SR 26
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-05-14
WHEREAS, Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is told she has lung cancer; and
WHEREAS, Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States, having surpassed breast cancer in 1987; and
WHEREAS, The lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled over the past 37 years; and
WHEREAS, Women are disproportionately burdened with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, compared to men in terms of illness and death; and
WHEREAS, In addition, asthma is more common in women than men; and
WHEREAS, Advocacy and increased awareness will result in more and better treatment for women with lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases and will ultimately save lives; and
WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is the national movement led by the American Lung Association with the mission of making lung cancer and lung disease history by uniting women to stand together with collective strength and determination to lead the fight against lung cancer and for lung health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Womens Lung Health Week, and commends the many residents and organizations throughout the State of California that continue to promote the awareness, detection, and treatment of lung cancer and all lung disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate provide copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is told she has lung cancer; and
WHEREAS, Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States, having surpassed breast cancer in 1987; and
WHEREAS, The lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled over the past 37 years; and
WHEREAS, Women are disproportionately burdened with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, compared to men in terms of illness and death; and
WHEREAS, In addition, asthma is more common in women than men; and
WHEREAS, Advocacy and increased awareness will result in more and better treatment for women with lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases and will ultimately save lives; and
WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is the national movement led by the American Lung Association with the mission of making lung cancer and lung disease history by uniting women to stand together with collective strength and determination to lead the fight against lung cancer and for lung health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California,That the Senate recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Womens Lung Health Week, and commends the many residents and organizations throughout the State of California that continue to promote the awareness, detection, and treatment of lung cancer and all lung disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate provide copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Status
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| May 11, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 13, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 14, 2015 | Read. Adopted. |
| May 14, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Page 996.) |
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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Position
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Date
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| American Heart Association | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| American Nurses Association/California | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| American Stroke Association | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| California Academy Of Family Physicians | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| California Labor Federation | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| California LGBT Health & Human Services Network | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| California Pan-Ethnic Health Network | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| CalPACE | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Children Now | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Congress of California Seniors | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Equality California | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Health Access California | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| NEW YORK STATE IRONWORKERS DISTRICT COUNCIL | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates Of California | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| SEIU | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Western Center On Law And Poverty Inc. | * Support | Mar 13, 2017 |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 26
Introduced: 5/11/15
SUBJECT: Women’s Lung Health Week
SOURCE: American Lung Association
Lung Force
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Women‘s Lung Health Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is told she has lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States, having surpassed breast cancer in 1987. Lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled over the past 37 years.
Women are disproportionately burdened with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, compared to men in terms of illness and death.
Advocacy and increased awareness will result in more and better treatment for women with lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases and will ultimately save lives.
LUNG FORCE is the national movement led by the American Lung Association with the mission of making lung cancer and lung disease history by uniting women to stand together with collective strength and determination to lead the fight against lung cancer and for lung health.
This resolution recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Women‘s Lung Health Week, and commends the many residents and organizations throughout the State of California that continue to promote the awareness, detection, and treatment of lung cancer and all lung disease.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
American Lung Association (co-source)
Lung Force (co-source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/14/15)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/14/15 9:20:06
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 26
Introduced: 5/11/15
SUBJECT: Women’s Lung Health Week
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Women‘s Lung Health Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is told she has lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States, having surpassed breast cancer in 1987. Lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled over the past 37 years.
Women are disproportionately burdened with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, compared to men in terms of illness and death.
Advocacy and increased awareness will result in more and better treatment for women with lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases and will ultimately save lives.
LUNG FORCE is the national movement led by the American Lung Association with the mission of making lung cancer and lung disease history by uniting women to stand together with collective strength and determination to lead the fight against lung cancer and for lung health.
This resolution recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Women‘s Lung Health Week, and commends the many residents and organizations throughout the State of California that continue to promote the awareness, detection, and treatment of lung cancer and all lung disease.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Unable to verify at time of writing)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Unable to verify at time of writing)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/13/15 18:05:09
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