California 2019-2020 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill ACR158 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 158Introduced by Assembly Member BontaJanuary 30, 2020 Relative to State Scientist Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 158, as introduced, Bonta. State Scientist Day.This measure would recognize May 6, 2020, as the 32nd Annual State Scientist Day and would declare that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications; andWHEREAS, State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others; andWHEREAS, State scientists are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific fact-finding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians; andWHEREAS, State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more; andWHEREAS, State scientists are represented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which is dedicated to professionalism, independence, and responsible advocacy; andWHEREAS, CAPS is featuring its members in a statewide media campaign with the slogan Science Matters to educate the public and policymakers about the important work state scientists perform to protect the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguard our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protect our air and water from toxic waste and pollution; andWHEREAS, CAPS cosponsors the Sacramento Regional STEM Fair, one of Californias 14 regional science and engineering fairs, serving hundreds of middle and high schools in 12 California counties; andWHEREAS, State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on science exhibits; andWHEREAS, State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public who attend the special event; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes May 6, 2020, as the 32nd Annual State Scientist Day and that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 158Introduced by Assembly Member BontaJanuary 30, 2020 Relative to State Scientist Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 158, as introduced, Bonta. State Scientist Day.This measure would recognize May 6, 2020, as the 32nd Annual State Scientist Day and would declare that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
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11	11	Assembly Concurrent Resolution
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13	13	No. 158
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member BontaJanuary 30, 2020
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17	17	Introduced by Assembly Member Bonta
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20	20	Relative to State Scientist Day.
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22	22	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	ACR 158, as introduced, Bonta. State Scientist Day.
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28	28	This measure would recognize May 6, 2020, as the 32nd Annual State Scientist Day and would declare that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
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30	30	This measure would recognize May 6, 2020, as the 32nd Annual State Scientist Day and would declare that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
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32	32	## Digest Key
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34	34	## Bill Text
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36	36	WHEREAS, The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications; and
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38	38	WHEREAS, State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others; and
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40	40	WHEREAS, State scientists are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific fact-finding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians; and
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42	42	WHEREAS, State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more; and
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44	44	WHEREAS, State scientists are represented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which is dedicated to professionalism, independence, and responsible advocacy; and
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46	46	WHEREAS, CAPS is featuring its members in a statewide media campaign with the slogan Science Matters to educate the public and policymakers about the important work state scientists perform to protect the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguard our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protect our air and water from toxic waste and pollution; and
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48	48	WHEREAS, CAPS cosponsors the Sacramento Regional STEM Fair, one of Californias 14 regional science and engineering fairs, serving hundreds of middle and high schools in 12 California counties; and
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50	50	WHEREAS, State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on science exhibits; and
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52	52	WHEREAS, State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public who attend the special event; now, therefore, be it
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54	54	Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes May 6, 2020, as the 32nd Annual State Scientist Day and that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California; and be it further
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56	56	Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.