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CA ACR242

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

8/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gipson

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares Friday, October 5, 2018, as California Manufacturing Day to recognize the importance of California's manufacturing sector
  • California manufacturing represents 12 percent of national manufacturing GDP and employs 1.3 million workers earning an average salary exceeding $87,000 annually
  • Acknowledges California manufacturers' leadership in clean technologies that reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency, and notes the state has the second least carbon-intensive economy in the world
  • Highlights the need for skilled manufacturing workers as the average worker age is 57 years old, with companies struggling to find qualified candidates for positions in machining, welding, and technical trades
  • Recognizes that over 150 events will be held statewide on Manufacturing Day to promote interest in manufacturing careers and highlight career technical education programs

Legislative Description

California Manufacturing Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 138, Statutes of 2018.

8/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/6/2018
Rules5/25/2018

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