SCR 31: California Library Week.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-04-21
This measure would declare April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week.
This measure would declare April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week.
This measure would declare April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week.
WHEREAS, California Library Week seeks to partner with the efforts surrounding National Library Week, which is being celebrated in public libraries throughout the United States from April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, More than 21 million people use Californias public libraries each year; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are changing and dynamic places, offering books, computers, Internet access, email reference, e-books, and other innovative services to connect their users with ideas and information; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are valued community centers providing education, information, knowledge, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries and librarians advance teaching and learning by helping students, faculty, seniors, veterans, researchers, and other members of the general public obtain the best, most accurate, and complete information; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries provide equal and economical services to library users, and in many cases, serve as a communitys only point of access to resources for learning; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries provide technology training and help to bridge the digital divide for those who do not have access to technology at home or at school; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries change lives by serving over 20,000 adults annually through customized literacy services delivered primarily through trained volunteers, who contribute over 750,000 hours annually to assist adults in learning how to read; and
WHEREAS, The students of California are a rapidly growing group of library users, visiting the states public libraries after school and on weekends for homework assistance and for materials to use in school assignments; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are important community educational resources, providing books and innovative programs and services such as preschool literacy readiness, Toddler Times, the California Summer Reading Program, Grandparents and Books, and Reach Out and Read in conjunction with pediatric clinics; and
WHEREAS, This year the California State Library will be celebrating its 165th year of providing technical assistance and consultation to Californias public libraries, and preserving and hosting an abundance of Californias priceless historical items; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries preserve our cultural heritage, inform our present, and inspire our future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week, and commends Californias public libraries, librarians, and all library workers for enriching the lives of California residents and helping to make our state an exceptional place to live, learn, and work; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, California Library Week seeks to partner with the efforts surrounding National Library Week, which is being celebrated in public libraries throughout the United States from April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, More than 21 million people use Californias public libraries each year; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are changing and dynamic places, offering books, computers, Internet access, email reference, e-books, and other innovative services to connect their users with ideas and information; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are valued community centers providing education, information, knowledge, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries and librarians advance teaching and learning by helping students, faculty, seniors, veterans, researchers, and other members of the general public obtain the best, most accurate, and complete information; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries provide equal and economical services to library users, and in many cases, serve as a communitys only point of access to resources for learning; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries provide technology training and help to bridge the digital divide for those who do not have access to technology at home or at school; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries change lives by serving over 20,000 adults annually through customized literacy services delivered primarily through trained volunteers, who contribute over 750,000 hours annually to assist adults in learning how to read; and
WHEREAS, The students of California are a rapidly growing group of library users, visiting the states public libraries after school and on weekends for homework assistance and for materials to use in school assignments; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are important community educational resources, providing books and innovative programs and services such as preschool literacy readiness, Toddler Times, the California Summer Reading Program, Grandparents and Books, and Reach Out and Read in conjunction with pediatric clinics; and
WHEREAS, This year the California State Library will be celebrating its 165th year of providing technical assistance and consultation to Californias public libraries, and preserving and hosting an abundance of Californias priceless historical items; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries preserve our cultural heritage, inform our present, and inspire our future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week, and commends Californias public libraries, librarians, and all library workers for enriching the lives of California residents and helping to make our state an exceptional place to live, learn, and work; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, California Library Week seeks to partner with the efforts surrounding National Library Week, which is being celebrated in public libraries throughout the United States from April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, More than 21 million people use Californias public libraries each year; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are changing and dynamic places, offering books, computers, Internet access, e-mail reference, e-books, and other innovative services to connect their users with ideas and information; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are valued community centers providing education, information, knowledge, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries and librarians advance teaching and learning by helping students, faculty, seniors, veterans, researchers, and other members of the general public obtain the best, most accurate, and complete information; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries provide equal and economical services to library users, and in many cases, serve as a communitys only point of access to resources for learning; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries provide technology training and help to bridge the digital divide for those who do not have access to technology at home or at school; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries change lives by serving over 20,000 adults annually through customized literacy services delivered primarily through trained volunteers, who contribute over 750,000 hours annually to assist adults in learning how to read; and
WHEREAS, The students of California are a rapidly growing group of library users, visiting the states public libraries after school and on weekends for homework assistance and for materials to use in school assignments; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries are important community educational resources, providing books and innovative programs and services such as preschool literacy readiness, Toddler Times, the California Summer Reading Program, Grandparents and Books, and Reach Out and Read in conjunction with pediatric clinics; and
WHEREAS, This year the California State Library will be celebrating its 165th year of providing technical assistance and consultation to Californias public libraries, and preserving and hosting an abundance of Californias priceless historical items; and
WHEREAS, Californias public libraries preserve our cultural heritage, inform our present, and inspire our future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week, and commends Californias public libraries, librarians, and all library workers for enriching the lives of California residents and helping to make our state an exceptional place to live, learn, and work; 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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| Mar 12, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 18, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 19, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 19, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 358.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 9). |
| Apr 16, 2015 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Apr 16, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 978.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 25, Statutes of 2015. |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 9:30 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 16, 2015 | SCR 31 Wolk Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 9, 2015 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR31 Wolk | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California Library Association | ** Support | Mar 19, 2015 |
SCR 31
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Date of Hearing: April 9, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 31
(Wolk) – As Introduced March 12, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 35-0
SUBJECT: California Library Week.
SUMMARY: Declares April 12 to April 18, 2015, as California Library Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California Library Week seeks to partner with the efforts surrounding National Library Week, which is being celebrated in public libraries throughout the United States from April 12 to April 18, 2015.
More than 21 million people use California’s public libraries each year.
California’s public libraries and librarians advance teaching and learning by helping students, faculty, seniors, veterans, researchers, and other members of the general public obtain the best, most accurate, and complete information.
California’s public libraries provide equal and economical services to library users, and in many cases, serve as a community’s only point of access to resources for learning.
California’s public libraries provide technology training and help to bridge the digital divide for those who do not have access to technology at home or at school.
California’s public libraries change lives by serving over 20,000 adults annually through customized literacy services delivered primarily through trained volunteers, who contribute over 750,000 hours annually to assist adults in learning how to read.
The students of California are a rapidly growing group of library users, visiting the state’s public libraries after school and on weekends for homework assistance and for materials to use in school assignments.
California’s public libraries are important community educational resources, providing books and innovative programs and services such as preschool literacy readiness, Toddler Times, the Summer Reading Program, Grandparents and Books, and Reach Out and Read in conjunction with pediatric clinics.
This year the California State Library will be celebrating its 165th year of providing technical assistance and consultation to California’s public libraries, and preserving and hosting an abundance of California’s priceless historical items.
California’s public libraries preserve our cultural heritage, inform our present, and inspire our future.
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 31
Introduced: 3/12/15
SUBJECT: California Library Week
DIGEST: This resolution declares April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, inclusive, as California Library Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California Library Week seeks to partner with the efforts surrounding National Library Week, which is being celebrated in public libraries throughout the United States from April 12 to April 18, 2015. More than 21 million people use California’s public libraries each year.
California’s public libraries are changing and dynamic places, offering books, computers, Internet access, e-mail reference, e-books, and other innovative services to connect their users with ideas and information, and California’s public libraries are valued community centers providing education, information, knowledge, and entertainment.
California’s public libraries and librarians advance teaching and learning by helping students, faculty, seniors, veterans, researchers, and other members of the general public obtain the best, most accurate, and complete information.
This year the California State Library will be celebrating its 165th year of providing technical assistance and consultation to California’s public libraries, and preserving and hosting an abundance of California’s priceless historical items.
This resolution declares the week of April 12, 2015, to April 18, 2015, as California Library Week, and commends California’s public libraries, librarians, and all library workers for enriching the lives of California residents and helping to make our state an exceptional place to live, learn, and work.
Prior Legislation
SCR 14 (Wolk, Resolution Chapter 27, Statutes of 2013) declared April 14 to April 20, 2013, as California Library Week.
SCR 27 (Wolk, Resolution Chapter 38, Statutes of 2009) declared April 12 to April 18, 2009, as National Library Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Library Association
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/18/15)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/18/15 15:33:57
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