Loading chat...

CA SCR94

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

6/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Richard Pan

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Proclaims May 18, 2022, as AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  • Commemorates Vincent Chin's birthday on May 18, recognizing his 1982 murder as a hate crime that sparked a national Asian American activist movement
  • Notes that 21.2% of Asian Americans and 20% of Pacific Islanders experienced hate incidents in 2021, with 77% of AAPI youth expressing anger over anti-Asian hate
  • Acknowledges that AAPI youth face compounded bullying challenges due to cultural, religious, and linguistic barriers, with certain groups including South Asian, Muslim, Sikh, Micronesian, LGBTQ+, and immigrant youth at higher risk
  • Expresses legislative support for organizations like Act To Change working to combat bullying in the AAPI community and encourages public dialogue and resource-sharing

Legislative Description

AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 88, Statutes of 2022.

6/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules5/19/2022
Rules4/4/2022

Full Bill Text

No bill text available