THIRD READING

Bill No: SR 40

Author: Alvarado-Gil (D)

Introduced: 5/9/23

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the month of May 2023 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

California’s 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to the County of Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to the County of Mariposa.
California’s fairgrounds attract millions of visitors for fairs and events. California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of their local fairgrounds. California’s fairgrounds expend and generate hundreds of millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the state’s General Fund.
During a state of emergency, a natural disaster, or the ongoing impacts of climate change, California fairgrounds are called into service as medical sites, staging areas for emergency equipment and emergency personnel, and evacuation sites to assist those displaced by a fire or flood.
California’s fairgrounds provide safe public facilities specifically designed for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad. California’s 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the recreational, social, and economic hubs of their respective communities.

This resolution designates the month of May 2023 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and extends the Legislatures warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of fair volunteers, directors, CEOs, and staff, business supporters, sponsors, and associations who keep the network of California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 181 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 93, Statutes of 2022) designated the month of May 2022 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month

ACR 73 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 83, Statutes of 2019) designated the month of May 2019 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/15/23)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/15/23)

None received

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

5/17/23 14:39:50

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