August 20, 2026 · 13,766 words · 21 speakers · 145 segments
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Thank you the assembly is now in session morning california Good morning, Assemblymember Dixon. Good morning, Assemblymember Davies. Good morning, Mr. Hoover. I see that you're here. However, it is Assemblymember Wallace that notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant Arms will prepare the chamber and bring in the absent members. Clerk will call the roll. Addis, Agriacuri, Aarons, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avila Fadius, Baines, Barra Cahan, Bennett, Berman, Berner, Bonta, Brian, Calderon, Colosa, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connelly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, El Huari, Ellis, Flora, Fong, Gabriel, Garcia, Gibson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Hadwick, Haney, Harbedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Cora, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKenna, Marisucci, Quinn, Ortega, Pacheco, Pappin, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Beach Renewers, Quirk Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Celeste Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Rubio, Sanchez, Chiavo, Schultz, Sharp Collins, Solache, Soria, Stephanie, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallace, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zabur. Mr. Speaker. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. members the quorum is present we ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for today's prayer please stand Reverend Noshta will offer today's prayer.
Reverend Noshta. Please join me in a moment of reflection. Many years ago, unable to resist the banner announcing a dollar day sale at an old school hardware store, I found myself in the checkout line holding a blue plastic bucket priced $1. In front of me was an older gentleman also holding a blue plastic bucket. We smiled at each other, noticing that we had both added knickknacks into our buckets, all priced at $1. A voice called out from the doorway, Dad, Dad, ready to go? It was this gentleman's son who I assessed to be about my age. He walked over and asked, Dad, what are you getting? Looking into his father's blue bucket, he said, you don't need any of those things. Then with a shrug, he added, I'll be in the car when you're done. Hearing his son's words, he thoughtfully assessed his bucket. Then he looked at me and said something I knew I would never forget. He said, you know, there was a time when before I bought something, I had to ask myself, do I really need this? And if I did, then I had to ask myself, can I afford it? After a thoughtful pause, he said, Now I just ask myself, do I want it? I could tell that as he spoke, he was vividly remembering times of serious struggle, remembering times so hard that every penny counted. I quietly knew that my grandparents and parents had also endured times when life had no luxuries. When next we find ourselves buying something anything just because we want it let us remember that this feeling is a gift that we receive from our previous generations That they struggle through hardships so that we their future family might have a better life If only we could go back in time to thank them. Instead, we can only thank them by living good lives. But we know that the deepest happiness of a parent or grandparent is to simply see their children and their grandchildren living happy and well. Namo Amida. Let us try to live with kindness and gratitude beyond words.
We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute. Assemblymember Sanchez will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members, please join me in placing our right hands over our hearts. Ready, begin.
I pledge allegiance to the flag. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
You may be seated. To our guests and visitors today, state law prohibits persons in the chamber from interfering with legislative proceedings or disrupting the orderly conduct of official business. Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal remedies. Members, quick announcement for you. Members, please. Members, there are still 163 bills on the Senate floor without floor managers. 163 bills. Are any of those bills yours? Do your bills have floor managers? There are 163 bills without floor managers. please continue to immediately work with the Senate to identify floor managers for your bills. For the bills on the Senate floor that already have floor managers, please encourage your floor managers to request that your bills be taken up. Reading of the previous day's journal. Assembly Chamber of Sacramento, Thursday, May 6, 2026. The Assembly met at 9 a.m. The Honorable Josh Sloenthal, Speaker, Proton Puri of the Assembly, presiding. Majority Leader Aguiar Curry moves and Mr. Hoover seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal will be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions, there are none. Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none. Moving on to motions and resolutions. The absence of the dare is following. For personal business, Assemblymember Chen. And on to our procedural motions. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion.
I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assemblymembers Haney, Flora, Stephanie to speak on adjournment in memory today.
Without objection. Such shall be the order.
I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assemblymembers Bonta, Flora, Haney, Schiavo, and Wix to have guests on the rear of the chamber.
Without objection.
And Assemblymembers Elahari and Harbidin to have guests seated at their desk.
Without objection. Such shall be the order.
As pursuant to Assembly Rule 97, I request unanimous consent to re-refer file Item 286 SB 1395, Valideris, to the Appropriations Committee.
Without objection, such shall be the order.
At the request of the authors, please return File Item 1, AB 1626, to the Senate for further action.
Without objection, such shall be the order.
At the request of the author, please place Item 96, SB 1003, Grayson, on the enacted file.
Clerk will note.
I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 2437 Chen from the engrossing and enrolling and return the bill to the Senate for further action. Madam Jackson sets up the order. I request unanimous consent to waive Assembly Rule 69B-1, the amendment submission deadline for any floor amendments delivered to the Chief Clerk's desk office by August 21st, Joint Rule 61 deadline. Floor managers will have until 5 p.m. on Friday the 21st of August to submit floor amendments at the discretion of the Speaker. This includes any technical contingent enactment or chaptering amendments.
Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. Assemblymember Hoover, you are recognized.
Hold unanimous consent and ask for a roll call vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Hoover. The Assemblymember is withholding unanimous consent. The motion is seconded by Assemblymember Castillo. This requires 41 votes. Madam. This requires 41 votes. The clerk will open the roll. Mr. Hoover is asking, the majority, excuse me, the majority leader is asking for, just a moment, folks, just a moment, please. Just a moment. Please excuse me, everybody. I have that one backwards. The second is actually by Ms. Ortega. The motion is by the majority leader. Please forgive me for that mistake. The roll is open. The majority leader is asking for an aye vote. Mr. Hoover is asking for a no vote. Majority leader is asking for an aye vote. Mr. Hoover is asking for a no vote. All, well I'll, all members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the role, tally the votes, ayes for our, No, it's 142. No, it's 15. The motion carries again. Forgive me for that mistake Members pursuant to assembly rule 77.2. I'm re-referring the following bills item 9 a b 1267 Pellerin to the Judiciary Committee item 12 A b 1579 by assemblymember Valencia to the governmental organization committee and item 221 SB 342 to Senator Umberg to the Business and Professions Committee. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Okay, members, if I could have your brief intention for this guest's introduction. Thank you, members. On behalf of Assemblymember Schiavo, I would like to welcome Los Angeles City Councilmember Katie Yaroslavsky and Los Angeles City Council staff who are joining us in the rear of the chamber today. Please join me in giving them a warm welcome to the California Assembly. Welcome! Thank you. Thank you. Okay, members, we are going to be moving on to business on the daily file. Without objection, we're going to pass and retain on file item 273. We're going to begin today with the Senate third reading file, Senate bills, in the Senate third reading file. We will pass and retain on file items 50 and 51. File item number 52. That SB 1364 by Senator Menjivar presented by Assemblymember Krell The clerk will read Senate Bill 1364 by Senator Menjivar an appellate to child custody Assemblymember Krell, you are recognized.
Good morning, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present you Senate Bill 1364 on behalf of Senator Menjivar. No survivor of sexual assault should be forced to co-parent with the person that raped them. This bill has bipartisan support, support, support recommendation, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Krell. Debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 57, nos 0. The measure passes. pass or retain on file items 53 all the way to 69 53 to 69 and then we're going to pass temporarily on file item 70 we're going to pass or retain on 71 72 73 74 75 file item number 76 that's sb 594 by senator padilla presented by assembly member wallace Clerk will read.
excludes tribes from receiving this information. Without it, tribes face greater difficulty collecting revenue that supports essential services. SB 594 simply extends the existing authority under the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025 to tribal governments, ensuring they have the information they need to effectively administer their taxes. Members, this bill has received bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Walz. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally votes. I's 63, no's zero. The measure passes. I'm going to pass. Routine on 77 all the way through. 101, 77 through 101. Ready? Okay. File item 102, that's SB 1117 by Senator Cervantes, presented by Assemblymember Quirk-Silva. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1117 by Senator Cervantes and others, an act relating to land use. Assemblymember Quirk-Silva, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm proud to present SB 117, which will help reduce impact fees on homeowners by clarifying existing ADU law to ensure local governments assess impact fees only on the portion of an ADU exceeding 750 square feet of interval living space SB 117 has received bipartisan support in both houses and is a support support I respectfully ask for an aye vote Thank you Assemblymember Quirk
All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 52, nos 0. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on file items 103 through 132. 103 through 132. That brings us to file item 133. SB 239 by Senator Araguin, presented by Assemblymember Pacheco. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 239 by Senator Araguin, an act related to crimes.
Assemblymember Pacheco, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today, I rise to present Senate Bill 239 on behalf of Senator Araguin. SB 239 will help address threats and intimidation directed to local public officials, particularly election officials. In recent years, election administrators and local government officials across the U.S. have reported increased threats, harassment, and intimidation related to election administration and politically contentious decisions. SB 239 recognizes that threats against election officials and local public officials are not just attacks on individuals. They are attacks on the democratic institutions and public service that Californians rely on every day. SB 239 promotes public safety, strengthens confidence in our democratic process, and recognizes the unique harm caused when threats are used to interfere with the functioning of government. This bill has received bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Pacheco. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the vote, ayes 59, noes 0. The measure passes. we're going to pass string tandem file item 134 through 161. 134 to 161 brings us to file item 162. That is SB 946 by Senator Sayarto, presented by Assemblymember Johnson. The clerk will read. Assemblymember 946 by Senator Sayarto, an application to escrow agent rating services.
Assemblymember Johnson, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 946 on behalf of Senator Ciarto. SB 946 protects escrow professionals by making exister consumer protections for escrow agent rating services permanent. Current law allows escrow professionals to see what is being reported, dispute and correct errors and protect their personal information. This bill has received bipartisan support and
no opposition, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Johnson. I'll debate having ceased, Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally votes. I 61, no 0. The measure passes. Madam Majority Leader, you're recognized for your procedural motion. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow
Assemblymember Schiavo to have a guest seated at her desk today. Without objection, such shall be the order.
We're going to pass and retain on 163. File item 164, SB 949 by Senator Becker, presented by Assemblymember Berman. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 949 by Senator Becker and others, an act relating to environmental protection. Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Santa Cruz Mountains hold significant ecological value as a vital hotspot for biodiversity. along California's central coast, including San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. SB 949 would declare the Santa Cruz Mountains a resource of statewide significance, which will help better equip state entities to protect, restore, and preserve the region's natural ecosystems. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Berman. All debate having ceased, Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Quick, we'll close the roll. Tally the votes. I-63, no-0. The measure passes. Okay, we're going to go back briefly to file item number 70. We had passed temporarily on that item. We're going to go back and take it up right now. File item number 70, that's SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon, presented by our majority leader. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 226 by Senator Cabaldon and others, an act relating to local government.
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon. SB 226 clarifies that sports and entertainment facilities are eligible for infrastructure revitalization financing districts. This bill allows local governments to fund major projects with the tax revenue they generate without burdening the taxpayer. This bill supports West Sacramento's new proposed ballpark and could help California maintain its major league baseball teams. I ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. All debate having ceased, Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 60, no 0. The measure passes. Skipping back to where we had left off, we had just dispensed with file item 164. So we will pass and retain on 165 through 179. 165 to 179. That brings us to file item number 180. That's SB 1073 by Senator Smallwood Cuevas. Presented by Assemblymember Quirk-Silva. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1073 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas and others in accolades of taxation and making an appropriation, therefore.
Assemblymember Quirk-Silva, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. SB 1073 allows Californians to make voluntary contributions through their personal income tax to return directly to support the historic Los Angeles Black Cultural District This is a chance for California to give residents the opportunity to support their own community SB 1073 has enjoyed bipartisan support in both houses and has no opposition on file. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Cork-Silva. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote. Ayes, 16. No, 0. The measure passes. Just a moment, folks. We'll pass and retain on items 181 through 188. item 189 SB 1150 by Senator Jones presented by Assemblymember Patel. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1150 by Senator Jones and others in that related to cancer data.
Assemblymember Patel, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present Senate Bill 1150 on behalf of Senator Jones. SB 1150 addresses the lack of consistent patient notice when cancer cases are reported to the California Cancer Registry. It is a support-support bill, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember. All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 58, noes 0. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on file item 190 and 191. Item 192, SB 1191 by Senator Ochoa-Bow presented by Assemblymember Hadwick. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1191 by Senator Ochoa-Bow and others, an act relating to communications and declaring the agency to effect immediately.
Assemblymember Hadwick, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today I rise as a proud co-author to present SB 1191 on behalf of Senator Ochoa-Bow. This bill extends the sunset date for the California High Cost Fund A and B programs for five years to January 1, 2033. These two universal programs are essential in ensuring that residents in rural California have access to affordable basic telephone service through reliable networks. California has a longstanding commitment to affordable universal service, and these programs have been a key part of that effort since they were first established in 1987. Both programs have been reauthorized multiple times by the legislature. bill has enjoyed unanimous support and has no opposition I respectfully ask for
an aye vote thank you someone member all debate having ceased the clerk will open the roll all those vote who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote this has an urgency clause it requires 54 votes all those vote who desire to vote The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote Ayes 55 noes 0 on the urgency Ayes 55, noes 0 on the measure. It passes. We will pass and retain items 193 through 201, bringing us to 202 SB 1328 by Senator Cervantes, Presented by Assemblymember Solache, the clerk will read. Senate Bill 1328 by Senator Cervantes, an act of living in public pro-secondary education.
Assemblymember Solache, you're recognized. Madam Speaker from the 818, I rise to present Senate Bill 1328 on behalf of Senator Cervantes. SB 1328 is an LGBTQ plus caucus priority that will ensure CSU and community colleges satellite campuses have access to the LGBTQ plus supports resources. Existing law already requires every main college campus have a confidential LGBTQ plus point of contact. However, there are over 100 satellite campuses across the CSU and community college systems where students lack access to culturally competent and confidential support. Students at these sites are often forced to travel hours, sometimes across entire counties, to find help. Geographically, it should not determine whether a student has access to safety, support, and dignity. This bill provides campus flexibility to determine the option most feasible for them, whilst ensuring that LGBTQ plus individuals who are not on the main campus have equal access to resources and support. SB 1328 is an LGBTQ caucus priority bill, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 44, noes 12. The measure passes. We'll pass and maintain it at items 203 and 204, bringing us to 205 SB 1349 by Senator Gonzalez presented by Assemblymember Connolly. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1349 by Senator Gonzalez and others an appellate to taxation. Assemblymember Connolly you're recognized.
Madam Speaker give me one second here. I rise on behalf of Senator Gonzalez to present Senate Bill 1349 which directs the the Legislative Analyst's Office to review five of our state's most costly tax expenditures. California spends approximately $94 billion annually through over 100 different tax expenditures, including tax credits, deductions, sales tax exemptions, and income exclusions. Unfortunately for many of these programs, we have little insight into whether they are actually working. SB 1349 directs the LAO to analyze these major expenditures, determining their impact on employment and the economy, whether they are cost-effective use of resources compared to other options to achieve the same goals, and if not, where there are opportunities for reform or repeal. In the face of structural budget deficits and reductions to core safety net programs from Medi-Cal to CalFresh, we need this independent data to determine which credits are delivering for Californians and which may need to be adjusted or repealed.
Thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1349 Thank you Assemblymember Seeing no further debate the clerk will open the roll All those vote who desire to vote All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Thank you. Thank you. We'll pass and retain items 206 through 227, bringing us to 228 SB 661 by Senator Hurtado,
presented by Majority Leader Aguiar Curry.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 661 by Senator Hurtado, an act relating to airports and making an appropriation, therefore.
Madam Majority Leader, you're recognized. Good morning, Madam Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 661 on behalf of Senator Hurtado. SB 661 establishes a dedicated framework for California to reinvest existing jet fuel sales tax revenues into our airport network for aviation purposes. Beyond a general funding shortfall, this bill helps bring California into compliance with longstanding federal law and Federal Aviation Administration's revenue use policy. SB 661 provides us with a strategic approach that maintains California as a leader in transportation, innovation, and economic opportunity. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 64, noes 0. The measure passes. Ayes 64, noes 0. We will pass and retain on items 229 through 244. We will pass temporarily on item 245. Pass and retain on items 246 through 249. Bringing us to 250 SB 1029 by Senator Sayarto, presented by Senator Davis. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1029 by Senator Sayarto and others, an act relating to liens and making an appropriation
therefore. Senator Davis, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm here to present SB 1029. This measure closes a consumer protection gap in vehicle liens sales by ensuring surplus proceeds are treated as unclaimed properties of the State Comptroller's Office rather than remaining in the motor vehicle account. SB 1029 gives former vehicle owners a clearer, more appropriate path to reclaim money that belongs to them, while also notifying California's how to claim these excess proceeds through the established state control and claiming property claim process. This bill has received no, no votes. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. I-61, no, zero. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on item 251. Item 252, SB 1064, presented by Assemblymember Curry. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1064 by Senator Dalley and others, an accolade of vehicular air pollution.
Madam Majority Leader, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. SB 1064 reduces clean truck check testing for qualifying low-use vehicles and equipment from twice a year to once a year. This makes it easier for rural and agricultural communities to comply while maintaining California's environmental standards. This bill is a support support and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 52, nos 0. The measure passes. We will pass and retain on item 253 to 255. Item 256 SB 1093 by Senator Allen presented by Assemblymember Irwin. The Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1093 by Senator Allen, an act relating to housing.
Senator Irwin, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present AB 1093 on behalf of Senator Allen. Mobile homes are an important source of affordable housing and home ownership in California. SB 1093 is directly informed by the experiences of my constituents in the aftermath of the LA wildfires. The Palisades Fire destroyed over 700 rent-stabilized units, approximately half of which were in two mobile home parks in my district, the Palisades Bowl and the Tahitian Terrace. SB 1093 provides mobile home residents that have been displaced by disaster with guarantees of transparent communication, the opportunity to salvage any personal items, and the assurance of the ability to return and rebuild their homes has been thoughtfully considered.
Thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote Seeing no debate the clerk will open the roll All those vote who desire to vote All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Thank you. Assemblymember Irwin has asked to move the call.
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. At the request of the author, please place item 332, SB 357, Minjavar on the inactive file.
Clerk will know. We will pass and retain items 257 through 263. We will pass temporarily on item 264. Item 265 SB 1166 by Senator Adagine presented by Assemblymember Lee. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1166 by Senator Adagine and others, an act relating to public employment.
Assemblymember Lee, you're recognized. Assemblymember Lee, you're recognized. Assemblymember Lee, I rise to present SB 1166 on behalf of Senator Arreguin, which would authorize Alameda Contra Costa Transit District employees to access the Public Employment Relations Board for advocating unfair labor practice charges. By moving these disputes to PERB, SB 1166 creates a fair and streamlined process for both workers and employees, employers awarding AC Transit employees the same just treatment that other transit employees currently enjoy. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on this bill.
you think no further debate the clerk will open the roll all those vote who desire to vote all those votes who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote Ayes 42 Nos 12 The measure passes and retain items 266 through 273 We pass temporarily on 274 Pass and retain on 275 through 294 bringing us to item 295 SB 874 by Senator Weber Pearson presented by Assemblymember Addis The clerk will read Senate Bill 874 by Senator Weber Pearson, an applicant to Medi-Cal.
Assemblymember Addis, you're recognized. Thank you so much, Madam Speaker. I'm here to present Senate Bill 874 by Senator Weber Pearson. We have an urgent problem in that we have behavioral health providers who are working extensively with children who are not background checked as part of their licensing or certification requirements. Therefore, SB 874 would require the Department of Health Care Services to do two main things to address this.
First, require background checks for all employees of behavioral health treatment providers that are providing medical services. And second, require that the department get input from stakeholders to advise on standards for BHC, BHT services. We all know that people who work with vulnerable children should absolutely be background checked. This bill is a support support and it has received bipartisan support in both houses and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 60, nos 0. The measure passes. We will pass and retain in items 296 through 304. Item 305, SB 1049, by Assemblymember, pardon me, by Senator Weber Pearson, presented by Assemblymember Arambula. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1049 by Senator Weber Pearson and others, an act relating to health care coverage. Assemblymember Arambula, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I stand today to present Senate Bill 1049 on behalf of Dr. Akilah Weber-Pearson. SB 1049 ensures that patient care is not disrupted by reimbursement challenges by allowing for a uniform right for health care providers to submit a corrected claim within 90 days following the plan's latest action and prohibiting plans from rejecting those corrected claims based on filing deadlines. Providers should have a meaningful opportunity to correct a curable error rather than being automatically barred by a filing deadline they had no ability to meet or forced into drawn-out and uncertain dispute process. At its core, SB 1049 is about fairness, ensuring that minor technical issues with claims don't interfere with medically necessary care. Thank you and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 52, nos 0. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain items 307, 30 and 308 bringing us to 309 SB 1186. Presented by Senator Patterson, the clerk will read. Senate Bill 1186 by Senator Sayarto and others an act living with vital records Senator Patterson you recognized Thank you Madam Speaker Here to present SB 1186 by Senator Sayarto
What this measure would do is it expedite the issuance of new birth certificates following an adoption. It would change it to 11 weeks. Currently, there's no statutory time frame. It could take up to a year, and that slows down the ability for adoptive families to enroll children in things like school. So with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 54, no 0. The measure passes. Returning to Item 306, SB 1059 by Senator Archuleta, presented by Assemblymember Pacheco. The Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1059 by Senator Archuleta and Appleton to Employment. Senator Pacheco, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 1059 on behalf of Senator Archuleta. Since 1982, California's Employment Training Panel has helped employers train and retain workers while supporting the creation of skilled jobs across our state. While the panel has evolved over the past four decades, some of its attendance tracking requirements have not. SB 1059 modernizes those requirements by allowing greater use of electronic records and attendance tracking. This simple update will reduce unnecessary paperwork, streamline administration, and allow the panel to operate more efficiently. This bill has received bipartisan support and has no opposition and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate the clerk will open the roll.
All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 58, nos 0. The measure passes. We will pass and retain items 310 through 319. Item 320 SB 1418 by Senator Cervantes, presented by Assemblymember Jackson. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1418 by Senator Cervantes and others, an act relating to elections and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately. Assemblymember Jackson, you are recognized.
Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. SB 1418 on behalf of Senator Sabrina Cervantes. This is a follow up to Senate Bill 73, which is sponsored by the California Attorney General Rob Bonta. At the time, existing law was clear that after the certification of election results, the chain of custody of voted ballots must remain intact even if there is an ongoing investigation, investigation, meaning those ballots must remain in the custody of the relevant county registrar. This is to protect the evidentiary value of those ballots for future investigations or audits. If the chain of custody is broken, there is no guarantee that the ballots have not been tampered with or altered. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those who desire to vote. Members, there is an urgency clause on this item. It requires 54 votes. Thank you. Thank you. Assemblymember Jackson has asked to move the call. We're going to pass and retain on items 321 through 333. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Members, I'm rescinding my earlier re-referral pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2 of AB 1579 Valencia to the Governmental Organization Committee. That bill remains on file and is eligible to be taken up. We're going to return to—we're going to go to concurrence, beginning with file item 5 AB 1894 by Assemblymember Rubio. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1894 by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio an act relating to fish and wildlife. Assemblymember Rubio you are recognized. Thank you Madam Speaker and members for giving me the opportunity to
present AB 1894 that is back on concurrence. AB 1894 was introduced in response to concerns from several water districts that prohibiting water imports to recharge groundwater supplies is detrimental to the community and and the water supply we rely on. This bill appropriately balances ensuring water districts can replenish groundwater while preserving the ability to stop deliveries when there is a proven health and safety risk. Amendments taken in the Senate narrow the bill to only apply to groundwater replenishment projects that follow a state-approved invasive MUSTAC control plan. This bill has received zero, no votes, and has bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 57, nos 0. The measure passes. We pass the meeting items one through four as well as item six. Item seven, AB 871 by Assemblymember Stephanie. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 871 by Assemblymember Stephanie and others, an act relating to elder and dependent adults. Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, 871 is back on concurrence. Amendments were made in the Senate to narrow the bill to address stakeholder concerns, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you for always being such a great example of how we could do this quickly. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. those vote who desire to vote the clerk will close the roll and tally the vote I is 56 no zero the measure passes item 880 1201 by some member Jackson the clerk will read assembly bill 1201 by assembly member Jackson and I'm related to juveniles so member Jackson you are recognized thank you very much madam speaker a b amendments removed opposition Respectfully ask for an aye vote
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The clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 43, noes 13. The measure passes. And Senate amendments are concurred in. We're going to go over to item 49, House Resolution 137 by Assemblymember Patel. The clerk will read. House Resolution 137 by Assemblymember Patel and others relative to Diwali. Assemblymember Patel, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today in recognition of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. And I rise today for the millions of Californians for whom this is one of the most joyful seasons of the year, a celebration of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali resonates with many people, cultures, and regions. Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and those even who are not religious find themselves in its message because the longing for light is one of the most human things there is. We mark this holiday with candles, with suites, with music and dance, and with the company of everyone we love. But I'll tell you, the moment that has always moved me the most isn't the celebration. It's the moment just before, when the candles are being lit, when we are together in the twilight. Vivaldi begins long before the first candle is lit, though. We clean our homes from top to bottom, clearing out the old to make room for what is new to come. We draw Rangoli at our doorsteps, which are bright, intricate patterns of color, to welcome in family, fortune, and the light. We put on new clothes and open up new books. Each is a small act carrying a greater meaning, that every one of us deserves a fresh start, a clean page, and a new beginning. because darkness in Diwali is not simply the absence of light. It is everything we refuse to accept. Ignorance, cruelty, despair. And in that darkness, something remarkable happens. We don't scatter. We draw closer. Friends, families, neighbors, strangers, shoulder to shoulder, deciding together that this is not how the story ends. The dias are lit at twilight to keep darkness away and to light the path to welcome prosperity, but specifically also to show victory of light over darkness, because the light never allowed the darkness to fall. And then once the flames are lit one at a time, we light up ourselves with a brighter spirit. This is the true heart of Diwali and it a truth that I see written across California We have never been a state that waits in the dark for someone else to bring forward the light We gather we build People of every background every faith every origin and out of that gathering we make something brighter than any one of us can make alone. That is the promise of California. That is why so many who celebrate Diwali choose to call it home. So as families across California in November this year, 2026, light that flame, let us remember what it means. The light was never going to arrive on its own. We are the ones who light it, and we are the ones that come together. Happy Diwali.
So member Baines, you're recognized.
Good afternoon, members. I just want to wish everybody a very, very happy Diwali. Thankful to my two colleagues for sponsoring this. For the Sikh community, this is happy Bandi Chordivas as well. The story of Bandi Chordivas is one of our gurus, Guru Hargobinji, was falsely incarcerated for standing up for religious freedoms. and he was given the opportunity to be released from prison and he said, I'm not going to go alone. I'm going to take all of the rest of the prisoners with me. So the Muslim emperor who had incarcerated him told him, well, whoever can touch you, you can walk out with them. So he had a sheet made with 52 straps and he took everybody out with him. this is the story in the Sikh community that we celebrate with Diwali, it's about unity it's about equality, whichever religion that you feel accustomed to, your identity, you should be welcome to celebrate that, whether you're Jewish whether you're Christian, whether you're Muslim whether you're Sikh, whether you're Buddhist, whether you're Hindu whichever religion is your identity, stand up for that identity. Be proud of your identity. And even if it means you stand alone, but stand up to be the voice of the voiceless. So happy Diwali to everyone and happy Bandicho Ardivas as well.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Kalra, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I want to thank my colleague from San Diego for bringing this resolution forward. It's wonderful to have colleagues that have experienced the same similar experiences that I've had growing up, experiencing celebration of Diwali, Bandico Divas, being with family. and I think today and this moment represents a real evolution and growth in our community and not just the Indian or South Asian community but as Californians because when I grew up, I came here in the late 70s, into the 80s and the only ones that knew about Diwali were essentially Indians, right, like for the most part. and we would celebrate, it would be wonderful celebrations, wonderful memories at home or with family, friends, but it wasn't something that was widely known amongst the entire community. And Those memories are certainly cherished, but I must say that it really brings me a lot of joy these days, in the last few years, to be able to go into the community, to go to cultural events, to go to the temple of Kuruwara and see celebrations happening of folks beyond the South Asian community, where folks are celebrating with us and learning more about what Diwali means to us and what these cultural celebrations mean to us. Culminating in the efforts that we all took part in, in voting for, in making the Valley a state holiday, I think is a culmination of many years and of generations of sacrifice for us to be on this floor with my colleagues from San Diego and Delano representing really the importance of diversity, importance of everyone's voice being part of our democracy. And I think our colleague of San Diego described Diwali very well, so I won't get into the details of that as she did a fine job. But I will encourage folks to take this opportunity to go into the community. Diwali is on November 8th this year, and there's an opportunity for us to be able to go and visit with our neighbors, with our community members. I know that in my district, certainly, there's plenty of opportunities and plenty of large celebrations, small family get-togethers that I'm sure some of you may get invited to. We have our Gurdwara, which has wonderful celebrations during the Diwali time of year with Bandit Chordivas that is open to everyone. And so I think that for me, when I see commercials on TV wishing a happy Diwali, it's something that I never would have imagined as a kid who was oftentimes bullied for being different or not wanting to talk about what we celebrated at home because it was foreign to the classmates around me and not wanting to stand out and knowing that kids these days don't have to do that. The kids can be very proud of all of our children, whatever their background, whatever faith, they should be proud of who they are and be able to share it with their classmates and know that it's one other, one additional celebration that we have here in California that we can all be proud of. So I do want to wish an early happy Diwali to everyone and really encourage folks to dig even deeper into the community. In every one of your districts, there will be Diwali celebrations. I can assure you of that. So go find them. If not, we can help you find one.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Ransom, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and colleagues. I rise in strong support of HR 137 on behalf of Assembly District 13. I want to say that Diwali is one of my favorite cultural holidays in my district, which, as you know, is home to a large Indian population, the first Gurdwara and a lot of history for the Indian community. I can tell you that when I very first learned about Diwali, I was taught that it was a way of celebrating putting your self-interest behind you and acting for equality and justice for the community. And I want to say that when we come together as a community to celebrate Diwali what coming up to Diwali we really just see acts of self put aside and really people serving in our community and fighting to make sure that justice is available for everyone And when we talk about Festival of Lights, which is why I decided to wear a light color, it really is important to carry that message with us every day of light over darkness. And Diwali is a great reminder of that, especially when we have the cultural celebrations. And as an African-American woman, just being welcome to join in those cultural celebrations and, you know, the music and the dancing and all of the other things that go with celebrating light over darkness. It's not only welcoming, but it's a great example of what community is all about. It's a time when families and communities come together to celebrate. and what's really exciting is there's no religious division. It's where you see the significance of Hindus and Sikhs and Buddhists, but they're all together. Everyone's together, and as our colleague from Delano mentioned, as a Christian woman, I'm also welcome. And so we just want to see more of that in life. Recognizing Diwali is about recognizing the humanity of people, of families, and what California is and should be about. California being home to the largest population of Indians in the nation, nearly one-fifth of the country's Indian population lives here in our state, brings this diversity and the community spirit firsthand. And I'm just really proud of my community because they keep it, and every city in my district has a Diwali. And that means that not only are they welcoming the community, they always feed the community too. And, you know, food brings people together. So with AD 13 being home to really a great Diwali celebration, I could not let this go by without speaking on it. There's a deep, long history in my community, and this is a important reminder of contributions to our state and history that should continue for generations to come. And so as we approach a time when there will be lots of debate about lots of different issues, some that we agree about, some that we don't agree about, Diwali gives us a powerful reminder of what we share, the desire for our families to be healthy, our children to have bright futures, and our communities to live with peace and prosperity. And so to everyone celebrating Diwali in the Assembly District 13 and across California, I want to say happy Diwali. and I want to thank my colleagues for bringing this very wonderful, exciting, uniting resolution. And with that, I'm going to say let's bring on the light. Happy Diwali.
Seeing and hearing no further debate. Assemblyman Patel, would you like to close?
Yes, with all of these wonderful words and my colleagues and their experiences, sharing how inclusive Diwali is as a holiday and how easily everyone can find a place for themselves in this festival of lights. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Would you like the first roll to be open for co-authors? Yes, please open the roll for co-authors. All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote There are 63 co added Without objection we will now take a voice vote on the resolution All those in favor, say aye. Opposed, say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Thank you. Thank you. Assemblymember Patel has shared a few traditional suites here today on every member's desk in recognition of Diwali. Please enjoy them after session. Happy Festival of Lights. Thank you. We are going to lift the call on item 320. The clerk will post. Members, this is a 54 votes. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. We're going to lift the call on item 256. The clerk will post. Thank you. Thank you. We will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 42, noes 17. The measure passes. We'll return It's a concurrent. Pass them in tonight, items nine and ten, bring us to item 11, AB 1359 by Assemblymember Ahrens. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1359 by Assemblymember Ahrens and others, an accolade to jury service. Assemblymember Ahrens, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and colleagues. I rise today to present AB 1359, which is back from the Senate on concurrence. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. No further debate the clerk will open the roll all those vote who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote I 59 no zero Senate amendments are concurred in Item 12, AB 1579 by Assemblymember Valencia. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1579 by Assemblymember Valencia, an athletic tribal gaming and declare the UCCR of effect immediately. Assemblymember Valencia, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Move one of these members. AB 1579 would amend the Yojaveithum current gaming compact and extend it until December 31st, 2051. With that, I respectfully ask for a yes vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Say no further debates. The Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 59, nos 0 on the urgency I 69 no zero on the measure Senate amendments are concurred in I am 1380 1684 by Assemblymember Ward the clerk will be assembly bill 1684 by assembly board and others and act with the common interest developments then
award you're recognized thank you madam speaker a b1684 is back on concurrence with Senate amendments which are clarifying in nature respectfully request your aye vote on concurrence. Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate,
the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 59, no 0. The measure passes. Item 14, AB 1711 by Assemblymember Connolly. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1711 by Assemblymember Connolly and others, an act of living affairs and making an appropriation therefore. Assemblymember Connolly, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1711 is back on concurrence. The bill will ensure that the revenue generated by fares approved in the state budget is allocated in a timely manner. The bill is received by partisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 60, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 15, AB 1722 by Assemblymember Hadwick.
Assembly Bill 1722 by Assemblymember Hadwick and others an act relating in fish and wildlife Assemblymember Hadwick you recognized Thank you Madam Speaker AB 1722 is back on concurrence. It's received bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 49, noes 1. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 16, AB 1784 by Assemblymember Pellerin. The Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1784 by Assemblymember Pellerin and others, an act relating to post-secondary education. Assemblymember Pellerin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Speaker and Members. AB 1784 is back with clarifying amendments. It's a support support bill, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 63, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 17, AB 1786, by Assemblymember Harabedian. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1786 by Assemblymember Harbidian, an act relating to public contracts. Assemblymember Harbidian, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. 1786 is back on concurrence, clarifying amendments in the Senate. Support, support. Respectfully and ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 62, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We will pass and retain on Item 18. Item 19, AB 1809 by Assemblymember Fong. The Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1809 by Assemblymember Fong and after living to public contracts. Assemblymember Fong, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. Assembly Bill 1809 extends the sunset authorizing school districts and community college districts to use job order contracting. Senate amendments extend the sunset by 10 years. Rather than removing the sunset, we're certainly asked an aye vote on concurrence. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 45, nos 12. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 20, AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez. The Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and others, an act relating to parking violations. Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and please present 1837 back on concurrence. The Senate amendments were clarifying how to go in nature. I specifically ask for your aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 49, noes 8. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 21-1860 by Assemblymember McKenna. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1860 by Assemblymember McKenna, an act relating to school facilities. Assemblymember McKenna, you are recognized.
Mr Speaker and members Senate amendments to AB 1860 were technical and clarifying I respectfully ask for your aye vote Thank you Assemblymember Seeing no further debate the Clerk will open the roll All those vote who desire to vote
All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Aye 16, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 22, AB 1864 by Assemblymember Berman. The Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1864 by Assemblymember Berman, an act of the gene synthesis. Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1864 is back from the Senate. Amendments taken in the Senate allow for easier compliance and enforcement, ensure that penalties reflect the severity of the violation, and further clarify the responsibilities to providers and manufacturers. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 63, noes 1. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 23, AB 1999 by Assemblymember Calra. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1999 by Assemblymember Calra and others, an act relating to professions and vocations. Assemblymember Calra, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1999 is back on concurrence with Senate amendments. The bill has no opposition, has received bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye.
vote. Thank you. Assembly members, seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 61, noes 1. Senate amendments are concurred in. We will pass and retain on item 24. Pass temporarily on item 25. Item 26, AB 2116 by Assemblymember Schiavo. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2116 by Assemblymember Schiavo, an act of financial institutions. Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2116 protects small businesses by bringing questionable lending practices into the light and requiring currently unregulated financial lenders to register with California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. This bill has received no no votes and has a bipartisan support. Respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 63, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 27, AB 2143 by Assemblymember Irwin. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2143 by Assemblymember Irwin and others, an act going to invasive species. Assemblymember Irwin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm pleased to present to AB 2143 back on concurrent Senate amendments, delay implementation by three months, add an appeals process, and make other technical changes. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 65, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 28, AB 2186 by Assemblymember McKinner. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2186 by Assemblymember McKenna and others an act related to taxation to take effect immediately tax levy Assemblymember Kinner you recognized Mr Speaker and members Senate amendments to AB 2186 were technical and clarifying
I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 46, noes 15. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 29, AB 2233 by Assemblymember Ta. The clerk will... Assembly Bill 2233 by Assemblymember Ta and others, an act leading to health care coverage. Assemblymember Ta, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. This bill is back on concurrent. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. all those vote who desire to vote the clerk will close the roll and tally the vote eyes 59 no 0 Senate amendments are concurred in item 30 AB 2249 by assembly member Irwin the clerk will read assembly bill 2249 by assembly member Irwin and accolade the cannabis same member Irwin you are
recognized. Thank you again, Madam Speaker. AB 2249 is back on concurrent Senate. Amendments have streamlined provisions of the bill to make a clear standard of what makes cannabis attractive to children and to reduce the bill's
fiscal impact. Thank you and I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 56, noes 1. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 31, AB 2255 by Assemblymember Pellerin. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2255 by Assemblymember Pellerin, an act relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Assemblymember Pellerin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Speaker and members. AB 2255 is back with clarifying amendments. The bill is sponsored by the Fair Political Practices Commission, has no opposition,
and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember. Seeing no for the debate the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. Members this is a 54 vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 63, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We will pass and retain on items 32, through 35. Item 36, AB 2418 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2418 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and others, an act of living the building permits. Assemblymember
Mark Gonzalez, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker, and please present AB 2418, which is back on concurrence. The Senate amendments said the following. Narrow the scope of the bill, reduce the sunset to five years, added labor protections, and added an annual audit requirement. This bill has received unanimous bipartisan support. Thank you and respectfully ask
I vote. Thank you Assemblymember Singh no further debate the clerk will open the roll all those vote who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote the clerk will close the roll and tally the vote No, aye 62, no, 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We'll pass Item 37, Item 38, AB 2576 by Assemblymember Harbedian, the clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2576 by Assemblymember Harbedian and others, an act relating to land use. Assemblymember Harbedian, you are recognized.
Thank you. Madam Speaker, support, support. Please vote aye.
Say no for the debate. The clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 64, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 39 AB 2634 by Assembly Members Burr. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2634 by Assembly Members Burr, an act leading to workforce development. Assembly Members Burr, you are recognized.
Thank you Madam Speaker. Members, today I'm proud to present AB 2634, which strengthens the High Road Training Partnerships program funding requirements to ensure that workforce investments lead to good-paying jobs and high-quality jobs. 2684 aligns the high-road funding requirements with California's vision for a true high-road workforce. This bill has enjoyed no opposition and has received bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 53, nos 7. Senate amendments are concurred in. We're turning to item 33, AB 2380 by Assemblymember Papin. Assembly Bill 2380 by Assemblymember Papin, an act of living in pass control. Assemblymember Papin, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Good morning. So I rise today to present AB 2380 supporting the operations of county agricultural commissioners, which is back on concurrence. The bill had minor amendments in the Senate and has enjoyed bipartisan support. respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you assembly members. Seeing no further debate,
the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 53, Nos, 2. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 40, AB 2660 by Assemblymember Alvarez, the Kirkcalese. Assembly Bill 2660 by Assemblymember Alvarez and others, an act relating to public and post-secondary of education. Assemblymember Alvarez, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Good morning. 2660 back on concurrence with some added language on outcome data for the University of California. Respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Sino, for the debate. The clerk will open the roll All those vote who desire to vote All those vote who desire to vote All those vote who desire to vote The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote I-64, no-0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 41, AB 2766 by Assemblymember Arons. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2766 by Assemblymember Arons and others, an act relating to public health secondary education. Assemblymember Arons, you are recognized.
Madam Speaker, this is a support support back on concurrence. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. I'll close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 64, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Thank you. Okay. File item number 42 is AB 2780 by the Committee on Public Employment and Retirement, presented by Assemblymember McKenner. Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2780 by the Committee on Public Employment and Retirement, an act relating to retirement and making an appropriation, therefore. Assemblymember McKenner, you are recognized.
Mr. Speaker and members, Senate amendments to AB 2780 were technical and clarifying. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember McKinner. I'll debate having ceased. Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 59, noes 2. Send amendments are concurred in. Okay, members, it is time for our adjournments in memory. The quorum call remains in place. Family is present. Let's give our respectful attention to those who are granted prior permission to speak on their adjournment in memory. And let's quickly take conversations off the floor. Thank you members Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, members. If you could please, and staff. Thank you. Thank you. Assemblymember Haney, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. arise today to adjourn in the memory of Jeremiah Jerry Francis Hollisey, who passed away peacefully on July 17th at the age of 87. Jerry lived a life defined by service to his country to California and above all to his family Originally from Boston Jerry served in the US Army before making California his home and dedicating much of his life to public service A respected attorney in energy and labor law, he founded the law offices of Hollisey and Johnson in San Francisco. He served on the UC Board of Regents, the California Transportation Commission, the California Economic Development Commission, and the State Coastal Conservancy. He was a trusted advisor to generations of California leaders and a close friend, including governors Jerry Brown, Gray Davis, and Gavin Newsom. He believed deeply in California and in our responsibility to strengthen the communities that we call home. But for all his professional accomplishments, Jerry's greatest legacy was the relationships that he built. He was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, friend, mentor, and colleague, whose generosity, wisdom, and integrity touched countless lives. He also loved books, art, the weather, the Red Sox and Bruins, and eventually the 49ers and Golden Bears. We are honored to have members of Jerry's family and close friends with us today. On the floor are his sons, Sean and Jeremy, his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cass, and his dear friends, Bob Bogganorth and Chris Hannan of the California State Building and Construction Trades. We are also joined in the gallery by Alex Mackler and Avis Kowalewski of Calpine. To Jerry's family on behalf of the legislature and the state of California, we extend our deepest condolences and profound gratitude for his lifetime of service. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that we adjourn in the memory of Jeremiah Jerry Francis Hollicy.
Thank you, Assemblymember Haney. Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor the life of this historic Californian Jeremiah policy. Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you.
Jean Hastings, who passed away on June 26 of this year in Santa Rosa at the age of 88. Maisie lived a remarkable life defined by service to her community, a love of learning and the arts, and her eagerness to embrace every opportunity that came her way. She traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, including Canada, Europe, South America, and Australia. Maisie was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Paul Hastings. She was survived by her daughter, Wendy Coy, her son, Lance Hastings, her grandchildren, Truman, Natalie, Madeline, Lauren Grant, and her great-grandson, James. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we adjourn the memory of Maisie Jean Hastings and extend our deepest condolences to her family and her son, Lance Hastings.
Thank you, Assemblymember Flora. Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor the life, the special life of this historic California Maisie Jean Hastings. Members, we do have another adjournment in memory, but the quorum call has been lifted. The quorum call is lifted. Thank you. Assembly member Stephanie, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
Thank you Mr Speaker I rise today to adjourn in memory of Clint Riley Before anything else Clint was a husband and a father He was deeply devoted to his wife Janet and to his daughters Jill and Ava And everything else we will remember about Clint, his extraordinary career, his philanthropy, his civic leadership, his love of San Francisco, was built around a life rooted in family, faith, and service. Clint Riley was, in every sense, a legendary San Franciscan. There are people who live in a city, there are people who work in a city, and then there are people who become part of the identity of a city. Clint was one of those people. For generations of San Franciscans and for people throughout California and across the country, Clint was a force in public life. He was a political strategist, a businessman, a philanthropist, a publisher, a preservationist, a champion of education and the arts, and a tireless advocate for the institutions that make a city strong. But to understand Clint, I think you also have to understand his faith. Clint was an active and devoted member of St. Ignatius Parish in San Francisco, and his Catholic faith was not simply something he practiced on Sundays. it was woven into the way he understood his responsibility to other people and to his community. He was deeply involved with Catholic charities, supporting its mission to serve people in need and to strengthen families and communities. That commitment to service, to using what you have to help others, was a thread that ran through every chapter of Clint's life. Clint was born in Oakland, the son of a milkman, and went on to become one of the most consequential political consultants of his generation. He helped shape some of the most important campaigns in California history, including the campaigns of Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and then Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. And we know what happened next. Nancy Pelosi went on to become the first woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and one of the most consequential leaders in our nation's history. Clint helped launch that journey. He helped redefine modern political campaigning. He understood that politics was ultimately about people, understanding them, listening to them, reaching them, and earning their trust. He was tough. He was demanding. He held people to very high standards. But he also mentored people, taught young political professionals the craft of campaigning, and remained a source of counsel and guidance to people in politics long after his own consulting career had changed course. And perhaps the most remarkable thing about Clint's life is that his impact did not end when he left political consulting. He could have simply walked away. Instead, he invested himself even more deeply in San Francisco. He helped keep the giants in San Francisco. He helped secure the public support necessary to create the Asian Art Museum. He invested in historic buildings and helped preserve important pieces of our city's architectural heritage. He became a champion of the arts. And in 2020, when the future of the San Francisco Examiner was uncertain, Clint stepped forward and acquired the paper because he believed San Francisco needed a strong local press and that the institutions of our city were worth fighting for. That was Clint He saw something worth saving and he fought to save it He saw something worth building and he built it And perhaps most importantly he saw people whose potential was greater than their circumstances and he invested in them In 2007 Clinton Janet founded what became Bay Scholars providing scholarships to students from low-income families so they could attend college preparatory schools and have opportunities that might otherwise have been out of reach. Today, Bay Scholars has provided more than $14 million in scholarship support and serves hundreds of students across the Bay Area. That is a remarkable legacy. Because buildings can be preserved, newspapers can continue publishing, campaigns eventually end. But when you invest in a young person's future, the impact can continue for generations. And that may be the clearest reflection of who Clint was. He believed in institutions. He believed in San Francisco. He believed in education, and he believed in his faith, and he believed in service. He believed that if you are fortunate enough to have the resources and the opportunity to make a difference, you had a responsibility to do so. I attended Clint's funeral earlier this month at St. Ignatius Church, and it was a powerful reflection of the many communities and generations of people whose lives he touched. There were people from politics, business, philanthropy, journalism, the arts, education, and civic life. People who had worked alongside him decades ago. People whose careers he had helped shape. People who had benefited from his generosity. And people who simply loved him. During the service, Father Greg Bonfilio shared a story that I think captures Clint's life better than any resume ever could. As Clint's health declined and he could no longer speak, he communicated with a whiteboard. And shortly before he passed away, Clint picked up the whiteboard and wrote three simple words after a question from the father, and he said, tried to serve. I cannot think of a more fitting final message for Clint Riley because he did try to serve. He served his family. He served his church and his faith community. He served San Francisco. He served the people and institutions he believed made our city stronger. He served through politics, through philanthropy, through business, through journalism, through education, and through countless acts of generosity that will never make the headlines. Clint's life cannot be captured by a resume. It cannot be captured by the campaigns he won, the buildings he restored, the businesses he built, or the institutions he supported. His legacy is found in people. It is in the student who received a Bay Scholar scholarship. It is in the San Franciscan who walks into a historic building that Clint helped preserve. It is in the reader who picks up the examiner and engages with local journalism. It is in the arts, educators, civic leaders, political professionals, and public servants who were influenced by his work. It is in the people who were challenged by Clint, mentored by Clint, supported by Clint, and inspired by Clint. It is in his beautiful wife and daughters who will continue their service. And it is in the city itself. Clint loved San Francisco, not always quietly and certainly not without criticism. but his commitment to our city was never in doubt. He believed San Francisco could be better and he spent his life trying to make it so Today my thoughts are with his wife Janet and his daughters Jill and Ava They shared Clint with all of us and we know that no public tribute can begin to measure the depth of their loss. But I hope they take comfort in knowing how deeply Clint was loved and respected and in the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. San Francisco has lost an institution, California has lost one of its great civic and political figures, and countless people have lost a mentor, a colleague, a friend, and a champion. But Clint's work will continue through the institutions he strengthened, the opportunities he created, the young people he invested in, and the city he loved so fiercely. He wrote those words, tried to serve. I think all of us who knew Clint can say with confidence that he did far more than try. He served. He built. He fought. and he left San Francisco, California, and countless lives better for having been there. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that we adjourn in memory of Clint Riley today. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Stephanie. Members, please bring the names to the desk to be printed in the journal. All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal. Moving on to announcements. Rules Committee will be meeting upon adjournment of session right now in Room 126. Members of the Rule Committee should report to Room 126 now. Members, tomorrow, Friday, August 21st, is the last day to amend bills on the floor. I'm ordering the Assembly desk to be held open through Friday, August 21st until 5 p.m. for the purpose of processing floor amendments at the discretion of the Speaker. Also, members, once again, there are still 163 assembly bills on the Senate floor without floor managers. Please continue to work with the Senate to identify floor managers for your bills and have them request that your bills be taken up. Lastly, members, a reminder that we will have a lot of business to get through next week. Please arrive on time and be ready to take up your items. schedules as follows Friday August 21st no floor session no check-in session Monday August 24th we have floor session at 1 p.m. seeing and hearing no further business I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn majority leader Aguiar
curry moves and miss Davies seconds that this house stands adjourned until Monday
August 24th at 1 p.m. the quorum call has already been lifted we are adjourned Vote changes from the dais. Thank you. Thank you. Vote change Davies SB 1117 from aye to not voting. Vote change Assemblymember Davies Senate Bill 1117 aye to not voting. Vote change Agriar Curry SB 1117 Cervantes from aye to not voting. Vote change Assembly Majority Leader Agriar Curry Senate Bill 1117 aye to not voting. Vote change, Assemblymember Irwin, AB 1722, aye to not voting. Vote change, Assemblymember Irwin, Assembly Bill 1722, aye to not voting. Vote change, Patel, AB 2186, aye to not voting. Vote change, Assemblymember Patel, Assembly Bill 2186, aye to not voting. Vote change, El Hawari, AB 1722, aye to not voting. Vote change, Assemblymember El Hawari, Assembly Bill 1722, aye to not voting. Vote change, AB 1864, no to aye. vote change assembly member tangy paw assembly bill 1864 no to aye vote change ab1999 no to aye vote change assembly member tangy paw assembly bill 1999 no to aye vote change Chiavo AB 2380 I to not voting vote change assembly member Chiavo so we go 2380 I to not voting vote change Chiavo AB 2186 I to not voting vote change assembly member Chiavo Assembly Bill 2186, aye to not voting. Thank you. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Assemblymember Alanese, vote change. SB 1418 from I to not voting. Vote change. Assemblymember Alanese, Senate Bill 1418, I to not voting. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Vote change, Chiavo, AB 2186, not voting to aye. Vote change, Assemblymember Chiavo, Assemblymember 2186, not voting to aye. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. Bill 1117, aye to not voting. Thank you. Thank you.