This measure would proclaim the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week.

This measure would proclaim the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week.

This measure would proclaim the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week.

This measure would proclaim the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week.

WHEREAS, In 1987, Congress declared March as national Womens History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction; and

WHEREAS, The focus of Women in Construction Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The continuous progress of our economy requires full participation and support of all citizens, regardless of gender, race, or ethnic background; and

WHEREAS, The workforce in California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this states construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry; and

WHEREAS, Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage Californias youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction; and

WHEREAS, Rising costs of higher education and evolving employer workforce training needs make apprenticeship an increasingly important career pathway without the burden of student loans; and

WHEREAS, Women have historically been excluded from apprenticeship opportunities that lead to meaningful careers with family-supporting wages; and

WHEREAS, Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in Californias growing economy; and

WHEREAS, The development of women-owned business enterprises will benefit all members of the workforce through the creation of meaningful and productive jobs; and

WHEREAS, Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce; and

WHEREAS, Women represent an untapped resource, and activities to improve womens recruitment and retention in skilled construction jobs is critically important in helping to close the workforce skills gap, build the middle class, and help meet the needs of the 21st century; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1987, Congress declared March as national Womens History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction; and

WHEREAS, The focus of Women in Construction Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The continuous progress of our economy requires full participation and support of all citizens, regardless of gender, race, or ethnic background; and

WHEREAS, The workforce in California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this states construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry; and

WHEREAS, Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage Californias youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction; and

WHEREAS, Rising costs of higher education and evolving employer workforce training needs make apprenticeship an increasingly important career pathway without the burden of student loans; and

WHEREAS, Women have historically been excluded from apprenticeship opportunities that lead to meaningful careers with family-supporting wages; and

WHEREAS, Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in Californias growing economy; and

WHEREAS, The development of women-owned business enterprises will benefit all members of the workforce through the creation of meaningful and productive jobs; and

WHEREAS, Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce; and

WHEREAS, Women represent an untapped resource, and activities to improve womens recruitment and retention in skilled construction jobs is critically important in helping to close the workforce skills gap, build the middle class, and help meet the needs of the 21st century; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1987, Congress declared March as national Womens History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction; and

WHEREAS, The focus of Women in Construction Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The continuous progress of our economy requires full participation and support of all citizens, regardless of gender, race, or ethnic background; and

WHEREAS, The workforce in California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this states construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry; and

WHEREAS, Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage Californias youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction; and

WHEREAS, Rising costs of higher education and evolving employer workforce training needs make apprenticeship an increasingly important career pathway without the burden of student loans; and

WHEREAS, Women have historically been excluded from apprenticeship opportunities that lead to meaningful careers with family-supporting wages; and

WHEREAS, Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in Californias growing economy; and

WHEREAS, The development of women-owned business enterprises will benefit all members of the workforce through the creation of meaningful and productive jobs; and

WHEREAS, Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce; and

WHEREAS, Women represent an untapped resource, and activities to improve womens recruitment and retention in skilled construction jobs is critically important in helping to close the workforce skills gap, build the middle class, and help meet the needs of the 21st century; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1987, Congress declared March as national Womens History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction; and

WHEREAS, The focus of Women in Construction Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The continuous progress of our economy requires full participation and support of all citizens, regardless of gender, race, or ethnic background; and

WHEREAS, The workforce in California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this states construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry; and

WHEREAS, Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage Californias youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction; and

WHEREAS, Rising costs of higher education and evolving employer workforce training needs make apprenticeship an increasingly important career pathway without the burden of student loans; and

WHEREAS, Women have historically been excluded from apprenticeship opportunities that lead to meaningful careers with family-supporting wages; and

WHEREAS, Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in Californias growing economy; and

WHEREAS, The development of women-owned business enterprises will benefit all members of the workforce through the creation of meaningful and productive jobs; and

WHEREAS, Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce; and

WHEREAS, The Federation of California Builders Exchanges, the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange Education Foundation and the California Association of Women in Construction, along with other industry partners, agree to encourage women to pursue construction as a career they can build on, to continue to support formal programs that will have a significant impact on the successful integration of women into the construction industry, and to provide women entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to ensure their success in the competitive marketplace; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 182

Author: Baker (R), et al.

Amended: 3/6/18 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/8/18

SUBJECT: Women in Construction Week

SOURCE: Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry.
2. The workforce of California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this state's construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry.
3. Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020.
4. The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population.
5. The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage California's youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction.
6. Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in California's growing economy.
7. Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce.

This resolution proclaims March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities.

Comments

According to the author, “This resolution celebrates women as visible and critical components of the construction industry. California’s construction industry has a tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs. ACR 182 hopes to raise awareness of the growing role women play in the construction industry as well as the opportunities available to them on this career path.”

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/20/18)

Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (source)

Bay Area Builders Exchange

Central California Builders Exchange

Federation of California Builder Exchanges

North Coast Builders Exchange

Valley Contractors Exchange

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/20/18)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

3/21/18 15:31:46

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 182

Author:(Baker)

As Amended Ver:March 5, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry.
2. The workforce of California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this state's construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry.
3. Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020.
4. The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population.
5. The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage California's youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction.
6. Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in California's growing economy.
7. Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002592

Date of Hearing: March 5, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:(Baker) – As Proposed to be Amended Ver:

SUBJECT: Relative to Women in Construction Week

SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of March 4, 2018, through March 10, 2018, inclusive, as Women in Construction Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity and this year industry has designated the first week of March to celebrate women in construction to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry.
2. The workforce of California is becoming increasingly diversified and for this state’s construction industry to remain competitive in the global economy, it must also diversify its workforce by attracting significantly more women into the industry.
3. Women currently occupy only 10% of all apprenticeships and less than 3% of construction trade jobs nationally. As a state we should support policy efforts to achieve at least 20% by 2020.
4. The construction industry in California has tremendous need for skilled and motivated workers, managers, and entrepreneurs from all segments of the population.
5. The construction industry must strive to educate and inspire parents, educators, and career counselors to encourage California’s youth to enter into rewarding career opportunities in construction.
6. Apprenticeship is a critical pathway for women to participate fully and equally in California’s growing economy.
7. Women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry could benefit greatly from the experiences, technical services, and support established by more women in the workforce.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

COMMENTS: Proposed author’s amendments: On page 2, strike out lines 29 to 38, inclusive, and insert:

WHEREAS, Women represent an untapped resource, and activities to improve women’s recruitment and retention in skilled construction jobs is critically important in helping to close the workforce skills gap, build the middle class, and help meet the needs of the 21st century; now, therefore, be it

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800