This measure would declare June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

This measure would declare June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

This measure would declare June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations are a large and vital part of Californias economy, with nonprofit economic activity contributing 15 percent, or one-sixth, of Californias gross state product; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1,200,000 people employed by nonprofits, accounting for 1 in every 14 California jobs; and

WHEREAS, The number of volunteers mobilized by nonprofit organizations is equivalent to 33,000 full-time jobs in service of communities; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations support the California economy by bringing more than $40,000,000,000 into California each year from out-of-state sources; and

WHEREAS, California nonprofit organizations keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce; and

WHEREAS, Californias nonprofit community includes houses of worship, universities and preschools, local theaters and world-class symphonies, after school sports leagues and senior day centers, health clinics, and other types of organizations that attract people to California and that support the well-being of Californians; and

WHEREAS, California nonprofit organizations are trusted institutions that provide services to the needy and vulnerable, improve quality of life, express community values, and promote social change; and

WHEREAS, During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, and in the face of intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, to the changing needs of their communities; and

WHEREAS, The nonprofit organization community in California is a strong economic power that uses that power for the common good; and

WHEREAS, A vibrant nonprofit sector in California is key to a strong economic resiliency and is an essential partner to government in providing services and support to meet the ongoing needs of Californians; and

WHEREAS, Californias nonprofit organizations are national and international leaders and innovators in the development of environmental protections, access to health care, and safety net services, expansion of civil rights, support of the arts and humanities, and the pursuit of democratic ideals; and

WHEREAS, Since the first California Nonprofits Day in 2016, a total of 662 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Assembly Members and Senators; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, declares June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations are a large and vital part of Californias economy, with nonprofit economic activity contributing 15 percent, or one-sixth, of Californias gross state product; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1,200,000 people employed by nonprofits, accounting for 1 in every 14 California jobs; and

WHEREAS, The number of volunteers mobilized by nonprofit organizations is equivalent to 33,000 full-time jobs in service of communities; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations support the California economy by bringing more than $40,000,000,000 into California each year from out-of-state sources; and

WHEREAS, California nonprofit organizations keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce; and

WHEREAS, Californias nonprofit community includes houses of worship, universities and preschools, local theaters and world-class symphonies, after school sports leagues and senior day centers, health clinics, and other types of organizations that attract people to California and that support the well-being of Californians; and

WHEREAS, California nonprofit organizations are trusted institutions that provide services to the needy and vulnerable, improve quality of life, express community values, and promote social change; and

WHEREAS, During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, and in the face of intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, to the changing needs of their communities; and

WHEREAS, The nonprofit organization community in California is a strong economic power that uses that power for the common good; and

WHEREAS, A vibrant nonprofit sector in California is key to a strong economic resiliency and is an essential partner to government in providing services and support to meet the ongoing needs of Californians; and

WHEREAS, Californias nonprofit organizations are national and international leaders and innovators in the development of environmental protections, access to health care, and safety net services, expansion of civil rights, support of the arts and humanities, and the pursuit of democratic ideals; and

WHEREAS, Since the first California Nonprofits Day in 2016, a total of 662 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Assembly Members and Senators; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, declares June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations are a large and vital part of Californias economy, with nonprofit economic activity contributing 15 percent, or one-sixth, of Californias gross state product; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1,200,000 people employed by nonprofits, accounting for 1 in every 14 California jobs; and

WHEREAS, The number of volunteers mobilized by nonprofit organizations is equivalent to 33,000 full-time jobs in service of communities; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations support the California economy by bringing more than $40,000,000,000 into California each year from out-of-state sources; and

WHEREAS, California nonprofit organizations keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce; and

WHEREAS, Californias nonprofit community includes houses of worship, universities and preschools, local theaters and world-class symphonies, after school sports leagues and senior day centers, health clinics, and other types of organizations that attract people to California and that support the well-being of Californians; and

WHEREAS, California nonprofit organizations are trusted institutions that provide services to the needy and vulnerable, improve quality of life, express community values, and promote social change; and

WHEREAS, During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, and in the face of intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, to the changing needs of their communities; and

WHEREAS, The nonprofit organization community in California is a strong economic power that uses that power for the common good; and

WHEREAS, A vibrant nonprofit sector in California is key to a strong economic resiliency and is an essential partner to government in providing services and support to meet the ongoing needs of Californians; and

WHEREAS, Californias nonprofit organizations are national and international leaders and innovators in the development of environmental protections, access to health care, and safety net services, expansion of civil rights, support of the arts and humanities, and the pursuit of democratic ideals; and

WHEREAS, Since the first California Nonprofits Day in 2016, a total of 662 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Assembly Members and Senators; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, declares June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day; 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 50

Author: Luz Rivas (D), et al.

Introduced: 3/30/23

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/5/23

SUBJECT: California Nonprofits Day

SOURCE: CalNonprofits

DIGEST:

This resolution declares June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Nonprofit organizations rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1,200,000 people employed by nonprofits, accounting for 1 in every 14 California jobs.
2. California nonprofit organizations keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce.
3. California’s nonprofit community includes houses of worship, universities and preschools, local theaters and world-class symphonies, after school sports leagues and senior day centers, health clinics, and other types of organizations that attract people to California and that support the well-being of Californians.
4. California nonprofit organizations are trusted institutions that provide services to the needy and vulnerable, improve quality of life, express community values, and promote social change.
5. The nonprofit organization community in California is a strong economic power that uses that power for the common good.
6. California’s nonprofit organizations are national and international leaders and innovators in the development of environmental protections, access to health care, and safety net services, expansion of civil rights, support of the arts and humanities, and the pursuit of democratic ideals.

This resolution declares, in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day.

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures declaring California Nonprofits Day:

• ACR 186 (Fong, Resolution Chapter 94, Statutes of 2022).
• ACR 80 (Luz Rivas, Resolution Chapter 94, Statutes of 2021).
• ACR 62 (Limón, Resolution Chapter 92, Statutes of 2019).

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/12/23)

CalNonprofits (source)

Council of California Goodwill Industries

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/12/23)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/14/23 13:17:06

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 50

Author:(Luz Rivas)

As Introduced Ver:March 30, 2023

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Declares June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

Major Provisions

1. Nonprofit organizations are a large and vital part of California's economy, with nonprofit economic activity contributing 15%, or one-sixth, of California's gross state product. They rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1.2 million people employed by nonprofits, accounting for 1 in every 14 California jobs.
2. The number of volunteers mobilized by nonprofit organizations is equivalent to 33,000 full-time jobs in service of communities. Nonprofit organizations support the California economy by bringing more than $40 billion into California each year from out-of-state sources. And, California nonprofits keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce.
3. During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, and in the face of intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, to the changing needs of their communities.
4. A vibrant nonprofit sector in California is key to a strong economic resiliency and is an essential partner to government in providing services and support to meet the ongoing needs of Californians.
5. California's nonprofits are leaders and innovators in the development of environmental protections, access to health care, and safety net services, expansion of civil rights, support of the arts and humanities, and the pursuit of democratic ideals.
6. Since the first California Nonprofits Day in 2016, a total of 662 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Assembly Members and Senators.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

It is imperative we take the time to recognize the valuable contributions nonprofits make to our communities and our state. California nonprofit organizations are pillars of our community that provide services to vulnerable citizens, improve quality of life, express community values, and promote social change.

Arguments in Support

The Council of California Goodwill Industries writes in support: "We are thrilled to celebrate California Nonprofits Day, because we have seen firsthand the positive impact that this day has had on the nonprofit community in California. It is time to celebrate the tireless work of nonprofit organizations and to recognize the vital role they play in the state's economy and society.

Arguments in Opposition

None on file.

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 12-0-1

YES: Ramos, Addis, Juan Carrillo, Essayli, Flora, Low, Ortega, Pacheco, Pellerin, Blanca Rubio, Valencia, Dixon

ABS, ABST OR NV: Pellerin

UPDATED

VERSION: March 30, 2023

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000895

Date of Hearing: May 18, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

James Ramos, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 50 (

Author:Luz Rivas) – As Introduced Ver:March 30, 2023

SUBJECT: California Nonprofits Day.

SUMMARY: Declares June 7, 2023, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Nonprofit organizations are a large and vital part of California’s economy, with nonprofit economic activity contributing 15 percent, or one-sixth, of California’s gross state product. They rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1.2 million people employed by nonprofits, accounting for 1 in every 14 California jobs.
2. The number of volunteers mobilized by nonprofit organizations is equivalent to 33,000 full-time jobs in service of communities. Nonprofit organizations support the California economy by bringing more than $40 billion into California each year from out-of-state sources. And, California nonprofits keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce.
3. During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, and in the face of intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, to the changing needs of their communities.
4. A vibrant nonprofit sector in California is key to a strong economic resiliency and is an essential partner to government in providing services and support to meet the ongoing needs of Californians.
5. California’s nonprofits are leaders and innovators in the development of environmental protections, access to health care, and safety net services, expansion of civil rights, support of the arts and humanities, and the pursuit of democratic ideals.
6. Since the first California Nonprofits Day in 2016, a total of 662 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Assembly Members and Senators.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

Council of California Goodwill Industries

Opposition

None on file

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