SCR 110: Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-05-04
This measure would designate the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and would encourage public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
This measure would designate the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and would encourage public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
This measure would designate the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and would encourage public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
WHEREAS, Each year, 2.5 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries; and
WHEREAS, A traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in roughly one-third of all injury-related deaths in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Each year, 250,000 people in California sustain a traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, These injuries are largely the result of falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sporting-related injuries, or occupational injuries; and
WHEREAS, More than 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities related to traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually; and
WHEREAS, Significant national attention has been drawn to this issue due to the prominence and visibility of scholarship that has identified repeated concussions and brain injury as leading to negative long-term health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presenting new challenges for members of the military and their families; and
WHEREAS, The federal Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-196) has provided new authority for the CDC to review brain injury management in children, and to identify ongoing and potential opportunities for research; and
WHEREAS, Research, treatment, and support help speed recovery from a traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of California offers education and support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to help those individuals integrate into the community and live as independently as possible; and
WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of California has designated March as Brain Injury Awareness Month to promote public awareness on the extent, causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of traumatic brain injury, and to remind people with traumatic brain injuries and their families that they are not alone; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Each year, 2.5 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries; and
WHEREAS, A traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in roughly one-third of all injury-related deaths in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Each year, 250,000 people in California sustain a traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, These injuries are largely the result of falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sporting-related injuries, or occupational injuries; and
WHEREAS, More than 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities related to traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually; and
WHEREAS, Significant national attention has been drawn to this issue due to the prominence and visibility of scholarship that has identified repeated concussions and brain injury as leading to negative long-term health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presenting new challenges for members of the military and their families; and
WHEREAS, The federal Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-196) has provided new authority for the CDC to review brain injury management in children, and to identify ongoing and potential opportunities for research; and
WHEREAS, Research, treatment, and support help speed recovery from a traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of California offers education and support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to help those individuals integrate into the community and live as independently as possible; and
WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of California has designated March as Brain Injury Awareness Month to promote public awareness on the extent, causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of traumatic brain injury, and to remind people with traumatic brain injuries and their families that they are not alone; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Each year, 2.5 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries; and
WHEREAS, A traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in roughly one-third of all injury-related deaths in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Each year, 250,000 people in California sustain a traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, These injuries are largely the result of falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sporting-related injuries, or occupational injuries; and
WHEREAS, More than 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities related to traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually; and
WHEREAS, Significant national attention has been drawn to this issue due to the prominence and visibility of scholarship that has identified repeated concussions and brain injury as leading to negative long-term health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presenting new challenges for members of the military and their families; and
WHEREAS, The Federal Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-196) has provided new authority for the CDC to review brain injury management in children, and to identify ongoing and potential opportunities for research; and
WHEREAS, Research, treatment, and support help speed recovery from a traumatic brain injury; and
WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of California offers education and support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to help those individuals integrate into the community and live as independently as possible; and
WHEREAS, The Brain Injury Association of California has designated March as Brain Injury Awareness Month to promote public awareness on the extent, causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of traumatic brain injury, and to remind people with traumatic brain injuries and their families that they are not alone; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate 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 16, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 24, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 3243.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 21, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). |
| Apr 28, 2016 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 4597.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 4, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 32, Statutes of 2016. |
| May 4, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.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 28, 2016 | SCR 110 Mendoza Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 21, 2016 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 17, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR110 Mendoza | Senate Floor |
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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| America G.I Forum of California | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| American Legion, Department Of California | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Amvets, Department Of California | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Brain Injury Association of California | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| California Association Of County Veterans Service Officers | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| California State Commanders Veterans Council | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| The Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Department Of California | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Vietnam Veterans Of America, California State Council | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
Date of Hearing: April 21, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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Author:() – As Ver:February 16, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 32-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Designates the month of March 2016 and each year thereafter as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Each year 2.5 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries and 250,000 of those sustaining these injuries live in California.
- Traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in roughly one-third of all injury-related deaths in the United States which are largely the result of falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sporting-related injuries, or occupational injuries.
- It is estimated that more than 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities related to traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presenting new challenges for members of the military and their family.
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually. The Federal Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-196) has provided new authority for the CDC to review brain injury management in children, and to identify ongoing and potential opportunities for research.
- The Brain Injury Association of California offers education and support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to help those individuals integrate into the community and live as independently as possible.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
Association of Regional Centers Agencies (ARCA)
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 110 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 110
Introduced: 2/16/16
SUBJECT: Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month
DIGEST:
This resolution designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Traumatic brain injuries are largely the result of falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sporting-related injuries, or occupational injuries.
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually.
- Significant national attention has been drawn to this issue due to the prominence and visibility of scholarship that has identified repeated concussions and brain injury as leading to negative long-term health outcomes.
- Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presenting new challenges for members of the military and their families.
- Research, treatment, and support help speed recovery from a traumatic brain injury.
- The Brain Injury Association of California offers education and support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to help those individuals integrate into the community and live as independently as possible.
This resolution designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
America G.I Forum of California
American Legion, Department of California
AMVETS, Department of California
Brain Injury Association of California
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapter
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/22/16)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/29/16 10:39:10
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 110 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 110
Introduced: 2/16/16
SUBJECT: Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month
DIGEST:
This resolution designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Traumatic brain injuries are largely the result of falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sporting-related injuries, or occupational injuries.
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually.
- Significant national attention has been drawn to this issue due to the prominence and visibility of scholarship that has identified repeated concussions and brain injury as leading to negative long-term health outcomes.
- Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presenting new challenges for members of the military and their families.
- Research, treatment, and support help speed recovery from a traumatic brain injury.
- The Brain Injury Association of California offers education and support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to help those individuals integrate into the community and live as independently as possible.
This resolution designates the month of March 2016, and each year thereafter, as Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention Month, and encourages public officials and the citizens of California to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs to raise awareness about the symptoms of, treatments for, and ways of preventing, traumatic brain injuries.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Brain Injury Association of California
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/22/16)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/24/16 16:01:51
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