20250SR__002198ENR INTRODUCED 2025-02-21 PASSED_SENATE 2025-08-29 ENROLLED 2025-09-02 2025 SR ENR Introduced by Senator Archuleta (Coauthors: Senators Arreguín, Caballero, McGuire, and Niello) LEAD_AUTHOR SENATE Archuleta COAUTHOR SENATE Arreguín COAUTHOR SENATE Caballero COAUTHOR SENATE McGuire COAUTHOR SENATE Niello Relative to National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month. National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month

WHEREAS, December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, The season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in impaired driving; and

WHEREAS, According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of people died in drunk driving crashes during the Christmas through New Year’s holiday in the United States; and

WHEREAS, According to NHTSA, in there were 11,654 people killed in drunk driving crashes nationwide; and

WHEREAS, In 2022, 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths according to the NHTSA; and

WHEREAS, Alcohol abuse is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; and

WHEREAS, The financial burden of alcohol misuse costs the United States an estimated $249 billion per year; and

WHEREAS, NHTSA estimates that drunk driving crashes cost the United States $68.9 billion annually;

now, therefore,

be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, that the month of December be recognized as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month; and be it further Resolved, That Californians are encouraged to exercise caution, safety, and good judgment when drinking; and be it further Resolved, That families and individuals are encouraged to learn about lifesaving practices and the dangers of drinking and driving; and be it further Resolved, That there is no safe way to drive while under the influence, even one drink can make a driver and others unsafe; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.