Sen. Tom Berryhill

Co-sponsor AJR 25

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to Filipino World War II veterans.

This measure would have the Legislature join the Congress of the United States in further acknowledging the service of Filipino World War II veterans in the Armed Forces of the United States by recognizing that these veterans should be reunited with their children during their golden years, and would request that the President and the Congress of the United States pass S. 1337 and H.R. 2412, which would exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, thus allowing for family reunification.

Signed into law Aug 30, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 132

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to the John F. Reginato Boat Ramp.

This measure would designate the South Bonnyview Boat Ramp in the City of Redding as the John F. Reginato Boat Ramp. The measure also would request the City of Redding, after consulting with the Department of Fish and Game, to incorporate the placement of new signs that reflect that special designation into the impending rehabilitation of the boat ramp so long as the new signs do not increase project costs.

Signed into law Aug 23, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 137

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to Latino Education and Advocacy Week.

This measure would declare the last week of March every year as a statewide week of advocacy for Latino education.

Signed into law Aug 17, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 121

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to County Government Month 2010.

This measure would recognize April 2010 as County Government Month.

Signed into law Aug 17, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 120

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to Read Across America Day.

This measure would recognize March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day."

Signed into law Aug 17, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 34

In committee · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.

In committee Aug 17, 2010 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor ACR 117

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to Rare Disease Day.

This measure would proclaim February 28, 2010, as Rare Disease Day.

Signed into law Aug 17, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 88

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Relative to Education.

This measure would establish, until January 1, 2014, the California Task Force on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education for the purpose of promoting the improvement of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology education across the state. The task force would consist of Members of the Legislature and experts appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Committee on Rules. The task force would conduct its business on a volunteer basis, be able to accept private funds, and would submit an annual report on its work to the Legislature.

Signed into law Aug 17, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor AB 1399

Signed into law · California House · Co-sponsor

Local officials.

Existing provisions of the California Constitution prohibit the Legislature from making any gift of public money or thing of value to any person, and this prohibition applies to local government. Existing law specifies the duties of various local officials. This bill would prohibit a local official, subject to specified exceptions, from making available to an immediate family member, as defined, a vehicle or credit card provided by the local agency that the local official represents.

Signed into law Aug 13, 2010 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 47

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Education funding: child development centers and preschools.

This measure would state the intent of the Legislature to increase the funding of child development centers and preschools in future years, as resources become available, in order to provide staff with adequate salaries and benefits, provide adequate resources to support program quality for children, and keep programs open to serve parents and children.

Signed into law Aug 11, 2010 1 co-sponsor