BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 7 (Williams)
As Amended February 28, 2011
Majority vote
RULES 10-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo, | | |
| |Butler, Carter, Donnelly, | | |
| |Hagman, Hueso, Knight, | | |
| |Williams | | |
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SUMMARY : Proclaims May 18, 2011, as the 23rd Annual State
Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and
professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of
all Californians. Specifically, this resolution makes the
following legislative findings:
1)The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists working
in over 30 state departments in 230 scientific
classifications; and, the work of state scientists impacts the
lives and property of all Californians.
2)State scientists perform important work in the areas of
infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and
cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the
protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation,
chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more.
3)State Scientist Day at the State Capitol increases public
awareness and recognizes contributions made by scientists
working in state government while entertaining and educating
over 2,000 elementary school students with fun, hands-on
exhibits; and, the event has sparked an interest in science
for thousands of California school children, legislators,
state employees, and the public who attend the special event.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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