BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 82 Page 1 Date of Hearing: June 11, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard Gordon, Chair ACR 82 (Williams) - As Introduced May 28, 2015 SUBJECT: California-Grown Flower Month. SUMMARY: Proclaims June 2015 as California-Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the men and women of the California-grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)California's flower industry dates back to the late 1870's, when Theodosia B. Shepherd was inspired to sell calla lilies grown in her garden and the industry of selling grown flowers began to flourish and by the turn of the century most towns had at least one florist. 2)California flower farmers account for approximately 80 percent of all domestically grown flowers in the United States; and approximately 50 percent of all California-grown flowers are distributed to wholesale and retail customers outside of the state. 3)The economic activity of California flower farmers, wholesalers, and retail florists creates nearly 145,665 jobs ACR 82 Page 2 in the state and the total economic impact of business activity created by California-grown flower farmers', wholesalers', and retail florists' expenditures in the state is more than $12.2 billion. 4)Santa Barbara County represents the most valuable flower production region in the state and San Diego County represents the most flower farms by number. FISCAL EFFECT: None REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC) Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 ACR 82 Page 3