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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Passed
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim March 22, 2025, as California Women in STEM Day.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims March 22, 2025, as California Women in STEM Day, acknowledging the significant yet underrepresented contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The resolution highlights that women currently comprise only approximately 35 percent of STEM workers, with varying representation across different disciplines—such as 48.6 percent in life and social sciences, but only 17.2 percent in architecture and engineering, and 26 percent in computer and mathematical occupations. By recognizing historical gender disparities and the critical role women have played in technological advancements, the resolution aims to encourage greater female participation in STEM careers and celebrate those who have worked to promote gender equality in these fields. The document emphasizes California's commitment to supporting women in STEM and seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing need to address gender imbalances in scientific and technical professions. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to distribute copies of the document, thereby formally recognizing and honoring women's contributions to STEM.
Sponsors (69)
Carl DeMaio (R)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 55, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/05/2025)
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