SCR 32: Autism Awareness Month.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-04-27
This measure would designate the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
This measure would designate the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
This measure would designate the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
This measure would designate the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
This measure would designate the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
WHEREAS, Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
WHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, More children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before, with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally; and
WHEREAS, Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, Only 16.8 percent of the population with disabilities is employed; and
WHEREAS, There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
WHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, More children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before, with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally; and
WHEREAS, Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, Only 16.8 percent of the population with disabilities is employed; and
WHEREAS, There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
WHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, More children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before, with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally; and
WHEREAS, Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, Only 16.8 percent of the population with disabilities is employed; and
WHEREAS, There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
WHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, More children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before before, with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally; and
WHEREAS, Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, Only 16.8 percent of the population with disabilities is employed; and
WHEREAS, There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
WHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, More children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally; and
WHEREAS, Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, Only 16.8 percent of the population with disabilities is employed; and
WHEREAS, There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; 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 16, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 25, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 26, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 26, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 422.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 8, 2015 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 13, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 13). |
| Apr 16, 2015 | Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 976.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Apr 20, 2015 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Apr 23, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 741.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Apr 27, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 32, Statutes of 2015. |
| Apr 27, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 4 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 23, 2015 | Unfinished Business SCR32 Beall Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 13, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 26, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR32 Beall | 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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| Association Of Regional Center Agencies | ** Support | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Autism Speaks | ** Support | Apr 23, 2015 |
| The Help Group | ** Support | Apr 23, 2015 |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 32
Amended: 4/16/15
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hill, Hueso, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Moorlach, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Runner, Stone, Vidak, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Cannella, De León, Hertzberg, Huff, Jackson, Morrell, Wieckowski
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/16/15
SUBJECT: Autism Awareness Month
DIGEST: This resolution designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness.
Assembly Amendments make technical changes and add coauthors.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it.
More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder, and more children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally.
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4% from 2000 to 2010.
There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives. Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families’ resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents.
This resolution designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness.
Prior Legislation
SCR 99 (Beall, Resolution Chapter 17, Statutes of 2014) designated April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month.
SCR 69 (Pavley, Resolution Chapter 16, Statutes of 2012) designated April 2012 as California Autism Awareness Month.
SCR 29 (Pavley, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2011) designated April 2011 as California Autism Awareness Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Association of Regional Center Agencies
Autism Speaks
The Help Group
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/21/15)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/22/15 16:19:55
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 32
(Beall)
As Amended April 8, 2015
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 32-0
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
11-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Campos, Cooley, Dodd, Jones, Mayes, Rodriguez, Waldron, Wood |
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SUMMARY: Designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Autism is a pervasive development disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected.
More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder and more children are being diagnosed than ever before; with one in 68 births diagnosed nationally.
From 2000 to 2010, the prevalence of autism has increased by 119.4% making it the fastest-growing developmental disability in the country.
There is no cure for autism, but it is well documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives.
Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families' resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000131
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Date of Hearing: April 13, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 32
(Beall) – As Amended April 8, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 32-0
SUBJECT: Autism Awareness Month.
SUMMARY: Designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Autism is a pervasive development disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected.
More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder and more children are being diagnosed than ever before; with one in 68 births diagnosed nationally.
From 2000 to 2010, the prevalence of autism has increased by 119.4 percent making it the fastest-growing developmental disability in the country.
There is no cure for autism, but it is well documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives.
Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families' resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents.
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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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 32
Introduced: 3/16/15
SUBJECT: Autism Awareness Month
DIGEST: This resolution designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it.
More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder, and more children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum than ever before with diagnoses as high as one in 68 births nationally.
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, and in this country the prevalence of autism in children increased by 119.4% from 2000 to 2010.
There is no cure for autism, but it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives. Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support families’ resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents.
This resolution designates the month of April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness.
Prior Legislation
SCR 99 (Beall, Resolution Chapter 17, Statutes of 2014) designated April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month.
SCR 69 (Pavley, Resolution Chapter 16, Statutes of 2012) designated April 2012 as California Autism Awareness Month.
SCR 29 (Pavley, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2011) designated April 2011 as California Autism Awareness Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Autism Speaks
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/24/15)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/25/15 17:37:55
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