California Senate adopts multiple resolutions, confirms three gubernatorial appointees

The California State Senate on May 19 unanimously adopted a package of ceremonial resolutions and confirmed three governorappointments during a midday floor session at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Senators voted to adopt measures recognizing National Safe Boating Week; designating May 19 as Family Justice Center Day; declaring Harvey Milk Day; recognizing May 2025 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month; and proclaiming May 19'3, 2025, Contractor Fraud Awareness Week. The Senate also confirmed Linda Sarazawa to lead the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission and confirmed two members to the State Mining and Geology Board.

The resolutions were presented on the floor by the authors: Senator Richardson presented SR 39 recognizing boating safety; Senator Grayson presented SCR 67 designating Family Justice Center Day; Senator Padilla presented SR 38 honoring Harvey Milk; Senator Alvarado Gill presented SCR 65 recognizing fairgrounds; and Senator Nilo presented SR 41 declaring contractor fraud awareness week. Several authors and supporters described the public-service or public-safety rationale for their measures on the floor.

Senator Richardson said of SR 39, which recognizes boating safety efforts, "87 percent of reported boating accident victims who drowned in 2023…