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Votes at a glance: Senate adopts resolutions on peace officers memorial, Cinco de Mayo, cystic fibrosis awareness and public works
Summary
At its May 5, 2025 floor session, the California State Senate adopted several ceremonial and awareness resolutions unanimously, and approved a joint resolution urging Congress not to cut SNAP benefits. All items passed by voice or unanimous roll call.
The California State Senate on May 5, 2025 approved multiple resolutions and a joint resolution during its floor session. All measures were adopted without recorded opposition.
Key outcomes
- SCR 23 — California Peace Officers Memorial Day: Adopted (Ayes 38, Noes 0). The resolution, introduced by Senator Umberg, proclaimed Monday, May 5, 2025 as California Peace Officers Memorial Day and included floor statements honoring several fallen officers and their families. The measure was followed by introductions of guests from the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation and law enforcement officials.
- SCR 51 — Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: Adopted (Ayes 38, Noes 0). Senator Laird introduced the resolution declaring May as cystic fibrosis awareness month and recognized advocates from the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute who were present in the gallery.
- SR 27 — Cinco de Mayo week and Latino Spirit Awards introductions: Adopted (Ayes 38, Noes 0). Senator Gonzalez presented SR 27, which recognizes Cinco de Mayo and the contributions of Latino Californians. The adoption was followed by a longer floor introduction of the 2025 Latino Spirit Award honorees and an extended debate about the resolution's scope and accompanying materials.
- SCR 62 — National Public Works Week: Adopted (Ayes 38, Noes 0). Senator Becker presented SCR 62 honoring public works professionals during the 65th annual National Public Works Week.
- SJR 3 — Opposition to proposed SNAP cuts (see separate item): Adopted (Ayes 38, Noes 0). The joint resolution urges Congress not to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Senate debated program caseloads, benefit levels and economic multipliers prior to adoption.
- Consent calendar and other routine items: Adopted (Ayes 38, Noes 0). The consent calendar items listed on the daily file were approved as specified by the minute clerk.
Votes, motions and formal actions recorded on the floor were unanimous where noted in the daily proceedings. Where individual roll calls were taken, the clerk recorded 38 ayes and zero no votes for adopted items.
