ACR 18: 29th Annual State Scientist Day.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-06-06
This measure would declare May 10, 2017, as the 29th 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 10, 2017, as the 29th 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 10, 2017, as the 29th 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 fact-finding, 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 Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That May 10, 2017, shall be recognized as the 29th 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly 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 fact-finding, 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 Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That May 10, 2017, shall be recognized as the 29th 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly 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 fact-finding, 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 Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That May 10, 2017, shall be recognized as the 29th 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jun 6, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 57, Statutes of 2017. |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 11 a.m. |
| May 26, 2017 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| May 26, 2017 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 1224.) |
| May 23, 2017 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 10, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 1, 2017 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Adopted and to Senate. (Page 1266.) |
| Apr 24, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 24). |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 1, 2017 | From printer. |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Introduced. To print. |
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| May 26, 2017 | Special Consent ACR18 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 24, 2017 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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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| AFSCME, AFL-CIO | ** Support | May 10, 2017 |
| California Association Of Professional Scientists | ** Support | May 10, 2017 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | ACR 18 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 18
Introduced: 1/31/17
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/27/17
SUBJECT: 29th Annual State Scientist Day
SOURCE: California Association of Professional Scientists
DIGEST:
This resolution declares May 10, 2017, as the 29th 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 are required to make critical decisions every day based on rigorous scientific fact-finding, and these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property of all Californians.
- 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.
- 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.
This resolution recognizes May 10, 2017, as the 29th 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.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 99 (McGuire, Resolution Chapter 18, Statutes of 2016) declared 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)
AFSCME, AFL-CIO
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: AFSCME writes, “State scientists make decisions through rigorous fact-finding research in order to ensure the strongest health and well-being of all Californians. ACR 18 would inform California residents of all ages about the important work scientific research contributes to our state's success. We request the California State Legislature to pass this resolution formally acknowledging this critical workforce and providing public awareness of their importance.”
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/10/17 14:51:22
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 18
Author:(Quirk)
As Introduced Ver:January 31, 2017
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 11-0 | Cooley, Cunningham, Brough, Cervantes, Chen, Friedman, Grayson, Levine, Nazarian, Salas, Waldron |
SUMMARY: Declares May 10, 2017, as the 29th 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.
- State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others.
- 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 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: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000155
Date of Hearing: April 24, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 18
Author:(Quirk) – As Introduced Ver:January 31, 2017
SUBJECT: 29th Annual State Scientist Day
SUMMARY: Declares May 10, 2017, as the 29th 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.
- State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every scientific discipline, including biology, nematology, virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others.
- 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 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
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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