HR 47
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2016-04-21
WHEREAS, Sexual assault and sexual exploitation are major public concerns at the local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, One in two women and one in five men will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, Californias rape crisis centers serve more than 32,000 survivors of sexual assault every year; and
WHEREAS, More than 8 million survivors of sexual violence live in California; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault affects Californians of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic levels; and
WHEREAS, Perpetrators of sexual violence must be held accountable for their crimes; and
WHEREAS, Public awareness and education about sexual violence and sexual exploitation are needed for every child, youth, and adult in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Building community intolerance for sexual violence requires the collective voices of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes represents a public testament to the power of mens voices in supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and building a community response against gender-based violence; and
WHEREAS, The largest Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in the world is held in Sacramento, California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That April 23, 2016, be recognized as Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly urges Californias citizens to partner with their local rape crisis center to stand with survivors of sexual assault and build communitywide responses to gender-based violence; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Sexual assault and sexual exploitation are major public concerns at the local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, One in two women and one in five men will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, Californias rape crisis centers serve more than 32,000 survivors of sexual assault every year; and
WHEREAS, More than 8 million survivors of sexual violence live in California; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault affects Californians of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic levels; and
WHEREAS, Perpetrators of sexual violence must be held accountable for their crimes; and
WHEREAS, Public awareness and education about sexual violence and sexual exploitation are needed for every child, youth, and adult in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Building community intolerance for sexual violence requires the collective voices of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes represents a public testament to the power of mens voices in supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and building a community response against gender-based violence; and
WHEREAS, The largest Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in the world is held in Sacramento, California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That April 23, 2016, be recognized as Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly urges Californias citizens to partner with WEAVE or their local rape crisis center to stand with survivors of sexual assault and build communitywide responses to gender-based violence; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Sexual assault and sexual exploitation are major public concerns at the local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, One in two women and one in five men will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, Californias rape crisis centers serve more than 32,000 survivors of sexual assault every year; and
WHEREAS, More than 8 million survivors of sexual violence live in California; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault affects Californians of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic levels; and
WHEREAS, Perpetrators of sexual violence must be held accountable for their crimes; and
WHEREAS, Public awareness and education about sexual violence and sexual exploitation are needed for every child, youth, and adult in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Building community intolerance for sexual violence requires the collective voices of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes represents a public testament to the power of mens voices in supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and building a community response against gender-based violence; and
WHEREAS, The largest Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in the world is held in Sacramento, California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That April 23, 2016, be recognized as Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly urges Californias citizens to partner with WEAVE or their local rape crisis center to stand with survivors of sexual assault and build communitywide responses to gender-based violence; 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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| Apr 4, 2016 | Introduced. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 12, 2016 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. Amended. |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 14). |
| Apr 21, 2016 | Read. Amended. Adopted. |
| Apr 21, 2016 | Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 4456.). |
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| Apr 14, 2016 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| SMUD | ** Support | Apr 21, 2016 |
Date of Hearing: April 14, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Gordon, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:HR 47
Author:(Cooper) – As Amended Ver:April 12, 2016
SUBJECT: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Day
SUMMARY: Recognizes April 23, 2016, as Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Day and urges California's citizens to partner with their local rape crisis center to stand with survivors of sexual assault and build communitywide responses to gender-based violence. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Sexual assault affects Californians of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic levels.
- There are more than 8 million survivors of sexual violence who live in California and California's rape crisis centers serve more than 32,000 survivors of sexual assault ever year.
- Public awareness and education about sexual violence and sexual exploitation are needed for every child, youth, and adult in our communities.
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes represents a public testament to the power of men's voices in supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and building a community response against gender-based violence.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
SMUD
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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