SCR 58: California Grown Flower Month.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-07-07
This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
This measure would proclaim June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
WHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; and
WHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; and
WHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; and
WHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; and
WHEREAS, California flowers are grown on over 16,000 acres of Californias most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; and
WHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; and
WHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; and
WHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; and
WHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; and
WHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; and
WHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; and
WHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; and
WHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; and
WHEREAS, California flowers are grown on over 16,000 acres of Californias most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; and
WHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; and
WHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; and
WHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; and
WHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; and
WHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; and
WHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; and
WHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; and
WHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; and
WHEREAS, California flowers are grown on over 701 million square feet spanning the distance 16,000 acres of Californias most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; and
WHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; and
WHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; and
WHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; and
WHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; and
WHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Californias flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden; and
WHEREAS, The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist; and
WHEREAS, In 1890, the Domoto family established Californias first commercial flower farm in Oakland; and
WHEREAS, To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers; and
WHEREAS, California flowers are grown over 701 million square feet spanning the distance from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border; and
WHEREAS, California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids; and
WHEREAS, Much of the production of lilies, irises, and tulips is in the County of Humboldt, which is known for its ideal growing conditions, and is also where the legendary Stargazer lily was originally bred; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 50 percent of all California grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state; and
WHEREAS, The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state; and
WHEREAS, The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, The amount of money generated by the California grown flower industry for additional jobs in the state is more than $12.5 million per day; and
WHEREAS, The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate nearly $1.1 billion in additional taxes; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, retail florists, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our state and the nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month; 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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Status
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| Jul 7, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 99, Statutes of 2017. |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:15 p.m. |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 19, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 19). |
| Jun 26, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 26). |
| Jun 19, 2017 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 8, 2017 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 1465.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 1, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 23, 2017 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Location
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| Jul 3, 2017 | Unfinished Business SCR58 McGuire Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 29, 2017 | SCR 58 McGuire Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 26, 2017 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Jun 8, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR58 McGuire | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 58 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 58
Amended: 6/19/17
SUBJECT: California Grown Flower Month
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
Assembly Amendments make technical and clarifying changes.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California’s flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden.
- The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist.
- In 1890, the Domoto family established California’s first commercial flower farm in Oakland.
- To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers.
- California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States.
- California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids.
- The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state. The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers’, wholesalers’, and retail florists’ expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion.
This resolution recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 146 (McGuire, Resolution Chapter 80, Statutes of 2016) proclaimed June 2016 as California Grown Flower Month.
ACR 82 (Williams, Resolution Chapter 120, Statutes of 2015) proclaimed June 2015 as California-Grown Flower Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/29/17)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/30/17 10:30:40
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Date of Hearing: June 26, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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Author:() – As Ver:June 19, 2017
SENATE VOTE: 40-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California’s flower industry dates back the late 1870’s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden. The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist.
- In 1890, the Domoto family established California’s first commercial flower farm in Oakland. California flowers are now grown on over 16,000 acres of California’s most fertile farmlands from the City of San Diego, through the Inland Empire to the coastal City of Carpinteria, and up to the Oregon border.
- To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers.
- California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States and approximately 50 percent of all those flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state.
- The economic activities of California grown flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists generate $1.1 billion in additional taxes. The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers’, wholesalers’, and retail florists’ expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 58 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 58
Introduced: 5/23/17
SUBJECT: California Grown Flower Month
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California’s flower industry dates back to the late 1870s, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden.
- The industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist.
- In 1890, the Domoto family established California’s first commercial flower farm in Oakland.
- To this day, California still has a year-round climate that is perfect for growing hundreds of varieties of flowers.
- California is the largest producing state of fresh cut flowers in the country representing approximately 80 percent of all cut flowers grown in the United States.
- California is the leading producer of lilies, irises, gerbera daisies, tulips, roses and orchids.
- The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs in the state. The total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers’, wholesalers’, and retail florists’ expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion.
This resolution recognizes and honors the men and women of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity and hereby proclaims the month of June 2017 as California Grown Flower Month.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 146 (McGuire, Resolution Chapter 80, Statutes of 2016) proclaimed June 2016 as California Grown Flower Month.
ACR 82 (Williams, Resolution Chapter 120, Statutes of 2015) proclaimed June 2015 as California-Grown Flower Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/31/17)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/1/17 17:20:08
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