ACR 17: Women and Girls in STEM Week.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2015-04-14
This measure would designate April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week, would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
This measure would designate April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week, would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
This measure would designate April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week, would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
This measure would designate April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week, would encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
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
WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and workforce; and
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
WHEREAS, According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
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
WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; and
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
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
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
WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and workforce; and
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
WHEREAS, According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
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
WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; and
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
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
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
WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and workforce; and
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
WHEREAS, According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
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
WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; and
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
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
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
WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and workforce; and
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
WHEREAS, According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
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
WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers; and
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
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares April 5 to April 11, inclusive, 2015, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Feb 2, 2015 | Introduced. To print. |
| Feb 3, 2015 | From printer. |
| Feb 9, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 5, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (March 5). |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. (Page 555.) |
| Mar 16, 2015 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 25, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 533.) |
| Apr 9, 2015 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 21, Statutes of 2015. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 11 a.m. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Apr 9, 2015 | Assembly 3rd Reading ACR17 Chang By Fuller | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Organization
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Position
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Date
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| American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Bloom Energy | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Boeing Company The | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| California Communities United Institute | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| California STEM Learning Network | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Children Now | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Paypal | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Technet | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Verizon | ** Support | Apr 9, 2015 |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 17
Amended: 3/12/15 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/12/15
SUBJECT: Women and Girls in STEM Week
DIGEST: This resolution designates April 5 to April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Week, and encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
STEM are critical fields for the success of California’s economy.
Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM. Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy.
According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26% of the STEM workforce. In California, the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15% of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15% of engineers in the workforce are women.
Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers.
This resolution encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields, and declares April 5 to April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week.
Prior Legislation
ACR 124 (Wieckowski, Resolution Chapter 46, Statutes of 2014) proclaimed April 2014 as Mathematics Awareness Month; and urged the establishment of STEM outreach programs to encourage the recruitment of girls and women to study and work in STEM fields.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
TechNet (source)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Bloom Energy
California Communities United Institute
California STEM Learning Network
Children Now
PayPal
The Boeing Company
Verizon
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/6/15 9:08:33
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 17
Amended: 3/12/15 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/12/15
SUBJECT: Women and Girls in STEM Week
DIGEST: This resolution designates April 5 to April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Week, and encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
STEM are critical fields for the success of California’s economy.
Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM. Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy.
According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26% of the STEM workforce. In California, the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15% of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15% of engineers in the workforce are women.
Despite underrepresentation in the STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers.
This resolution encourages all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields, and declares April 5 to April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week.
Prior Legislation
ACR 124 (Wieckowski, Resolution Chapter 46, Statutes of 2014) proclaimed April 2014 as Mathematics Awareness Month; and urged the establishment of STEM outreach programs to encourage the recruitment of girls and women to study and work in STEM fields.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
TechNet (source)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Bloom Energy
California Communities United Institute
California STEM Learning Network
Children Now
PayPal
The Boeing Company
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/24/15)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/25/15 17:37:45
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 17
(Chang)
As Introduced February 2, 2015
Majority vote
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
11-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Campos, Cooley, Dodd, Lopez, Jones, Mayes, Rodriguez, Waldron |
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SUMMARY: Designates April 5th through April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) week, and encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
STEM are critical fields for the success of California's economy and many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM.
STEM careers represent some of the highest paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty. Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy.
According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26% of the STEM workforce. In California, only 15% of engineering graduates are women and only 15% of engineers in the workforce are women; women in computer occupations declined from 34% to 27% in 2011.
Despite underrepresentation in STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000041
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Date of Hearing: March 5, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Gordon, Chair
ACR 17
(Chang) – As Introduced February 2, 2015
SUBJECT: Women and Girls in STEM Week.
SUMMARY: Designates April 5 to April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM week, and encourage all citizens and community organizations to support the observance of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and celebrating women in the STEM fields. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of California's economy and many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM.
STEM careers represent some of the highest paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty. Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy.
According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce. In California, only 15 percent of engineering graduates are women and only 15 percent of engineers in the workforce are women; women in computer occupations declined from 34 percent to 27 percent in 2011.
Despite underrepresentation in STEM fields, there are many California female leaders who represent the STEM community and serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM careers.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
Bloom Energy
California STEM Learning Network (CSLNet)
Children Now
PayPal
TechNet
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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