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1		-	Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. ~~168 CHAPTER 14~~ Relative to California Kidney Day. ~~[ Filed with Secretary of State March 18, 2020. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 168, Medina. California Kidney Day.This measure would designate March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and would urge Californians to familiarize themselves with the main causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the importance of early intervention to conserve health care resources, and to produce a better quality of life for CKD patients.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, March 12, 2020, has been designated as World Kidney Day; andWHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that occurs when the kidneys do not work as required to filter waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the body. Many people who have CKD are unaware of their condition; andWHEREAS, CKD can progress to end stage renal disease (ESRD), which is the fifth and final stage of CKD. ESRD requires a continuous course of dialysis therapy or a kidney transplant to maintain life; andWHEREAS, There are approximately 80,000 people with ESRD in the state; andWHEREAS, There is no cure for CKD, but there is abundant medical evidence showing that its recognition and treatment can delay or prevent the onset of ESRD; andWHEREAS, ESRD is caused by diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, inherited conditions, or other insult to the kidneys; andWHEREAS, Diabetes is the number one cause of CKD in the United States; andWHEREAS, Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the second leading cause of CKD in the United States; andWHEREAS, Severe high blood pressure causes kidney malfunction over a relatively short period of time, but even mild forms of high blood pressure can damage kidneys over several years, with no symptoms evident until there is serious damage; andWHEREAS, CKD causes high blood pressure or worsens existing high blood pressure and accelerates damage to the kidneys; andWHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with CKD; andWHEREAS, Public policy initiatives targeted at early identification, controlling cardiovascular risk factors, and early intervention for those with diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure may reduce the serious long-term effects of CKD on the population, and the significant economic burden on individuals and society; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and urges Californians to familiarize themselves with the causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease and the importance of intervention to promote sustained health and a better quality of life; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
	1	+	Enrolled March 12, 2020 Passed IN Senate March 12, 2020 Passed IN Assembly February 27, 2020 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 168Introduced by Assembly Member MedinaFebruary 18, 2020 Relative to California Kidney Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 168, Medina. California Kidney Day.This measure would designate March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and would urge Californians to familiarize themselves with the main causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the importance of early intervention to conserve health care resources, and to produce a better quality of life for CKD patients.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, March 12, 2020, has been designated as World Kidney Day; andWHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that occurs when the kidneys do not work as required to filter waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the body. Many people who have CKD are unaware of their condition; andWHEREAS, CKD can progress to end stage renal disease (ESRD), which is the fifth and final stage of CKD. ESRD requires a continuous course of dialysis therapy or a kidney transplant to maintain life; andWHEREAS, There are approximately 80,000 people with ESRD in the state; andWHEREAS, There is no cure for CKD, but there is abundant medical evidence showing that its recognition and treatment can delay or prevent the onset of ESRD; andWHEREAS, ESRD is caused by diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, inherited conditions, or other insult to the kidneys; andWHEREAS, Diabetes is the number one cause of CKD in the United States; andWHEREAS, Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the second leading cause of CKD in the United States; andWHEREAS, Severe high blood pressure causes kidney malfunction over a relatively short period of time, but even mild forms of high blood pressure can damage kidneys over several years, with no symptoms evident until there is serious damage; andWHEREAS, CKD causes high blood pressure or worsens existing high blood pressure and accelerates damage to the kidneys; andWHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with CKD; andWHEREAS, Public policy initiatives targeted at early identification, controlling cardiovascular risk factors, and early intervention for those with diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure may reduce the serious long-term effects of CKD on the population, and the significant economic burden on individuals and society; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and urges Californians to familiarize themselves with the causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease and the importance of intervention to promote sustained health and a better quality of life; 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		-	Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. ~~168 CHAPTER 14~~ Relative to California Kidney Day. ~~[ Filed with Secretary of State March 18, 2020. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 168, Medina. California Kidney Day.This measure would designate March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and would urge Californians to familiarize themselves with the main causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the importance of early intervention to conserve health care resources, and to produce a better quality of life for CKD patients.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
	3	+	Enrolled March 12, 2020 Passed IN Senate March 12, 2020 Passed IN Assembly February 27, 2020 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 168Introduced by Assembly Member MedinaFebruary 18, 2020 Relative to California Kidney Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 168, Medina. California Kidney Day.This measure would designate March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and would urge Californians to familiarize themselves with the main causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the importance of early intervention to conserve health care resources, and to produce a better quality of life for CKD patients.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
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5		-	Assembly ~~Concurrent Resolution No.~~ ~~168 CHAPTER 14~~
	5	+	Enrolled March 12, 2020 Passed IN Senate March 12, 2020 Passed IN Assembly February 27, 2020
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7		-	Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 168
	7	+	Enrolled March 12, 2020
	8	+	Passed IN Senate March 12, 2020
	9	+	Passed IN Assembly February 27, 2020
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9		-	CHAPTER 14
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	13	+	Assembly Concurrent Resolution
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	15	+	No. 168
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	17	+	Introduced by Assembly Member MedinaFebruary 18, 2020
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	19	+	Introduced by Assembly Member Medina
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11	22		Relative to California Kidney Day.
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13		-	[ Filed with Secretary of State March 18, 2020. ]
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17	26		## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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19	28		ACR 168, Medina. California Kidney Day.
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21	30		This measure would designate March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and would urge Californians to familiarize themselves with the main causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the importance of early intervention to conserve health care resources, and to produce a better quality of life for CKD patients.
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23	32		This measure would designate March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and would urge Californians to familiarize themselves with the main causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the importance of early intervention to conserve health care resources, and to produce a better quality of life for CKD patients.
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25	34		## Digest Key
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27	36		## Bill Text
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29	38		WHEREAS, March 12, 2020, has been designated as World Kidney Day; and
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31	40		WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that occurs when the kidneys do not work as required to filter waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the body. Many people who have CKD are unaware of their condition; and
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33	42		WHEREAS, CKD can progress to end stage renal disease (ESRD), which is the fifth and final stage of CKD. ESRD requires a continuous course of dialysis therapy or a kidney transplant to maintain life; and
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35	44		WHEREAS, There are approximately 80,000 people with ESRD in the state; and
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37	46		WHEREAS, There is no cure for CKD, but there is abundant medical evidence showing that its recognition and treatment can delay or prevent the onset of ESRD; and
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39	48		WHEREAS, ESRD is caused by diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, inherited conditions, or other insult to the kidneys; and
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41	50		WHEREAS, Diabetes is the number one cause of CKD in the United States; and
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43	52		WHEREAS, Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the second leading cause of CKD in the United States; and
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45	54		WHEREAS, Severe high blood pressure causes kidney malfunction over a relatively short period of time, but even mild forms of high blood pressure can damage kidneys over several years, with no symptoms evident until there is serious damage; and
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47	56		WHEREAS, CKD causes high blood pressure or worsens existing high blood pressure and accelerates damage to the kidneys; and
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49	58		WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with CKD; and
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51	60		WHEREAS, Public policy initiatives targeted at early identification, controlling cardiovascular risk factors, and early intervention for those with diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure may reduce the serious long-term effects of CKD on the population, and the significant economic burden on individuals and society; now, therefore, be it
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53	62		Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 12, 2020, as California Kidney Day, and urges Californians to familiarize themselves with the causes and consequences of chronic kidney disease and the importance of intervention to promote sustained health and a better quality of life; and be it further
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55	64		Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.