SCR 136: Better Hearing and Speech Month.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-06-01
This measure would recognize May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
This measure would recognize May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
This measure would recognize May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
WHEREAS, An estimated 40 million Americans have some type of communication and swallowing disorder, costing the United States approximately $154 to $186 billion annually due to lost work productivity, special education, and medical treatment; and
WHEREAS, Those citizens of California who have overcome their communication and swallowing disabilities through the services of dedicated audiologists and speech-language pathologists should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, California also recognizes and values the efforts of all audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout our nation who work to help these individuals with communication and swallowing disorders to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, California is proud and honored to have audiologists and speech-language pathologists offering quality education and health care services to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, audiologists and speech-language pathologists in California annually observe and celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month during the month of May; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month and encourages all citizens to recognize the achievements of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in improving the quality of life for people with communication and swallowing disorders; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, An estimated 40 million Americans have some type of communication and swallowing disorder, costing the United States approximately $154 to $186 billion annually due to lost work productivity, special education, and medical treatment; and
WHEREAS, Those citizens of California who have overcome their communication and swallowing disabilities through the services of dedicated audiologists and speech-language pathologists should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, California also recognizes and values the efforts of all audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout our nation who work to help these individuals with communication and swallowing disorders to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, California is proud and honored to have audiologists and speech-language pathologists offering quality education and health care services to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, audiologists and speech-language pathologists in California annually observe and celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month during the month of May; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month and encourages all citizens to recognize the achievements of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in improving the quality of life for people with communication and swallowing disorders; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, An estimated 40 million Americans have some type of communication and swallowing disorder, costing the United States approximately $154 to $186 billion annually due to lost work productivity, special education, and medical treatment; and
WHEREAS, Those citizens of California who have overcome their communication and swallowing disabilities through the services of dedicated audiologists and speech-language pathologists should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, California also recognizes and values the efforts of all audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout our nation who work to help these individuals with communication and swallowing disorders to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, California is proud and honored to have audiologists and speech-language pathologists offering quality education and health care services to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, audiologists and speech-language pathologists in California annually observe and celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month during the month of May; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month and encourages all citizens to recognize the achievements of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in improving the quality of life for people with communication and swallowing disorders; 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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| Apr 27, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 5, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 12, 2016 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| May 12, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3844.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 12, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 16, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 19, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 19). |
| May 27, 2016 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 27, 2016 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 27, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 67. Noes 0. Page 4961.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 51, Statutes of 2016. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:30 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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| May 27, 2016 | SCR 136 Leyva Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 19, 2016 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| May 12, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR136 Leyva | 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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| California Speech-Language-Hearing Association | ** Support | May 12, 2016 |
Date of Hearing: May 19, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:
Author:() – As Ver:April 27, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- An estimated 40 million Americans have some type of communication and swallowing disorder, costing the United States approximately $154 to $186 billion annually due to lost work productivity, special education, and medical treatment.
- Those citizens of California who have overcome their communication and swallowing disabilities through the services of dedicated audiologists and speech-language pathologists should be recognized.
- California also recognizes and values the efforts of all audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout our nation who work to help these individuals with communication and swallowing disorders to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 136 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 136
Introduced: 4/27/16
SUBJECT: Better Hearing and Speech Month
SOURCE: California Speech-Language-Hearing Association
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- An estimated 40 million Americans have some type of communication and swallowing disorder, costing the United States approximately $154 to $186 billion annually due to lost work productivity, special education, and medical treatment.
- Those citizens of California who have overcome their communication and swallowing disabilities through the services of dedicated audiologists and speech-language pathologists should be recognized.
- California also recognizes and values the efforts of all audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout our nation who work to help these individuals with communication and swallowing disorders to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives.
- California is proud and honored to have audiologists and speech-language pathologists offering quality education and health care services to its citizens.
This resolution proclaims the month of May 2016 as Better Hearing and Speech Month and encourages all citizens to recognize the achievements of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in improving the quality of life for people with communication and swallowing disorders.
Prior Legislation
SCR 40 (Leyva, Resolution Chapter 55, Statutes of 2015) recognized May 2015 as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (source)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/6/16 14:24:34
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