BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SR 35| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: SR 35 Author: Pan (D), Block (D), De León (D), Hall (D), Hueso (D), and Jackson (D) Introduced:6/22/15 > Vote: 21 > SUBJECT: Immigrant Heritage Month SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution proclaims the month of June 2015 as "Immigrant Heritage Month." Senate Floor Amendments of 6/22/15 make a technical change and add Senator Jackson as a joint author. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)Immigrants continue to develop and expand businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy, and create American jobs in California. 2)Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary character of our nation with their unique cultures, heritages, and experiences. SR 35 Page 2 3)Immigrants have been tireless leaders, not only in securing their own rights and ensuring access to equal opportunity, but also in campaigning for a fairer and more just society for all Americans. 4)Despite countless contributions of immigrants, we have frequently overlooked and undervalued the role of immigrants in building and enriching our nation, both throughout our history and in the present day. This resolution proclaims the month of June 2015 as "Immigrant Heritage Month." Comments According to the author, "Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) is a nationwide effort to gather and share inspirational stories of immigration in America. IHM 2015 aims celebrate the USA's immigrant heritage - stories of individuals, families, and communities who have contributed to the unique social fabric of the American nation, and the diversity that has fueled that greatness. The goal of the month is to encourage every American to tell the story of how they first felt welcomed to the American experience." FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified6/22/15) None received OPPOSITION: (Verified6/22/15) SR 35 Page 3 None received Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520 6/23/15 16:10:56 **** END ****