SCR 125: Autism Awareness Month.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2018-05-15
This measure would designate April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
This measure would designate April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
This measure would designate April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and would encourage residents to show support for autism awareness.
WHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a childs life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function; and
WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individuals social, communication, and behavioral skills; and
WHEREAS, Autism affects children from all countries, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 2.41 percent of children in the United States suffer from ASD; and
WHEREAS, Young adults with autism are less likely to continue their education past secondary school and 35 percent do not have a job or receive postgraduate education after leaving high school; and
WHEREAS, Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care; and
WHEREAS, Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD; and
WHEREAS, While there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, While there is no diagnostic test for ASD, the increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD; and
WHEREAS, ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a childs life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function; and
WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individuals social, communication, and behavioral skills; and
WHEREAS, Autism affects children from all countries, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 2.41 percent of children in the United States suffer from ASD; and
WHEREAS, Young adults with autism are less likely to continue their education past secondary school and 35 percent do not have a job or receive postgraduate education after leaving high school; and
WHEREAS, Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care; and
WHEREAS, Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD; and
WHEREAS, While there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, While there is no diagnostic test for ASD, the increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD; and
WHEREAS, ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a childs life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function; and
WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individuals social, communication, and behavioral skills; and
WHEREAS, Autism affects children from all countries, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 2.41 percent of children in the United States suffer from ASD; and
WHEREAS, Young adults with autism are less likely to continue their education past secondary school and 35 percent do not have a job or receive postgraduate education after leaving high school; and
WHEREAS, Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care; and
WHEREAS, Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD; and
WHEREAS, While there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and
WHEREAS, While there is no diagnostic test for ASD, the increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD; and
WHEREAS, ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the month of April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate 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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| May 15, 2018 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 66, Statutes of 2018. |
| May 15, 2018 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3:30 p.m. |
| May 10, 2018 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 10, 2018 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 7, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (May 7). |
| May 3, 2018 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 30, 2018 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 11, 2018 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| May 10, 2018 | SCR 125 Hueso Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 7, 2018 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2018 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR125 Hueso et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Organization
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Position
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Date
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| Association Of Regional Center Agencies | ** Support | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Autism Society of California | ** Support | Apr 11, 2018 |
| San Diego Regional Center | ** Support | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Special Olympics Northern California | ** Support | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Special Olympics Southern California | ** Support | Apr 11, 2018 |
Date of Hearing: May 7, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SBPCA Bill Id:
Author:() – As Ver:April 2, 2018
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Designates April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a child’s life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function. Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individual’s social, communication, and behavioral skills; and it is estimated that as many as 2.41% of children in the United States suffer from ASD.
- Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care.
- Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD.
- It is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives.
- The increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD.
- ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 125
Introduced: 4/2/18
SUBJECT: Autism Awareness Month
DIGEST:
This resolution designates April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests during the first few years of a child’s life and results from a neurological disorder that affects brain function. Individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, as well as the resilience of their families as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individual’s social, communication, and behavioral skills; and it is estimated that as many as 2.41% of children in the United States suffer from ASD.
- Autism affects people from all backgrounds, but disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged communities due to the cost and inaccessibility of autism care.
- Medical expenses for children with ASD are shown to be four to six times greater than those without ASD.
- It is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives.
- The increased awareness of autism and the detection services available today make it possible for more people to be properly diagnosed with ASD.
- ASD is not becoming more pervasive, but rather, the increased accessibility to services and professionals is assisting individuals in the diagnosis process.
This resolution designates the month of April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and encourages residents to show support for autism awareness.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 22 (Hueso, Resolution Chapter 47, Statutes of 2017) designated April 2017 as Autism Awareness Month and encouraged residents to show support for autism awareness.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Association of Regional Center Agencies
Autism Society of California
San Diego Regional Center
Special Olympics Northern California
Special Olympics Southern California
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/10/18)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/11/18 14:43:09
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