SR 27
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-05-28
WHEREAS, Clean air is vital and important to our health, environment, and economy; and
WHEREAS, Due to longer days and warmer temperatures, the month of May is typically the start of the states ozone season; and
WHEREAS, Ozone and particle pollution are both linked to the increased risk of lower birth weight in newborns; and
WHEREAS, Certain groups are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, such as infants, older adults, and people with lung diseases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and scleroderma; and
WHEREAS, Minorities and lower income groups are often disproportionately affected by air pollution, which puts them at higher risk for illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Particulate matter air pollution, especially fine particles, can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and cause serious damage, including asthma attacks, respiratory illness, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and premature death; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Lung Associations 2015 State of the Air Report, 14 cities in California top the national list of cities most polluted by year-round particle pollution; and
WHEREAS, Clean Air Month is designed to raise public awareness about the need for every Californian to work to reduce air pollution; and
WHEREAS, Clearly there is much still to be done to reduce the burden of air pollution and improve the health of tens of millions of Californians; and
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness efforts during the month of May and throughout the year will promote actions by citizens and businesses that will help keep the air clean; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That May 2015 is declared as Clean Air Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That Californians are working to help limit the pollutants that impede our states air quality for the health of all our states residents and particularly for those at greater risk, including infants, the elderly, and people with lung diseases; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Clean air is vital and important to our health, environment, and economy; and
WHEREAS, Due to longer days and warmer temperatures, the month of May is typically the start of the states ozone season; and
WHEREAS, Ozone and particle pollution are both linked to the increased risk of lower birth weight in newborns; and
WHEREAS, Certain groups are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, such as infants, older adults, and people with lung diseases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and scleroderma; and
WHEREAS, Minorities and lower income groups are often disproportionately affected by air pollution, which puts them at higher risk for illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Particulate matter air pollution, especially fine particles, can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and cause serious damage, including asthma attacks, respiratory illness, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and premature death; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Lung Associations 2015 State of the Air Report, 14 cities in California top the national list of cities most polluted by year-round particle pollution; and
WHEREAS, Clean Air Month is designed to raise public awareness about the need for every Californian to work to reduce air pollution; and
WHEREAS, Clearly there is much still to be done to reduce the burden of air pollution and improve the health of tens of millions of Californians; and
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness efforts during the month of May and throughout the year will promote actions by citizens and businesses that will help keep the air clean; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That May 2015 is declared as Clean Air Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That Californians are working to help limit the pollutants that impede our states air quality for the health of all our states residents and particularly for those at greater risk, including infants, the elderly, and people with lung diseases; 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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| May 14, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 21, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 28, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1118.) |
| May 28, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) |
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| May 28, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SR27 Runner | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 27
Introduced: 5/14/15
DIGEST: This resolution declares May 2015 as Clean Air Month in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Clean air is vital and important to our health, environment, and economy.
Certain groups are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, such as infants, older adults, and people with lung diseases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and scleroderma.
Particulate matter air pollution, especially fine particles, can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and cause serious damage, including asthma attacks, respiratory illness, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and premature death.
According to the American Lung Association’s 2015 State of the Air Report, 14 cities in California top the national list of cities most polluted by year-round particle pollution.
Clean Air Month is designed to raise public awareness about the need for every Californian to work to reduce air pollution.
This resolution declares May 2015 as Clean Air Month in California; and acknowledges Californians are working to help limit the pollutants that impede our state’s air quality for the health of all our state’s residents and particularly for those at greater risk, including infants, the elderly, and people with lung diseases.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/20/15)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/26/15 11:35:44
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SR 27
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 27
Introduced: 5/14/15
DIGEST: This resolution declares May 2015 as Clean Air Month in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Clean air is vital and important to our health, environment, and economy.
Certain groups are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, such as infants, older adults, and people with lung diseases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and scleroderma.
Particulate matter air pollution, especially fine particles, can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and cause serious damage, including asthma attacks, respiratory illness, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and premature death.
According to the American Lung Association’s 2015 State of the Air Report, 14 cities in California top the national list of cities most polluted by year-round particle pollution.
Clean Air Month is designed to raise public awareness about the need for every Californian to work to reduce air pollution.
This resolution declares May 2015 as Clean Air Month in California; and acknowledges Californians are working to help limit the pollutants that impede our state’s air quality for the health of all our state’s residents and particularly for those at greater risk, including infants, the elderly, and people with lung diseases.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/20/15)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/26/15 12:47:34
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