This measure would declare June 5, 2024, 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 5, 2024, 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 5, 2024, 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 one 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, intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, and economic downturns, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, by bridging the financial gaps and adapting to their communities evolving needs; 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 economic resilience and is an essential partner to the 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 774 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Senators and Assembly Members; 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 nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, declares June 5, 2024, as California Nonprofits Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate 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 one 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, intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, and economic downturns, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, by bridging the financial gaps and adapting to their communities evolving needs; 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 economic resilience and is an essential partner to the 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 774 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Senators and Assembly Members; 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 nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, declares June 5, 2024, as California Nonprofits Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate 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 one 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, intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, and economic downturns, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, by bridging the financial gaps and adapting to their communities evolving needs; 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 economic resilience and is an essential partner to the 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 774 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Senators and Assembly Members; 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 nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state, declares June 5, 2024, as California Nonprofits Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: June 17, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 142

Author:(Limón) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: California Nonprofits Day.

SUMMARY: Declares June 5, 2024, 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.
3. California nonprofits keep jobs local and employ greater percentages of women and people of color than does the overall civilian workforce.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. California’s nonprofit organizations 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.
7. Since the first California Nonprofits Day in 2016, a total of 774 nonprofit organizations have been honored by their Assembly Members and Senators.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits)

Opposition

None on file

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

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 142

Author: Limón (D), et al.

Introduced: 4/25/24

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: California Nonprofits Day

SOURCE: CalNonprofits

DIGEST:

This resolution declares June 5, 2024, 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 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.
2. Nonprofit organizations rank as the fourth largest employer by industry in California, with more than 1,200,000 people employed by nonprofits, accounting for one in every 14 California jobs.
3. Nonprofit organizations support the California economy by bringing more than $40,000,000,000 into California each year from out-of-state sources.
4. 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.
5. During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, intensifying wildfire, drought, and flood conditions, and economic downturns, California nonprofit organizations responded quickly, as they always do in a crisis, by bridging the financial gaps and adapting to their communities’ evolving needs.

This resolution declares June 5, 2024, as California Nonprofits Day in recognition of the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy and well-being of this state.

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 and a significant partner with government that provide services to vulnerable citizens, improve quality of life, express community values, and promote social change.”

Related/Prior Legislation

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

• ACR 50 (Luz Rivas. Resolution Chapter 113, Statutes of 2023).
• 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 5/8/24)

CalNonprofits (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/8/24)

None received

Prepared by: Russell Manning / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/8/24 14:08:15

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