This measure would proclaim the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

WHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis results in 992,100 hospitalizations and 44 million outpatient visits each year; and

WHEREAS, In California there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; and

WHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; and

WHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis results in 992,100 hospitalizations and 44 million outpatient visits each year; and

WHEREAS, In California there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; and

WHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; and

WHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis results in 992,100 hospitalizations and 44 million outpatient visits each year; and

WHEREAS, In California there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; and

WHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; and

WHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nations leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7 percent of adults in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year, $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis results in 992,100 hospitalizations and 44 million outpatient visits each year; and

WHEREAS, In California there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children; and

WHEREAS, In California, 43 percent of adults with diabetes also have arthritis, 52 percent of adults with cardiovascular disease also have arthritis, and 38 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have arthritis; and

WHEREAS, Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43 percent have some work limitations due to their arthritis; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

Bill No: SCR 46

Author: Bates (R), et al.

Amended: 5/26/15

Vote: 21

SENATE FLOOR: 36-0, 5/4/15

AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Block, Cannella, De León, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Hall, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Huff, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Moorlach, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Roth, Runner, Stone, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wolk

NO VOTE RECORDED: Berryhill, Hancock, Pavley

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/26/15

SUBJECT: Arthritis Awareness Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution proclaims the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

Assembly Amendments added coauthors.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nation’s leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions. It includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue.

2. Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7% of adults in the United States. An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States. By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

3. In California, there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children. Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43% have some work limitations due to their arthritis.

4. Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year –$81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs.

This resolution proclaims the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month, and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians.

Prior Legislation

ACR 123 (Harkey, Resolution Chapter 45, Statutes of 2014) proclaimed May 2014 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

SCR 37 (Beall, Resolution Chapter 51, Statutes of 2013) proclaimed May 2013 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/27/15)

Arthritis Foundation (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/27/15)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/27/15 11:37:44

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SENATE THIRD READING

STR Bill Id:SCR 46

Author:(Bates)

As Introduced Ver:April 23, 2015

Majority vote

SENATE VOTE: 36-0

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nation's leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions. It includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue.

2. Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7% of adults in the United States. An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States. By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

3. In California, there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children. Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43% have some work limitations due to their arthritis.

4. Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year – $81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000512

Date of Hearing: May 22, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Richard Gordon, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 46

Author:(Bates) – As Introduced Ver:April 23, 2015

SENATE VOTE: 36-0

SUBJECT: Arthritis Awareness Month.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nation’s leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions. It includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue.

2. Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7% of adults in the United States. An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States. By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

3. In California, there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children. Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43% have some work limitations due to their arthritis.

4. Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year –$81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Region

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 46

Author: Bates (R)

Introduced: 4/23/15

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Arthritis Awareness Month

SOURCE: Arthritis Foundation

DIGEST: This resolution proclaims the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the nation’s leading cause of physical disability among Americans and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions. It includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue.

2. Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million American adults living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 22.7% of adults in the United States. An estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic condition, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States. By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million adults 18 years of age and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

3. In California, there are more than 5.9 million people living with arthritis, including 38,000 children. Among working age adults with arthritis in California, 43% have some work limitations due to their arthritis.

4. Arthritis costs the United States economy more than $128 billion each year –$81 billion in direct medical care costs and $47 billion in indirect costs.

This resolution proclaims the month of May 2015 as Arthritis Awareness Month, and appreciates the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to seek access to care for all Californians.

Prior Legislation

ACR 123 (Harkey, Resolution Chapter 45, Statutes of 2014) proclaimed May 2014 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

SCR 37 (Beall, Resolution Chapter 51, Statutes of 2013) proclaimed May 2013 as Arthritis Awareness Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 4/27/15)

Arthritis Foundation (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/27/15)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

4/28/15 15:31:11

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