SCR 16: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-04-07
This measure would declare the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
This measure would declare the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
This measure would declare the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
This measure would declare the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
WHEREAS, The week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of, and a cure for, multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its California chapters; and
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and
WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and
WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age, inclusive, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and
WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the society serves more than one million people annually; and
WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the California chapters of the society have been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and are currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of, and a cure for, multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its California chapters; and
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and
WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and
WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age, inclusive, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and
WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the society serves more than one million people annually; and
WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the California chapters of the society have been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and are currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of, and a cure for, multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its California chapters; and
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and
WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and
WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, 50 years of age, inclusive, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and
WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the society serves more than one million people annually; and
WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the California chapters of the society have been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and are currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of, and a cure for, multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its California chapters; and
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and
WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and
WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and
WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the society serves more than one million people annually; and
WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the California chapters of the society have been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and are currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; 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 2, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 18, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 2, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 263.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 19, 2015 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 24, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (March 23). |
| Mar 26, 2015 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Mar 26, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 715.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 483.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 15, Statutes of 2015. |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1:45 p.m. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Apr 6, 2015 | Unfinished Business SCR16 Block Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 26, 2015 | SCR 16 Block Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 23, 2015 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 2, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR16 Block | 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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| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | ** Support | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Prepared by:Karen Chow | ** Support | Mar 2, 2015 |
| SEE ABOVE | ** Against | Mar 2, 2015 |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 16
Amended: 3/19/15
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Cannella, De León, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Huff, Jackson, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Hall, Hancock, Hueso, Lara, Stone
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 76-0, 3/26/15 (Consent) - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
SOURCE: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
DIGEST: This resolution declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Assembly Amendments add coauthors and make technical changes.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of, and a cure for, multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its California chapters.
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country and more than 40,000 people in California. Nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide.
Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age, inclusive, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the society serves more than one million people annually.
Throughout the years, the California chapters of the society have been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and are currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis.
This resolution declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease.
Prior Legislation
ACR 22 (Dickinson, Resolution Chapter 12, Statutes of 2013) declared the week of March 11, 2013, through March 15, 2013, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
SCR 88 (Evans, Resolution Chapter 19, Statutes of 2014) declared the week of March 3, 2014, through March 9, 2014, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/26/15)
None received
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Atkins
NO VOTE RECORDED: Gallagher, Jones-Sawyer, Mathis, Rendon
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/2/15 14:54:09
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Date of Hearing: March 23, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 16
(Block) – As Amended March 19, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 32-0
SUBJECT: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
SUMMARY: Declares the week of March 2, 2015 through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and encourages California residents to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease. Specifically, this resolution makes the following findings:
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the county; and, nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide.
Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis; and, most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 years of age.
The California chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society report that more than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with the disease, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization; and through its home office in new York and its 50-state network of chapters the society serves more than one million people annually.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 16
Introduced: 2/2/15
SUBJECT: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
SOURCE: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
DIGEST: This resolution declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of, and a cure for, multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its California chapters.
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country and more than 40,000 people in California. Nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide.
Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the society serves more than one million people annually.
Throughout the years, the California chapters of the society have been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and are currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis.
This resolution declares the week of March 2, 2015, through March 8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease.
Prior Legislation
ACR 22 (Dickinson, Resolution Chapter 12, Statutes of 2013), which is similar to this resolution, declared the week of March 11, 2013, through March 15, 2013, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
SCR 88 (Evans, Resolution Chapter 19, Statutes of 2014), which is identical to this resolution, declared the week of March 3, 2014, through March 9, 2014, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (source)
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/18/15 15:59:33
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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