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SCR 109

National Mentorship Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shannon Grove and 1 co-sponsor

California recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California and designates a national mentorship month through ceremonial concurrent resolution.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 12, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 109

Legislative bill overview

SCR 109 is a concurrent resolution that designates a national mentorship month and recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California for its mentorship work. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses legislative sentiment rather than creating binding law or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Symbolic recognition can increase public awareness of mentorship programs and potentially boost community support and volunteerism for organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters. Such resolutions may also help these nonprofits with visibility for fundraising and recruitment efforts in their region.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact – Concurrent resolutions are ceremonial in nature and do not create enforceable policy changes or allocate resources to the organization
  • Selectivity concerns – Questions about why this particular organization and region received state recognition over others doing similar work statewide
  • Legislative resource allocation – Some may question whether legislative time spent on symbolic gestures should be prioritized over substantive policy measures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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