ACR 226: Emergency Medical Services Week.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2018-06-13
This measure would declare the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
This measure would declare the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
This measure would declare the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
This measure would declare the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
WHEREAS, It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, The emergency medical service system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers are dedicated to saving lives and possess a sense of duty to aid others that is inherent in the profession and that stays with an emergency medical service provider for life; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers have made significant sacrifices in the course of duty, including the loss of life in service of others; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive emergency medical services each year; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, The American College of Emergency Physicians was instrumental in establishing National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel; and
WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford proclaimed the first National Emergency Medical Services Week in November of 1974; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS, The theme of National Emergency Medical Services Week is EMS STRONG: Stronger Together; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services personnel by designating Emergency Medical Services Week in California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in 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, It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, The emergency medical service system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers are dedicated to saving lives and possess a sense of duty to aid others that is inherent in the profession and that stays with an emergency medical service provider for life; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers have made significant sacrifices in the course of duty, including the loss of life in service of others; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive emergency medical services each year; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, The American College of Emergency Physicians was instrumental in establishing National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel; and
WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford proclaimed the first National Emergency Medical Services Week in November of 1974; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS, The theme of National Emergency Medical Services Week is EMS STRONG: Stronger Together; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services personnel by designating Emergency Medical Services Week in California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in 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, It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, The emergency medical service system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers are dedicated to saving lives and possess a sense of duty to aid others that is inherent in the profession and that stays with an emergency medical service provider for life; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers have made significant sacrifices in the course of duty, including the loss of life in service of others; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive emergency medical services each year; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, The American College of Emergency Physicians was instrumental in establishing National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel; and
WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford proclaimed the first National Emergency Medical Services Week in November of 1974; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS, The theme of National Emergency Medical Services Week is EMS STRONG: Always in Service; Stronger Together; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services personnel by designating Emergency Medical Services Week in California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in 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, It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, The emergency medical service system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and
WHEREAS, The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers are dedicated to saving lives and possess a sense of duty to aid others that is inherent in the profession and that stays with an emergency medical service provider for life; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical service providers have made significant sacrifices in the course of duty, including the loss of life in service of others; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive emergency medical services each year; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, The American College of Emergency Physicians was instrumental in establishing National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel; and
WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford proclaimed the first National Emergency Medical Services Week in November of 1974; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week; and
WHEREAS, The theme of National Emergency Medical Services Week is EMS STRONG: Always in Service; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services personnel by designating Emergency Medical Services Week in California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in 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 13, 2018 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 93, 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 | Coauthors revised. |
| May 17, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 17). |
| May 8, 2018 | Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 7, 2018 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. Amended. |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 27, 2018 | From printer. |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Introduced. To print. |
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Location
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| Jun 7, 2018 | Special Consent ACR226 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 17, 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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| California Professional Firefighters | ** Support | May 30, 2018 |
| California State Association Of Counties | ** Support | May 30, 2018 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | ACR 226 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 226
Amended: 5/7/18 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/21/18
SUBJECT: Emergency Medical Services Week
DIGEST:
This resolution declares the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in California.
- EMS are a vital public service and the members of EMS teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- The EMS system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators.
- EMS providers are dedicated to saving lives and possess a sense of duty to aid others that is inherent in the profession and that stays with an EMS provider for life.
- Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive EMS each year.
- Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury.
- This year marks the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week.
- The theme of National Emergency Medical Services Week is “EMS STRONG: Stronger Together”.
- It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services personnel by designating Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
This resolution proclaims the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 87 (Rodriguez, Resolution Chapter 83, Statutes of 2017) declared the week of May 21- 27, 2017, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
ACR 171 (Rodriguez, Resolution Chapter 86, Statutes of 2016) proclaimed the week of May 15- 21, 2016, as Emergency Medical Services Week in California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Professional Firefighters
California State Association of Counties
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/29/18)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The author states, “Emergency Medical Services Week is a time to pause and honor Emergency Medical personnel, both in California and throughout the nation, who are committed to their profession and duty.”
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/30/18 20:34:32
ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 226
Author:(Rodriguez)
As Amended Ver:May 7, 2018
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 9-0 | Cooley, Cunningham, Carrillo, Cervantes, Grayson, Mayes, Nazarian, Salas, Waldron |
SUMMARY: Declares the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- 2018 is the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week; and, this year's theme is "EMS STRONG: Stronger Together."
- It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in the State of California.
- Emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- The emergency medical service system consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others who engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills.
- Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive emergency medical services each year.
- Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury.
- The American College of Emergency Physicians was instrumental in establishing National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002968
Date of Hearing: May 17, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 226
Author:(Rodriguez) – As Amended Ver:May 7, 2018
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Declares the week of May 20, 2018, to May 26, 2018, inclusive, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- 2018 is the 44th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week; and, this year’s theme is "EMS STRONG: Stronger Together."
- It is estimated that there are over 840,000 emergency medical services personnel in the United States, including over 80,000 in the State of California.
- Emergency medical services are a vital public service and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- The emergency medical service system consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others who engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills.
- Approximately 25 to 30 million patients nationwide, and over 2 million patients in California, receive emergency medical services each year.
- Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury.
- The American College of Emergency Physicians was instrumental in establishing National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the life-saving efforts of emergency medical services personnel.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
Bill Author
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