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CA ACR140

CA ACR140
Women in STEM Day.


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Introduced
02/18/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
Passed
04/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This measure would proclaim March 21, 2026, as California Women in STEM Day.

AI Summary

This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or will by the California Legislature, proclaims March 21, 2026, as California Women in STEM Day. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, fields where women have historically made significant contributions but remain underrepresented, making up only about 17.6 percent of workers in STEM-related jobs despite advancements in technology. The resolution acknowledges the impact of gender perception on young women's aspirations in STEM and highlights that while women have made strides in areas like biological and chemical sciences, their representation in engineering has remained stagnant. By establishing this day, California aims to celebrate and support women's participation and involvement in STEM careers, thereby addressing gender imbalances in these crucial industries.

Sponsors (70)

Darshana Patel (D)* Dawn Addis (D),  Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),  Patrick Ahrens (D),  Juan Alanis (R),  David Alvarez (D),  Joaquin Arambula (D),  Anamarie Avila Farias (D),  Jasmeet Bains (D),  Steve Bennett (D),  Marc Berman (D),  Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),  Isaac Bryan (D),  Jessica Caloza (D),  Juan Carrillo (D),  Leticia Castillo (R),  Phillip Chen (R),  Damon Connolly (D),  Laurie Davies (R),  Carl DeMaio (R),  Diane Dixon (R),  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),  Matt Haney (D),  John Harabedian (D),  Gregg Hart (D),  Josh Hoover (R),  Jacqui Irwin (D),  Corey Jackson (D),  Natasha Johnson (R),  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),  Diane Papan (D),  Joe Patterson (R),  Gail Pellerin (D),  Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),  Rhodesia Ransom (D),  Robert Rivas (D),  Michelle Rodriguez (D),  Chris Rogers (D),  Blanca Rubio (D),  Kate Sanchez (R),  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),  Greg Wallis (R),  Chris Ward (D),  Buffy Wicks (D),  Lori Wilson (D),  Rick Zbur (D), 

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 39, Statutes of 2026. (on 04/21/2026)

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