California Senate Bill SCR30

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/25/25
• Refer: 2/25/25
• Engrossed: 3/6/25
• Refer: 3/10/25
• Enrolled: 3/20/25
• Chaptered: 3/25/25
• Passed: 3/25/25

Caption

Relative to Women in Construction Week.

Summary

SCR 30 is a nonbinding legislative resolution that proclaims March 2, 2025 through March 8, 2025 as Women in Construction Week in California. It recognizes the role of women in the construction industry, highlights the importance of women’s participation in apprenticeships and skilled trades, and calls attention to efforts to make construction workplaces safer and more welcoming to women. The resolution also asks the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging Californians to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities. The resolution’s findings emphasize workforce diversity, the need for skilled labor in construction, and the value of apprenticeship pathways as an alternative to higher education debt. It cites barriers women face in entering and remaining in construction, notes the relatively low national share of women in apprenticeships and construction jobs, and points to union apprenticeship programs and women-owned businesses as important avenues for expanding opportunity. It also frames increased recruitment and retention of women in construction as part of closing the workforce skills gap and strengthening the middle class.

Impact

SCR 30 does not create or amend substantive state law, impose regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to formally designating a commemorative week and requesting a gubernatorial proclamation. The measure primarily affects state recognition and public awareness efforts, while referencing broader workforce and apprenticeship policy goals and existing statutes that support women’s participation in construction.

Sentiment

The bill appears to have been strongly favorable and noncontroversial. It passed both chambers unanimously, was placed on the consent calendar, and was chaptered without recorded opposition. The tone of the resolution is celebratory and supportive of women in the construction trades, apprenticeships, and related career pathways.

Contention

There is little visible contention in the available record, likely because the measure is a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy bill. The only substantive policy themes raised are the need to diversify the construction workforce, improve safety and workplace climate for women, and expand apprenticeship opportunities; these are presented as goals rather than disputed issues. No committee transcript or dissenting vote indicates organized opposition.