This measure would proclaim March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day.

This measure would proclaim March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day.

This measure would proclaim March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day.

WHEREAS, Every American pupil deserves access to a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for their future, Californias future, and the nations future; and

WHEREAS, There is a strong need to recognize Californias STEM leadership in technological advancement, innovation technology, and robotics; and

WHEREAS, An increased investment in STEM and robotics is vital to ensure California pupils pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields; and

WHEREAS, Technological hubs such as the Cities of San Francisco, San Jose (Silicon Valley), Oxnard, Los Angeles, and San Diego and other communities are known across California for their STEM influence, invention, and innovation; and

WHEREAS, Silicon Valley has driven innovation in technological areas worldwide; and

WHEREAS, There has been a growing demand for STEM jobs in the fields of engineering, biotechnology, and computer programming in California; and

WHEREAS, STEM that includes the arts, better known as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), promotes the 21st-century skills of teamwork, problem solving, and technological literacy; and

WHEREAS, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the worlds leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education; and

WHEREAS, The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership; and

WHEREAS, The vision of FIRST is to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders; and

WHEREAS, FIRST and robotics inspire young people to become innovators and leaders in science and technology in California; and

WHEREAS, The month of March coincides with multiple robotics competitions held by FIRST; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day to observe and celebrate the advancements and innovations made in California and for the pursuit of STEAM careers; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Every American pupil deserves access to a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for their future, Californias future, and the nations future; and

WHEREAS, There is a strong need to recognize Californias STEM leadership in technological advancement, innovation technology, and robotics; and

WHEREAS, An increased investment in STEM and robotics is vital to ensure California pupils pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields; and

WHEREAS, Technological hubs such as the Cities of San Francisco, San Jose (Silicon Valley), Oxnard, Los Angeles, and San Diego and other communities are known across California for their STEM influence, invention, and innovation; and

WHEREAS, Silicon Valley has driven innovation in technological areas worldwide; and

WHEREAS, There has been a growing demand for STEM jobs in the fields of engineering, biotechnology, and computer programming in California; and

WHEREAS, STEM that includes the arts, better known as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), promotes the 21st-century skills of teamwork, problem solving, and technological literacy; and

WHEREAS, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the worlds leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education; and

WHEREAS, The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership; and

WHEREAS, The vision of FIRST is to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders; and

WHEREAS, FIRST and robotics inspire young people to become innovators and leaders in science and technology in California; and

WHEREAS, The month of March coincides with multiple robotics competitions held by FIRST; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day to observe and celebrate the advancements and innovations made in California and for the pursuit of STEAM careers; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Every American pupil deserves access to a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for their future, Californias future, and the nations future; and

WHEREAS, There is a strong need to recognize Californias STEM leadership in technological advancement, innovation technology, and robotics; and

WHEREAS, An increased investment in STEM and robotics is vital to ensure California pupils pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields; and

WHEREAS, Technological hubs such as the Cities of San Francisco, San Jose (Silicon Valley), Oxnard, Los Angeles, and San Diego and other communities are known across California for their STEM influence, invention, and innovation; and

WHEREAS, Silicon Valley has driven innovation in technological areas worldwide; and

WHEREAS, There has been a growing demand for STEM jobs in the fields of engineering, biotechnology, and computer programming in California; and

WHEREAS, STEM that includes the arts, better known as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), promotes the 21st-century skills of teamwork, problem solving, and technological literacy; and

WHEREAS, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the worlds leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education; and

WHEREAS, The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership; and

WHEREAS, The vision of FIRST is to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders; and

WHEREAS, FIRST and robotics inspire young people to become innovators and leaders in science and technology in California; and

WHEREAS, The month of March coincides with multiple robotics competitions held by FIRST; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day to observe and celebrate the advancements and innovations made in California and for the pursuit of STEAM careers; 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 144

Author: Maienschein (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/15/24

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 69-0, 3/7/24 (Consent) - See last page for vote

SUBJECT: California STEAM Robotics Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day to observe and celebrate the advancements and innovations made in California and for the pursuit of STEAM careers.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Every pupil deserves access to a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for their future. STEM that includes the arts, better known as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), promotes the 21st-century skills of teamwork, problem solving, and technological literacy.
2. There is a strong need to recognize California’s STEM leadership in technological advancement, innovation technology, and robotics.
3. An increased investment in STEM and robotics is vital to ensure California pupils pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields. Technological hubs such as the Cities of San Francisco, San Jose (Silicon Valley), Oxnard, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other communities are known across California for their STEM influence and innovation.
4. There has been a growing demand for STEM jobs in the fields of engineering, biotechnology, and computer programming in California.
5. FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. The vision of FIRST® is to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.
6. The month of March coincides with multiple robotics competitions held by FIRST®.

This resolution proclaims March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day to observe and celebrate the advancements and innovations made in California and for the pursuit of STEAM careers.

Related/Prior Legislation

The following resolution(s) proclaimed California STEAM Robotics Day:

• ACR 40 (Maienschein, Resolution Chapter 43, Statutes of 2023).

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/14/24)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/14/24)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 69-0, 3/7/24

AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Cervantes, Chen, Connolly, Davies, Dixon, Essayli, Flora, Mike Fong, Friedman, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Holden, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Lackey, Lee, Low, Lowenthal, Mathis, McCarty, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Wallis, Ward, Weber, Wicks, Wood, Zbur, Robert Rivas

NO VOTE RECORDED: Megan Dahle, Vince Fong, Gabriel, Maienschein, Papan, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Luz Rivas, Soria, Waldron, Wilson

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

3/20/24 13:53:52

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Date of Hearing: March 4, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 144 (

Author:Maienschein) – As Introduced Ver:February 15, 2024

SUBJECT: California STEAM Robotics Day.

SUMMARY: Proclaims March 23, 2024, as California STEAM Robotics Day to observe and celebrate the advancements and innovations made in California and for the pursuit of STEAM careers. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Every pupil deserves access to a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for their future. STEM that includes the arts, better known as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), promotes the 21st-century skills of teamwork, problem solving, and technological literacy.
2. There is a strong need to recognize California’s STEM leadership in technological advancement, innovation technology, and robotics.
3. An increased investment in STEM and robotics is vital to ensure California pupils pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields. Technological hubs such as the Cities of San Francisco, San Jose (Silicon Valley), Oxnard, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other communities are known across California for their STEM influence and innovation.
4. There has been a growing demand for STEM jobs in the fields of engineering, biotechnology, and computer programming in California.
5. FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. The vision of FIRST® is to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.
6. The month of March coincides with multiple robotics competitions held by FIRST®.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800