California 2023-2024 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AR83 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 83Introduced by Assembly Member Aguiar-CurryApril 01, 2024 Relative to Menopause Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 83, as introduced, Aguiar-Curry. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Menopause is a natural and normal period of time when a womans hormone levels start to change; andWHEREAS, Millions of women in the United States experience menopause each year; andWHEREAS, Women in the United States enter the menopausal transition with little guidance on what to expect before, during, and after their reproductive years; andWHEREAS, Menopausal symptoms have the potential to be intense, impacting daily routines and overall well-being, and can last for several years; andWHEREAS, Women of color are more likely to experience premature menopause, leading to a 40-percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime; and WHEREAS, Nearly 11 percent of women 45 to 60 years of age, inclusive, missed work due to symptoms of menopause; and WHEREAS, The annual cost for those missed work days is $1.8 billion and that cost does not account for reduced work hours, employment loss, or early retirement; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly supports improving the health and well-being of those experiencing menopause; and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly recognizes the effects of menopause on women, acknowledging its impact on both individual well-being and broader societal dynamics; and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly acknowledges the women of color who are disproportionately affected and works to rectify health outcomes that address their unique needs and challenges; and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly advocates for providing women with access to relevant health information and services to encourage well-being as they age, ensuring a high quality of life before, during, and after menopause; and be it further Resolved, That the Assembly encourages efforts to provide women with tools and treatment to improve quality of life and health outcomes for those affected by menopause, and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly recognizes the month of October 2024 as Menopause Awareness Month; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Senate, to the State Department of Health Care Services, to the Governor, to the President of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 83Introduced by Assembly Member Aguiar-CurryApril 01, 2024 Relative to Menopause Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 83, as introduced, Aguiar-Curry. Digest Key
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
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13	13	No. 83
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member Aguiar-CurryApril 01, 2024
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17	17	Introduced by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry
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20	20	Relative to Menopause Awareness Month.
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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	HR 83, as introduced, Aguiar-Curry.
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34	34	WHEREAS, Menopause is a natural and normal period of time when a womans hormone levels start to change; and
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36	36	WHEREAS, Millions of women in the United States experience menopause each year; and
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38	38	WHEREAS, Women in the United States enter the menopausal transition with little guidance on what to expect before, during, and after their reproductive years; and
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40	40	WHEREAS, Menopausal symptoms have the potential to be intense, impacting daily routines and overall well-being, and can last for several years; and
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42	42	WHEREAS, Women of color are more likely to experience premature menopause, leading to a 40-percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime; and
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44	44	WHEREAS, Nearly 11 percent of women 45 to 60 years of age, inclusive, missed work due to symptoms of menopause; and
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46	46	WHEREAS, The annual cost for those missed work days is $1.8 billion and that cost does not account for reduced work hours, employment loss, or early retirement; now, therefore, be it
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48	48	Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly supports improving the health and well-being of those experiencing menopause; and be it further
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50	50	Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes the effects of menopause on women, acknowledging its impact on both individual well-being and broader societal dynamics; and be it further
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52	52	Resolved, That the Assembly acknowledges the women of color who are disproportionately affected and works to rectify health outcomes that address their unique needs and challenges; and be it further
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54	54	Resolved, That the Assembly advocates for providing women with access to relevant health information and services to encourage well-being as they age, ensuring a high quality of life before, during, and after menopause; and be it further
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56	56	Resolved, That the Assembly encourages efforts to provide women with tools and treatment to improve quality of life and health outcomes for those affected by menopause, and be it further
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58	58	Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes the month of October 2024 as Menopause Awareness Month; and be it further
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60	60	Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Senate, to the State Department of Health Care Services, to the Governor, to the President of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.