SCR 139: California Museums Month.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2024-06-20
Current Status:
Passed
(2024-06-20: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 118, Statutes of 2024.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
This measure would declare May 2024 to be California Museums Month.
This measure would declare May 2024 to be California Museums Month.
This measure would declare May 2024 to be California Museums Month.
WHEREAS, California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, California museums serve over 22,000,000 visitors annually and more Americans visit museums than the attendance of all major league sporting events and theme parks combined; and
WHEREAS, Americans believe that museums are educational assets for their communities, the most trustworthy source of objective information, and significant in creating a strong connection to the past; and
WHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its obligations in education by serving over 2,000,000 schoolchildren per year; and
WHEREAS, Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults; and
WHEREAS, California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world; and
WHEREAS, California museums provide a spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, California museums have a $6.55 billion financial impact on the economy and support over 80,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state, declares May 2024 as California Museums Month, and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, California museums serve over 22,000,000 visitors annually and more Americans visit museums than the attendance of all major league sporting events and theme parks combined; and
WHEREAS, Americans believe that museums are educational assets for their communities, the most trustworthy source of objective information, and significant in creating a strong connection to the past; and
WHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its obligations in education by serving over 2,000,000 schoolchildren per year; and
WHEREAS, Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults; and
WHEREAS, California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world; and
WHEREAS, California museums provide a spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, California museums have a $6.55 billion financial impact on the economy and support over 80,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state, declares May 2024 as California Museums Month, and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, childrens museums, and cultural centers; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, California museums serve over 22,000,000 visitors annually and more Americans visit museums than the attendance of all major league sporting events and theme parks combined; and
WHEREAS, Americans believe that museums are educational assets for their communities, the most trustworthy source of objective information, and significant in creating a strong connection to the past; and
WHEREAS, California museums help the state meet its obligations in education by serving over 2,000,000 schoolchildren per year; and
WHEREAS, Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults; and
WHEREAS, California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world; and
WHEREAS, California museums provide a spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, California museums have a $6.55 billion financial impact on the economy and support over 80,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state, declares May 2024 as California Museums 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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Date
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Status
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| Jun 20, 2024 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 118, Statutes of 2024. |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Jun 13, 2024 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5860.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 10, 2024 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 10). |
| May 13, 2024 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 9, 2024 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| May 9, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3871.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 24, 2024 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Location
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Votes
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| Jun 13, 2024 | SCR 139 Cortese Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 10, 2024 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| May 9, 2024 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR139 Cortese | 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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| California Association Of Museums | ** Support |
Date of Hearing: June 10, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 139
Author:(Cortese) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: California Museums Month.
SUMMARY: Declares May 2024 as California Museums Month, in recognition of the importance of museums as civic and educational institutions and their contributions to the well-being of this state. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state. California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, children’s museums, and cultural centers.
- California museums serve over 22 million visitors annually and more Americans visit museums than the attendance of all major league sporting events and theme parks combined.
- Americans believe that museums are educational assets for their communities, the most trustworthy source of objective information, and significant in creating a strong connection to the past.
- California museums help the state meet its obligations in education by serving over 2 million schoolchildren per year. Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults.
- California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world. They provide a spark that inspires future generations of scientists, artists, politicians, historians, and entrepreneurs.
- Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California.
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 139 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 139
Author: Cortese (D)
Introduced: 4/16/24
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: California Museums Month
SOURCE: California Association of Museums
DIGEST:
This resolution declares May 2024 to be California Museums Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California museums include art museums, zoos, aquaria, historical societies, science centers, botanical gardens, children’s museums, and cultural centers. California is home to over 1,500 museums located in communities of all sizes and in every county throughout the state.
- California museums help the state meet its obligations in education by serving over 2,000,000 schoolchildren per year. Studies have shown that visits to museums have a positive impact on the academic and social development of children and the well-being of adults. California museums foster exploration to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities, sciences, arts, and natural world.
- California museums have a $6.55 billion financial impact on the economy and support over 80,000 jobs.
- Museums, residents, elected officials, civic leaders, and local governments are invited to recognize and celebrate the contributions of museums to California.
This resolution declares May 2024 as California Museums Month.
Related/Prior Legislation
The following is the most recent measure related to Museum Month in California:
ACR 193 (Bloom, Resolution Chapter 87, Statutes of 2022) proclaimed May 2022 as Museum Month in California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 4/22/24)
California Association of Museums (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/22/24)
None received
Prepared by: Holly Hummelt / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/24/24 13:52:52
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