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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
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 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.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proclaims March 25, 2025, as Women's Equal Pay Day in California, highlighting the persistent gender wage gap and its long-term economic consequences for women. The resolution draws attention to significant disparities in earnings, noting that women earn approximately $0.83 for every dollar men earn, with the gap being even more pronounced for women of color, who earn around $0.66 for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. The document emphasizes that this wage inequality impacts not only current earnings but also long-term financial security, as women experience lower lifetime earnings, reduced retirement savings, and less asset ownership. By recognizing Women's Equal Pay Day, the resolution aims to raise awareness about gender-based pay discrimination, underscore the need for policies that ensure equal compensation across genders, and acknowledge the broader economic implications of wage inequity for individuals, families, and the state's overall economic health.
Sponsors (59)
Mia Bonta (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Nick Schultz (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 58, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/05/2025)
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