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ACR 170

Relative to Mosquito Awareness Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 73 co-sponsors

California designates an annual "Mosquito Awareness Week" to promote public education about disease-carrying mosquitoes and vector control prevention.

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
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Bill Summary · ACR 170

Legislative bill overview

ACR 170 is a concurrent resolution designating a specific week in California as "Mosquito Awareness Week." The bill appears to be a ceremonial measure intended to raise public consciousness about mosquitoes and related public health issues, without creating binding legal requirements or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Mosquitoes transmit serious diseases including West Nile Virus, dengue fever, and Zika virus, which have caused significant illness and deaths in California. Designating an awareness week can help coordinate educational campaigns, encourage community vector control efforts, and prompt residents to take preventive measures during peak mosquito seasons.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical effect: As a concurrent resolution, this bill has no enforcement mechanism and does not mandate action or funding—it is primarily symbolic
  • Timing and relevance: The actual necessity and cost-benefit of a dedicated awareness week versus ongoing public health messaging is debatable
  • Resource allocation: Critics might argue legislative attention should focus on substantive mosquito control funding and vector management programs rather than ceremonial designations

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

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