SCR 118: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2024-05-31
Current Status:
Passed
(2024-05-31: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 75, Statutes of 2024.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; 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 31, 2024 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 75, Statutes of 2024. |
| May 31, 2024 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| May 23, 2024 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 22, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 5570.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 20, 2024 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 20). |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 14, 2024 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 3297.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 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 22, 2024 | SCR 118 Wahab Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 20, 2024 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 14, 2024 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR118 Wahab 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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| Hemophilia Council Of California | ** Support |
Date of Hearing: May 20, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 118
Author:(Wahab) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California.
- Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death.
- With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives. Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly.
- The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation.
- This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders and foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 118 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 118
Author: Wahab (D), et al.
Introduced: 2/28/24
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
SOURCE: Hemophilia Council of California
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state.
- Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California.
- Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death.
- Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products.
- With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives.
- Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly.
- The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation.
- This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders.
- This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders.
- This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability.
This resolution proclaims the month of March 2024 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
Related/Prior Legislation
The following are the most recent measures proclaiming March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month:
- ACR 23 (Weber, Resolution Chapter 28, Statutes of 2023).
- SCR 74 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 43, Statutes of 2022).
- SCR 13 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 35, Statutes of 2021).
- SCR 84 (Pan, 2020) – Died at the Assembly Desk.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 3/4/24)
Hemophilia Council of California (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/4/24)
None received
Prepared by: Russell Manning / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/6/24 13:47:22
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