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1		-	Senate Concurrent Resolution No. ~~59 CHAPTER 69Relative~~ to Arthritis Awareness Month. ~~[ Filed with Secretary of State May 23, 2018. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 59, Bates. Arthritis Awareness Month.This measure would recognize the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; andWHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; andWHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; andWHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; andWHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; andWHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; andWHEREAS, In California, arthritis costs our state $11.5 billion annually; andWHEREAS, In California, there are more than 5.7 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; andWHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; andWHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; andWHEREAS, One out of every three United States veterans lives with arthritis and it is the top cause of disability among veterans. Research supporting better prevention strategies, interventions, and treatments is crucial to reducing the number of soldiers and veterans suffering from arthritis; andWHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
	1	+	Enrolled May 21, 2018 Passed IN Senate May 17, 2018 Passed IN Assembly May 10, 2018 Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59Introduced by Senator BatesMay 24, 2017Relative to Arthritis Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 59, Bates. Arthritis Awareness Month.This measure would recognize the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; andWHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; andWHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; andWHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; andWHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; andWHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; andWHEREAS, In California, arthritis costs our state $11.5 billion annually; andWHEREAS, In California, there are more than 5.7 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; andWHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; andWHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; andWHEREAS, One out of every three United States veterans lives with arthritis and it is the top cause of disability among veterans. Research supporting better prevention strategies, interventions, and treatments is crucial to reducing the number of soldiers and veterans suffering from arthritis; andWHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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3		-	Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59 CHAPTER 69Relative to Arthritis Awareness Month. [ Filed with Secretary of State May 23, 2018. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 59, Bates. Arthritis Awareness Month.This measure would recognize the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
	3	+	Enrolled May 21, 2018 Passed IN Senate May 17, 2018 Passed IN Assembly May 10, 2018 Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59Introduced by Senator BatesMay 24, 2017Relative to Arthritis Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 59, Bates. Arthritis Awareness Month.This measure would recognize the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
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	5	+	Enrolled May 21, 2018 Passed IN Senate May 17, 2018 Passed IN Assembly May 10, 2018 Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2018
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	7	+	Enrolled May 21, 2018
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	9	+	Passed IN Assembly May 10, 2018
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	12	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
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8	21		Relative to Arthritis Awareness Month.
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10		-	[ Filed with Secretary of State May 23, 2018. ]
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16	27		SCR 59, Bates. Arthritis Awareness Month.
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18	29		This measure would recognize the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month.
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20	31		This measure would recognize the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month.
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26	37		WHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; and
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28	39		WHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; and
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30	41		WHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; and
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32	43		WHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; and
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34	45		WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; and
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36	47		WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; and
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38	49		WHEREAS, In California, arthritis costs our state $11.5 billion annually; and
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40	51		WHEREAS, In California, there are more than 5.7 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; and
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42	53		WHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; and
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44	55		WHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; and
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46	57		WHEREAS, One out of every three United States veterans lives with arthritis and it is the top cause of disability among veterans. Research supporting better prevention strategies, interventions, and treatments is crucial to reducing the number of soldiers and veterans suffering from arthritis; and
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48	59		WHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be it
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50	61		Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it further
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52	63		Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2018 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it further
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54	65		Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.