BILL ANALYSIS Ó SCR 15 Page 1 Date of Hearing: July 13, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard Gordon, Chair SCR 15 (Fuller) - As Introduced January 28, 2015 SENATE VOTE: 38-0 SUBJECT: National Day of the Cowboy. SUMMARY: Recognizes July 25, 2015, as the National Day of the Cowboy, and encourages the people of the State of California to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)The cowboy traditions have been part of the American landscape and culture since 1523; and, today's cowboys and cowgirls continue to strive to serve and to preserve and perpetuate this unique element of America's heritage. 2)The cowboy archetype transcends gender, generations, ethnicity, geographic boundaries, and political affiliation. 3)Cowboys helped establish America's frontiers and are an important part of the current economy through the work of approximately 656,500 ranches in all 50 states. FISCAL EFFECT: None SCR 15 Page 2 REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support None on file Opposition Action for Animals Public Interest Coalition Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800