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1		-	Senate Concurrent Resolution No. ~~90 CHAPTER 59~~ Relative to Women and Girls in STEM Week. ~~[ Filed with Secretary of State May 24, 2022. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 90, Gonzalez. Women and Girls in STEM Week.This measure would designate April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week and would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy, innovation, and stewardship; and WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; andWHEREAS, STEM careers represent some of the highest paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty; andWHEREAS, STEM fields contribute critical solutions and drive future innovations and directions for the state; andWHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfilling the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; andWHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and the STEM workforce; andWHEREAS, Women earn nearly 60 percent of bachelors degrees, but are underrepresented in STEM-related college degrees, especially in the computer sciences and engineering fields; andWHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; andWHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; andWHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; andWHEREAS, In California, the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15 percent of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15 percent of engineers in the workforce are women; andWHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California women leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; andWHEREAS, STEM fields are critically enhanced by the inclusion of women and the views and experiences women bring to these communities; andWHEREAS, Todays women leaders in STEM stand on the shoulders of innovators that came before them, such as Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer in her field who is credited for inventing the first computer language compiler; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it furtherResolved, That the Legislature declares April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
	1	+	Enrolled May 13, 2022 Passed IN Senate April 21, 2022 Passed IN Assembly May 12, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 90Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Melendez, Limn, Min, Ochoa Bogh, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Reyes, Luz Rivas, and Waldron)March 28, 2022 Relative to Women and Girls in STEM Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 90, Gonzalez. Women and Girls in STEM Week.This measure would designate April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week and would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy, innovation, and stewardship; and WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; andWHEREAS, STEM careers represent some of the highest paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty; andWHEREAS, STEM fields contribute critical solutions and drive future innovations and directions for the state; andWHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfilling the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; andWHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and the STEM workforce; andWHEREAS, Women earn nearly 60 percent of bachelors degrees, but are underrepresented in STEM-related college degrees, especially in the computer sciences and engineering fields; andWHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; andWHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; andWHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; andWHEREAS, In California, the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15 percent of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15 percent of engineers in the workforce are women; andWHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California women leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; andWHEREAS, STEM fields are critically enhanced by the inclusion of women and the views and experiences women bring to these communities; andWHEREAS, Todays women leaders in STEM stand on the shoulders of innovators that came before them, such as Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer in her field who is credited for inventing the first computer language compiler; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it furtherResolved, That the Legislature declares April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; 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. ~~90 CHAPTER 59~~ Relative to Women and Girls in STEM Week. ~~[ Filed with Secretary of State May 24, 2022. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 90, Gonzalez. Women and Girls in STEM Week.This measure would designate April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week and would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
	3	+	Enrolled May 13, 2022 Passed IN Senate April 21, 2022 Passed IN Assembly May 12, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 90Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Melendez, Limn, Min, Ochoa Bogh, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Reyes, Luz Rivas, and Waldron)March 28, 2022 Relative to Women and Girls in STEM Week. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 90, Gonzalez. Women and Girls in STEM Week.This measure would designate April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week and would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
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5		-	Senate ~~Concurrent Resolution No.~~ ~~90 CHAPTER 59~~
	5	+	Enrolled May 13, 2022 Passed IN Senate April 21, 2022 Passed IN Assembly May 12, 2022
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7		-	Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 90
	7	+	Enrolled May 13, 2022
	8	+	Passed IN Senate April 21, 2022
	9	+	Passed IN Assembly May 12, 2022
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9		-	CHAPTER 59
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	13	+	Senate Concurrent Resolution
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	15	+	No. 90
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	17	+	Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Melendez, Limn, Min, Ochoa Bogh, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Reyes, Luz Rivas, and Waldron)March 28, 2022
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	19	+	Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Melendez, Limn, Min, Ochoa Bogh, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Reyes, Luz Rivas, and Waldron)
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11	22		Relative to Women and Girls in STEM Week.
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13		-	[ Filed with Secretary of State May 24, 2022. ]
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17	26		## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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19	28		SCR 90, Gonzalez. Women and Girls in STEM Week.
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21	30		This measure would designate April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week and would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
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23	32		This measure would designate April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week and would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
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25	34		## Digest Key
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29	38		WHEREAS, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy, innovation, and stewardship; and
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31	40		WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
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33	42		WHEREAS, STEM careers represent some of the highest paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty; and
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35	44		WHEREAS, STEM fields contribute critical solutions and drive future innovations and directions for the state; and
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37	46		WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfilling the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
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39	48		WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and the STEM workforce; and
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41	50		WHEREAS, Women earn nearly 60 percent of bachelors degrees, but are underrepresented in STEM-related college degrees, especially in the computer sciences and engineering fields; and
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43	52		WHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
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45	54		WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
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47	56		WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
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49	58		WHEREAS, In California, the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15 percent of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15 percent of engineers in the workforce are women; and
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51	60		WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California women leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; and
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53	62		WHEREAS, STEM fields are critically enhanced by the inclusion of women and the views and experiences women bring to these communities; and
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55	64		WHEREAS, Todays women leaders in STEM stand on the shoulders of innovators that came before them, such as Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer in her field who is credited for inventing the first computer language compiler; now, therefore, be it
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57	66		Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of Californias Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it further
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59	68		Resolved, That the Legislature declares April 3, 2022, to April 9, 2022, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
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61	70		Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.