Floor — 2026-06-18 (partial)

The Assembly is now in session. Assembly member Patel, Dr. Patel, notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant Arms will prepare the chamber, bring in the absent members.

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Please join me in a moment of reflection. Years ago, I recall admiring a necktie worn by my older sister's husband, Jimmy. It was colorfully detailed with images of dinosaurs. The little boy in me wanting to get one asked, Where did you get that great tie Jimmy flipped it over looked at the label and said Endangered species Laughing I said Dinosaurs aren endangered They're extinct. That's when my clever younger brother, Steve, added, No, when Jimmy was young, they were all endangered still. And we had a hearty, memorable laugh. Those now collector item ties were designed to bring our attention to species whose time on earth was of genuine concern. They combined eye-catching art with fashion to successfully raise our awareness of species needing our protection. But what can we do to heighten the awareness that when the most powerful nations in the world seek conflict, then humanity joins the list of endangered species? What can we do to protect ourselves from ourselves? To paraphrase Maya Angelou, greed, anger, and hatred have caused a lot of problems in the world, but they have not solved one yet. Now more than ever, we must, as Dr. Martin Luther King pleaded, we must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. Let us try to live together as brothers. Namo Amida. Let us try to live with kindness and gratitude beyond words.

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Assembly chamber of Sacramento Thursday May 7, 2026, the Assembly event at 9 a.m. The Honorable Josh Lovett-Dahl. The system majority leader Garcia moves and Mr. Ta seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with.

Leader Garcia, you are recognized for your procedural motions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Members El-Hawari, Bryant, and Patel to have guests in the rear of chamber and to allow Assembly Members Bonta, Gabriel, Harbedian, Chiavo, and Schultz to have guests seated at their desk today. Without objection

following committees to notice bills pending re-referral. Communications and conveyance committee to notice SB 739 at Aegean for their hearing on Wednesday July 1st pending re-referral from the transportation committee. Judiciary Committee to notice SB 1425 Cortese for their hearing on Tuesday June 23 pending re-referral from the transportation committee. Economic development growth and household impact committee to notice SB 700 Grayson for their hearing on Tuesday, June 23, pending re-referral from the Banking and Finance Committee. Public Employment and Retirement Committee to notice SB 1444, Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement for their hearing on Wednesday, June 24, pending re-referral from the Insurance Committee. And Labor and Employment Committee to notice SB 845 Bettis for their hearing on Wednesday, June 24, pending re-referral from the Education Committee.

At the request of the author, I am giving a one-day notice to remove item A4, SB97, Grayson, from the inactive file.

Assemblymember Coloza, you are recognized for your guest introduction. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's my honor to introduce the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment, also known as CAUSE, to the Sacramento State Capitol. In the gallery, we have CAUS staff, Executive Director Nancy Yap, Andrea Mack, Rachel Wynn, Stephanie O'Horreau. And we are also joined today by the 2026 CAUS Leadership Academy cohort. Please stand. Alan Alexander, Matthew Inoue, Natalie Bray, Kara Mack, AJ, Gabrielle Molina Kong, Kayla Mar, Sophia Poo, Caitlin Sakuma, Jada Sarivisut, Ivory Sihashat, and Jaden Tran. These students are about to embark on a nine-week internship, gaining hands-on government and political experience that will challenge and encourage them to grow as civic leaders and become stronger advocates for the AAPI communities. Congratulations everyone. You should be incredibly proud of yourselves and welcome to the California State Capitol.

Good morning, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. It is my great pleasure and honor to recognize Michael Fine, Chief Executive Officer of the for the fiscal crisis and management assistance team, more commonly known as FICMAT, upon his retirement from public service. Mike Fine has dedicated his career to strengthening public education in California. He joined FICMAT in 2015 and in 2017 became chief executive officer, leading the organization responsible for providing independent fiscal and management oversight, support and technical assistance to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools throughout the state. As a beloved and trusted advisor to state policymakers and their staff he has provided consistent and strategic guidance and expert technical assistance with a focus on being solutions to improve education fiscal policy for California's six million children. His patience, wisdom, approachability, generosity, stability, attention to detail, and sense of humor, very critical when a school district is facing fiscal crisis have guaranteed him an invitation to countless policy discussions and negotiations where he has reliably demonstrated the ability and openness to debate any issue. In my former role as a trustee in Power Unified and CSBA delegate, I was able to see these enduring qualities in action as we grappled with financial issues at the local and state level. California's public school students will inherit an education system far better than he found it due to his leadership, dedication, and service. And I would like to extend my profound gratitude to Michael Fine for his many years of service. We wish him continued success in all future endeavors, including being a brand-new grandparent. With Mike today are several current and former colleagues, family, his wife, Kevin Fine, recently retired public school teacher in Riverside Unified School District, serving the region's students for 40 years, and his five-month-old granddaughter, Peyton Fine. A full list of guests include Kevin Fine, his wife, Amanda Fine, his daughter, Matt Vander Creek, son-in-law, Brandon Fine's son, Leah Fine, daughter-in-law, Peyton Fine, she's only five months old, she will not be standing up to join us, Tim Barr, Deputy General Manager of Western Municipal Water District, Holly Barr, teacher in Riverside USD, John Gray, CEO, School Services of California, Patty Herrera, who's here up in the gallery, as well as Shailene Hart, Deputy Executive Officer for FICMAT. Thank you for your attention, and please welcome Michael Fine to the floor.

I just wanted to add on, Michael Fine has been amazing to my district. I have 101 school districts and unfortunately always have the most schools on his list. So we've gotten to know each other very well. They are easily my favorite department, and I just want to thank you for our thousands of questions and for driving hours and hours to serve our North State very rural schools. Congratulations on your retirement. We're very sad to see you go. Thank you. Thank you Okay

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, please join me in welcoming a constituent fellow Indio resident, another Gonzalez, and a valued member of my capital team, Andrew Gonzalez, to the assembly floor. I had the pleasure of having Andrew serve as an intern in our Sacramento office, where he has brought professionalism and a strong commitment to public service. Andrew is currently a student at UC Davis and plans to attend law school. I have no doubt that his experience here at the Capitol will help shape his future and deepen his dedication to serving others. Colleagues, please join me in thanking Andrew for his hard work and service to the great people of the 36th Assembly District and the state of California. Thank you.

Good morning, good morning, good morning Mr. Speaker and members. Happy Juneteenth. We know it's tomorrow but today on the assembly floor. I am honored today to ask you to join me in welcoming a group of distinguished environmental leaders as we celebrate Black Conservation Week. We are joined today by Jade Stevens from the 40 Acre Conservation League. She's the president of the nation's only black-led land trust, dedicated to increasing black participation in conservation and land stewardship. Russell Lowry, California African American Water Education Foundation, which works to increase awareness and engagement around California water policy. You know we love good water policy. Simeon Gant, Green Technical Education, which trains youth from underserved communities for Careers in Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Chief Royal Ramey from the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a trailblazing organization that is focused on increasing access to careers in forestry and fire service for formerly incarcerated individuals and those from marginalized communities. Charles Thomas from Outward Bound Adventures, one of the oldest nature-based youth programs in the United States dedicated to serving urban youth of color. And lastly Sydney Mathis from the EGE Foundation which works to expand access to environmental education outdoor experiences and conservation opportunities for underserved communities Please join me in recognizing these environmental leaders. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, and good morning, colleagues. My family is with me today to start the early celebration of Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all of you celebrating this weekend. But I hope you'll join me in welcoming back to the floor my wife, Allie, our three-and-a-half-year-old Aiden, and our five-year-old, starting kindergarten in eight weeks, Ella. So thank you so much for having them.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ms. Katie Patrick. Yeah, you. Stand up. Today is Katie's last floor interview. floor day for us as our floor manager on the Republican side. Katie's going to go back to the hill and work with Congressman Gallagher. So Katie, we just want to say thank you for your service to our caucus, all the work that you're doing. And Alex, sitting behind you, you've got some big shoes to fill, so good luck, buddy. But Katie, we're going to miss you and have fun in D.C.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to Assembly Rule 51, I request unanimous consent to refer the following bills to committee. SB 46 to the Judiciary Committee and the Elections Committee. SB 96 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee SB 342 to the Business and Professions Committee SB 490 to the Health Committee SB 574 to the Judiciary Committee and Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee SB 758 to the Business and Professions Committee and the Public Safety Committee SB 883 to the Emergency Management Committee and the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and SB 884 to the Public Safety Committee and the Elections Committee.

Why, thank you, Pro Tem. I am very honored to be able to present to you my oldest daughter, Raina Bonta, Raina Gabriella Bonta. who's joining us today. She's doing so from on her way to Brazil, where she lives right now with her beautiful wife, Brenna Bonta, and has just come from training camp for the Philippine national team in San Diego and wanted to be able to stop by and say hello. So please welcome her and thank you so much.

Senate Bill 1364. Senate Bill 1259 with amendments. 974 with amendments. 989 with amendments. 1080 with amendments. 1309 with amendments. 675 with amendments. 830 with amendments. 1175 with amendments. 1414 with amendments. 1420 with amendments. 1432 with amendments. 623 with amendments. 1354 with amendments. 957 with amendments. Senate Bill 1054 with amendments. All bills have been deemed read and all amendments deemed adopted.

Brian. The clerk will read. Assembly concurrent resolution 214 by Assemblymember Brian and

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I am proud to present this year's Juneteenth resolution, ACR 214. I've had the privilege of existing in this body where every year we celebrate Juneteenth, but that actually hasn't always been a thing in California. In fact, it wasn't a holiday in California until just a few years ago, but it has been a holiday for black folks across this country since emancipation, or shall I say two years after. I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth, what Juneteenth is. Is it a real holiday? The answer is yes, it is a real holiday, and what it represents is the enduring struggle for freedom. You see, when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed that guaranteed freedom for all slaves in this country, slavers across the South didn't always tell the people that they had enslaved. In fact, it took over two years for black folk in Texas to know that they were free. That was two more years of slave labor, two more years of denied personhood, two more years of subjugation, violence, and everything that came with chattel slavery. We also know that freedom didn't come immediately after emancipation or even after those two years where the last slaves in Texas found out that they were free. We lived through the Black Codes. We lived through the Jim Crow era. We lived through the Civil Rights Movement. We are still living through mass incarceration and redlining and the afterlives of slavery. The fight for freedom endures. I think the real message for Juneteenth is that it's not freedom until we are all free. And with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. on behalf of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, I rise in strong support of ACR 214, recognizing June 19th, 2026, as Juneteenth Freedom Day. Juneteenth, of course, commemorates the day when final enslaved black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It is both a celebration of liberation and a reminder that the promise of freedom has too often been delayed, denied, or unevenly realized. Today, we honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of black Americans whose leadership, culture, and activism have profoundly shaped California and our nation. For the Jewish community, Juneteenth carries special meaning. Jewish tradition teaches that every person is created in the image of God and deserving of dignity, justice, and freedom. Each year, Jews retell the story of the Exodus, not simply to remember Jewish ancestors' liberation from bondage, but to renew our obligation to stand with those seeking freedom and to confront injustice wherever it presents. That shared commitment helped forge long-standing partnerships between black and Jewish communities in the struggle for civil rights, equal opportunity, and human dignity. And while the Jewish and black communities have faced distinct histories and challenges, we've often found common cause in advancing justice, combating hatred, and expanding opportunity for all. As we celebrate Juneteenth, we recognize both the progress that has been made and the work that remains to ensure that every Californian can live with safety dignity and equal opportunity The Jewish Caucus is proud to stand in solidarity with the Black Caucus and Black communities throughout our state in commemorating this important day and recommitting ourselves to the unfinished work of justice. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 214.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am rising on behalf of the California Native American Legislative Caucus to ask for an aye vote on ACR 214 that recognizes June 19th as June 19th Freedom Day. It is a day to reflect on perseverance, resiliency, and a reminder that the great ideals and promises of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence has yet to be fully realized. We have made headway and continue to move toward those ideals despite roadblocks and reversals. Juneteenth is also a day for us to celebrate that many accomplishments and contributions of African Americans in our national history is alive and well. after Americans were torn from their homelands and then denied the inalienable rights called out by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence. Yes, Jefferson, that man of great contradictions, and himself a slave owner. He said, Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. That is, justice cannot sleep forever. Justice cannot sleep forever. So on Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States and take time to learn about our history and remember that freedom and identity are treasures to be protected and cherished and not ignored. We remember those who struggled and sacrificed to work to fulfill the promise of equality. So let us celebrate them and their contributions on Juneteenth, and also recommit ourselves to continue to ensure that all people are truly free and liberated in this state and in this country. So I thank our colleague from Los Angeles for bringing this resolution forward and the Legislative Black Caucus, and I urge an aye vote on ACR 214.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Dear and members, I rise today as an author of the AECR 214 to recognize Juneteenth on behalf of the Latino Caucus in acknowledgement of the historical black and brown solidarity that predates the Civil War and has defined our modern movements for justice. Solidarity that lives on through me as a proud black Latina as it does in so many in this state. I also rise on behalf of the beautiful people of Oakland, Alameda, and Emeryville for whom this day is more than a celebration. It is a call to action, a call to justice. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom on paper and freedom in practice are not the same thing. I've seen that throughout my life and throughout this legislature, but we know the arc of history bends towards justice. When Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr fought for civil rights they were branded lawbreakers Now they are the nation heroes When the Black Panthers in Oakland provided free breakfast to her children it was branded socialism Now universal school meals are a California value. So when I think about the disproportionate number of Black Californians sleeping on our streets, the disproportionate number of Black Californians incarcerated, the disproportionate number living paycheck to paycheck, I think about Dr. King's words, that justice too long delayed is justice denied. So I encourage all of us, as we approach the end of this legislative cycle, to reflect on the values of Juneteenth, on the celebration of Freedom Day, and to make sure we are not in the business of denying and delaying justice. This year marks 161 years of freedom celebrations. What began in churches and family gatherings in Texas has become a day observed in every state in this nation. Juneteenth is a celebration, a day to celebrate. it is also a day to remember that the work of building a more just future for black communities in our communities in California and across this nation is not finished. I urge an aye vote in recognition of June 19th as Juneteenth and to carry the work forward.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I had the honor of attending the concert that the member from Los Angeles briefly spoke about yesterday. And the chair of the Black Caucus and the vice chair of the Black Caucus both mentioned something on stage that really stuck to me. And that was that years ago, many years ago, black people would not be able to organize. They would not be able to organize. and there never would have been a chance for them to be here in the people's house holding a concert and celebrating. And we did that yesterday. And it was so beautiful to see so many people come out, not just to celebrate but to honor and to remember. And to remember that the vote today is not just about a vote, but the vote today is about the fight. And it's about all of us standing together to remember and to never let history come back again. And that as I look around the room here, right on this floor, and that when the vice chair and the chair talked about black people and how they would have never been able to step foot in the people's house here, but today on this floor we have members of the black community that are representing cities that you never would have thought that a black person would be able to stand and be the assembly member or the senator. and that we have, as you look up in the dais in front right here, the two people that I look for, and I'm sorry, Mr. Speaker, it's not you, but it is the reading clerk, David Bowman, and it's our chief, Sue Parker, and that my daughter's best friend is a black man, Mr. David Bowman, right up front. but that they remind us of the resilience that they carry with them for decades and they continue to carry with them here on this floor and every single day and that it matters so much that we stand with them hand in hand arm in arm heart in heart and that we fight this with them as well On behalf of the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, we stand with you every single day, every single hour. And we're with you, and we'll make sure that everybody knows just not about what we need to do moving forward, but the history that cannot be repeated again. And thank you so much to the member from L.A. for bringing this up and for reminding us, reminding us that it is just not a vote. It is not just about the day, but it's about every single day. And with that, I ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and as a proud joint author and member of the Black Caucus in support of ACR 214. Juneteenth stands as a celebration of liberation. Tomorrow, on June 19th, we must critically examine the history of slavery and its lasting impact on the lives of Black Americans. As there are national celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the United States, we cannot fully claim the values of liberty and freedom. Not when these same values were denied and delayed to enslaved black Americans 161 years ago. Not when liberty and freedom are continuously denied to black Americans today. Even now, our California Constitution allows for the slavery of individuals. And our state has not fully atoned for its participation in the institution of slavery. Our state has also not fully redressed black Americans for the harms of displacement, discrimination, and loss of wealth. These are only a few of the many steps that must be taken to fulfill the promise of Juneteenth. Let us remember that the true fight to achieve freedom and equality lives on. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on ACR 214. Thank you.

my colleague, the vice chair of the Black Caucus, for bringing this resolution forward and reminding us that freedom declared is not always freedom realized. And that this holiday, it asks us to remember painful chapters of our own history, the American history, but it also invites us to celebrate something extraordinary. Because we know by celebrating it here in California that the story just didn't end in Galveston. That despite every single obstacle our people have faced, we choose to believe that tomorrow could be better than today. And that belief is one of the most powerful forces in human history and really is deeply woven in our story, the American story. And so what I would say is that as we approach Independence Day, we often reflect on the ideals that were expressed in 1776, liberty, equality, opportunity, and self-determination. And the truth is that America has always been a work in progress. Our history has not been a straight line It been a journey a journey marked by incredible achievements and painful contradictions a journey that has challenged each generation including our generation to move closer to the promises articulated in our founding documents. And Juneteenth represents one of those moments when America took another step toward becoming the nation it aspired to be. It is a reminder that freedom is not diminished when it expanded. it grows stronger. When more people have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, contribute their talents, and participate fully in society, our entire nation benefits. And that is why Juneteenth belongs alongside Independence Day. One celebrates the birth of a nation. The other celebrates the expansion of freedom within that nation. They tell a more complete American story, a story of imperfect people striving towards perfect ideals. And that is why I'm encouraging every single member to go up on ACR 214 in celebration of June 10th Freedom Day. Thank you.

I get the awkward privilege of speaking as a white guy and a Republican white guy at that. And I will tell you just a couple things that many of you may not know about me. First of all, I served an LDS mission in Virginia, specifically in Norfolk, Virginia. And in that experience, I saw racism. But the first time, I saw people who claimed to be Christian be blatantly racist. I'd never seen that before. And I lived in an area that was predominantly black. As a matter of fact, I went to get a haircut and had a part attempted to be cut in my hair because that's the way they part their hair. I was a black barber. I also had the privilege of representing an area that was 17% black. I had the highest black population at that particular moment as a Republican. So I did something unique. I wanted the African American population to know that I cared about them. and the only thing I knew to do was to see them in a place where they felt safe and that's a church so I would go to the African American churches and I went to over it over a dozen of them and the reason why I bring this up and I was welcomed at every one of them and I wasn't there to get their vote I told them I'm already elected I know I'm not here to get your vote but I'm here to understand your culture. I'm here to understand the unique challenges that you have. And folks, they have significant issues that are unique to them. And so the reason why I stand is I share with you something that is deeply troubling to me. And that is both in the black culture and the white culture, we still have ways to, things to mend. We still feel that we're not one. We have a ways to go. And this celebration reminds me of a big step forward. And we can continue to make those big steps forward but it up to us I have white hair so I been around a long time But I telling you it going to take a while And the little things are big things The fact when I showed up to those churches, they were very suspicious. Very suspicious because I'm white. That says something. That says something about our society, and we've got work to do. But I want you to know that I am very, very excited. to acknowledge this day. Juneteenth was something that celebrated where I come from for a long time. Kind of a small celebration out in the Antelope Valley, but it was a celebration nonetheless. And that's where I learned of Juneteenth. And I'm telling you that even as a white Republican, I'm very proud of the African-American population that we have and the partnership that we can develop. And it's up to us. And I hope that we'll continue to support events like Juneteenth. And we need to become more as one. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today I rise in strong support of ACR 124. Juneteenth, a celebration, a recognition, and hope. Today many of you may know that the presidential library of former President Obama is opening as we speak and it's a celebration. It's a campus that for generations to come will offer education, will offer civil engagement. President Obama offered many of us hope, the idea that our futures could be brighter. And even today in New York, the Knicks are celebrating and they're celebrating as a city that has come together with Jalen Brunson being the man of the hour. Alicia Keys performing the Empire State of Mind. Just this week Lewis Hamilton wins for Ferrari. There's a lot of to be proud of in the black community. A lot to celebrate. And yet in the same week we We hear an insult that cuts to the core on the lawn of the White House calling our former First Lady—I'm not even going to repeat it, it's too insulting to say—but those of you know. Not only that, we see our history, our black history, being erased at museums, state parks. So yes, I agree with my colleague. We have a lot of work to do. And yet we do have to stop, to reflect, to celebrate, to acknowledge the gains. But we cannot erase history. And we must tell history. We must not ignore it. We cannot accept it. And with that, I ask for your support on ACR 214.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise on behalf of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus I rise in recognition of Juneteenth a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the enduring pursuit of freedom dignity and equality Juneteenth reminds us that liberty is not simply an ideal, it is a promise that must be extended to every person. It is an opportunity to reflect on the resilience, contributions, and achievements of black Americans whose strength and leadership have helped shape our nation and our state. As Californians, we honor the struggles of those who came before us and reaffirm our commitment to building communities where opportunity is within reach for all. Today we celebrate freedom, remember our shared history, and recognize that our diversity remains one of our greatest strengths. Thank you.

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to my colleagues from San Diego and Orange County and the Antelope Valley and the Inland Empire. And of course, my colleagues in the Legislative Black Caucus to my colleague from Lancaster. I don't think any of us are surprised that on your last Juneteenth as a legislator that you would decide to speak. And I can think of no less than a half dozen times where you didn't just speak on resolutions, but you also further justice and freedom with your vote. so thank you for that the interesting thing about juneteenth is that people celebrated the emancipation proclamation they thought it was done there was a pat on the back for the country we did that thing let's move on forgetting that slavery still existed and bondage still existed and then we celebrated juneteenth when all folks were free and i bring that up because i don't want us to pat ourselves on the back like we've done something. Because while we've made a lot of progress, we haven't fully finished the job. The job is not done until black students have the same investments in their schools as all other students. And the literacy rates are closed with investment and not this belief that black children are not as smart as other students. The job is not done until black communities aren't split by freeways and infrastructure, breathing poor air quality, and living with lower life expectancy. The job is not done until black women can give birth to children without a greater risk of losing their lives or losing their children. The job is not done until mass incarceration isn't disproportionately impacting black people at rates unlike anywhere else in the world. The job is not done here in California until we can look at the folks who are sleeping on our streets, not because they have some sort of moral failing of their own, but because our economy and our society and our state has not welcomed them and included them, those people look like the members of the Legislative Black Caucus. We have a lot of work to do, but I believe in the capacity of this institution and specifically of this body of members. And I know we're going to do that work. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote on this Juneteenth resolution.

Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 66 co-authors added.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I have a really, really cool introduction. Some might say it's out of this world. Please join me in welcoming Captain Victor J. Glover Jr., the NASA astronaut and the pilot of the Artemis II mission. Captain Glover was born in Pomona, P-Town, and went to Ontario High School where he played football and he wrestled also at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He earned an engineering degree. He has three master's degrees in flight test engineering in systems engineering and in military operational art and science. He became a Navy test pilot after turning down careers as a stuntman and many other ambitions he had as a child. He has 4,000 hours in the air, more than 400 landings on aircraft carriers, two dozen combat missions for this country. When NASA selected him to be an astronaut, he was serving as a legislative fellow in the United States Senate. This past April, Captain Glover was the pilot of the Artemis II mission. for nine days they traveled through the vastness of space around the far side of the moon captain glover piloted his crew 252 000 miles out farther from earth than any human being has ever traveled and then they returned home safely splashing down in the pacific off the coast of San Diego in California waters. Captain Glover is brilliant, brave, and very much black. In fact, he's the first black astronaut ever to travel around the moon. Captain Glover, California is proud of you. California is grateful for you. Our country is proud of you. He is also joined by his incredible wife, Deanna Glover, and his daughters, Maya and Joya, who are also brilliant and very much black. Please give them an incredible round of applause.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to recognize the extraordinary American, proud son of a Pomona and true inspiration to our district and our state, NASA astronaut Captain Victor J. Glover, Jr. I also want to recognize and warmly welcome his fellow NASA colleagues who are here with us today. Their service, leadership, and commitment to science, exportation, and discovery represent the very best of our nation's space program, and we are honored by their presence. Captain Victor Glover was born in Pomona, California, and his journey from our community to the stars is nothing short of remarkable. He made history as a pilot of NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station, where he served as part of Expedition 64. He became the first black astronaut to live and work aboard International Space Station for an extended mission And today we are especially proud to recognize him as the pilot of NASA Artemis II mission helping return America to the moon, inspiring a new generation to look upward and dream bigger. For our district, Captain Victor Glover's story is deeply personal. He represents the very best of Pomona, determination, discipline, service, humility, and excellence. His achievements remind young people in our community that their zip codes do not limit their future, that someone from Pomona can serve this country, break barriers, and reach the moon. Captain Victor Glover's life of service in the Navy, at NASA, as a role model, reflects the highest ideals of California and our nation. On behalf of the State Assembly and the people of the 53rd Assembly District, I'm proud to honor Captain Victor Glover Jr. for his historic accomplishments, his service to our country, and the inspiration he continues to provide to students, families, and future explorers across California. Congratulations, Captain Glover. Pomona's proud of you. California's proud of you. And we thank you for reminding us all that the sky is not the limit. Thank you.

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Assembly Bill 2285 by Assemblymember Valencia, an app related to financial regulation.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Muy bueno, DS members. I want to start off by thanking the entire caucus for giving me a few minutes of your time to discuss a relatively new concept, blockchain technology in the crypto space and what staking is. AB 2285 provides state chartered banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges with clear guidelines about staking, a consumer tool that enhances the blockchain ecosystem. As digital assets become more mainstream, users who might be reluctant to enter the market with a dedicated provider may be more comfortable entering the market and the financial space, the digital financial space, with their existing bank or credit union. Hence why this bill would allow for all service providers within the financial sector to provide this as a service to Californians. Users, in my opinion, need strong consumer protections, and this bill does exactly that. It's founded on consumer safety while maintaining some flexibility for the blockchain ecosystem to continue to grow in a nourishable and healthy manner. With that, happy to answer any questions, and if there is discussion, look forward to having that.

Thank you Oh my goodness It falling apart It falling apart over here Let's screw my mic back on. Okay, there we go. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I don't think I've ever risen in opposition to a bill on the floor today, but today I am doing that and I actually voted no in committee on AB 2285. And for some really, I think, what are incredibly impactful reasons. And I thought it's important to share with the body for your consideration today because conversations I've heard about this bill have been filled with confusion. Crypto policy is behind on an industry that's been around for 15 years. We are behind. And while it can be complicated, that is what we do. We take on complicated issues. We understand difficult things. And first I want to say I know the author is coming to this from a sincere place. He's a true believer. And when it comes to policy on cryptocurrency. And to be clear, I'm not against cryptocurrency. You can currently buy and sell it. I own it. I have won and lost with it myself. But frankly, it's not every day that the Consumer Federation and the bankers are on the same side opposing a bill, and that alone should give us an indication that we should pause and do more investigation why. As we all know, California often leads the nation in setting policy to protect consumers. The decisions that we make here frequently influence what happens across the country and certainly will impact millions of Californians, which is why I want to expand the conversation on 2285 to discuss why I think it unnecessarily restricts our ability to protect consumers from financial loss. This bill is really two bills in one. The first establishes some consumer-friendly guardrails for banks and credit unions under the authority of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, or DFPI, who will offer cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, essentially opening the door for state banks to offer crypto. This is the part of the bill that banks have concerns about. My first concern is that these are not insured and there is no warning of the risky nature of crypto. In fact, if you look at the trajectory of most crypto tokens, they look like a big spike and then they just go down. And it's a constant downward slope for years for many of these. If you look at stocks, it's kind of the opposite. It goes slowly up and up and up and up. And so it's critical that while consumers can have a choice in investing in these, they are at least warned when banks that they trust offer crypto. Which brings us to the second part of the bill, which exempts staking rewards from the definition of securities and as a result from DFPI's oversight, which is a major concern. Just to be clear, I'm only suggesting that the protections that exist under securities law should apply to crypto too. Simply following the rules that apply protections like registering your company, giving information that's needed to warn consumers if investments seem more risky, Here in California, mobile home parks, local water companies, homeowners associations have figured out how to qualify their security offerings with DFP. It clearly not a burdensome process There are significant disagreements in some cryptocurrency industry with economists with traditional financial institutions consumer protection organizations and DFPI on how we view staking rewards. Crypto wants to be a commodity like cows or soy or physical products, but the vast majority of economists see crypto is more like a stock, like a security. If this bill passes, crypto is able to avoid the security definition. It would exempt them from security laws. And the consumer protections put in place 100 years ago when land and oil speculators were not being honest about the investments they offered. 30 seconds. You could say that this is a vanity coins are similarly dishonest. My final concern is a serious one, which means we are undermining current legal action by the state of California. It is almost unprecedented for legislative action to undermine current legal action. And there is legal action with DFI against cryptocurrency or against Coinbase around this exact question, where it should be decided in the courts. So this is the Wild West of investing. I think that the state should be on the side of protecting consumers. I want to thank the author for his conversations, for his interest in innovation. We could not come to agreement today. I'm not asking anyone to vote no on this, but I am asking that if this comes back to us on concurrence, you take the time to look more deeply into this issue and decide where you think California needs to be. and if we should be a wave that spreads across the state, lessening the protections that consumers have when it comes to crypto. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I really do appreciate the conversations that I've had with Assemblymember Schiavo. I want to start off by saying that like any new industry, any new issue, any new topic, there is the lack of precedent. And we continue to have conversations around areas that we now are trying to pass legislation for that we wish we could have done at the beginning of the implementation of these technologies into our society. That's exactly what this bill is attempting to do. Funny enough, California is the only state that doesn't allow for staking to be used as a tool by its residents. So in this sense, we're behind the ball. This is already happening. This is already taking place. I want to make it very clear as well that I firmly agree that there are bad actors and, to an extent, Ponzi schemes wrapped into the crypto space. This, however, is a specific tool within that ecosystem that allows for the enhancement of the good technologies by providing security to those ecosystems, which in essence is the insurance for an individual to use these platforms. I also want to address the point made about lack of consumer protections. As a matter of fact the consumer protections in this bill are more aggressive than current FDIC insurance in my opinion As we all know federal institutions are insured by us the taxpayer If a bank goes under, bankrupt, runs with your money, does not respond to your request, the U.S. taxpayer is held liable for that. Whereas in this case, I am requiring the banking industry through this bill to have a one-to-one asset holding ratio if they so choose to provide this service to a consumer. That is one of the sticking points that the banking industry does not agree with. Why? Because it holds the liability on them. I understand that there's a lot of confusion and a lot of unknown in this space, but I give you all my commitment, and I hope that what I have shown as a legislator thus far has been that I legislate with my heart, I'm a principled individual, and I will hold anyone committing fraudulent acts or misusing any technology against Californians accountable for their actions. I think this conversation is very worthwhile and deserves to be had. Thank you again to all of you who have taken the time to have this conversation with me. I'm sure it's made several of us, including myself, a little dizzy at times, but appreciate your patience and look forward to answering any further questions in this space. And again, as this continues to grow. In closing, I am committed to working with the banks with one specific issue that they are concerned about, which is the stable coin component. Happy to answer any additional questions offline. With that, members, I respectfully ask for a yes vote, and I also request that the bill be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes, 45. Noes, 1.

The clerk will read.

Assemblymember Rubio, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 1036 on behalf of Senator Grayson. SB 1036 is a simple bill that would provide clarity under the Mitigation Fee Act by requiring that all jurisdictions provide a credit for a property's prior use on the site when a project redevelops a site with similar existing uses. While many jurisdictions already provide credits for these purposes, not all do so. SB 1036 will create a uniform policy that clarifies the impact fees should only be paid on the new impact that a development causes and will help reduce the cost of duplicative fees. This bill has had zero no votes and has had bipartisan support. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

of adding co-authors. Clerk will read the resolution on the consent calendar. Assembly concurrent resolution 194 by Assemblymember Pacheco relative to Women's Equality Day. Clerk will now open the roll to allow any member to add on as a co-author to the resolution. All members vote who desire to vote. Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. There are 60 co-authors added. Moving on to a vote on the consent calendar, file items 56 through 62. Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 165 by Assemblymember Calvert relative to the 2026 International Day of Yoga.

All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Kirk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 60, no zero. Consent calendar is adopted. Kirk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar. Assembly Koncurrent Resolution 194 Aye 60 no 0 Assembly Koncurrent Resolution 219 Aye 60 no 0 Assembly Koncurrent Resolution 220 Aye 60 no 0 Assembly Koncurrent Resolution 223 Aye 60 no 0 Senate Bill 968 Aye 60 no 0 And Senate Bill 1426 with urgency Aye 60 no 0 On the urgency Aye 60 no 0

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