THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 154

Author: Luz Rivas (D), et al.

Introduced: 1/27/20

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 2/20/20

SUBJECT: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims February 20, 2020, as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. February 20, 2020, is recognized nationally and internationally as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
2. Women have contributed to the diverse fields of engineering both historically and currently, yet remain underrepresented in both education programs and the workforce.
3. In 1960, less than 1% of recorded engineers were women. The number of women employed in architecture and engineering had risen to 14% by 2011.
4. Women account for only one-fifth of bachelor’s degrees, one-quarter of master’s degrees, and nearly one-quarter of doctorates in engineering.
5. According to the 2015 results of the Program for International Student Assessment, one in 20 boys, but less than one in 200 girls, expect a career in information and computer technologies.
6. California is a world leader in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
7. A myriad of organizations and programs in the United States are committed to combating the gender gap in engineering by encouraging women and girls to explore male-dominated STEM fields.
8. California remains committed to the principles of gender equality.

This resolution proclaims February 20, 2020, as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.

Comments

The author states, “As an engineer, I am proud to introduce ACR 154, which recognizes February 20, 2020 as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Although there have been some improvements in the past few years, women continue to be underrepresented in the engineering field. Nationwide, only 13% of all practicing engineers identify as women. As a leader in engineering and champion of gender equality, California celebrates the importance of introducing girls to engineering.” 

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 21 (Luz Rivas, Resolution Chapter 19, Statutes of 2019) proclaimed February 21, 2019, as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/4/20)

American Society of Civil Engineers, Region 9

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/4/20)

None received

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

3/4/20 15:04:22

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 154

Author:(Luz Rivas)

As Introduced Ver:January 27, 2020

Majority vote

SUMMARY:

Proclaims February 20, 2020, as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.

Major Provisions

1. February 20, 2020, the third Thursday in February, is recognized nationally and internationally as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
2. California is a world leader in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and remains committed to the principles of gender equality.
3. Women have contributed to the diverse fields of engineering both historically and currently, yet remain underrepresented in both education programs and the workforce.
4. In 1960, less than 1% of recorded engineers were women; and, the number of women employed in architecture and engineering had risen to 14% by 2011.
5. According to the 2015 results of the Program for International Student Assessment, one in 20 boys, but less than one in 200 girls, expect a career in information and computer technologies.
6. A myriad of organizations and programs in the United States are committed to combating the gender gap in engineering by encouraging women and girls to explore male-dominated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

COMMENTS:

None on file

According to the Author:

As an engineer, I am proud to introduce ACR 154, which recognizes February 20, 2020 as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Although there have been some improvements in the past few years, women continue to be underrepresented in the engineering field. Nationwide, only 13% of all practicing engineers identify as women. As a leader in engineering and champion of gender equality, California celebrates the importance of introducing girls to engineering.

Arguments in Support:

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is intended to help focus a growing movement to inspire girls' futures, so they learn they have a place in engineering a better world. On that day, ASCE encourages its members to make a difference by sharing their knowledge, experience, and some fun!

Arguments in Opposition:

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS:

No fiscal impact

VOTES:

ASM RULES: 8-0-4

YES: Cunningham, Carrillo, Flora, Grayson, Maienschein, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Robert Rivas

ABS, ABST OR NV: Cooley, Kamlager, Mathis, Wicks

UPDATED:

VERSION: January 27, 2020

CONSULTANT: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002688

Date of Hearing: February 14, 2020

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 154 (

Author:Luz Rivas) – As Introduced Ver:January 27, 2020

SUBJECT: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.

SUMMARY: Proclaims February 20, 2020, as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. February 20, 2020, the third Thursday in February, is recognized nationally and internationally as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
2. California is a world leader in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and remains committed to the principles of gender equality.
3. Women have contributed to the diverse fields of engineering both historically and currently, yet remain underrepresented in both education programs and the workforce.
4. In 1960, less than 1 percent of recorded engineers were women; and, the number of women employed in architecture and engineering had risen to 14 percent by 2011.
5. According to the 2015 results of the Program for International Student Assessment, one in 20 boys, but less than one in 200 girls, expect a career in information and computer technologies.
6. A myriad of organizations and programs in the United States are committed to combating the gender gap in engineering by encouraging women and girls to explore male-dominated STEM fields.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

American Society of Civil Engineers, Region 9 (ASCE)

Opposition

None on file

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