SCR 62: National Public Works Week.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-07-03
Current Status:
Passed
(2025-07-03: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 119, Statutes of 2025.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
This measure would declare the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and would request that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities.
This measure would declare the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and would request that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities.
This measure would declare the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and would request that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities.
WHEREAS, Public works professionals focus on facilities, infrastructure, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, These facilities, infrastructure, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers, managers, and employees, at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nations transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest of California communities to gain knowledge of, and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, Public works is often considered the silent arm of public safety, usually without fanfare. Public works professionals provide vital support to emergency response partners, helping to protect essential services and restore those services following an emergency, and are often the first on scene and the last to leave the scenes of disasters, no matter the peril; and
WHEREAS, The year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, The American Public Works Association applauds the national recognition of the Public Works First Responder status and its use to support and promote public works first responders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Public works professionals focus on facilities, infrastructure, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, These facilities, infrastructure, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers, managers, and employees, at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nations transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest of California communities to gain knowledge of, and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, Public works is often considered the silent arm of public safety, usually without fanfare. Public works professionals provide vital support to emergency response partners, helping to protect essential services and restore those services following an emergency, and are often the first on scene and the last to leave the scenes of disasters, no matter the peril; and
WHEREAS, The year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, The American Public Works Association applauds the national recognition of the Public Works First Responder status and its use to support and promote public works first responders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Public works professionals focus on facilities, infrastructure, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, These facilities, infrastructure, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers, managers, and employees, at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nations transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest of California communities to gain knowledge of, and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, Public works is often considered the silent arm of public safety, usually without fanfare. Public works professionals provide vital support to emergency response partners, helping to protect essential services and restore those services following an emergency, and are often the first on scene and the last to leave the scenes of disasters, no matter the peril; and
WHEREAS, The year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, The American Public Works Association applauds the national recognition of the Public Works First Responder status and its use to support and promote public works first responders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jul 3, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 119, Statutes of 2025. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 2343.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 23, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 23). |
| May 29, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 5, 2025 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| May 5, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1010.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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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| Jun 27, 2025 | SCR 62 Becker Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 23, 2025 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| May 5, 2025 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR62 Becker | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: June 23, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 62
Author:(Becker) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: National Public Works Week.
SUMMARY: Declares the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the State of California.
- These facilities, infrastructure, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers, managers, and employees, at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for California residents.
- It is in the public interest of California communities to gain knowledge of, and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities.
- Public works is often considered “the silent arm of public safety,” usually without fanfare. Public works professionals provide vital support to emergency response partners, helping to protect essential services and restoring those services following an emergency, and are often the first on scene and the last to leave the scenes of disasters no matter the peril.
- The year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association. The American Public Works Association applauds the national recognition of the “Public Works First Responder” status and its use to support and promote public works first responders.
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 62 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 62
Author: Becker (D)
Introduced: 4/21/25
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: National Public Works Week
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution declares the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Public works professionals focus on facilities, infrastructure, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the State of California.
- These facilities, infrastructure, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers, managers, and employees, at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens.
- Public works is often considered “the silent arm of public safety,” usually without fanfare. Public works professionals provide vital support to emergency response partners, helping to protect essential services and restore those services following an emergency, and are often the first on scene and the last to leave the scenes of disasters, no matter the peril.
- It is in the public interest of California communities to gain knowledge of, and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities.
This resolution declares the week of May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, inclusive, as National Public Works Week in the State of California, and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling on the people of the great State of California to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 4/30/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/30/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/30/25 16:48:22
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