BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 45
Author: Caballero (D)
Amended: 04/30/07 in Assembly
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : 73-0, 05/17/07 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT : The 2007 State scientist Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims May 23, 2007, as the
19th Annual State Scientist Day.
ANALYSIS :
This resolution states that:
1.The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists
working in over 30 state departments in 230 scientific
classifications.
2.State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every
scientific discipline, including biology, nematology,
virology, seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and
several others.
3.State scientists are represented by the California
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Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) which is
dedicated to professionalism, independence, responsible
advocacy, and earning recognition for the important work
of state scientists.
4.The work of state scientists protects the public from
life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and
abundant natural resources, and protects our air and
water from toxic waste and pollution.
5.State scientists are required to make critical decisions
every day based on rigorous scientific fact-finding and
these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property
of all Californians.
6.State scientists perform important work in the areas of
infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and
response, the monitoring of drinking water, the
protection of crops, brownfield cleanups, chemical and
radiological disaster response, and much more.
7.State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at
the State Capitol to increase public awareness and
recognition of the significant contributions made by
scientists working in state government while entertaining
and educating over 2,000 elementary school students with
fun, hands-on science exhibits, including digging for
hidden artifacts, viewing live fish in a 1,500-gallon
tank, and playing Pollution Prevention "Wheel of Fortune"
and Coastal Creature "Jeopardy".
8.State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science
for thousands of California school children, legislators,
state employees, and the public who attend the special
event.
9.The work of state scientists provides all Californians
with hope for clean food, safe homes, clean air and
water, and a healthy environment.
This resolution proclaims Wednesday, May 23, 2007, as the
19th Annual State Scientist Day, and that this day shall be
a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the
state scientists who work on behalf of all Californians.
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FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : 73-0, 5/17/07
AYES: Adams, Aghazarian, Anderson, Arambula, Bass, Beall,
Benoit, Berg, Berryhill, Blakeslee, Brownley, Caballero,
Charles Calderon, Carter, Cook, Coto, Davis, De La Torre,
De Leon, DeSaulnier, DeVore, Duvall, Dymally, Emmerson,
Eng, Evans, Feuer, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Garcia,
Garrick, Hancock, Hayashi, Hernandez, Horton, Houston,
Huff, Huffman, Jeffries, Jones, Karnette, Keene,
Krekorian, La Malfa, Laird, Leno, Levine, Lieber, Lieu,
Ma, Maze, Mendoza, Mullin, Nakanishi, Nava, Niello,
Parra, Plescia, Portantino, Sharon Runner, Salas,
Saldana, Smyth, Solorio, Spitzer, Strickland, Swanson,
Torrico, Tran, Walters, Wolk, Nunez
NO VOTE RECORDED: Price, Richardson, Ruskin, Silva, Soto,
Villines
RJG:nl 5/22/07 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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