ACR 221: California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2018-06-13
This measure would designate the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and would extend the Legislatures warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.
This measure would designate the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and would extend the Legislatures warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.
This measure would designate the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and would extend the Legislatures warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.
WHEREAS, Californias 76 state fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016; and
WHEREAS, California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds expend and generate millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the states General Fund; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds, after years of fire-related emergency use during the drought years, were again pressed into service for flood evacuations, including the Oroville Dam evacuations; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds provide public facilities for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad; and
WHEREAS, Californias 76 state fairgrounds continue to serve as the social and economic hub of their respective communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature extends its warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Californias 76 state fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016; and
WHEREAS, California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds expend and generate millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the states General Fund; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds, after years of fire-related emergency use during the drought years, were again pressed into service for flood evacuations, including the Oroville Dam evacuations; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds provide public facilities for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad; and
WHEREAS, Californias 76 state fairgrounds continue to serve as the social and economic hub of their respective communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature extends its warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Californias 76 state fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016; and
WHEREAS, California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds expend and generate millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the states General Fund; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds, after years of fire-related emergency use during the drought years, were again pressed into service for flood evacuations, including the Oroville Dam evacuations; and
WHEREAS, California state fairgrounds provide public facilities for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad; and
WHEREAS, Californias 76 state fairgrounds continue to serve as the social and economic hub of their respective communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature extends its warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the network of California state fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful; 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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| Jun 13, 2018 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 91, Statutes of 2018. |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 11 a.m. |
| Jun 7, 2018 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 30, 2018 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 22, 2018 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| May 21, 2018 | Adopted and to Senate. |
| May 14, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (May 14). |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 17, 2018 | From printer. |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Jun 7, 2018 | Special Consent ACR221 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 14, 2018 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Western Fairs Association | ** Support | May 30, 2018 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | ACR 221 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 221
Introduced: 4/16/18
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/21/18
SUBJECT: California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month
SOURCE: Western Fairs Association
DIGEST:
This resolution designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and extends the Legislature's warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California's 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa. These fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016.
- California's counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds.
- California state fairgrounds expend and generate millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the state's General Fund.
- California fairgrounds, after years of fire-related emergency use during the drought times, were again pressed into service for flood evacuations, including the Oroville Dam evacuations.
- These 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the social and economic hub of their respective communities and also provide public facilities for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad.
This resolution designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and extends the Legislature's warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.
Related/Prior Legislation:
ACR 75 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 65, Statutes of 2017) designated June 2017 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commended the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.
ACR 186 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 128, Statutes of 2016) designated June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commended the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.
ACR 74 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 82, Statutes of 2015) designated June 2015 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commended the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the Californians who support and attend fairground events.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Western Fairs Association (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/27/18)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/30/18 20:21:21
ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 221
Author:(Bigelow)
As Introduced Ver:April 16, 2018
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 8-0 | Cooley, Cunningham, Carrillo, Cervantes, Grayson, Nazarian, Salas, Waldron |
SUMMARY: Designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and extends the Legislature's warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California's 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa. These fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016.
- California's counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds.
- California state fairgrounds expend and generate millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the state's General Fund.
- California fairgrounds, after years of fire-related emergency use during the drought times, were again pressed into service for flood evacuations, including the Oroville Dam evacuations.
- These 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the social and economic hub of their respective communities and also provide public facilities for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002926
Date of Hearing: May 14, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SUBJECT: California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month.
SUMMARY: Designates the month of May 2018 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and extends the Legislature’s warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of volunteers, fair directors, staff, business supporters, and sponsors who keep the California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California’s 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa. These fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016.
- California’s counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds.
- California state fairgrounds expend and generate millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the state’s General Fund.
- California fairgrounds, after years of fire-related emergency use during the drought times, were again pressed into service for flood evacuations, including the Oroville Dam evacuations.
- These 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the social and economic hub of their respective communities and also provide public facilities for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
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Opposition
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