BILL NUMBER: SCR 72INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Price MARCH 6, 2012 Relative to National Consumer Protection Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SCR 72, as introduced, Price. National Consumer Protection Week. This measure would recognize that the Federal Trade Commission and other consumer organizations have designated the week of March 4 through March 10, 2012, as National Consumer Protection Week in order to empower consumers with knowledge to help them make informed choices in their purchases and to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft, and would declare the support of the Legislature for National Consumer Protection Week. Fiscal committee: no. WHEREAS, Now more than ever, California's consumers need the tools to make smart decisions in the marketplace in order to protect themselves, their communities, and their families; and WHEREAS, Information is empowerment, and empowered consumers can get the most for their money while lowering their risk of falling victim to fraud; and WHEREAS, The California Department of Consumer Affairs is joining with the Federal Trade Commission and other consumer protection organizations across the country for National Consumer Protection Week, March 4 through March 10, 2012; and WHEREAS, Their mission is to help consumers get the information they need to make their hard-earned dollars go farther, to shield themselves from scams and identity theft, and to speak up for their rights as consumers; and WHEREAS, the Legislature supports that consumer empowerment effort to protect California's more than 37 million consumers; and WHEREAS, By becoming empowered, California's consumers can help strengthen our economy and protect their hard-earned money; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature does recognize and support the Department of Consumer Affairs' consumer protection and empowerment effort during National Consumer Protection Week, March 4 through March 10, 2012; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.