This measure would declare October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day and would urge all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California.

This measure would declare October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day and would urge all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California.

This measure would declare October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day and would urge all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California.

WHEREAS, Every day, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 9-1-1 dispatchers, public works professionals, and other emergency personnel work as our first line of defense, protecting our communities and ensuring California is the safest place to live, work, and visit; and

WHEREAS, Californias first responders react swiftly and courageously to emergencies, often putting their own lives at risk to ensure the safety and well-being of others, whether responding to natural disasters, accidents, medical emergencies, or public health and safety threats; and

WHEREAS, First Responders Day recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes and play an integral role in making a positive difference in appalling circumstances; and

WHEREAS, First responders accept the challenge and responsibility of helping others before helping themselves, providing excellent care and a superior level of service to their fellow citizens during emergencies; and

WHEREAS, As a direct result of their extensive training, rapid emergency deployment, and coordinated efforts, first responders save lives every day; and

WHEREAS, First responders deserve our gratitude and respect for their commitment to preserving the peace and securing the safety of California residents and visitors; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day and urges all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders 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, Every day, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 9-1-1 dispatchers, public works professionals, and other emergency personnel work as our first line of defense, protecting our communities and ensuring California is the safest place to live, work, and visit; and

WHEREAS, Californias first responders react swiftly and courageously to emergencies, often putting their own lives at risk to ensure the safety and well-being of others, whether responding to natural disasters, accidents, medical emergencies, or public health and safety threats; and

WHEREAS, First Responders Day recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes and play an integral role in making a positive difference in appalling circumstances; and

WHEREAS, First responders accept the challenge and responsibility of helping others before helping themselves, providing excellent care and a superior level of service to their fellow citizens during emergencies; and

WHEREAS, As a direct result of their extensive training, rapid emergency deployment, and coordinated efforts, first responders save lives every day; and

WHEREAS, First responders deserve our gratitude and respect for their commitment to preserving the peace and securing the safety of California residents and visitors; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day and urges all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders 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, Every day, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 9-1-1 dispatchers, public works professionals, and other emergency personnel work as our first line of defense, protecting our communities and ensuring California is the safest place to live, work, and visit; and

WHEREAS, Californias first responders react swiftly and courageously to emergencies, often putting their own lives at risk to ensure the safety and well-being of others, whether responding to natural disasters, accidents, medical emergencies, or public health and safety threats; and

WHEREAS, First Responders Day recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes and play an integral role in making a positive difference in appalling circumstances; and

WHEREAS, First responders accept the challenge and responsibility of helping others before helping themselves, providing excellent care and a superior level of service to their fellow citizens during emergencies; and

WHEREAS, As a direct result of their extensive training, rapid emergency deployment, and coordinated efforts, first responders save lives every day; and

WHEREAS, First responders deserve our gratitude and respect for their commitment to preserving the peace and securing the safety of California residents and visitors; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day and urges all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California; 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: September 3, 2025

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 93

Author:(Ochoa Bogh) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: First Responders’ Day.

SUMMARY: Declares October 28, 2025, as First Responders’ Day; and, urges all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Every day, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 9-1-1 dispatchers, public works professionals, and other emergency personnel work as our first line of defense, protecting our communities and ensuring California is the safest place to live, work, and visit.
2. California’s first responders react swiftly and courageously to emergencies, often putting their own lives at risk to ensure the safety and well-being of others, whether responding to natural disasters, accidents, medical emergencies, or public health and safety threats.
3. First Responders’ Day recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes and play an integral role in making a positive difference in appalling circumstances.
4. First responders accept the challenge and responsibility of helping others before helping themselves, providing excellent care and a superior level of service to their fellow citizens during emergencies.
5. First responders deserve our gratitude and respect for their commitment to preserving the peace and securing the safety of California residents and visitors.

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

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 93

Author: Ochoa Bogh (R), et al.

Introduced: 6/9/25

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: First Responders’ Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution declares October 28, 2025, as First Responders’ Day and urges all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. First Responders’ Day recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes and play an integral role in making a positive difference in appalling circumstances.
2. California’s first responders react swiftly and courageously to emergencies, often putting their own lives at risk to ensure the safety and well-being of others, whether responding to natural disasters, accidents, medical emergencies, or public health and safety threats.
3. As a direct result of their extensive training, rapid emergency deployment, and coordinated efforts, first responders save lives every day.
4. First responders deserve our gratitude and respect for their commitment to preserving the peace and securing the safety of California residents and visitors.

This resolution declares October 28, 2025, as First Responders’ Day and urges all Californians to observe and promote the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in California.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/18/25)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/18/25)

None received

Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/18/25 16:38:35

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