SCR 84: Women’s Equality Day.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-09-08
This measure would recognize August 26, 2015, as Womens Equality Day and its historic importance to womens rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future.
This measure would recognize August 26, 2015, as Womens Equality Day and its historic importance to womens rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future.
This measure would recognize August 26, 2015, as Womens Equality Day and its historic importance to womens rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future.
WHEREAS, The first womens rights convention on July 19, 1848, was called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to win equal rights for and expand the role of women in society, and it was then that the fight for womens rights came together as an organized effort; and
WHEREAS, In 1851, abolitionist and womens rights activist Sojourner Truth delivered her renowned extemporaneous speech Aint I a Woman? at the Ohio Womens Rights Convention in Akron; and
WHEREAS, The addition of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920, secured for women the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, The passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination against women; and
WHEREAS, The enactment of Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity for women in all aspects of education; and
WHEREAS, Many women have planned, organized, lectured, written, marched, lobbied, canvassed voters, staged parades, become candidates for political office, argued court cases, and more, in order to irrevocably change for the better the world of todays women and girls; and
WHEREAS, Despite the many efforts of policymakers and advocates, both women and men, toward ensuring equality for women, gender inequality persists in many areas, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle for fair pay and equal job opportunities, job training opportunities, access to child care, family friendly workplaces, and against poverty, especially among women and children; and
WHEREAS, Despite important steps to achieve equal access in the workplace and to educational opportunities, women face barriers in education and employment that are not experienced at the same magnitude by men, including, the presence of historical male privilege and gender bias; sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace and on campus; the complications of having caregiving duties in the unpaid economy; and being undervalued for their work in the paid economy; and
WHEREAS, Women are critical to a strong and vibrant California economy and play a pivotal role in spurring economic growth in California; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise almost one-half of the workforce in our state and are primary income earners in many households; and
WHEREAS, The lack of affordable, quality child care and affordable housing makes it hard for women to provide safe and secure environments for their families; and
WHEREAS, Womens earnings are still far too low compared to mens in California, and women are disproportionately employed in jobs that pay the minimum wage; and
WHEREAS, Women are also disproportionately disadvantaged by the stresses of poverty and the constraints of the social services system; and
WHEREAS, Ensuring the economic security of all California women and their families will benefit all communities, including men, children, and families who count on public policies to meet their basic needs, earn a decent living, and care for their families; and
WHEREAS, The women of the United States have designated August 26 as a symbol of the continued fight for equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress recognizes that August 26 of each year is designated as Womens Equality Day and the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation commemorating August 26, 1920, as the day when the women of the United States were first given the right to vote and recognizes that same date in 1970 when a nationwide demonstration for womens rights took place; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That upon the anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Legislature recognizes August 26, 2015, as Womens Equality Day and its historic importance to womens rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The first womens rights convention on July 19, 1848, was called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to win equal rights for and expand the role of women in society, and it was then that the fight for womens rights came together as an organized effort; and
WHEREAS, In 1851, abolitionist and womens rights activist Sojourner Truth delivered her renowned extemporaneous speech Aint I a Woman? at the Ohio Womens Rights Convention in Akron; and
WHEREAS, The addition of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920, secured for women the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, The passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination against women; and
WHEREAS, The enactment of Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity for women in all aspects of education; and
WHEREAS, Many women have planned, organized, lectured, written, marched, lobbied, canvassed voters, staged parades, become candidates for political office, argued court cases, and more, in order to irrevocably change for the better the world of todays women and girls; and
WHEREAS, Despite the many efforts of policymakers and advocates, both women and men, toward ensuring equality for women, gender inequality persists in many areas, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle for fair pay and equal job opportunities, job training opportunities, access to child care, family friendly workplaces, and against poverty, especially among women and children; and
WHEREAS, Despite important steps to achieve equal access in the workplace and to educational opportunities, women face barriers in education and employment that are not experienced at the same magnitude by men, including, the presence of historical male privilege and gender bias; sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace and on campus; the complications of having caregiving duties in the unpaid economy; and being undervalued for their work in the paid economy; and
WHEREAS, Women are critical to a strong and vibrant California economy and play a pivotal role in spurring economic growth in California; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise almost one-half of the workforce in our state and are primary income earners in many households; and
WHEREAS, The lack of affordable, quality child care and affordable housing makes it hard for women to provide safe and secure environments for their families; and
WHEREAS, Womens earnings are still far too low compared to mens in California, and women are disproportionately employed in jobs that pay the minimum wage; and
WHEREAS, Women are also disproportionately disadvantaged by the stresses of poverty and the constraints of the social services system; and
WHEREAS, Ensuring the economic security of all California women and their families will benefit all communities, including men, children, and families who count on public policies to meet their basic needs, earn a decent living, and care for their families; and
WHEREAS, The women of the United States have designated August 26 as a symbol of the continued fight for equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress recognizes that August 26 of each year is designated as Womens Equality Day and the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation commemorating August 26, 1920, as the day when the women of the United States were first given the right to vote and recognizes that same date in 1970 when a nationwide demonstration for womens rights took place; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That upon the anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Legislature recognizes August 26, 2015, as Womens Equality Day and its historic importance to womens rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The first womens rights convention on July 19, 1848, was called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to win equal rights for and expand the role of women in society, and it was then that the fight for womens rights came together as an organized effort; and
WHEREAS, In 1851, abolitionist and womens rights activist Sojourner Truth delivered her renowned extemporaneous speech Aint I a Woman? at the Ohio Womens Rights Convention in Akron; and
WHEREAS, The addition of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920, secured for women the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, The passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination against women; and
WHEREAS, The enactment of Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity for women in all aspects of education; and
WHEREAS, Many women have planned, organized, lectured, written, marched, lobbied, canvassed voters, staged parades, become candidates for political office, argued court cases, and more, in order to irrevocably change for the better the world of todays women and girls; and
WHEREAS, Despite the many efforts of policymakers and advocates, both women and men, toward ensuring equality for women, gender inequality persists in many areas, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle for fair pay and equal job opportunities, job training opportunities, access to child care, family friendly workplaces, and against poverty, especially among women and children; and
WHEREAS, Despite important steps to achieve equal access in the workplace and to educational opportunities, women face barriers in education and employment that are not experienced at the same magnitude by men, including, the presence of historical male privilege and gender bias; sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace and on campus; the complications of having caregiving duties in the unpaid economy; and being undervalued for their work in the paid economy; and
WHEREAS, Women are critical to a strong and vibrant California economy and play a pivotal role in spurring economic growth in California; and
WHEREAS, Women comprise almost one-half of the workforce in our state and are primary income earners in many households; and
WHEREAS, The lack of affordable, quality child care and affordable housing makes it hard for women to provide safe and secure environments for their families; and
WHEREAS, Womens earnings are still far too low compared to mens in California, and women are disproportionately employed in jobs that pay the minimum wage; and
WHEREAS, Women are also disproportionately disadvantaged by the stresses of poverty and the constraints of the social services system; and
WHEREAS, Ensuring the economic security of all California women and their families will benefit all communities, including men, children, and families who count on public policies to meet their basic needs, earn a decent living, and care for their families; and
WHEREAS, The women of the United States have designated August 26 as a symbol of the continued fight for equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress recognizes that August 26 of each year is designated as Womens Equality Day and the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation commemorating August 26, 1920, as the day when the women of the United States were first given the right to vote and recognizes that same date in 1970 when a nationwide demonstration for womens rights took place; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That upon the anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Legislature recognizes August 26, 2015, as Womens Equality Day and its historic importance to womens rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future; 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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Status
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| Aug 17, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2143.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 25, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 31, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 31). |
| Sep 2, 2015 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 2785.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Sep 8, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 164, Statutes of 2015. |
| Sep 8, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 4:45 p.m. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Sep 2, 2015 | SCR 84 Jackson Senate Third Reading By GARCIA, C. | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 31, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Aug 24, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR84 Jackson | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 84
(Jackson)
As Introduced August 17, 2015
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 40-0
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
11-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Campos, Cooley, Dodd, Jones, Mayes, Rodriguez, Waldron, Wood |
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SUMMARY: Recognizes August 26, 2015, as Women's Equality Day and its historic importance to women's rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The first women's rights convention on July 19, 1848, was called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to win equal rights for and expand the role of women in society, and it was then that the fight for women's rights came together as an organized effort.
The addition of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920, secured for women the right to vote and the passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination against women.
The enactment of Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity for women in all aspects of education.
Despite the many efforts of policymakers and advocates, both women and men, toward ensuring equality for women, gender inequality persists in many areas, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle for fair pay and equal job opportunities, job training opportunities, access to child care, family friendly workplaces, and against poverty, especially among women and children.
Despite important steps to achieve equal access in the workplace and to educational opportunities, women face barriers in education and employment that are not experienced at the same magnitude by men, including, the presence of historical male privilege and gender bias; sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace and on campus; the complications of having caregiving duties in the unpaid economy; and being undervalued for their work in the paid economy.
Ensuring the economic security of all California women and their families will benefit all communities; including men, children, and families who count on public policies to meet their basic needs, earn a decent living, and care for their families.
The United States Congress recognizes that August 26 of each year is designated as Women's Equality Day and the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation commemorating August 26, 1920, as the day when the women of the United States were first given the right to vote and recognizes that same date in 1970 when a nationwide demonstration for women's rights took place.
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001769
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Date of Hearing: August 31, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 84
(Jackson) – As Introduced August 17, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 40-0
SUBJECT: Women’s Equality Day.
SUMMARY: Recognizes August 26, 2015, as Women’s Equality Day and its historic importance to women’s rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The first women’s rights convention on July 19, 1848, was called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to win equal rights for and expand the role of women in society, and it was then that the fight for women’s rights came together as an organized effort.
The addition of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920, secured for women the right to vote and the passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination against women.
The enactment of Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity for women in all aspects of education.
Despite the many efforts of policymakers and advocates, both women and men, toward ensuring equality for women, gender inequality persists in many areas, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle for fair pay and equal job opportunities, job training opportunities, access to child care, family friendly workplaces, and against poverty, especially among women and children.
Despite important steps to achieve equal access in the workplace and to educational opportunities, women face barriers in education and employment that are not experienced at the same magnitude by men, including, the presence of historical male privilege and gender bias; sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace and on campus; the complications of having caregiving duties in the unpaid economy; and being undervalued for their work in the paid economy.
Ensuring the economic security of all California women and their families will benefit all communities; including men, children, and families who count on public policies to meet their basic needs, earn a decent living, and care for their families.
The United States Congress recognizes that August 26 of each year is designated as Women’s Equality Day and the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation commemorating August 26, 1920, as the day when the women of the United States were first given the right to vote and recognizes that same date in 1970 when a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights took place.
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 84
Introduced: 8/17/15
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes August 26, 2015, as Women’s Equality Day and its historic importance to women’s rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The first women’s rights convention on July 19, 1848, was called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to win equal rights for and expand the role of women in society, and it was then that the fight for women’s rights came together as an organized effort.
The addition of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920, secured for women the right to vote.
The passage of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination against women.
The enactment of Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity for women in all aspects of education.
Despite the many efforts of policymakers and advocates, both women and men, toward ensuring equality for women, gender inequality persists in many areas, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle for fair pay and equal job opportunities, job training opportunities, access to child care, family friendly workplaces, and against poverty, especially among women and children.
Despite important steps to achieve equal access in the workplace and to educational opportunities, women face barriers in education and employment that are not experienced at the same magnitude by men, including, the presence of historical male privilege and gender bias; sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace and on campus; the complications of having caregiving duties in the unpaid economy; and being undervalued for their work in the paid economy.
Ensuring the economic security of all California women and their families will benefit all communities, including men, children, and families who count on public policies to meet their basic needs, earn a decent living, and care for their families.
The United States Congress recognizes that August 26 of each year is designated as Women’s Equality Day and the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation commemorating August 26, 1920, as the day when the women of the United States were first given the right to vote and recognizes that same date in 1970 when a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights took place.
This resolution recognizes August 26, 2015, as Women’s Equality Day and its historic importance to women’s rights, including the battle to attain those rights in the past, present, and future.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/19/15)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/19/15 21:34:41
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