Floor — 2026-08-03 (partial)

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Mr. Speaker.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to offer a traditional song and prayer. This song is a gathering song of our people, Yahaviyata, who are here today to honor my mom as well as others in the chamber, other elders that are there. So I'm going to sing this song, and you'll hear in there, Apomara, Maras, the world. And I'll say, Yo Javiatam, that means our clan is here. And it's historic because there was times where these songs were frowned upon, are not even allowed to be sung in these chambers. So thank you to leadership for us to be able to do this today. Oma ra, Oma ra, Chamkachi, Chamkachi. Oh, my God. Oh my God. Oh my God Pomara Pomara you have your time you have your time

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On behalf of the California Legislative Native American Caucus, please join me in today's pledge. I pledge allegiance. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Good afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Members Aguirre Curry, Calra, Rubio, Chavio, and Solace to have guests in the rear of the chamber. To allow Assemblymember Aguirre, Curry, Coloza, Johnson, Patterson, Ramos and Rogers to have guests seated at their desk and to allow Assemblymembers Ramos to have guests on the floor today.

Please remove the following items from the consent calendar at the request of the authors. Item 103, ACR 221, Garcia. Item 108 SB 916 Ashby And Item 109 SB 959 Grayson At the request of Assemblymember Stephanie please remove item 111 SB 1443 Committee on Education. I request unanimous consent to rescind the action whereby on August 20, 2025, SB 626, Smallwood Cuevas was read a third time, passed and sent to the Senate. Please order the bill back to the third reading file.

At the request of the author, please return item 33, AB 643, Wilson, to the Senate for further action.

At the request of the author, I am giving a one-day notice to remove the following bills from the inactive file. Item A-4, SB 769, Caballero, and Item A-10, SB 599, Caballero.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Elections Committee to meet for an informational hearing on the subject matter of AB 1923 Soria on Wednesday, August 5th at 10 a.m. in Capitol Room 444.

At the request of the author, please place Item 101 SB 1294 Rubio on the inactive file.

American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.

Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, I rise today as chair of the California Native American Caucus to ask for your aye vote on ACR 208, recognizing the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference and reaffirming the significance of California Native American Day to California's first people, which is celebrated on the fourth Friday of September. California is home to the largest Native American population in the country, with many sovereign nations, each with distinct languages, traditions, and identities, yet all sharing a similar story of pain and resilience shaped by colonization. When California first joined the Union in 1850, the promising future of statehood did not include California's first people. Instead, the early decades of our history were marked by fear and violence against the people who called California their home. California's first governor stood before the first legislature in the state of California and declared a war of extermination to be waged against California's first people. That infamous declaration paved the way for destruction and persecution of tribal communities across California. However in recent years the legislature has taken meaningful steps towards acknowledging this history and beginning the work of healing with inclusion of California first people In 2019 Governor Newsom made history by being the first sitting governor to apologize to California's first people for the violence carried out during early years of statehood. Our own chamber has taken steps in recent years to right the wrongs of the past with legislation like expanding cooperation between California's law enforcement and tribal police to address the issue of missing and murdered indigenous people, which continues to plague tribal communities across the state. Also, establishing the feather alert system to start to make sure that when California's first people go missing, that there is an investigation of what truly is happening. Also, increasing protections for tribal children under ICWA, the Indian Child Welfare Act. I also want to acknowledge that many of these legislative victories are possible because of the work of the countless tribal leaders and advocates across the state, including those that we will be honoring today. So today, we will celebrate and acknowledge the resiliency of California's first people and recognize those who have dedicated their lives advocating for justice and cultural preservation. We will recognize a tribal elder from the Pachanga Band of Luseno Indians who dedicated her life to promoting and preserving cultural and spiritual traditions of her people for future generations. A member of the Paula Indian Reservation, a leader and mentor to community who fought tirelessly to bring critical funding to his and many other tribes in the state. we will also honor an elder of the yahaveyatim the samuel nation who devoted her life to the well-being of her people and residents of the inland empire who i call my mom a former chairperson a table mountain rancheria who faithfully served to bring stability and prosperity to her tribe, a respected Yurok tribal member and leader and dedicated steward of the land who devoted his life to protecting California's rivers and natural resources. We will also honor a citizen from Fort Bidwell Indian community and a descendant of the Shoshone Paiute tribe of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. She is a distinguished leader and educator moving forward on reclaiming education in the state of California. Their leadership and preservation embodies the spirit of California today. As we move forward to honor California Native American Day and California's first people, I would also like to recognize the many tribal leaders from across the state who are in the galley. the families of our honorees and the allies who have stood with us over the years who made the journey to be here today to show their support for the resiliency of California's first people. We remain eternally grateful for your ongoing support in this legislature and we ask that the role be open for co-authors.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. As chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, I rise in support of ACR 208, recognizing California Native American Day and the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. These commemorations are essential opportunities for all Californians to engage with the living history, knowledge, and culture of our Native American tribes. As we reflect on that history, we must also acknowledge the harm wrought by colonization not only to tribal nations as a whole, but also to the sacred ceremonial roles and identities of two-spirit and LGBTQ first peoples. Colonizers systemically worked to dismantle indigenous traditions through violence, religious coercion, and forced assimilation, efforts that specifically targeted and erased longstanding stories, ceremonies, and gender roles passed down through generations. Consequentially, generations of two-spirit and LGBTQ first peoples who held special standing or were revered as holy beings were forcibly suppressed, and many were driven into silence and invisibility in their own communities. Now, reckoning with the full truth of our shared history, including the deepest stains on it, is necessary to build a future grounded in justice, healing, and inclusivity, and so we can ensure that those mistakes are not repeated. California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference serve as powerful reminders of the need to uplift and restore the voices, traditions, and identities that colonization sought to erase. We must tell the truth about our past and teach it accurately and learn from it so that we may honor and not hide from the rich diversity that has always existed on this land. And to that end, it is important to stand up to celebrate and uplift indigenous culture, peoples and movements. And as chair of the LGBTQ caucus, I'm proud to stand alongside our chair of the legislative Native American caucus in lifting up the importance of Native American heritage and recognizing the shared struggles and intersections of our communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus in support of ACR 208, recognizing California Native American Day on September 25, 2006, and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Native American Day is an important opportunity to honor the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of the indigenous peoples. It is also time to recognize the vital role that Native American women have played and continue to play as leaders and caregivers, educators, artists, healers, and protectors of their family, community, and traditions. Many leading tribes, tribal elders, education leaders, and leaders in all facets of California are tribal women, many of them being honored here today. During Indian cultural awareness, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Native American women whose knowledge and leadership have helped preserve languages and cultural practices and tribal identities across generations that have been under attack over and over and over. Their contributions have shaped communities and continue to inspire future generations by recognizing and honoring Native American women we acknowledge their lasting impact and reaffirm our commitment to respecting indigenous cultures supporting tribal sovereignty, and promoting understanding, inclusion, and appreciation of the diverse traditions that enrich our communities. As we recognize Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, we also reaffirm much more work needs to be done. We know women and girls continue to be the overwhelming victims of missing and murdered indigenous peoples crisis. Policies like the feather alert demand action and demonstrate the importance of listening to native women's voices. Strengthening our policies to support our first people, partnerships with tribal communities, and ensuring that California's history is told fully and accurately. Building understanding and respect begins with education, and it grows through meaningful relationships and a commitment to honoring tribal sovereignty and cultural heritage. Today is a chance to celebrate the diversity and strength and contributions that California's Native communities provide and continue to recognize the invaluable role Native American women continue to play in the life of our state. So on behalf of the Women's Caucus, I respectfully request an aye vote on ACR 208.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I rise on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus in support of ACR 208, California Native American Day. Our nation is celebrating 250 years, but we know California's first people have been here much longer than that. And even as we celebrate these 250 years, it's important that we tell the whole story. California is a state of broken promises and broken treaties. Between 1851 and 1852, federal commissioners negotiated 18 treaties with leaders in California Indian tribes. Those treaties proposed approximately 11,000 square miles, nearly one-seventh of the state, as tribal homelands. The United States Senate rejected every single one of them. It was never ratified. California legalized family separation. The 1850 Act for the Government and Protection of Indians enabled Native people to be removed from their lands, separated Native children from their families and cultures, and subjected Native people to indentured servitude. Extermination was a stated government policy here in California. Our story of manifest destiny is a violent one. We have to grapple with that truth because it's not disconnected from the work we do today. In 1851, California's first governor told the legislature to expect a war of extermination against Native people during California's first decade of statehood, and then authorized $1.29 million in 1850 to finance militia campaigns against Indigenous people in California. These aren't just old histories. These legacies carry over to today. I still remember a couple of years ago I had the privilege of touring the Barona tribe, only to find that they didn't have electricity until the 1950s. And we're still actively working to build up their water infrastructure. The relationship between black communities and California's first people are very similar. We know about family separation. We know about having our land stolen. In fact the Feather Alert and the Ebony Alert are sister pieces of legislation Because when our children go missing it seems like nobody cares There a lot of history to know but there even more work to do And I want to thank our colleague from San Bernardino for his courage and his leadership in moving that work forward. And on behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I rise on behalf of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus in strong support of ACR 208. This resolution recognizes California Native American Day this year on September 25th. It honors the history, culture, and the invaluable contributions that California Native Americans and American Indians have made in this state. In tandem with Native American Day, the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference will be held to promote the education and cultural awareness of California's Native American and American Indian history. The goal is to encourage meaningful conversations and uplift the diligent efforts that have been made to achieve this mission. California is home to the largest population of Native Americans in the United States, And I'm proud to say that San Diego County has the largest number of reservations in the country. Our county is home to 18 tribes and reservations. The Inaja and Cosmet Reservation, the Barona Reservation, the Campo Reservation, the Captain Grand Reservation, the Jamul Indian Village, the Pala Reservation, the Rincon Reservation, the La Jolla Band of Indians, La Pasta Reservation, Los Coyotes Reservation, the Cuya Paipe Reservation, the Manzanita Reservation, Mesa Grand Reservation, the Palma and Yaoyma Reservation, Santa Isabel Reservation, Siquan Rancheria, and the Viejas Reservation, and San Pascual Reservations. I wanted to name them all and not leave out a single one. These tribes are rooted in community which can be felt by many in the region and every year they make it a point to meet community needs through philanthropic acts and charities to community organizations despite the harms that have historically been done to them. As a member of the AAPI caucus, I want to honor the solidarity and mutual care shared by our communities. Oftentimes our communities were subjected to exclusionary and discriminatory policies that have been historically displaced and restricted our way of life. The anti-Asian laws in the early 1900s prevented Asian Americans from owning or leasing land, becoming citizens, or attending the same schools as white Americans. Despite these structural and systemic barriers, the Asian American and Native American communities continue to rely on each other to get through challenging times. We must acknowledge the historical injustices that Native Americans and Indians in this state have experienced. It is our responsibility to stay committed to giving prominence to factual history and to invest in resources that fulfill those goals. California must take the right steps towards healing and building stronger relationships with our Native American and American Indian communities. And with that, I respectfully ask your aye vote.

Thank you Mr Speaker and members I rise today on behalf of the Jewish Caucus in support of ACR 208 celebrating California Native American Day And I want to start by thanking our colleague who single has ensured that in our tenure together on this assembly floor we have honored our Native people we have recognized our Native people and we have worked to begin repairing the harms done to California first people And today's recognition is an important piece of that. We recognize the diversity, history, and legacy of California's tribal nations, each with their own history, culture, and traditions. And ceremonies such as this are so critically important because, to be frank, our education system doesn't do justice to the history of California's first people. And so many of us, if not all of us, land on this assembly floor with frankly too little knowledge of what has happened in California's history and in what our role is as lawmakers to repair some of those harms. And so during my time as the water chair, you heard some of my colleagues speak about the resettlement of Native people onto lands far from where they would have been when they were here taking care of our land. and often we did so in places where there is no water. And Native people didn't choose land without water when they had the opportunity to choose where to live. But when we chose for them, we deprived them of that essential life-giving tool. And so we can have work to do to continue to make up for those wrongs that are deep and long in California's history. For millennia, Native communities have been stewards of California's land and its waters. and their knowledge shapes how we understand and care for our environment today. And to the extent that it doesn't, we should listen and we should learn and we should do better. California Native American Day is an opportunity to reflect honestly on that shared history we've mentioned. We recognize the profound injustices Native American communities have faced for generations, including attacks on land and sovereignty, forced assimilation, and attempts to suppress culture and language. It has been a privilege to sit not only with our colleague, but also many of our honorees here today on California's Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education, to talk about our shared history of genocide, of extermination, as our colleague from Los Angeles said, and to figure out how to educate California youth better on that history to ensure it happens never again for any of our communities. Despite the efforts of many to erase what is fundamental to the identity of our Native American communities, Native people have protected their traditions, revitalized their languages, and ensured these histories continue to be passed down to future generations. And that commitment to preservation is a value shared across many communities, especially our Jewish community. Our tradition teaches the door of a door from generation to generation. We have the responsibility to pass down our stories, our values, and the wisdom of our ancestors. And it is through this generational connection that communities trace their peoplehood and through the teaching of tradition that peoplehood continues. Native American Day is an important reminder that our state is stronger when we recognize the histories, experiences, and cultural contribution of all communities. While California has taken important steps to support Native communities, we haven't done enough. We must continue to invest in cultural preservation, honor Native people, and commit to partnership, respect, and recognition of these tribal governments. In that spirit, on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 208.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I felt obligated to be able to stand up today and to be able to share some words with my friend and my favorite seatmate I've had. No offense to other people who I've sat with. And before I stand, I needed to get permission, and so I asked Terry if it was all right, and she said it was. And so I'm grateful that you brought your lovely wife here to the floor again. But I want to speak, if I can, about our colleague and how he helped to shape the conversation that we now have. I had the privilege of going to the San Manuel Reservation, where you opened your house to me, where you showed me and my daughter the pride you have in land that you did not have a generation ago. And you showed us up, if I can, by your wife making better bean burritos than anyone in my family can, and how much my daughter really just appreciated the welcoming atmosphere that you had. And I saw during my tenure serving as chair of sub one as we changed the social safety net, as we improved because representation matters. And having the first Native American on this floor, on that committee, changed the very social safety net that so many rely upon. We opened up programs like CalWORKs and Made Strong, the Indian Health Centers. We focused on creating programs that met people where they were at. And that starts by identifying the disparities that too long have plagued our Indian, our original stewards, the first people of this land. And so I'm grateful that we have these conversations, that we have September 25th to look forward to, but that ultimately we need better representation. Those who are our first people need to have a voice on this floor. They have to help us to right historical wrongs. Ways in which our state has not done right by you need to be righted. And it takes strong leaders like you, and yes, eventually the women leaders within the tribal nation as well. So thank you for allowing me to share some words here today about my friend, my favorite seatmate, and in celebration of Native American Day.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today on behalf of the Latino Caucus in support of ACR 208. I want to let you know that my first internship as a planner, as many of you know, I'm a city planner by profession. My first internship was to do the planning for the Torres Martinez tribe in the Coachella Valley. That was my first interaction. That's how I learned about others being a sovereign nation. That's the reason why I stand up today to let you know that that was my first interaction with the tribes in the Coachella Valley. When I was part of the team where they started to work on the land use plan and their zoning designations in the tribe. And for the reasons mentioned by many of our colleagues here on the floor, I just again rise in support and urge everybody to vote aye on ICR 208. Thank you.

Thank you Mr Speaker I wanna thank all my colleagues for your voices lending support to this resolution 208 It means so much as we're going to, after we do the vote, we're going to ask for co-authors to continue to be that voice of California Indian people. We serve as the only California Indian elected in the state legislature. but we have a lot of strong allies sitting in these seats. It's time that we come together and make sure the voices of California's first people resonate throughout the state legislature. I ask for co-authors at this time.

there are 61 aye votes co-authors excuse me

ceremony with opening remarks. Well, thank you again, Mr. Speaker. Members today marks the seventh celebration of our annual California Indian Culture Awareness Conference. In the third year, recognizing California's tribal leaders for their exemplary work and public service. Before we learn more about our honorees and their notable accomplishments, on your desk you will find a commemorative pin bearing the Native American caucus emblem and a fan that will help you in this heat today and tomorrow, hopefully. But it also is a small reminder of the importance and weight this legislation, this legislators have in bringing forward issues that we have tackled. In a few moments, we will begin the ceremony with cultural presentations from tribes across the state here on the assembly floor. We'll start with the Tuolumne Miwok Singers, as this is Miwok territory, followed by our Uroc brothers and sisters, your largest tribe in the state. We will also hear from our Paiute relatives, our eastern Paiute people, and also Southern California intertribal bird singers. This is historic in being able to have this ceremony on this floor and share these cultural, rich songs as we kick off the ceremony. Thank you.

Rowena Rina Ramos is honored for the legacy of philanthropy. She shared with her husband, James, and as an example of service to her community and practitioner of cultural pride and preservation, Ms. Ramos played a pivotal role in establishing early governmental guidelines to assist her tribe. She was dedicated to both her family and the reservation's children and spent countless hours with them sharing stories and tribal culture. In 2019, she received a Lifetime Legacy Award from the Time for Change Foundation. She was a treasured tribal elder, spiritual leader, mentor, culture keeper, as well as loving and beloved matriarch and family member.

Troy Fletcher was a Yurok Executive Director, widely respected for his integrity, skills, and ability to bring together adversaries on complicated issues such as river usage and preservation and the expansion of tribal lands. He was instrumental in leading historic protections for the Klamath River and his tribe. He passed on November 20, 2015 at the age of 53. He is survived by his wife, Kari, sons Troy Fletcher Jr., Cody, and Zachary, grandchildren and parents, Jacqueline and Dawn Winter.

Townsend dr. Celeste Townsend is the president of the California Indian Nations College and has led the college on a path to become the only stand-alone and fully accredited tribal college in California. Dr. Townsend is an enrolled citizen of the Gidito Kudnumo for Bidwell Indian Community in Northern California. She is also a descendant of the Shoshawnee Paiote Tribe of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Oahuahee, Nevada.

Thank you in Southern California is honored for his decades long for equitable health care resources and access for his tribe and fellow Indian communities As a key initiate of the litigation Rincón v. Califano, he helped ensure that Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Indian Health Service stopped their denial of funding to Indians living in California. He passed at the age of 85, surrounded by his nieces and nephews.

offices on the California Rural Indian Health Board and its traditional Indian Health Committee. Chair Hunter played a critical role in securing the return and reburial of ancestors and objects held at the University of California Berkeley and the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Please welcome the family of

promoted traditional culture. Her efforts led to the acceptance of her people and tribal communities throughout the state. With her nephew, Chairman Mark Makaro, she fostered and nurtured the customs and faith that sustained the tribe through hardship and great discrimination.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, 10 years ago when we were sworn in, my granddaughter was just in my arms, and I am so fortunate that she and her brother were able to come out to visit me from Nashville, Tennessee. So with me today, I have my daughter, Beth.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. It is my distinct honor to introduce to you Adobe Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shantanu Narayan, who is joined by his wife, Rennie, and his son, Shravan. Mr. Narayan is here today as we celebrate his extraordinary career achievements in his leadership of Adobe, a California headquartered global technology leader. As he transitions from his role as CEO, we come together in recognition of Mr. Narayan's dedication and contributions to the state of California, the United States of America, and my own community of San Jose, which has proudly served as Adobe's home since 1996. Having first joined Adobe in 1998, Mr. Narayan became Adobe's president and chief operating officer in 2005, and then its CEO in 2007. Additionally, Mr. Narayan has served as chair of the board since 2017, a role which he shall continue in. Through his career, he has spearheaded Adobe's transformation into an industry innovator, pioneering a cloud-based subscription model for its products that has since become an industry norm and established a global standard for digital documents. All of this is a feat he achieved while creating and leading the digital experience category for Adobe. Furthermore, Mr. Narayan led Adobe through tremendous growth in both number of employees and record-breaking revenues. He is recognized as one of the world's leading executives and was named to Forbes' 250 America's Most Successful Living Immigrants list as the first ever Ken Lyon Creative Champion of the Year and on Fortune 100's Most Powerful People in Business. At a personal level, Mr. Narayan has honored the principles that John Warnock and Cech Gheshke founded Adobe on, that great ideas come from anywhere. With these ideals in mind, Mr. Nayan has cultivated a workplace culture of creativity, innovation, and purpose that has placed Adobe among Time 100's most influential companies, Fortune's world's most admired companies, Fast Company's most innovative companies, and Wall Street Journal's best managed companies. Due to his tireless work and unwavering commitment, Mr. Narayan has built an impressive record of achievements, earning genuine admiration and respect from those who had the privilege of working with him. And on a personal note, as the first Indian American on the San Jose City Council and the first Indian American in the California legislature, I've always admired Mr. Narayan as a trailblazer, as a CEO of a major technology company well before it became more commonplace to see Indian Americans as CEOs. and so his role as a role model, as a guide for so many that seek leadership is truly remarkable. With that in mind on behalf of the California State Assembly it an honor to recognize Shantanu Narayan leadership and Adobe lasting contribution to our state economy workforce, and creative future. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Shantanu Narayan. Thank you.

for your guest introduction. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, as a former board member of South Coast AQMD, it is my honor to introduce some special guests today. In the rear, if you join me to the rear, we have in the chamber, we have board chair Michael Cacciotti. I think he had to take a trip, but I want to make sure I acknowledge him. He was here today. Our executive director, Wayne Nassri. We have COO Susan Nakamura. Of course, we have legislative affairs, Carlos Gonzalez and of course Lisa Tanaka who were here today. Permission to use a prop?

As you can see, my cool hat today, the California Clean Air. Today we hosted the first ever California Clean Air event in the state capital to bring awareness in the state of California and South Coast partner with local air districts from across the state to hold our first event, a Clean Solutions Technology Showcase. I also would like to recognize air districts from the Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley, Santa Barbara, Monterey Bay, Placer, Sacramento, San Diego, Yolo Solano, Mendocino, Mojave, and Capcoa. Welcome and thank you for your commitment to protecting community health. And members, you'll get one of these hats in your offices later today. So hopefully you enjoy it and let keep celebrating clean air because as community says they just want to breathe clean air every day Gracias thank you and welcome anytime Welcome

Thank you.

Welcome, welcome. Okay moving on to business on the daily file we're going to begin with our second reading. That is file items number 1 through 25. Clerk will read.

You're recognized for your additional motions. Thank You, Mr. Speaker. Please remove the following bills from the consent calendar SB 549 Allen at the request of the author and SB 1439 Committee on Local Government at the request of Assemblymember Carrillo

Additionally, I move to suspend the rules to allow Assemblymember Quirk-Cilvo to take up ACR 204 without reference to file for the purpose of adoption.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Appropriations Committee to notice SB 574 Umberg for their hearing on Wednesday, August 5th.

The clerk will read. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126 by Assemblymember Tangipa and others relative to Captain V.R. Anderson Memorial Highway.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today I rise to present ACR 126, which is back on concurrence. The amendments taken in the Senate correct the post-mile marker for the Memorial Highway designation and make no substantial changes to the intent of the resolution. ACR 126 designates a portion of State Route 395 in Mono County as Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway. Captain Anderson served his community and our state with honor, courage, and dedication. This resolution ensures that his service and sacrifice are remembered by all who travel this stretch of highway. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye.

Ayes 55, noes 1.

The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1651 by Assemblymember Dixon, an act relating to attorneys.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 1651 is back for concurrence in Senate amendments. These amendments were technical and clarifying in nature. AB 1651 is a simple bill to require disclosure of the usage of AI in the development and administration of the California bar exam. bar exam. This bill has no opposition and has received unanimous bipartisan support. I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you. Assemblymember Dixon. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the

are concurred in. File item number 30, that's AB 2789 by the Committee on Judiciary, presented

an act related to mediation. Assemblymember Kalra, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, AB 2789.

ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Callerall. Debate having ceased. Clerk will

57. No zero set amendments are concurred in. File item 31 is AJR 27 by Assemblymember Harbidian.

to federal disaster aid. Assemblymember Harbidian, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

recalled on President Trump and Congress to provide the aid to support the victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires last year. Unfortunately, this AGR has gone to the Senate, gotten bipartisan support, and we're back. And that aid still has not been given to the victims. We are calling on the president once again to unlock this money to those in need. And if he won't do it, we call on Congress to do their job and actually help the fire victims in L.A. County. It's their job. We hope that they will do it. And we hope that AGRs like this asking Congress and the president to do their job won't be needed in the future. I respectfully ask an aye vote on AJR 27. Thank you, Assemblymember Harbinian.

Four, no, zero.

Thanks so much, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, in March of 2020, New York's health system was completely overrun by COVID. They put out the call for assistance, and two days later, Sarah was on a plane headed to Manhattan, armed with only a bag of PPE and a coffee maker, which caused it to be an overweight bag. And she worked 12-hour days for a month until the surge abated. I told myself at that time that if she came back, we'd get married and we'd start a family. Here we are six years later, and I hope you will give a really warm welcome to my wife, Sarah, and our wrecking ball, Ellis. And welcome.

The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2134 by Assemblymember Addis and others, an act relating to local government.

Thank you Mr Speaker AB 2134 the Family Friendly City Councils Act is back on concurrence and this bill is meant to help families like Ellis family by providing that council members people in local government can have absences for parental leave without losing their local government seats or their city council seats This will make city councils more accessible to new parents. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Clerk will close the roll. Tally votes. Ayes 56, no 0.

concurrent resolution 213 by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio relative to

Thank you Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present ACR 213 which designates September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. It is not a single disease, but more than 13 major types and over 200 subtypes of pediatric cancer, each requiring specialized care and research. Every year, thousands of children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer. Here in California, more than 1,800 children receive that life-changing diagnosis annually. While leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, brain and and central nervous system tumors remain among the deadliest. Although remarkable advances in treatment have improved survival for many children, outcomes still vary greatly depending on the type of cancer. And many survivors experience lifelong physical, cognitive, emotional, and financial effects from the treatment that saved their lives. California is a national leader in pediatric cancer care. Our state is home to 18 children's oncology group hospitals, the most National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation. We have world-renowned physicians, researchers, and clinical trials that provide hope to families from across California and beyond. Yet, despite this progress, too many families continue to face unimaginable hardship. Many must travel far from home to receive specialized treatment, disrupting their work, finances, and family life. For my family, this issue is deeply personal. Four years ago, I lost my godson, Andrew, to leukemia. He was only 17 years old. He passed away two weeks after his initial diagnosis which was heartbreaking for all of us There is not a day that goes by where I don think of him or the life he should have experienced This resolution honors every child who is fighting cancer, remembers those we have lost, and recognizes the families who stand beside them every day. It also expresses our gratitude and acknowledges the physicians, nurses, researchers, and caregivers working towards better treatments and ultimately cures. As we designate September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, let us reaffirm our commitment to advancing research, improving care, and supporting every child and family impacted by childhood cancer. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 213. Thank you.

Speaker and members

Thank you, mr. Speaker and members I rise today in strong support of a CR to 13 recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Beyond every diagnosis is a courageous child, a loving family, and a community standing beside them through unimaginable challenges. Everyone in this chamber has a connection to this terrible disease, and today I want to highlight a story from my son's station at the L.A. County Sheriff Department. Today I'm especially proud to recognize Bruno, a brave young man who recently beat cancer. Bruno's courage, strength, and resilience are an inspiration to all of us. His victory reminds us that hope is powerful and that continued support, research, and access to quality treatment can save lives. We also must recognize that parents, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, advocates, and loved ones who support children throughout their cancer journeys. Childhood Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to honor survivors, remember the children we have lost, support those who are still fighting, and recommit ourselves to finding better treatment and ultimately a cure. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote on ACR 213.

Thank you. I want to rise and thank our colleague for this resolution. I'll never forget the day that my daughter's best friend was diagnosed with leukemia at two years old. And they went from playing together every single morning to his life being upended. Years of treatment. And the reason I wanted to rise was as he faced his toddlerhood inside and out of hospitals, it was the children's hospital that tried to make his childhood normal that really changed the trajectory of his life. And as we face health care cuts that are dire, we have to remember that we must support these institutions because the work they do is physical, but it's also more than that. He was able to experience Halloween in the halls of that hospital, to learn to read, to do the other things that she was doing as she went about her day. And so this is more than just remembering that these kids' lives are important, they're valued, we remember them, but also to continue to support the support systems that give them the childhood they deserve. And with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I respectfully ask for an aye vote and ask the roll to be open for co-authors.

Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 62 co-authors added. Without objection,

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I'm honored to welcome the Colt family and founding members of the Neve Colt Foundation to the Assembly Chamber today. The foundation was established in memory of Neve Colt, an extraordinary little boy whose kindness, courage, and compassion continued to inspire its mission. In 2020, at just four years old, Niamh was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and devastating pediatric brain cancer. Throughout his courageous 15-month battle, he faced every challenge with remarkable resilience and an unwavering smile. He participated in four clinical trials, learned to walk multiple times after losing mobility, and even taught himself to write with his left hand when treatment affected the use of his right hand. Through it all, he never stopped smiling, he never stopped fighting, and never stopped inspiring those around him. Nev passed away on November 30, 2021, shortly after his sixth birthday. Although his life was cut far too short, the impact he made continues to grow. Determined that no other family should face this journey alone, Niamh's parents, Misha, Mehta, and Sandeep Colt, together with their family and supporters, founded the Niamh Colt Foundation. They transformed unimaginable loss into a mission of hope by funding childhood cancer research, supporting families facing pediatric cancer, and advocating for greater awareness and investment in life-saving treatments. Everything the foundation does is rooted in Neve's spirit of kindness, fairness, and his belief that everyone deserves a chance to win. Today, Neve's legacy lives on through every family the foundation supports, every research initiative it helps advance, and every child who benefits from the work being done in his name. So please help me in welcoming the Niamh Colt Family Foundation as well as the dozens of childhood cancer advocates in the gallery. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, it is my honor today to welcome six guests to the Assembly Gallery, guests who carry with them stories of unimaginable loss and the extraordinary courage to turn that grief into action. We are joined today by Christine Cowette, whose son Garrett was killed by a driver who was high on illicit drugs just weeks after his 18th birthday. Garrett had just been accepted to Cal State Channel Islands and was in the midst of searching for a college roommate. We're also joined by Naima Jonna and Azan Offseeli. Nima is here on behalf of her sister and brother-in-law, Rasul and Aria Afsili, who were killed when a drunk driver struck their car. Their children, who are also with us today, Jonna and Azan, survived. Naima is raising these children today in the absence of those parents, but not in the absence of their memories. We are joined as well by Jose Oliveira, whose father, George, was 81 years old when he was critically injured by a drunk driver, injuries that left him with irreversible brain damage. We also welcome Imelda Vasquez, whose daughter, Isabel, Izzy, was killed by a drunk driver not far from here in Placer County. Izzy was 24 years old, a UC Davis student, studying animal science and Chicano studies. Members, all of these visitors who are present in the gallery today volunteer with Mothers Against Drunk Driving with MAD in order to prevent another family from experiencing the pain and loss that their families have endured. Please join me in welcoming them to the Assembly Chambers and in thanking them for transforming their grief into a mission to protect us all. Thank you for being here.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members. I rise today to welcome my constituents from North Oakland, the Weber family. Walu, Jonah, and their children, Isaac Lucas and Kira are joining us in Sacramento today for a tour of our beautiful state capitol and to watch the legislative process in action on the assembly floor Isaac and Lucas both attend Oakland Tech High School heading into 12th and 9th grades respectively while Kira is starting 5th grade at Chabot Elementary Please join me in welcoming the Weber family.

The clerk will read. House Resolution 102 by Assemblymember Colosa relative to Filipino American History Month.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Magandang hapon sa inyong lahat. Good afternoon, everyone. It's my honor to present House Resolution 102, recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month. This resolution celebrates the rich culture, history, talent, and extraordinary contributions of Filipino Americans in our great state of California and across our nation. Long before California became a state, Filipinos were already helping shape its future. In 1587, the first Filipinos arrived on the shores of Morro Bay. Since then, generations of Filipino Americans have helped build our agricultural economy as farm workers, care for our communities as nurses and caregivers, defend our nation in uniform, educate our children as teachers, grow our economy as entrepreneurs, inspire the world through entertainment and the arts and strengthen our democracy as public servants. As a proud daughter of Filipino immigrants and as the first Filipina elected to the California State Legislature, this resolution is deeply personal to me. My parents came to this country believing in the promise of opportunity, and today I have the privilege of carrying their story and the stories of so many Filipino-American families with me every single day. Our history is defined by those who refuse to be silenced. Whether standing up for workers, defending their neighborhoods, or opening doors for future generations, Filipino-Americans have shown that when communities come together, they have the power to create lasting change. Filipino labor leaders Larry Itliang and Philip Vera Cruz stood shoulder to shoulder with Dolores Huerta during the Delano grape strike to fight for the dignity of farm workers and forever change the course of California's labor movement. In San Francisco, almost 49 years ago today, on August 4, 1977, Filipino and Chinese immigrant workers and residents in San Francisco united during the historic international hotel movement to defend their homes and preserve Manila Town, creating one of the most significant housing justice movements in our state's history. Filipino American students also helped lead the Third World Liberation Front, whose advocacy established our nation's first college of ethnic studies. We've enriched literature and advanced scholarship through the work by Carlos Boulosan and Dr. Robin Rodriguez. We made lasting impact on the music arts theater entertainment through the talents of artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Lea Salonga who will be the first Filipina to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. And we've made historical strides in sports through the hard work of incredible achievements of athletes like Alex Iala, Hidalin Diaz, and Carlos Ulo. Today we continue building on that legacy right here in Sacramento through the work and impact of Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American to serve as California's Attorney General. Cabinet Secretary Nani Coloretti, the first Filipina to be appointed as a cabinet secretary now serving for Governor Newsom. Mayor and former Assemblymember Todd Gloria, the first Filipino elected as Mayor of San Diego. Senator Christopher Cobaldin, who is presenting this very item on the Senate side as the first Filipino-American elected to the state senate. Whether in public service, health care, education, business, the military, sports, or the arts, Filipino-Americans continue to lead, serve, and inspire. With that, let us honor the legacy of those who came before us and continue to shape a future of opportunity for those who are yet to come.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Plus Caucus in support of HR 102, recognizing Filipino Americans and their influence in shaping the social, cultural, and economic fabric of our state and country. Filipino Americans have played a pivotal role in advancing equal rights and social equity in our communities. For instance, they were central to one of the most important campaigns in modern labor history, the farm worker movement. They walked out of the Central Valley's great fields, stood in the picket lines, and joined forces with Mexican labor leaders like Dolores Huerta to fight for better pay and working conditions. Their courage and sacrifice ultimately led to the creation of the United Farm Workers Union. In my district, two city parks in Milpitas and San Jose have been named Delano Monong's Park in honor of the Filipino-Americans who helped lead the historic strike. As we've heard today from our colleagues during the unprecedented COVID pandemic, we know of the pivotal and instrumental role that Filipino-Americans have played in our healthcare system and continue to play in caring for those who need care the most. The contributions of Filipino-Americans extend, of course, far beyond the farm worker movement and healthcare. Public servants, community leaders, and activists have made lasting impacts from the international hotel anti-eviction struggles to ongoing advocacy in education, housing, and workers' rights. Filipino Americans can even make extraordinary contributions across fields such as education, technology, and health care. And here in California, we are, of course, very proud to recently achieve milestones of Filipino representation with my colleague from Los Angeles, becoming the first Filipina Assembly member. And, of course, our senator from YOLO being sworn in as the first openly gay Filipino state senator. And as someone who is, by extension, through marriage, Pinoy, I'm very happy to be joining this celebration. And I'm proud to join the significant admiration of the history and monumental Filipino Americans who have stood firm in leading the charge to seek equity and justice for all. Thank you, Mr. Speaker members.

Thank you Mr Speaker Today I rise on behalf of the Jewish Caucus to support H 102 recognizing Filipino American History Month This month is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of Filipino American community in our country and our state. Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American and Pacific Islander community in California, and I'm proud to represent a district that is home to a vibrant Filipino community. The Filipino and Jewish communities share many values, including a deep commitment to family, the importance of education and the responsibility to pursue justice. Our communities also share a history of contributing to California and our nation while facing discrimination and exclusion. History reminds us of what it takes to overcome barriers. Filipino and Jewish immigrants persevered through prejudice and restrictions and built thriving communities centered in civic engagement and coalition building. During the farm worker movement, Filipino-American leaders, including Larry Itliang, Philip Vera Cruz, and Pete Velasco, United Californians of all backgrounds, to advance the shared cause of justice and dignity for working families. And in the spirit of Tikkun Malam, the Jewish value to repair the world, major Jewish organizations across California and the nation supported the Delano grape strike, boycotts, and the farm workers' cause. Rabbis declared boycotted grapes non-kosher, lobbied in Sacramento with the religious leaders, and encourage their congregations to speak out on behalf of farm workers' rights.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I could not allow this opportunity to go by and thank my colleague from Los Angeles. I represent the city of Carson. And while on the city of Carson, proudly want to make mention that we erected, when I was on city council, the first statue of Dr. Jose Resolve. I was very proud to erect that statue. Stands proud for the Filipino-Americans that makes up the great city of Carson. Carson would not be Carson without the Filipino-Americans living in our borders. Carson embrace the Filipino heritage, but also celebrate the Filipino Independence Day celebration each and every year. Happy to encourage the pass of H.R. 102 and strongly encourage my colleagues to do the same. I thank the gentlewoman from Los Angeles for bringing this H.R. before us. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Mabuhay. Happy Filipino American History Month. I want to thank my colleague from Los Angeles, the first Filipina elected to this chamber. It is a proud moment, I'm sure, to have you presenting this and to have so many leaders who I know who are here in the chamber with us and who are watching. California's story is inseparable from the story of Filipino Americans. I, like so many of the members who rose today, have the privilege of representing an incredibly impactful, significant environment. vibrant Filipino-American community in San Francisco. Assembly District 17 is home to the south of Market, Soma Pilipinas, the first recognized Filipino cultural heritage district in the country, as well as the Excelsior, Visitation Valley, the Outer Mission, and Ocean View, where generations of Filipino families have built their lives, raised their children, opened businesses, organized for justice, and helped shape the character and strength of San Francisco. Today, nearly 36,000 Filipino-Americans call San Francisco home, including more than 11,000 residents living within Soma Pilipinas Cultural District. This cultural district was established to honor more than 120 years of Filipino history in San Francisco and to preserve a community that has long been at the heart of our city's identity. The impact of Filipino Americans in San Francisco goes far beyond a single neighborhood, and their fight for justice has been felt not only across California, but across the world. From the movement to save the International Hotel to the student activists at San Francisco State, who helped establish the nation's first College of Ethnic Studies, Filipino Americans changed not only San Francisco, but California, the United States, and their world. The legacy continues today, and you can see it in our health care workers, our educators, our small businesses, our artists, and in the cultural institutions that continue to strengthen neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate that extraordinary legacy. We will be celebrating it also in San Francisco in the Pistahan Parade, which is this coming Saturday, and you all are invited. And again, I want to thank all of the Filipino Americans who have contributed so much to our city and our state, including our colleague from Los Angeles for bringing this important resolution forward. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Good afternoon, Speaker and colleagues. On behalf of the Latino Caucus, I rise in strong support of HR 102, recognizing Filipino Heritage Month. The East Bay Assembly District 20 and California as a whole is home to a thriving and deeply rooted Filipino-American community that forms the backbone of California communities everywhere. Filipino migrants came to California like so many of us not just in search of the American dream but to contribute to it in the process they have enriched our communities and helped make California vibrant, diverse, and beautiful the stories of Filipino Americans and Latino Americans mirror each other other in many ways, and we have a strong history of working together to advance human rights. It is important that we not only recognize these contributions, but that we continue to join together to address the injustices that our California communities face. At a time when we have so much rhetoric about us and them, It is important that we stand together and stick up for each other because we are all Californians. We're all Americans. I'd like to thank my colleague from Los Angeles for bringing such an important resolution forward and bringing everyone here as I respectfully ask for your aye vote Thank you Assemblymember Ortega Assemblymember Ransom you are recognized Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, I rise on behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus in strong support of H.R. 102. The historical parallels and solidarity shared with the African-American and Filipino community include fighting for civil rights and civil justice, shared persistence, and shared resistance. My district and many communities that we represent have been built and shaped by the contributions of Filipino Americans. Today, more than 40,000 Filipino Americans call my district home, and they have deep roots in our community. They have made life-changing contributions in business, farms, homes, schools, and service in the armed forces. Thousands of Filipinos migrated to my district in the early 1900s, seeking opportunity, fighting discrimination, and helping build the Central Valley's reputation as the breadbasket of our state. Those residents and their families built the Little Manila in downtown Stockton from the ground up, transforming a few blocks of our city into one of the largest Filipino communities outside of the Philippines anywhere in the world. Little Manila became a tight-knit, hardworking community who supported each other through the Great Depression, racial discrimination, segregation, and still fought to make the place better. These were the people who never had anything handed to them. People who had to fight and work for everything they had and still found it in their hearts to support their neighbors. Filipinos in the Central Valley were key organizers in the fight for farm workers' rights in the 1960s. They were first to walk out of the great fields and walk arm-in-arm, helping to form the United Farm Workers. And in 2020, in the midst of the global pandemic, our Filipino neighbors walked alongside black Californians during unprecedented unrest, supporting one another against the ongoing fight in racial discrimination. So whether it's our amazing colleague from Los Angeles, groups like Little Manila Rising, faith communities, educators, or young leaders rising in their communities, Filipinos have taken the streets to fight for equity, to build community, and to fight for a better tomorrow. Filipino American history is more than an opportunity to recognize the pioneers who shaped our communities. It is also an opportunity for us to support their descendants who continue to serve and lead today. And with that, on behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus, I ask for your aye vote on H.R. 102.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I want to say thank you to our colleague from Southern California for helping us celebrate and honor the 2026 Filipino American History Month, as you have done each year that you've been here in the legislature. And I know your entire community is so proud to have you do this, as are the rest of us here in the chamber. I want to say happy Filipino American History Month. I'm so proud to put my pin on again this year and to be able to rise in support of HR 102. My district has the honor of being the very first place that Filipino people set foot in North America. And it actually my hometown of Morro Bay where I was a council member that is the first place in California and on this continent that Filipino people landed in 1587 over 430 years ago And now Morro Bay is home of a very important monument commemorating this landing. But Filipino history on the central coast is not just about the monument, and it's not just about the arrival of the Filipino people, It is also about the historical and modern-day resilience, contribution, and community. And today, the Filipino community enriches not just the Central Coast, but all of California through leadership, through culture, through entrepreneurship, through service, and so much more. So as we recognize Filipino American History Month, let us further recognize the deep roots of the Filipino community across the Central Coast, across all of California, and continue not just this month, but all year round to uplift such an important part of California. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise in support of HR 102 in celebration of Filipino American History Month. In my city of Baldwin Park, the second largest population is the Filipino community. I visited the Philippines almost two years ago, and I found so many cultural similarities to the Mexican community. I'm even an auntie now. I appreciate the contributions to this amazing community, and I ask for an aye vote to HR 102 and want to thank my colleague from Los Angeles for bringing this forward. and I look forward to visiting the Philippines again, hopefully in the near future. Thank you.

Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. Thank you to all of my colleagues from all of our different beautiful caucuses, Women's Caucus, LGBTQ, Jewish, Black, Latino, API. Thank you for standing in support as we celebrate Filipino American History Month. We are reminded that Filipino American history is California's history. It is America's history. Our stories, our contributions, and our dreams are part of the foundation of this great state. And together we will continue building a future where every generation has the opportunity to thrive. Every generation has expanded what is possible for the next. And as a daughter of Filipino immigrants, I stand here because others opened the door for me. It's now our responsibility to hold those doors open for the next generation. Thank you again to everyone who joined us here at the Capitol and to our entire Filipino American community. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on H.R. 102.

Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 64 co-authors added.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good afternoon again, colleagues. It's my honor to welcome everyone who has joined us at the Capitol today to celebrate Filipino American History Month, if everyone can kindly stand. That means you too, mom and dad. These are my parents, Gigi and Jesse, on the floor with me today. Thank you for everything you've done for me. And we also have in the back of the chambers our 2026 Filipino American History Month, Champions of Change. We have Maria Bonatao, the wife of pioneering Filipino American engineer and tech innovator. We have Jason Lastina, co-founder and CEO of SoCal Filipinos. We have Emil de Guzman, who is the former president of the International Hotel Association and president emeritus of the Manilatown Heritage Foundation. And Jocelyn Giaga Rosenthal, one of my longtime mentors. President Emerita of the Friends of Echo Park Library and the founder of the Carlos Beluson Book Club. As well as so many incredible elected officials, advocates, community leaders in the gallery who traveled near and far to be with us today. Thank you so much for being here to celebrate HR 102. Maraming salamat. And on your desk you'll find a pin with a flag from the Philippines and the United States together. you're welcome to wear that and then if you're available you're welcome to join us at 4 p.m. at the Leland Stanford mansion we will all be there and for those of you who complained about the lack of Filipino food last year we're bringing it this year so that's for you thank you

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 230 by Assembly Member Schiavo relative to California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present ACR 230. This resolution would proclaim October 2026 as California Firefighter Appreciation Month and October 3rd as California Firefighter Memorial Day. From devastating wildfires to daily emergencies, our California firefighters bravely answer three million calls for service each year. California's firefighters are always on watch, ready to head towards danger at a moment's notice, to save lives and to protect California's deadly blazes, to protect Californians from deadly blazes across the state of California. And more than California, our firefighters help nations across the globe protect their communities from wildfires. This resolution honors every firefighter who proudly serves our state. On October 3rd, firefighters and their families and residents will gather in Sacramento to honor those firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This year, the name of 37 Brave Firefighters will be added to the wall of the California Firefighters Memorial here on the Capitol grounds. Whether from traumatic events or an occupational illness, it is critical that we honor those who have given their life in service to protect our communities. With that, I respectfully request you to join me in supporting ACR 230.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong support of ACR 230. Our firefighters serve Californians with courage, skill, and selflessness every day. They respond in our most difficult moments, often putting their own safety at risk to protect others. As a proud mother of a Cal Fire engineer, this resolution is especially meaningful to me. I have seen firsthand the dedication, discipline, and compassion that this profession requires, often working long hours and missing time with the people they love so that our families can be safe. My son had just been deployed for 10 days. California Firefighters Appreciation Month is an opportunity for communities across our state to acknowledge the daily commitment of these public servants, not only during time of crisis but throughout the year. Additionally, California Firefighters Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to honor the firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty, to stand with their families, and to ensure that their courage and sacrifice are never forgotten. ACR 230 recognizes both the gratitude we owe to the firefighters who serve our state and the responsibility we have to remember those who did not return home. I'm proud to support ACR 230 and respectfully ask for an aye

Santa Clarita for bringing this forward and to thank all of our firefighters for their incredible service and all they do to protect us and keep us safe. I know that many of us, when we think of firefighters, we think of the ways in which they show up at the most dangerous moments, including the wildfires that we saw over the past year in California. I also want to acknowledge and give gratitude for the ways in which they show up in many other moments when Californians have their lives at risk and they are there to, in many cases, save their lives. In San Francisco, we have what is often acknowledged as the busiest fire station, the busiest fire engine in the country. And it is not in a part of our city that is known for fires. It's in a part of our city that unfortunately has been ravaged by the worst public health epidemic that our state is currently facing, which is the fentanyl epidemic. And these firefighters throughout the day and the MTs are responding to hundreds of calls, many of which find them coming across people who have overdosed, who are overdosing, and who they immediately respond to in ways that have saved countless lives. And so I want to acknowledge the way in which our firefighters on the front lines of not only fighting wildfires but also of responding to our fentanyl epidemic and in doing so often facing when they do respond and when they show up every day facing dangers and dangerous conditions that are sometimes unseen to all of us firefighters have put themselves at risk by running towards danger, but also have often found themselves wearing gear that itself can expose them to dangerous chemicals and carcinogens. Thankfully, this body just this last year with AB 1811 voted to reduce firefighters' exposure to harmful PFAS chemicals by ensuring that in the future their gear will no longer contain these chemicals. And there's so much that we need to do to address not only the risk that folks face when they go out into these dangerous situations, but the fact that the chemicals that they're exposed to has now made cancer the leading cause of death for firefighters and retired firefighters. We have a responsibility to make sure that as these folks go out to protect us, that we protect them and keep them safe. And as we designate October as California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day, I hope we not only recognize their courage, but make that commitment to do all we can to protect them as they protect us. And I want to encourage an aye vote and thank my colleague for bringing this forward. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today I rise in support of ACR 230. As a proud sister of a firefighter, I have seen firsthand the amount of work that our firefighters deal with. When the Eaton fire erupted, my brother was out there at the fire for one week straight. And when he came home, he came home completely exhausted. For about three days, he didn't want to speak to anyone. He was emotionally drained, physically drained. And so I've seen firsthand the amount of work that our firefighters do, and I think it's an admirable profession. And so I thank my brother every day for what he does. And so I support this resolution, and I urge an aye vote. Thank you.

Thank you. I want to thank my colleagues for standing in support of this resolution today. Many of us on this floor and in our communities have been somehow helped by a firefighter. And as was stated, it's not just fires. It's coming out as an EMT and saving someone's life and providing critical medical care. I'm happy to present this and honored to present this resolution today and respectfully ask for an aye vote on ACR 230 and ask for the first roll to be open for co-authors.

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

I would like to bring your attention to the rear of the chamber. We have members of the local firefighters joining us today Trevor Jamison President of Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 Vice President of California Professional Firefighters and Board Member of California Fire Foundation Sean Schollard, who is Vice President of Sacramento Area Firefighters 522, and Russell Gardner, who is Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 as well. Really grateful. They've been here all day watching this session. and so grateful they've been able to stick around and be a part of passing this resolution today. Thank you for your service.

The Senate concurrent resolution 136 by Senator Laird and others relative to the California Coastal Act of 1976.

Thank you Mr Speaker I rise to present SCR 136 on behalf of Senator Laird which commemorates 50 years of coastal protection in California by recognizing the 1976 passage of the Coastal Act and the Coastal Conservancy Act These landmark laws have allowed for the conservation of nearly half a million acres of natural lands and restoration of 50,000 acres of critical coastal habitats. Their impact continues to be recognized by Californians. A recent poll done by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 82% of Californians believe the California Coastal Commission to be a positive force. That support is rooted not only in the conservation of our coast, but also in expanding public access through hundreds of miles of protected coastal trails and thousands of public axiomays. It's because of these lasting achievements that we recognize this important milestone today. This resolution is identical to ACR 149, which this body has already approved, and I respectfully request an aye vote.

Yes, thank you.

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 the clerk will close the roll tally the votes there are 51 co-authors added

Senate Joint Resolution 12 by Senator Laird and others relative to offshore drilling.

This is another resolution on behalf of Senator Laird. Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposes the federal government's proposed national outer continental shelf oil and gas leasing program. This resolution calls for the removal of California from the proposed leasing plan, stronger environmental review, and ensuring meaningful opportunities for public input. The resolution has nearly 50 co-authors, including some of our colleagues across the aisle. Under the plan proposed by the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 34 permits would be issued for offshore lease sales across 1.27 billion acres of federal waters, including six new potential lease sales off California's coast. California has not seen a new offshore oil and gas lease since the Reagan administration because of decades of work by state and local leaders to protect our coastline. To protect marine environments and coastal communities from disasters and to ensure the state's clean energy goals are met, we must defend California's coast from efforts to expand offshore oil leasing and operations. And I respectfully ask for your co-authorship.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. and I want to start by perhaps making a surprising statement to some on the floor. I don't believe we need to have any additional oil production off California's coasts. And I believe that a solid supermajority of California voters agree with that position. We have a beautiful coastline. And there are risks. And it's unnecessary if we actually permit oil exploration where it logically should be done, where you can reduce the environmental risks. You can manage and preserve the environment better. But that's not what this legislature is doing. What this legislature is doing is they're saying we're not going to allow any drilling whatsoever. I went through this resolution starting out with a yes position because I don't believe that we should be expanding drilling off of our coasts. But the resolution itself is absolutely fantasy and unworkable. And it contains various statements that I cannot put my name next to nor my constituents' voice next to. it doesn't have a legitimate realistic plan to protect our coasts it just simply says we're not going to drill anywhere literally the resolution is not just about our coasts it simply says we believe that we should have no drilling we should be absolutely carbon free that is the intent behind several of the graphs contained in this resolution and that is fantasy It's unworkable, and it will result in higher costs for California families in terms of the cost of gasoline. In 1985, California only imported 5% of its oil from foreign nations. 1985, 5%. Today, the number is 55% of our oil. And while those of my colleagues across the aisle may sit here and blame the current administration for the disruption of supplies from the Middle East, the actual culprit that has put us at risk of those fluctuations and at risk of political disruption, those culprits are in this room. They've been in this room since 1985, restricting our ability to meet our own needs, not even allowing California to connect to the national pipelines so that we may enjoy the production of oil in other states. So, again, we can all agree we don't believe that it's necessary to drill off of our coast, and it's not something that we want to do. We agree on that. There's bipartisan support for that. But this resolution doesn't end with that statement. It goes much farther to making California's energy policy completely unaffordable and impractical to our residents. And that I cannot add my name to.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I will be brief. I stand in support of SJR 12, and I want to thank my colleague for floor jockeying it over here. I want to be very clear, no resolution in the history of California has ever raised the cost on anybody ever. It is not a possible thing. I also want to thank our colleague from San Diego for agreeing with us that this administration is wrong for opening offshore drilling in California when a supermajority of bipartisan Californians don want it That's why this resolution is important. That's why this resolution should have all of our support. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to my colleagues on both sides of the resolution. I appreciate the dialogue and the bipartisan supermajority consensus that exists in California that offshore oil drilling is dangerous and counterproductive is what we're talking about, and I would appreciate your co-authorship of this important resolution. Thank you.

clerk will open the roll

clerk will close the roll tally the votes

Clerk will open the roll on the resolution. This is a resolution vote. All members vote who desire to vote.

Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 52, nos 11.

clerk will read. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 204 by Assemblymember Quirk-Silva relative to behavioral health.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today I'm pleased to present ACR 204, Behavioral Health and the Arts, which recognizes the important role that the arts can play in supporting behavioral health, promoting recovery strengthening community resilience and improving overall well this resolution acknowledges the growing body of evidence showing that participation in the arts can reduce stress combat social isolation, support emotional healing, and complement traditional behavioral health services. California continues to face significant behavioral health challenges. anxiety depression trauma and substance use disorders affect Californians of every age and in every community well clinical treatment remains essential we must also embrace innovative community-based approaches that help people stay healthy before they reach a crisis the arts have proven to be one of these approaches I want to especially recognize the leadership and advocacy of of the California Behavioral Health Association and California for the Arts, whose unique partnership helps elevate the conversation around integrating arts and behavioral health throughout California. Members, just this morning we were delighted to see the music from our ancestors, and at least for me, it brought down my anxiety of returning back to our session here and I know that that's what music and arts and dance can do for so many with that I respectfully ask for an aye vote

the role for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire

will close the role. There are 68 co-authors added. Without objection, we will now take

House Resolution 120 by Assemblymember Alvarez relative to veterans. The clerk will now open the roll to allow any member to add on as a co-author to the resolution.

The clerk will close the roll. There are 72 co-authors.

House resolution 120, bias, and we remember all of these relative to veterans. The clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar.

All members vote who desire to vote All members vote who desire to vote The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote I-72, no-0. The consent calendar is adopted.

Senate Bill 897. I-72, no-0. Senate Joint Resolution 14. I-72, no-0. And Senate Joint Resolution 17. Ayes 72, noes 0.