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Assembly adopts ACR 145 declaring March 1–7 Women in Construction Week
Summary
The California State Assembly on Jan. 20 adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 145 declaring March 1–7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week. Sponsors and supporters urged expanded apprenticeships, workplace accommodations and recognition of tradeswomen in the gallery; the resolution passed by voice vote after adding coauthors.
The California State Assembly on Jan. 20 adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 145, declaring March 1–7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week, after members cited apprenticeship opportunities, workplace accommodations and training as priorities for expanding women's participation in the trades.
Assemblymember Colosa introduced the resolution on the Assembly floor, saying the measure is meant to promote careers for women in every construction role "from apprentice to project manager, from small business owner to industry leader." Colosa urged colleagues to support measures that "expand apprenticeship programs and build workplaces where women are not simply welcomed, but…
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