or giving, or offering to give, a bribe, the embezzlement of public money, extortion or theft of public money, perjury, or conspiracy to commit any of those crimes arising directly out of their official duties. This bill would disqualify from employment with the state a person who has been employed by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the period beginning January 20, 2025, and ending January 20, 2029 from state employment. This bill would make these provisions inoperative on the effective date of a final judicial determination made by the United States Supreme Court or the California Supreme Court that the above-referenced provisions of this bill, or its application, either in whole or in part, is enjoined, found unconstitutional, or held invalid for any reason, and, as of that date, would repeal those provisions. (2) Existing law, the State Civil Service Act, requires that the employment procedures of each state agency conform to the federal and state laws governing employment practices, including the use of employment forms, and establishes the Department of Human Resources as responsible for the collection and review of all employment forms used by state agencies for civil service employment and for the development of standard employment forms for general use by all state agencies. Existing law requires employment forms used by a state agency to require a person applying for employment to disclose whether the person has entered into an agreement with the state regarding previous employment and that prohibits that person from seeking or accepting any subsequent employment with the state. If the bill's provisions are repealed, as specified above, this bill would, instead, require employment forms used by the state to require a person applying for employment to disclose whether the person has ever been employed by the United States Department of Homeland Security, or any of its component agencies, and if so, those specific agencies and dates of employment. (3) The bill would make the provisions of the act severable.

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.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 80 establishes February 26 as César Chávez Day to honor the life and legacy of the farmworker leader. The resolution recognizes his contributions to civil rights, including his role in organizing the United Farm Workers and advocating for improved labor conditions through peaceful means. It highlights key events in his life, such as his early struggles, his service in the Navy, and his leadership in historic strikes and marches that led to California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act. This legislative measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of his impact on farmworkers and Latino communities without altering any existing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally declares March 2026 as Women's History Month in California to honor the historical and ongoing contributions of women across all fields of society. The measure recognizes women's roles in building the nation and state while acknowledging that many of their achievements have been overlooked or undocumented. By joining the United States Congress and state organizations in this observance, the resolution aims to raise awareness of women's accomplishments and encourage continued efforts to address gender inequity. The text is a commemorative proclamation rather than a law that changes specific regulations or mandates new programs.