HR 16
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-02-02
WHEREAS, Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future success; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading; and
WHEREAS, The California Teachers Association celebrates Read Across America and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and will be celebrated on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seusss birthday; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2017, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read Across America Day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2, 2017, as Read Across America Day; 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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| Mar 2, 2017 | Coauthors revised. |
| Feb 27, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (February 27). |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Introduced. |
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| Feb 27, 2017 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees | ** Support | Feb 24, 2017 |
Date of Hearing: February 27, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:HR 16
Author:(O'Donnell) – As Introduced Ver:February 2, 2017
SUBJECT: Read Across America Day
SUMMARY: Recognizes March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day." Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future success.
- "Read Across America" is a national celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2 that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils.
- To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in "Read Across America" events throughout the nation.
- On March 2, 2017, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate "Read Across America Day."
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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