SCR 42: Voter Awareness Week.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-06-04
This measure would proclaim the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week.
This measure would proclaim the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week.
This measure would proclaim the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week.
This measure would proclaim the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week.
WHEREAS, The opportunity for all eligible people to register and to vote is essential to an effective democracy; and
WHEREAS, Californias voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6 percent in the 2012 presidential election; and
WHEREAS, Californians under the age of 25 increased their registration rates by 8 percent in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit Californias political growth in the future; and
WHEREAS, While most youth voter outreach efforts target college students, there is a tremendous gap in registration and turnout rates between young adults with college experience and those without; and
WHEREAS, Young adults are the best resource available to encourage other young adults to register and to vote; and
WHEREAS, Involving young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussion can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote; and
WHEREAS, People who begin voting at a younger age are more likely to vote consistently later in life; and
WHEREAS, As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders; and
WHEREAS, California has the opportunity to boost registration rates among young adults through the use of its online voter registration application, launched in 2012, which young adults prefer to the traditional voter registration application; and
WHEREAS, A primary purpose of Californias schools is to prepare students to become active citizens; and
WHEREAS, There is an ongoing need to increase youth civic participation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all of Californias public schools to participate in Voter Awareness Week activities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The opportunity for all eligible people to register and to vote is essential to an effective democracy; and
WHEREAS, Californias voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6 percent in the 2012 presidential election; and
WHEREAS, Californians under the age of 25 increased their registration rates by 8 percent in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit Californias political growth in the future; and
WHEREAS, While most youth voter outreach efforts target college students, there is a tremendous gap in registration and turnout rates between young adults with college experience and those without; and
WHEREAS, Young adults are the best resource available to encourage other young adults to register and to vote; and
WHEREAS, Involving young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussion can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote; and
WHEREAS, People who begin voting at a younger age are more likely to vote consistently later in life; and
WHEREAS, As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders; and
WHEREAS, California has the opportunity to boost registration rates among young adults through the use of its online voter registration application, launched in 2012, which young adults prefer to the traditional voter registration application; and
WHEREAS, A primary purpose of Californias schools is to prepare students to become active citizens; and
WHEREAS, There is an ongoing need to increase youth civic participation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all of Californias public schools to participate in Voter Awareness Week activities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The opportunity for all eligible people to register and to vote is essential to an effective democracy; and
WHEREAS, Californias voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6 percent in the 2012 presidential election; and
WHEREAS, Californians under the age of 25 increased their registration rates by 8 percent in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit Californias political growth in the future; and
WHEREAS, While most youth voter outreach efforts target college students, there is a tremendous gap in registration and turnout rates between young adults with college experience and those without; and
WHEREAS, Young adults are the best resource available to encourage other young adults to register and to vote; and
WHEREAS, Involving young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussion can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote; and
WHEREAS, People who begin voting at a younger age are more likely to vote consistently later in life; and
WHEREAS, As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than the baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders; and
WHEREAS, California has the opportunity to boost registration rates among young adults through the use of its online voter registration application, launched in 2012, which young adults prefer to the traditional voter registration application; and
WHEREAS, A primary purpose of Californias schools is to prepare students to become active citizens; and
WHEREAS, There is an ongoing need to increase youth civic participation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all of Californias public schools to participate in Voter Awareness Week activities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The opportunity for all eligible people to register and to vote is essential to an effective democracy; and
WHEREAS, Californias voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6 percent in the 2012 presidential election; and
WHEREAS, Californians under the age of 25 increased their registration rates by 8 percent in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit Californias political growth in the future; and
WHEREAS, While most youth voter outreach efforts target college students, there is a tremendous gap in registration and turnout rates between young adults with college experience and those without; and
WHEREAS, Young adults are the best resource available to encourage other young adults to register and to vote; and
WHEREAS, Vote America Now, the sponsor, promotes the involvement of young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussions that can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote; and
WHEREAS, Involving young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussion can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote; and
WHEREAS, People who begin voting at a younger age are more likely to vote consistently later in life; and
WHEREAS, As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than the baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders; and
WHEREAS, California has the opportunity to boost registration rates among young adults through the use of its online voter registration application, launched in 2012, which young adults prefer to the traditional voter registration application; and
WHEREAS, A primary purpose of Californias schools is to prepare students to become active citizens; and
WHEREAS, There is an ongoing need to increase youth civic participation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all of Californias public schools to participate in Voter Awareness Week activities; 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 14, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 835.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 14, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 19, 2015 | (Corrected May 20). |
| May 19, 2015 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 22, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (May 22). |
| May 28, 2015 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| May 28, 2015 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 28, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 1637.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 1241.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 56, Statutes of 2015. |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1 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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| Jun 2, 2015 | Unfinished Business SCR42 Huff Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 28, 2015 | SCR 42 Huff Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 22, 2015 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR42 Huff | 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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| Vote America Now | ** Support | Jun 2, 2015 |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 42
Amended: 5/19/15
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Cannella, De León, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Huff, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Moorlach, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Stone, Wieckowski, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Runner, Vidak
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 76-0, 5/28/15 (Consent) - See last page for vote
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week.
Assembly Amendments delete a finding relating to the sponsor’s promotion in the involvement of young adults in civic education opportunities, and add coauthors.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The opportunity for all eligible people to register and to vote is essential to an effective democracy.
There is an ongoing need to increase youth civic participation. California’s voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6% in the 2012 presidential election.
Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit California’s political growth in the future.
As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders.
This resolution proclaims the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week, and encourages all of California’s public schools to participate in Voter Awareness Week activities.
Prior Legislation
SCR 123 (Wyland, Resolution Chapter 78, Statutes of 2014) proclaimed the week of September 21 through September 27, 2014, as Voter Awareness Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Vote America Now (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/28/15)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 76-0, 5/28/15
AYES: Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Atkins
NO VOTE RECORDED: Achadjian, Bloom, Gomez, Grove
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/31/15 11:31:32
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Date of Hearing: May 22, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 42
(Huff) – As Amended May 19, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
SUBJECT: Voter Awareness Week.
SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California’s voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6% in the 2012 presidential election.
Californians under the age of 25 increased their registration rates by 8% in 2012.
Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit California’s political climate in the future.
While most youth voter outreach efforts target college students, there is a tremendous gap in registration and turnout rates between young adults with college experience and those without.
Involving young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussion can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote; and people who begin voting at a younger age are more likely to vote consistently later in life.
As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than the baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders.
California has the opportunity to boost registration rates among young adults through the use of its online voter registration application, launched in 2012, which young adults prefer to the traditional voter registration application.
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 42
Introduced: 4/14/15
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims the week of October 18 through October 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The opportunity for all eligible people to register and to vote is essential to an effective democracy.
There is an ongoing need to increase youth civic participation. California’s voter turnout among young adults is low compared to that of other states; it was only 41.6% in the 2012 presidential election.
Young adults who are provided with practical information about voting feel more prepared to participate and become active, engaged citizens who will benefit California’s political growth in the future.
Vote America Now, the sponsor of this resolution, promotes the involvement of young adults in civic education opportunities, activities, and discussions that can increase the likelihood that others in their households will vote.
As young adults comprise a larger portion of the voting population than the baby boomers, it is necessary to encourage the youth of our state to participate in the democratic system in order to train and prepare the next generation of political and civic leaders.
This resolution proclaims the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as Voter Awareness Week, and encourages all of California’s public schools to participate in Voter Awareness Week activities.
Prior Legislation
SCR 123 (Wyland, Resolution Chapter 78, Statutes of 2014) proclaimed the week of September 21 through September 27, 2014, as Voter Awareness Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Vote America Now (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/22/15)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/22/15 16:20:31
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