WHEREAS, More than 60 years after the passage of the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963, women, especially women of color, continue to suffer the consequences of unequal pay; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, women who work full time year round make $0.83 for every dollar a man is paid; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Department of Labor, the median salary for women in 2022 was $52,360, while men earned a median of salary of $62,350; and

WHEREAS, The wage gap for Black, Latina, and Native American women is under $0.66 for every dollar White, non-Hispanic men make; and

WHEREAS, Black and Hispanic women have the lowest median salary earnings, with Hispanic women earning an average of $41,140 and Black women earning an average of $49,470; and

WHEREAS, Four out of 10 women experience gender discrimination and are much more likely to work a part-time job compared to men; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 4 in 10 mothers are the primary breadwinners in their households, and nearly two-thirds of mothers are the primary or significant earners, making pay equity critical to the financial security of their families; and

WHEREAS, A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a social security or pension benefit formula; and

WHEREAS, Women continue to be underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business, as well as in managerial positions, and are overrepresented in teaching, assistant, and childcare occupations; and

WHEREAS, Fair pay in California would strengthen the security of individuals and families today, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, while enhancing our statewide economy; and

WHEREAS, March 25 symbolizes the day in 2025 when the wages paid to women catch up to the wages paid to males from the previous year nationwide; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims March 25, 2025, as Womens Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all; 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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WHEREAS, More than 60 years after the passage of the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963, women, especially women of color, continue to suffer the consequences of unequal pay; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, women who work full time year round make $0.83 for every dollar a man is paid; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Department of Labor, the median salary for women in 2022 was $42,110, $14,170 less than men; $52,360, while men earned a median of salary of $62,350; and

WHEREAS, The wage gap for Black, Latina, and Native American women is under $0.66 for every dollar White, non-Hispanic men make; and

WHEREAS, Black and Hispanic women have the lowest median salary earnings, with Hispanic women earning an average of $41,140 and Black women earning an average of $49,470; and

WHEREAS, Four out of 10 women experience gender discrimination and are much more likely to work a part-time job compared to men; and

WHEREAS, A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a social security or pension benefit formula; and

WHEREAS, Women continue to be underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and business, as well as in managerial positions, and are overrepresented in teaching, assistant, and childcare occupations; and

WHEREAS, Fair pay in California would strengthen the security of individuals and families today, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, while enhancing our statewide economy; and

WHEREAS, March 25 symbolizes the day in 2025 when the wages paid to women catch up to the wages paid to males from the previous year nationwide; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature Senate proclaims March 25, 2024, 2025, as Womens Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all; 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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WHEREAS, More than 60 years after the passage of the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963, women, especially women of color, continue to suffer the consequences of unequal pay; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, women who work full time year round make $0.83 for every dollar a man is paid; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Department of Labor, the median salary for women in 2022 was $42,110, $14,170 less than men; and

WHEREAS, The wage gap for Black, Latina, and Native American women is under $0.66 for every dollar White, non-Hispanic men make; and

WHEREAS, Black and Hispanic women have the lowest median salary earnings, with Hispanic women earning an average of $41,140 and Black women earning an average of $49,470; and

WHEREAS, Four out of 10 women experience gender discrimination and are much more likely to work a part-time job compared to men; and

WHEREAS, A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a social security or pension benefit formula; and

WHEREAS, Fair pay in California would strengthen the security of individuals and families today, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, while enhancing our statewide economy; and

WHEREAS, March 25 symbolizes the day in 2025 when the wages paid to women catch up to the wages paid to males from the previous year nationwide; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature proclaims March 25, 2024, as Womens Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all; 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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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE

Office of Senate Floor Analyses

(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478

SR 31

THIRD READING

Bill No:\tSR 31

Author:\tWahab (D), et al.

Amended:\t4/9/25

Vote:\tMajority

SUBJECT:\t Women’s Equal Pay Day

SOURCE:\tAuthor

DIGEST:

\tThis resolution proclaims March 25, 2024, as Women’s Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.

Senate Floor Amendments of 4/9/25 change one of the findings of the resolution, and make technical changes.

ANALYSIS:\tThis resolution makes the following legislative findings:

More than 60 years after the passage of the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963, women, especially women of color, continue to suffer the consequences of unequal pay.
Women continue to be underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business, as well as in managerial positions, and are overrepresented in teaching, assistant, and childcare occupations.
According to the United States Census Bureau, women who work full time year round make $0.83 for every dollar a man is paid. A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a social security or pension benefit formula.
March 25 symbolizes the day in 2025 when the wages paid to women catch up to the wages paid to males from the previous year nationwide.

This resolution proclaims March 25, 2025, as Women’s Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 127 (Wahab, Resolution Chapter 79, Statutes of 2024)

SR 80 (Min, 2024) – Adopted in Senate.

HR 99 (Bains, 2024) – Adopted in Assembly.

ACR 42 (Addis, Resolution Chapter 44, Statutes of 2023)

FISCAL EFFECT:\tAppropriation:\tNo\tFiscal Com.:\tNo\tLocal:\tNo

SUPPORT:\t(Verified\t4/10/25)

None received

OPPOSITION:\t(Verified\t4/10/25)

None received

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

4/10/25 11:56:53

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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE

Office of Senate Floor Analyses

(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478

SR 31

THIRD READING

Bill No:\tSR 31

Author:\tWahab (D), et al.

Introduced:\t3/24/25

Vote:\tMajority

SUBJECT:\t Women’s Equal Pay Day

SOURCE:\tAuthor

DIGEST:

ANALYSIS:\tThis resolution makes the following legislative findings:

More than 60 years after the passage of the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963, women, especially women of color, continue to suffer the consequences of unequal pay.
Women continue to be underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and business, as well as in managerial positions, and are overrepresented in teaching, assistant, and childcare occupations.
According to the United States Census Bureau, women who work full time year round make $0.83 for every dollar a man is paid. A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a social security or pension benefit formula.
March 25 symbolizes the day in 2025 when the wages paid to women catch up to the wages paid to males from the previous year nationwide.

This resolution proclaims March 25, 2024, as Women’s Equal Pay Day in California, in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 127 (Wahab, Resolution Chapter 79, Statutes of 2024)

SR 80 (Min, 2024) – Adopted in Senate.

HR 99 (Bains, 2024) – Adopted in Assembly.

ACR 42 (Addis, Resolution Chapter 44, Statutes of 2023)

FISCAL EFFECT:\tAppropriation:\tNo\tFiscal Com.:\tNo\tLocal:\tNo

SUPPORT:\t(Verified\t4/1/25)

None received

OPPOSITION:\t(Verified\t4/1/25)

None received

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

4/2/25 15:50:25

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