Floor — 2026-04-20 (partial)

Thank you. Thank you.

Allen, Alvarado-Gill, Archuleta, Araguin, Ashby, Becker, Blakespeare, Cabaldon, Caballero, Choy, Cortese, Daly, Durazo, Gonzales, Grayson, Grove, Artado, Jones, Laird, Limon, McGuire, McNerney, Menjivar, Nilo, Ochoa Bogue, Padilla, Perez, Reyes, Richardson, Rubio, Searto, Smallwood Quivas, Stern, Strickland, Umberg, Foladares, Wahab, Robert Pearson, Wiener.

Father. Let us pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. As we gather to offer our prayers for the Senate session today, we remember the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Through our prayers, we honor the memory of the canonized saints of the Armenian Genocide, May the Lord receive their souls of our martyrs, whose lives were taken unjustly, yet whose memories endure with strength and clarity. We pray for the children and grandchildren of the survivors who carry forward the burden of memory with courage and faith. At this moment, we also pray for all victims of injustice in every corner of the world, that they may find protection, dignity, and peace. May the Almighty Lord grant wisdom and patience to our leaders so that they may continue to uphold truth and defend human dignity. May we all find guidance on the path of justice, compassion, and peace. May God bless our beautiful state of California and the United States of America. Amen.

Thank you.

I pledge allegiance.

to the color guard. Members, without objection, we will move directly to Senate third reading to take up file item 36, Senate Resolution 87 by Senator Archuleta. After adoption of the resolution, we will move to privileges of the floor for the senator to introduce guests. Senator Archuleta at the majority leader's desk. Secretary, please read. Senate

Senator, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. President and members. I rise today to present Senate Bill Senate Resolution 87, recognizing April 24th, 25, as the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As a proud member of the California Armenian Legislative Council, I want to begin by thanking everyone that's traveled here today for their advocacy and passion in supporting the Armenian community. Having served with the Montebello Police Department, I had the honor to work closely with the Armenian community in Montebello before my time in office and saw the firsthand and heard firsthand their passion and perseverance in honoring their traditions. Sanctioned by the Ottoman Empire, the Armenian Genocide was the first state-sponsored genocide in modern times. It resulted in the deaths of 1.5 million innocent victims, men, women, and children, sensibly killed just for being Armenian. Entire communities were forcibly marched to their deaths or murdered in an attempt to erase their presence from a region they had peacefully resided in for thousands of years California is home to the largest Armenian American population in the United States Because of this, we have a unique responsibility to safeguard and uphold the historical recognition of their sacrifices of the Armenian people. We must ensure future generations learn of the inhumanity of the Ottoman Empire's actions in order to prevent any atrocity like this from ever happening again. In order for present and future generations to learn about the injustices they have fallen and befallen their ancestors, there must be a complete and accurate account of history. Only then can we prevent the issues of today from developing into the injustices of tomorrow. I am internally grateful to the Armenian-American community and the descendants of survivors across the globe for their perseverance and their dedication to see that their recognition was brought to those who have lived and lost lives stolen, years stolen, generations stolen, the passion and activism of the Armenian community led former President Biden to finally recognize the Armenian genocide, but more work remains. To this day, the Armenian people continued to face a threat to their very existence in their ancestral lands at the hands of Turkey in Azerbaijan. This has been seen during the 2020 war that we remember. and the war crimes that were committed, the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious sites, and the ethnic cleansing of the region's Armenian population. This was soon followed by Abbas John's invasion and the occupation of the Armenian Sovereignty Territory in September of 2022, leaving 120,000 Armenians without access to food, fuel, medicine, and other humanitarian goods for over three months. Following a blockade of the Lachlan Corridor and later a full-scale invasion, Azarene government forcefully displaced over 100,000 Armenians from their historical homeland and the Arkansan and continued to illegally hold POWs and political leaders hostage. I want to finish on a positive note, however, by inviting you all to my district, the 30th Senate District, this Friday, to join in celebration of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day with me at the Montebello Martyrs Monument, which we have declared as an official historical landmark here in the state of California. the first such designation in this country. And I am so proud of the 30th Senate District and every resident who supported making the Armenian monument in Montebello an historical site. And I thank you for your time, Mr. President, and for all. I respectfully thank you for listening, thank you for participating, and with that, Mr. President, I ask for an aye vote.

Mr President yesterday we commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide a tragedy in human history we will never forget The state of California has been and will always be a place where those who are torn from their homelands can come and make a new home. The Armenian story is part of the greater California story. I am proud to represent Little Armenia in my district, where so many Armenians have called home for decades. Today our sympathy goes to all survivors of the Armenian genocide and their children and grandchildren, and especially to the nearly half million people of Armenian descent who are part of our state. Today we also acknowledge the accomplishments and the dedication of the descendants of the genocide victims who continue to fight for justice and play a vital role in California's advancement. The great state of California will not let their history vanish. As a member of the Armenian Caucus, I rise today to call on President Trump to ask the Azeri government to release all Armenian prisoners and hostages and to stand firmly for the sovereignty and security of Armenia as a historic nation and key democratic ally in the region. I respectfully ask for I vote to SR87. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the Senate. Today, I rise in strong support of SR87. And today, when we pause to remember this day, we acknowledge the Armenian genocide and the deep generational trauma carried by survivors and their descendants. On this 111th anniversary, we acknowledge that this is not just a moment in time. It is a reminder of the human cause when hatred is allowed to take root and the world looks away. We honor those who were lost by choosing to do better today, this generation, by leading with dignity and compassion, and also committing to never forget the atrocities against humanity. It is a reminder that we all need to look out for each other here today and understand that we're one people. We also want to affirm our responsibility to stand against hate in all of its forms and to ensure that such suffering is never repeated again. I want to acknowledge all those that came here from far, from my district, from all over Los Angeles County. We thank you for your presence. And with that, I also urge an aye vote. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. President. I would just like to acknowledge all the Armenians here, the American Armenians that are here in support of SR87. And to remind them all, continue your fight and to remind all of us that atrocities like this must never be forgotten or repeated. And with that, once again, Mr. President, I thank you for your time in support of SR87.

Allen. Alvarado Gill. Aye. Archuleta. Arrigin. Aye. Ashby. Aye. Becker. Blakespear. Aye. Cobaldon. Aye. Caballero. Aye. Cervantes. Aye. Aye. Joy. Aye. Cortese. Aye. Aye. Durazo. Aye. Aye. Gonzalez. Aye. Aye. Grayson. Aye. Grove. Aye. Aye. Artado. Aye. Aye. Jones. Aye. Aye. Laird. Aye. Aye. Limon. McGuire. Aye. Aye. McNerney. Aye. Aye. Menjivar. Aye. Aye. Nilo. Aye. Aye. Ochoa Vogue. Padilla. Perez, Reyes, Aye. Richardson, Aye. Rubio, Aye. Searto, Aye. Smallwood Cuevas, Stern, Aye. Strickland, Aye. Umberg, Aye. Umberg, Aye. Valadares, Aye. Wahab, Aye. Weber Pearson, Aye. Wiener, Aye. Call the absent members. Allen. Aye. Archuleta. Aye. Becker. Aye. Cortese. Aye. Limon. Ochoa-Bogue. Padilla. Aye. Perez. Smallwood Cuevas. Aye. Ayes 37, noes 0.

Thank you, Mayor President. I just once again would just like to acknowledge the Armenian community, the Armenian caucus, and everyone who's here to join us on this very special day. Thank you, Mr. President.

Mr. President, we have members from throughout the Armenian community, and I would just like to point out there's quite a few, so I would just like to say thank you to all of them. We'd be here all day. Thank you, Mr. President.

It's a privilege for me to present Dr. Berge Apkaryan, a respected healthcare leader dedicated to public service, healthcare advancement and international collaboration. He currently serves as the Vice President of Physicians in International Health at Community Health Systems in Fresno, where he leads initiatives to strengthen care delivery, physician engagement and global partnerships. Since 2014, he's also served as the first honorary council of the Republic of Armenia in Fresno, fostering diplomatic, cultural, and humanitarian ties between Armenia and the United States. With Dr. Apkarian today is his beautiful wife, Arpi, and Reverend Father Hachdurian. And I want you to know that this incredible man that we're introducing today is a dedicated husband, father, physician, and community support network for the broader Armenian community and dedicated to public service. I appreciate the opportunity to recognize Dr. Akaryan for his impactful leadership and enduring contributions to the many California Armenian descendants and individuals that are listed and serve in our community and his dedication to health care and international goodwill. Please help me recognize him, his wife, and the Reverend Fathers to the floor.

Thank you, members, brothers and members. I want to introduce you to the Big Valley Color Guard right here. My hometown in Beaver, they're going to present the color tomorrow at Egg Day. My husband, Brian, and two sons graduated from there. Go Cognos! They're going to meet Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, Director of Fish and Wildlife Megan Hurdle Thank you to the parents and volunteers and specifically my dear friend Becky Alba for making this happen Welcome to the Senate

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise today to celebrate a proud achievement from the heart of the Central Valley. On March 14, 2026, the Sierra Pacific High School...

Thank you, Mr. President. On March 14, 2026, the Sierra Pacific High School girls basketball team reached the pinnacle of high school athletics, capturing the CIF Division II state championship at the Golden One Center here in Sacramento. This victory is particularly remarkable when you consider the history of the institution. Sierra Pacific High School has only been open for 17 years, and the girls' basketball program has only competed at the varsity level for 15 seasons. In that short window of time, they have built a culture of excellence that rivals programs with decades of tradition. This victory marks the second state title in school history, solidifying the Golden Bears as a premier powerhouse in California basketball. Before they even reached that state stage, this team established a dynasty at home. Under the leadership of head coach Victor Chavadin Jr., a valued member of our own Senate family serving as a district rep, the Golden Bears secured back-to-back CIF Central Section Division II championships in 2025 and 2026. The sustained dominance finishing the season with a 25-11 record and a 13-game winning streak proves that their success is no accident. It is a result of a culture built on grit and unselfishness. In the state championship game, Sierra Pacific set the tone from the opening tip-off with a relentless 15-0 run. Even as their opponents fought back, the Golden Bears remained unshakable, securing a 56-47 victory. Their performance was a master class in defensive intensity and offensive poise. The heart of this team beat through the Ayoian sisters, twins Apojak and Nyang, and their younger sister Ajak. And I'm sorry if I misspoke your names. Together, they combined for 39 points and 21 rebounds in the final game. Alongside the sharp shooting, Leila Love, and the tenacity of the entire roster, they proved that a team with a shared vision is unstoppable. This state title is an inspiration to the city of Hanford and a reminder of the talent thriving in the Central Valley. Colleagues I ask that you join me in honoring the 2025 CIF State Division II champions the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears We commend the players and the coaching staff for proving that history isn just something you inherit It something you can earn

Senator Secretary please call the roll Senate resolution 93 by Senator Cortese relative to Jim Plunkett

Senator Strickland, you are recognized.

Senator Gonzalez.

Senator Reyes.

Seeing no other senator wishing to be recognized, Senator Cortese, you may close.

All right. Having fumbled the opening,

The resolution is adopted. Moving next to file item 42. Senator Cortese for introduction of your distinguished guest.

Thank you. Thank you. All right. Well, proceeding with Senate third reading, the Senate will now turn to considering file item 42, Senate Concurrent Resolution 124 by Senator Weiner. Secretary, please read.

Senator Weiner, you are recognized.

majority leader's desk for introduction introduction of his guests

I rise to present SCR 158, which which celebrates this April not only as the 8th annual Arts Culture Creativity Month here in California, but it also marks 50 years since the founding of the California Arts Council in 1976. Over the last 12 years, this body has heard me rise many times as chair of the Joint Community on the Arts with the privilege of recognizing incredible artists, nonprofit organizations, and leaders who make up California's vibrant arts community. And in every session since I've been in the Senate, we've passed legislation and finalized investments to support the arts across our industries and schools. We've passed the Theater and Dance Act to issue teaching credentials for the Arts, Creative Workforce Development Act to expand jobs in creative sectors. We expanded the TV film tax credit program to keep productions here in the Golden State. And for each of those bills, and since long before any of us took our seats here in this chamber, the California Arts Council has been an invaluable partner in this body's efforts to ensure that every Californian reaps the benefits of our collective creative heritage. With the support of first Governor Jerry Brown, and under the stewardship of its seven original members, the inaugural California Arts Council set out to build a foundation for our arts community sowing seeds that would create opportunities for generations of Californians The original Council initiatives including the Arts and Corrections program which invests in the rehabilitative influence of the arts for incarcerated individuals are still benefiting Californians 50 years later Their work has led to a creative arts economy of unprecedented scope in California which is now home to over 11,000 non-profit arts organizations and creative industries that employ over 15% of all Californians and account for nearly $19 billion in assets. Arts Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate not only the great leadership of the California Arts Council over the last 50 years and the hopeful vision of those who established it, but to celebrate each of these artists, educators, nonprofit organizations who have been driving forces for culture and creativity across our state. So members, please join me in recognizing this April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council and their great stewardship of our arts community. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SCR 158.

Well, in honor of the now-declared Arts, Culture, Creativity Month, and the Arts Council's historic 50th anniversary, it's my great privilege to introduce some wonderful leaders of our California creative arts community. To accomplish what we have accomplished in this state with Californians at the center of the entertainment industry, technological innovation, the arts community globally, it really has taken the dedication and the work of so many non-profit advocates, historic investment by our government, the generosity of so many artists and philanthropists who have committed to supporting the next generation of artists. So representing the OG original Arts Council from 1976, the year of the 200th anniversary of our founding of our republic, I'm proud to welcome to the Senate chamber the legendary Luis Valdez, Arts Council alum and legendary playwright, as well as Paul Lanier, who's son of the founding council member and artist Ruth Asawa. Luis Valdez, who so many of you know, I was talking with Senator Durazo about Mr. Valdez, widely heralded as the father of Chicano film and playwriting, known worldwide for his play Zoot Suit, his film La Bamba, and the founding of the Chicano theater company El Teatro Campesino. From his first full-length play, debuted at San Jose State, to his work today, his art and advocacy have earned him a Peabody Award, Mexico's Aguila Azteca Award, the U.S. Presidential Medal of Arts, among countless other recognitions of his leadership in the Chicano movement. And just this year at the Sundance Festival, best documentary went to American Pachuco, which is a documentary about the extraordinary career of Luis Valdez, narrated by our great friend Edward James Olmos. Paul who is here is a sculptor and ceramicist in his own right he is in Sacramento receiving a posthumous award honoring his incredible mother Ruth Asawa whose service on the First Arts Council was driven by the same ethos that drove her artistic career and that's art is for everyone and in an exhibition at MoMA reflecting her six decade career rooms full of floating wild wire struck sculptures and their intricate shadows celebrate Ruth as a leader for arts education in the 60s and her belief that every action and every material have creative potential and that there no distinction between living life and creating art Paul not only worked with Ruth on public works commissioned across the Bay Area but he continued on her legacy of boundless creativity and public access to the arts in his own career as a sculptor We were talking earlier about how relentless his mother was in advocacy of the arts and he would always get up and say, you have to do more. You have to do more for arts in our state and in our society. So it's an honor to recognize both his work and, of course, Ruth's legacy on the Senate floor here today. I also have the great privilege of introducing the longtime CEO of our largest statewide arts advocacy nonprofit, Julie Baker from California for the Arts. She took on the role back in 2018, and she's been a tireless advocate for the visibility and influence of our arts organizations and their efforts across the state. One of her first initiatives was the driving force behind our original resolution, celebrating April as Arts, Culture, Creativity Month. And it's also, of course, our great honor to introduce the iconic actor, comedian, Celebrity Jeopardy star, and my constituent, Keech Marin, who's a born and bred Angelino. Cheech, of course, has been one of the most famous voices for Chicano identity in film and television for nearly 50 years. In addition to, of course, being such an important star on our silver screen, he's also founded the Cheech Marine Center for Chicano Art, Culture, and Industry in Riverside, which is a very special place, providing a permanent home for his collection of over 700 works of Chicano art, the largest collection in the world. The people come from all over the world to visit this very special place in Riverside. The center will continue Cheech's work of creating and preserving and sharing Chicano art to ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to see their culture and their community represented and respected in the arts. So these are some folks that we're honoring here on the floor today, just a few of the incredible artists, activists, and civic leaders who devoted their careers to expanding the arts and who have helped to shape the arts community California has today. We also, of course, have some wonderful arts leaders who are up here. Why don't you all stand up? Our great arts leaders who are here in our gallery. Folks like Luis's wife and son, Lupe and Anauak Valdez, Paul's wife, Sandra Halliday, current member of the Arts Council, Rick Stein, the Council's current chair, Roxanne Messina-Captor, the Executive Director, Danielle Brazel, who's here as well. So many wonderful friends from the Arts Council and from arts advocacy organizations who are here for a series of arts celebratory events associated with the 50th anniversary. We appreciate you all so very much as well. So I just want to recognize all of you, all of our incredible artists here on the floor, and the many, many thousands of artists who they represent all up and down the state, including my mother. Thank you for being at the forefront of California's leadership in arts and creativity. You bring such richness to our state. We celebrate you here today.

Thank you very much, Mr. Pro Tem. I would be remiss if I didn't recognize one of the icons, Luis Valdez, who fundamentally changed San Juan Bautista, the small community, by starting the Teatro Campesino. they have created, along with his family, a place where people go to see the arts, where they travel to learn about the farmworker movement, but just as importantly, to be inspired by the plays that are put on there at the local mission. During the wintertime Pastorella and Virgen de Guadalupe alternatively play there and really create an incredibly beautiful environment So thank you Luis Valdez for your presence here today for your art artistry for what you mean to the farmworker movement, and just as importantly for all the young people who grow up learning about artistry and the beauty and get excited about playing in your plays every year after year after year. We're honored to have you here today, and I was so excited to see you in our chambers because you're an icon in our community. Thank you very much.

Thank you so much, Mr. President. And I just want to stand to say thank you to Cheech Marin for all of his artistry over the years. I recognize the Latino Theater Company in my district and how important the legacy is of having those big-name artists who celebrate small-town cultural arts. I represent South Central Los Angeles, the east side of the South LA area in downtown. I want to recognize the Arts Council and all of Jennifer's work. It is incredibly important that we celebrate arts and culture because it's our truth. It's the way that we teach people about ourselves. It's the way that we unite our cultures and our communities. and in California that is so important as we see our black and brown communities stepping into the majority of this state that our arts and culture is represented, invested in, and expanded. And so with that I support the earlier resolution and I also want to thank you all for being here and look forward to working with you to make sure that the arts continues to be a place where all Californians can be represented and thrive.

Thank you very much. I want to thank you all for being here. It's really important to know about art as also there's people's art. There's art that connects with what's going on in our communities, in our daily struggles. And that's what you all are about as well. That going to the opera is beautiful. What a unique experience that must be. But I remember Luis Valdez on the top of a flatbed truck with his campesino hat on and a sign, like a cardboard sign hanging around his neck saying, El Patron, or, you know, another character in the teatro. And what you did was inspire individuals to look at art in a totally different way from what we had been taught. art was something that wealthy people did, not communities. You changed that. All of you changed that. And I'm really grateful to you that that was an important part of the student movement, of the Chicano movement, of the civil rights movement, to be able to express yourself with music and theater. All of this is so important for our communities. It's our mental health as well. It's how to talk about our issues in a way where you could laugh and not just cry. So all those things and personally want to thank you all because you all and Edward James Olmos inspired my grandson to take up filmmaking and so You know, cross your fingers, but whatever he decides to do, it was all inspired by people like yourself, so muchas gracias.

Senate concurred resolution 159 by Senator Alvarado Gill relative to California Rodeo Appreciation Month.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I rise as the author of SCR 159, recognizing the month of April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. For generations, the word rodeo has captured the heart of the American West derived from the Spanish verb rodear, meaning to gather or surround. Rodeos began as practical cattle working events where ranchers sorted, counted, and moved their herds. What started as working gatherings evolved into the thrilling spectacles that we know today California rodeos traced their roots to the late 1700s when California was part of New Spain The first modern-style rodeo in our state was actually held on August 11th of 1911 at the racetrack grounds in Salinas, now Sherwood Park, and it was proudly named the California Rodeo by Frank Griffin. Today, the California Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Pro Rodeo Circuit hosts 37 professional rodeos each year across our Golden State, including the iconic California Rodeo Salinas, the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo, the Red Bluff Roundup, and many, many more. Senate District 4 stands out as the very center of this rich heritage, spanning counties steeped in cowboy culture, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and beyond. Our district is home to the historic city of Oakdale, proudly known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, which hosts the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo that draws audiences from around the globe. California rodeos are not only rich in history, but also in diversity. While many associate cowboy cultures, while many people associate cowboy culture with Hispanos, indigenous, and white traditions, it's essential to recognize that the deep ties to African American heritage as well. After the Civil War, roughly one in four cowboys was black, and legends like Nat Love blazed trails as cattle drivers. Closer to home, California Rodeo Salinas Hall of Fame inductee Pat Duvall, or the singing sheriff, broke barriers as Monterey County's first African-American sheriff while entertaining crowds each year at the rodeo. Women have also shattered ceilings in what was once known as a male-dominated event. 2025 Women's Professional Rodeo Association California Breakaway Rookie of the Year Jillian Murray captured it perfectly when she said, I think that we feel that we have something to prove and we want to prove it. Well, modern rodeos still test the innate skills of the ranching culture with bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, tie down roping, breakaway roping, and steer wrestling. And yes, for those little ones, mutton busting. We have rodeo clowns and barrelmen keeping riders safe, and royal rodeo queens and their court serving as talented ambassadors between the public and our agricultural community. These events are powerful economic engines and cultural anchors. In 2014 alone, the California Rodeo Salinas and its bull riding events generated $6.2 million in revenue. More importantly, rodeos preserve the rural mystique of California, celebrate our Western heritage and remind us of the values of hard work, resilience, grit and community that built out our great state. My own grandfather was a bullfighter in the traditional Spanish arenas, Los Colosseos de Matadores, so I carry this tradition in my blood and in my district's soul. and guests, let's come together to honor the thousands of participants, directors, athletes, volunteers, and associations who keep the California Rodeo Network strong. No halfway measures today because this beloved part of our heritage deserves our full recognition and support. I urge my colleagues to join me with an aye vote on SCR 159 designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month Let celebrate the peak of rodeo season that begins in the spring and sunsets in the fall

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, my colleague, for introducing this. SCR 159, I rise today in recognition of California Rodeo Appreciation Month. It's truly a great honor to represent my district's ranching families and communities that put food on our table. I'd like to thank my rodeo organizations and volunteers, families across our state that work year-round to preserve this important tradition. Rodeo is more than a sport. It's a reflection of California's deep agricultural roots and the hardworking men and women that sustain them. In communities like Clovis and Bakersfield and all around our state and others within the communities within California, rodeo continues to bring people together, celebrating shared heritage of grit, determination, and respect of the land. These events highlight the skill and dedication of our cowboys and cowgirls who also are supporting local economies and small businesses. The late legendary Cotton Rosser was a business partner of mine years ago in the backseat Buckers, where we got people involved in getting their children involved in riding early ages and making sure that we bred good bulls for them to be able to ride and put them in the livestock competitions. His son Reno Rosser has taken over the legendary Flying U Rodeo, which is one of the largest stock contractors for most rodeos throughout our state. It truly is a beautiful thing that when they bring the bucking broncs out and then they bring the mares that are foaling those bucking broncs and how deeply they care and respect the animals that work with them in this arena. And when I say work with them, they truly do work with these incredible animals. California Rodeo Appreciation Munch provides opportunity to recognize contributions of the agricultural community, and it acknowledges the pride and heritage found across the arenas. I believe it was in the Compton Fire down in Los Angeles where a lot of our black cowboys were working, and after that fire, most of these cowboys went to work for Cotton Rosser up in the north part of the state in Marysville, where truly, again, he is a legend in rodeo history. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on this important recognition, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you to my colleague from rural Bakersfield. Let us affirm the dignity, economic power, and cultural pride in California with an aye vote for rodeos, bringing every corner of our state together.

Thank you so much. We have special guests on the floor today. equine athlete, 2025 California female breakaway rookie of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association, Ms. Jillian Murray. Now, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, it commemorates the colorful history and legends in professional rodeo. The Hall of Fame of the American Cowboys in Colorado Springs. and every year since 2017 the WPRA has had barrel racers from California inducted and every single class so our women athletes are making making headlines all right also with us today is Miss Suhey Rosas Miss Rodeo California 2026 and this amazing ambassador of our great state is more than just a beautiful person inside and out women from ages 16 to 25 depending on where you competing on compete to be ambassadors of California's rich agricultural history they become ambassadors of their community and represent us in all grace and form throughout California please welcome Ms. Rosas. We also have from the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Association, we have Mr. Edward Voile, our current president, and Mr. Norm Mendenhall, arena director and past president. And also gracing them is Ms. Delaney Grace, our 2026 Ms. Rodeo Oakdale. Please welcome them with a warm applause. Now, the Miss Rodeo California Association, it is a nonprofit. It selects our most prestigious state ambassadors for the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. This cannot be possible without sponsors and supporters with the mission of promoting the Western culture and the Western way of life. There is a highly competitive pageant done at the local level up until state. So if you've been to our great state Cal Expo fair, you've seen some of these young women compete. I also want to acknowledge the Oakdale Saddle Club. The Oakdale Saddle Club is in Stanislaus County in Senate District 4. It started as a group of horsemen that was incorporated in July of 1945. I was just at the rodeo last weekend. It was standing room only, and we had competitors from all across the U.S. coming here to the cowboy capital world to celebrate the rich traditions that the Oakdale Saddle Club has garnered for generations. So I want to thank our guests on the floor today and welcome you to participate in your local fairs, your local rodeos, and to celebrate this Western tradition. Thank you.

I respectfully request that file item 86, SP 1211 be removed from the consent calendar for amendments.

Senate Bill 950 with amendments, 1186 with amendments, 866 with amendments, 1122 with amendments 1185 with amendments 924 with amendments 1027 with amendments 1307 with amendments Senate Bill 1285 As we proceed to the consent calendar second day items 85 through 88

Senate Bill 1294, 1139, 1428.

Allen. Aye. Avilradogil. Aye.

Aye. Arrigin. Aye. Ashby. Aye. Becker. Aye. Blakespeare. Aye. Cabaldon. Aye. Caballero. Aye. Cervantes. Aye. Choi. Aye. Cortese. Aye. Daly. Aye. Durazo.

Gonzalez. Aye. Aye. Grayson. Aye. Grove. Aye. Hurtado. Aye. Jones. Aye.

The consent calendar is adopted and the vote is applied to all remaining items on the consent calendar. Turning next to, oh, returning to privileges of the floor, ask colleagues please join the House in acknowledging and honoring the birthday of one of our colleagues, Senator Menjivar. The birthday will be occurring one day upon adjournment. One day later will be the birthday for Senator Menjivar. Senator Menjivar, happy birthday. Turning to committee announcements. Senator Becker.

Mr. President, right after we close up in Room 113, that will be the Military and Veterans Committee.

Thank you, Mr. President. upon adjournment, privacy will be meeting under the direction of the chair, Cabaldon, in room 1200.