CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 32Introduced by Assembly Member CarrilloFebruary 13, 2025 Relative to March4Water Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 32, as introduced, Carrillo. March4Water Month.This measure would declare the month of March to be March4Water Month in California and would encourage all Californians to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the states future.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Water is an essential resource for sustaining life, promoting public health, and ensuring economic prosperity in California; andWHEREAS, California has faced ongoing challenges related to water, including droughts, water scarcity, infrastructure needs, and water quality issues that require immediate and sustained attention; andWHEREAS, Aging infrastructure combined with increasingly severe weather events exacerbated by the effects of climate change pose significant challenges to our water systems; andWHEREAS, An estimated 2.2 million Americans lack access to safe water and sanitation while 6 to 10 million lead service lines remain in use across the United States, many of which are in underserved communities; andWHEREAS, The month of March provides a unique opportunity to align local efforts with global movements, such as World Plumbing Day, celebrated annually on March 11 to recognize the critical role of plumbing in protecting public health and advancing access to clean water and sanitation; andWHEREAS, March also includes World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, as declared by the United Nations to highlight the importance of water and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide; andWHEREAS, The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is headquartered in California, playing a critical role in addressing water-related challenges by advancing safe and sustainable water systems through the development of standards and codes, education, and advocacy; andWHEREAS, March4Water Month will serve as a platform for communities, organizations, and governmental agencies to raise awareness about water conservation, equitable access to clean and safe drinking water, and the importance of investing in water infrastructure and sustainability efforts; andWHEREAS, Community engagement and education are critical to fostering a culture of water stewardship and advancing innovative solutions to California's water challenges; andWHEREAS, The designation of March as March4Water Month highlights the collective need for action, collaboration, and advocacy among policymakers, stakeholders, and residents of California; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares the month of March to be March4Water Month in California; and be it furtherResolved, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the states future; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 32Introduced by Assembly Member CarrilloFebruary 13, 2025 Relative to March4Water Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 32, as introduced, Carrillo. March4Water Month.This measure would declare the month of March to be March4Water Month in California and would encourage all Californians to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the states future.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 32
Introduced by Assembly Member CarrilloFebruary 13, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Carrillo
February 13, 2025
Relative to March4Water Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 32, as introduced, Carrillo. March4Water Month.
This measure would declare the month of March to be March4Water Month in California and would encourage all Californians to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the states future.
This measure would declare the month of March to be March4Water Month in California and would encourage all Californians to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the states future.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, Water is an essential resource for sustaining life, promoting public health, and ensuring economic prosperity in California; and
WHEREAS, California has faced ongoing challenges related to water, including droughts, water scarcity, infrastructure needs, and water quality issues that require immediate and sustained attention; and
WHEREAS, Aging infrastructure combined with increasingly severe weather events exacerbated by the effects of climate change pose significant challenges to our water systems; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 2.2 million Americans lack access to safe water and sanitation while 6 to 10 million lead service lines remain in use across the United States, many of which are in underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, The month of March provides a unique opportunity to align local efforts with global movements, such as World Plumbing Day, celebrated annually on March 11 to recognize the critical role of plumbing in protecting public health and advancing access to clean water and sanitation; and
WHEREAS, March also includes World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, as declared by the United Nations to highlight the importance of water and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide; and
WHEREAS, The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is headquartered in California, playing a critical role in addressing water-related challenges by advancing safe and sustainable water systems through the development of standards and codes, education, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, March4Water Month will serve as a platform for communities, organizations, and governmental agencies to raise awareness about water conservation, equitable access to clean and safe drinking water, and the importance of investing in water infrastructure and sustainability efforts; and
WHEREAS, Community engagement and education are critical to fostering a culture of water stewardship and advancing innovative solutions to California's water challenges; and
WHEREAS, The designation of March as March4Water Month highlights the collective need for action, collaboration, and advocacy among policymakers, stakeholders, and residents of California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares the month of March to be March4Water Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to participate in activities and programs during March4Water Month to promote awareness, education, and actions that prioritize water as a vital resource for the states future; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.