SCR 99: 28th Annual State Scientist Day.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-03-17
This measure would declare May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
This measure would declare May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
This measure would declare May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
This measure would declare May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
WHEREAS, The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications; and
WHEREAS, State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are represented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which is dedicated to professionalism, independence, and responsible advocacy; and
WHEREAS, The work of state scientists protects the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protects our air and water from toxic waste and pollution; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific factfinding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians; and
WHEREAS, State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more; and
WHEREAS, CAPS cosponsors the Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair, one of Californias 14 regional science and engineering fairs, serving hundreds of middle and high schools in 10 California counties; and
WHEREAS, State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on science exhibits; and
WHEREAS, State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public, who attend the special event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That May 18, 2016, shall be recognized as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, and that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications; and
WHEREAS, State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are represented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which is dedicated to professionalism, independence, and responsible advocacy; and
WHEREAS, The work of state scientists protects the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protects our air and water from toxic waste and pollution; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific factfinding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians; and
WHEREAS, State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more; and
WHEREAS, CAPS cosponsors the Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair, one of Californias 14 regional science and engineering fairs, serving hundreds of middle and high schools in 10 California counties; and
WHEREAS, State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on science exhibits; and
WHEREAS, State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public, who attend the special event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That May 18, 2016, shall be recognized as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, and that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications; and
WHEREAS, State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are represented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which is dedicated to professionalism, independence, and responsible advocacy; and
WHEREAS, The work of state scientists protects the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protects our air and water from toxic waste and pollution; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific factfinding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians; and
WHEREAS, State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more; and
WHEREAS, CAPS cosponsors the Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair, one of Californias 14 regional science and engineering fairs, serving hundreds of middle and high schools in 10 California counties; and
WHEREAS, State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on science exhibits; and
WHEREAS, State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public, who attend the special event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That May 18, 2016, shall be recognized as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, and that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications; and
WHEREAS, State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are represented by the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which is dedicated to professionalism, independence, and responsible advocacy; and
WHEREAS, The work of state scientists protects the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protects our air and water from toxic waste and pollution; and
WHEREAS, State scientists are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific factfinding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians; and
WHEREAS, State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more; and
WHEREAS, CAPS cosponsors the Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair, one of Californias 14 regional science and engineering fairs, serving hundreds of middle and high schools in 10 California counties; and
WHEREAS, State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on science exhibits; and
WHEREAS, State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public, who attend the special event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That May 18, 2016, shall be recognized as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, and that this day shall be a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California; 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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| Jan 26, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 3, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 8, 2016 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Feb 8, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3022.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (February 25). |
| Mar 3, 2016 | Read. Amended. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Mar 7, 2016 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3204.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 18, Statutes of 2016. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
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| Mar 10, 2016 | Unfinished Business SCR99 McGuire Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 25, 2016 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Feb 8, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR99 McGuire | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California Association Of Professional Scientists | ** Support | Mar 10, 2016 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 99 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 99
Amended: 3/3/16
SENATE FLOOR: 38-0, 2/8/16
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Cannella, De León, Gaines, Galgiani, Glazer, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Huff, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Moorlach, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Runner, Stone, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Fuller, Liu
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/3/16
SUBJECT: 28th Annual State Scientist Day
SOURCE: California Association of Professional Scientists
DIGEST:
This resolution declares May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
Assembly Amendments
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ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications.
- The work of state scientists protects the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protects our air and water from toxic waste and pollution.
- State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government. The event has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public who attend the special event.
This resolution declares May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Association of Professional Scientists (source)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/7/16 16:33:29
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SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SCR 99
Author:()
As Ver:January 26, 2016
SENATE VOTE:
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 9-0 | Gordon, Chang, Brough, Burke, Cooley, Jones, Mullin, Rodriguez, Waldron |
SUMMARY: Declares May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The State employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists working in over 30 state departments in 81 scientific classifications; and, the work of state scientists impacts the lives and property of all Californians.
- State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more.
- State Scientist Day at the Capitol increases public awareness and recognizes contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on exhibits; and, the event has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California school children, legislators, state employees, and the public who attend the special event.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: FN: 0002629
Date of Hearing: February 25, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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Author:() – As Ver:January 26, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Declares May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists working in over 30 state departments in 81 scientific classifications; and, the work of state scientists impacts the lives and property of all Californians.
- State scientists perform important work in the areas of infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more.
- State Scientist Day at the Capitol increases public awareness and recognizes contributions made by scientists working in state government while entertaining and educating over 3,500 elementary school students with fun, hands-on exhibits; and, the event has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California school children, legislators, state employees, and the public who attend the special event.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Association of Professional Scientists
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 99 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 99
Introduced: 1/26/16
SUBJECT: 28th Annual State Scientist Day
SOURCE: California Association of Professional Scientists
DIGEST:
This resolution declares May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in over 30 state departments working in more than 81 scientific classifications.
- The work of state scientists protects the public from life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and abundant natural resources, and protects our air and water from toxic waste and pollution.
- State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and recognition of the significant contributions made by scientists working in state government. The event has sparked an interest in science for thousands of California schoolchildren, legislators, state employees, and members of the public who attend the special event.
This resolution declares May 18, 2016, as the 28th Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of all the residents of California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Association of Professional Scientists (source)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/3/16 16:00:41
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