This measure would designate the month of May 2017 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 California fairgrounds network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

This measure would designate the month of May 2017 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 California fairgrounds network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

This measure would designate the month of May 2017 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 California fairgrounds network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Californias counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, California 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 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 fairgrounds provide public facilities for animals and pets and livestock during good times and bad; and

WHEREAS, Californias 76 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 2017 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 California fairgrounds network 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 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Californias counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, California 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 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 fairgrounds provide public facilities for animals and pets and livestock during good times and bad; and

WHEREAS, Californias 76 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 2017 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 California fairgrounds network 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 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to Mariposa; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds attracted over 20 million visitors for fairs and events in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Californias counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, California 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 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 fairgrounds provide public facilities for animals and pets and livestock during good times and bad; and

WHEREAS, Californias 76 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 2017 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 California fairgrounds network 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.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 75

Author: Bigelow (R), et al.

Introduced: 4/25/17

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/4/17

SUBJECT: California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month

SOURCE: Western Fairs Association

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the month of May 2017 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' network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. 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.
2. California's counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds.
3. 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.
4. 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 2017 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' network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

Related/Prior Legislation

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/16/17)

Western Fairs Association (source)

Rural County Representatives of California

SEIU, Local 1000

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/16/17)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to SEIU, Local 1000:

California's fairs provide immense economic benefits to the State and local communities in which they reside, including almost $4 billion in economic activity, 30,000 full-time jobs and over $60 million in state and local tax revenues.

Our fairs also deliver a tremendous public benefit by providing a place of gathering, cultural centers, affordable community facilities,

emergency response capabilities and disaster preparedness, and food, nutrition and agricultural education and awareness.

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

5/17/17 16:09:51

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(Without Reference to File)

ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 75

Author:(Bigelow)

As Introduced Ver:April 25, 2017

Majority

SUMMARY: Designates the month of May 2017 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' network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. 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.
2. California's counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000280

Date of Hearing: May 8, 2017

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Designates the month of May 2017 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’ network strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. 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.
2. California’s counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of the fairgrounds.
3. 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.
4. 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:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: