This measure would declare the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

This measure would declare the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

This measure would declare the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

WHEREAS, The week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of and a cure for multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and

WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and

WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and

WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and

WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world; and

WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and is currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; 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 week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of and a cure for multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and

WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and

WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and

WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and

WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world; and

WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and is currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; 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 week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of and a cure for multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and

WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide; and

WHEREAS, More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease; and

WHEREAS, Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age, and while studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited; and

WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world; and

WHEREAS, The society is the largest private supporter of multiple sclerosis research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and is currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and that the residents of the State of California are encouraged to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease; 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 27

Author: McCarty (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/21/17

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/9/17

SUBJECT: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

SOURCE: National Multiple Sclerosis Society

DIGEST:

This resolution declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of and a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
2. MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects twice as many women as men. While studies indicate genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited.
3. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is the largest private supporter of MS research in the world, and for more than 55 years it has funded innovative research and advocated for government support of important scientific inquiries.

This resolution declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and encourages the residents of California to join together in raising awareness and heightening public knowledge of this debilitating disease.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 141 (Wood, Resolution Chapter 25, Statutes of 2016) declared the week of March 7, 2016, through March 13, 2016, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/15/17)

National Multiple Sclerosis Society (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/15/17)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author, “This resolution seeks to raise awareness of the debilitating disease known as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by declaring March 5-11, 2017 MS Awareness Week. MS is a chronic and disabling disease that affects the central nervous system. This disease affects more than 40,000 Californians, 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million people worldwide.”

The National multiple Sclerosis Society writes that “ACR 27 will enhance knowledge throughout the state about the important issues impacting people living with MS and give a voice to all of those affected by this disease.”

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

3/15/17 14:46:04

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 27

Author:(McCarty)

As Introduced Ver:February 21, 2017

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of and a cure for multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
2. Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide. More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease.
3. Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age. While studies indicated genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited.
4. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world.
5. Throughout the years, the Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and is currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis.

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000020

Date of Hearing: March 2, 2017

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 27

Author:(McCarty) – As Introduced Ver:February 21, 2017

SUBJECT: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

SUMMARY: Declares the week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The week of March 5, 2017, through March 11, 2017, has been declared Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in recognition of the importance of finding the cause of and a cure for multiple sclerosis and to express appreciation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
2. Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans across the country, and nearly 200 new cases are diagnosed each week nationwide. More than 40,000 people in California are affected by this devastating disease.
3. Twice as many women as men have multiple sclerosis and most are diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age. While studies indicated genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, there is no evidence that multiple sclerosis is directly inherited.
4. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, funds more research, offers more services for people with multiple sclerosis, and provides more professional education programs than any other multiple sclerosis organization in the world.
5. Throughout the years, the Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed to heightening public knowledge and insight, and is currently planning several major statewide educational programs to raise awareness about the effects of multiple sclerosis.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Opposition

None on file

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