Senate confirms appointments, adopts series of ceremonial resolutions including Special Olympics Day and Peace Corps Week

The California State Senate used its March 9 floor session to confirm gubernatorial appointments and to adopt a slate of ceremonial resolutions honoring community organizations and public‑health observances.

Senator Grove presented two confirmed appointments on the daily file: the confirmation of Lomelli to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and the confirmation of Don Clay to the University of California College of Law (San Francisco) Board of Directors; both were approved by roll call as recorded on the floor.

The chamber adopted several resolutions by unanimous roll call. Senator Grove presented SCR 126 proclaiming March 9 as Special Olympics Day and highlighted the organization's statewide participation; Senator Grayson and others voiced support before the measure passed. Senator Anilio presented SR 79 to designate the week of March 8 as Sleep Health Awareness Week and referenced a 2019 state law (SB 328) related to school start times and student sleep; the resolution was adopted. Senator Laird presented SCR 135 to observe Peace Corps Week and introduced returned volunteers on the floor. Senator McNerney presented SR 83 recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and introduced survivors and advocates, urging screening and awareness.

These items were introduced as non‑binding commemorative resolutions that do not appropriate funds. The roll calls and roll‑call tallies were recorded on the floor; the clerk reported ayes and no opposing votes for each measure where roll call was requested.

Actions at a glance: two gubernatorial appointments confirmed; SCR 126 (Special Olympics Day), SCR 135 (Peace Corps Week), SR 79 (Sleep Health Awareness Week) and SR 83 (Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month) all adopted by unanimous roll call.