Assembly Floor Session

morning california the assembly is now in session and assembly member stan ellis the stan ellis notices the absence of a quorum sergeant at arms will prepare the chamber and

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Reverend Noshta. Please join me in a moment of reflection. I recall as a young man of 26 attending the 88th birthday party for one of the senior members of the Los Angeles temple I was serving. When we spoke and I offered my congratulations, he said in Japanese, It's like a dream. It seems like only yesterday I was 18 years old. At 26, I honestly didn't understand what he meant. Not really. But I remembered his words. This past week, we celebrated my 78th birthday, and I was surprised when his words came to mind. It's like a dream. It seems like only yesterday I was 18. Life truly passes swiftly, and few can live to be a hundred years old. From the moment we are born, there is no guarantee of even one day of life. Each day is a gift not to be taken for granted. When our wisdom eyes open to see this reality, we will embrace each day with gratitude. Rain or shine, scorching hot or unbearably cold, each day is a treasure to cherish just as it is. Namo Aminam. May we try to live with kindness and gratitude beyond words.

Assemblymember Tangipa will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Colleagues, please join me in saluting and pledging allegiance to the flag. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag, to the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. You may be seated.

Assembly Chamber of Sacramento Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Assembly met at 9 a.m. The Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker pro temporee of the Assembly presiding. Majority Leader Aguirre moves and Mr Hoover seconds that the reading of the previous day journal 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.

Concurrence, file items 1 through 29.

Assembly Bill 230 by Assemblymember Ransom and others, and acting in the pest control and making an appropriation therefor.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and colleagues. I'm going to keep it brief. Back on concurrence is AB 230. In the face of the statewide outbreak of Pierce's disease impacting wine grapes, this bill renews and strengthens the Pierce's disease control program. Amendments taken in the Senate rename the control board to the Wine, Grape, Pest and Disease Prevention Board to accurately reflect the work this program does to handle all kinds of wine, grape pests. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Assembly Bill 1278 by Assemblymember Harbidian, an act of living to mortgages.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, good morning. This is a support, support bill. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you very much.

The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1636 by Assemblymember Solace,

Assemblymember Solace, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am proud to present AB 1636, establishing the Cerritos College Seamless Enrollment Pilot Program back for concurrence from the Senate. This legislation was inspired by a successful partnership between the Cerritos College and Belfort High School in my district. AB 1636 will allow Cerritos Community College District to enter into a data-sharing agreement with local K-12 education agencies for the purposes of creating a ready-to-enroll student record for the California Community College system. Amendments made for the Senate will ensure the collaboration with the California Community College's Chancellor's Office on the recommended prototype. I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today Also in support of AB 1636, I want to thank my colleague from Linwood for presenting this bill, introducing this bill. And I just want to mention Cerritos College is in my assembly district. So again, thank you and respectfully ask for an aye vote on AB 1636.

Ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Pacheco, bringing a good partner in this legislation.

The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1982 by Assemblymember Lowenthal and others, an act related to alcoholic beverages.

The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2120 by Assemblymember Solace, an act relating to school district employees.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 2120 is a priority bill in my district. Half of my district covers LA Unified, and this is a support-support bill. Thank you. I ask for an aye vote.

Assembly Bill 2341 by Assemblymember Fong and others, an act related to local government and declaring the agency to be able to effect immediately.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Assembly Bill 2341 simply clarifies language from Assembly Bill 1638 signed by the Governor last year. Senate amendments clarify that local agencies may adopt more expansive standards and add co-authors. There's no opposition and no no votes. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on concurrence.

Assembly Bill 2413 by Assemblymember Ransom, an act relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I rise to present AB 2413, which is back on concurrence. This bill protects taxpayer dollars and builds public trust and prohibits public funds from being used to feature elected officials' images on costly billboards. Amendments taken in the Senate clarifies who is liable for violations and closes certain loopholes. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.

Assembly Bill 2437 by Assemblymember Chen and applicant of vehicles.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill is back on concurrence. I respectfully ask for aye vote.

The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2453 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez and others, an act relating to vehicles.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Good morning. AB 2453 is back on concurrence and will address an important operational issue for peace officers and first responders who use highway motor vehicles while performing their official duties. This has no opposition and respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2596 by Assemblymember Gibson and others, an act relating to housing.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Members, AB 2596 is back on concurrence. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1828 by Assemblymember Chen, an act of local government.

Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask for all your vote. This bill is back on concurrence.

McKinner. Clerk will read. House resolution 112 by Assemblymember McKinner relative to Black Music

Thank you. Assemblymember McKinner. Assemblymember DeMaio, you are recognized.

With an objection, you may answer.

Thank you, Dr. Sharp Collins.

Seeing and hearing no further debate Assemblymember McKinnard do you wish to close Yes Mr Speaker I end with this I starting with the man in the mirror and I asking him to change his ways

Assemblymember McKinnard, you wish for the first roll to be open for co-authors. Assembly has asked for the first roll to be open for co-authors. Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors. Members, all members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 62 co-authors added. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Members, on behalf of Assemblymember El-Hawari, in recognition of House Resolution 112, you will find pins on your desk. Thank you, Assemblymember El-Hawari. We are going to pass through tandem file item number 37. File item number 38.

Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan, you are recognized.

Assemblymember, do you wish for the first roll to be up and for co-op?

Thank you. Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan. Seeing and hearing no further debate, clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote This is for co All members vote who desire to vote All members vote who desire to vote Quick, we'll close the roll, tally the votes. There are 50 co-authors added. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor, say aye. All those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Assemblymember Barakian, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Welcome. Assemblymember Aguirre, excuse me, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. My mistake. That's quite all right. At the request of the author, please remove item 170, SB 1168, McNurney, from the consent calendar.

Okay, we are going to be moving on to the Senate third reading file. We may be moving back to concurrence as more items flip. Again, members, if you have items that are ready on concurrence, please speak with the majority leader or to the floor team. We're going to begin by passing and retaining on file item number 39, file item number 40. That's SJR 8 by Senator Arguin, presented by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez.

Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized.

Immigrants drive our economy, enrich our culture, and are our neighbors and our friends. Right now, communities are feeling fear and anxiety due to aggressive ICE actions. They are tearing families apart regardless of their status, regardless of how many decades they have been here, regardless of the legal protections that they have pursued. We all saw the footage and heard the stories of people abiding by the law, showing up for court appointments and being taken. The photos of children holding on to their parent because that is all that they have and this is the only country that they have ever known. Dreamers are an example of the incredible youth who contribute to our communities. They graduate, work, raise families, are part of the very fabric of our state and country but are living in constant legal limbo. We must stand up and create a clear pathway to citizenship. The Federal Registry was created to give long-term residents an opportunity to apply. The legal framework exists, but it is severely outdated. It requires an individual to have entered the United States before January 1st 1972 Members more than five decades have passed This provision has become virtually unusable because Congress has not updated it since the 1980s SJR 8 recognizes the need to revisit immigration policy. The Federal Registry Bill supported by this resolution, House Resolution 4696 and Senate Bill 2468, would replace this outdated cutoff with a requirement that an individual have lived continuously in the United States for at least seven years before they may apply for lawful permanent residency. More than 10.9 million immigrants call our state home, and one in 10 Californian workers are undocumented. Immigrants start businesses, pay billions in taxes, and fill essential jobs. They keep our farms, hospitals, and tech industries running every single day. Our state economy depends on their hard work, but more importantly, these are our neighbors, co-workers, small business owners, caregivers, and parents. And yet many families continue to live with uncertainty, wondering whether one change in policy or one encounter with immigration enforcement could separate them from the lives they have spent decades building. Our vote tells Congress that this outdated law no longer reflects the America we live in today. It acknowledges immigrant families and their contributions to the state of California. We see you. And it is time to tell Washington that nearly 40 years without meaningful immigration reform is far too long. We have an opportunity today to use California's voice to call for something better. A system that recognizes contribution, a system that values families, and a system that gives people who have demonstrated deep ties to this country a fair opportunity to move forward. This is not simply about changing a date in federal law. It is about ensuring our laws reflect the reality of the people that they govern. After years of living here, working here, raising families here, and contributing here. People deserve more than permanent uncertainty. They deserve an opportunity. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SJR 8.

The clerk will read. The Senate Bill 1005 by Senator Caballero and others, an act relating to local government and declaring the urgency of the office take effect immediately.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present SB 1005, the public entities navigating the need for a media-efficient small change act, or Pennies Act. This bill is in response to President Trump's executive order to cease production of the United States penny. The loss of production has created a shortage of pennies for financial institutions, which has resulted in the inability of local governments to pay exact change to the last cent for residents paying a bill in cash. For example, when property taxes are paid in cash, the county tax collector must invest time, resources, and labor hours to write checks for a couple of cents in order to return the exact change. SB 1005 gives local agencies the authority to determine whether to adopt a system for rounding to the nearest five cents to avoid more expensive operational processes. This will prevent a unilateral rise in costs by making the local government transactions subject to public discussion and hearings with a basis for choosing a rounded number and save taxpayer dollars. I respectfully request your aye vote.

The clerk will read. Senate Bill 928 by Senator Cervantes and others enacting the public post-secondary education.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I rise today to present Senate Bill 928 on behalf of Senator Sabrina Cervantes. Artificial intelligence has seen incredible advancement in recent years, but it's still resources very much in development. Nonetheless, many institutions of higher education are exploring options to integrate AI into their courses and curriculum. However, in many instances, this has been done without boundaries or guardrails. The growing use of new technology in educational settings has left many faculty members concerned about the impact on them and their classrooms. Faculty reasonably continue to fear that their institutions can, that they might work to attempt to have AI tools perform jobs that have historically been performed by human faculty. SB 928 Pro will help provide guardrails on integration of AI tools into CSU classrooms and campuses. Specifically, this bill will add and explicitly require that a faculty employee, which includes professor, lecturer, librarian, counselor, and coach positions, must be held by an individual who meets all the minimum qualifications as determined by the trustees of the California State University. While certainly there is room for artificial intelligence to contribute to our classrooms, human faculty are still necessary. But that is perfectly asked for an aye vote on behalf of Senator Cervantes.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 by Senator Nilo, relative to permanent stand-up time.

Thank you Madam Speaker. I rise today on behalf of Senator Nilo to present SCR 7 relating to the well-known health benefits of permanent standard time. Medical study after medical study shows that when we make the switch to daylight savings time, heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, medical errors go up. Additionally, daylight saving time has a negative effect on our youth. savings time forces them to rise in the dark, further disrupting their natural sleep. This is not beneficial for their health or studies. In fact, this House voted in favor of more sleep for our students in 2019 when we move school start time back under SB 328. We know we perform better when we sleep well at night and having daylight exposure closer to when we wake up better aligns us with our natural circadian rhythm. All of these medical reasons are why the California Medical Association, the California Sleep Society, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, the Sleep Research Study, and the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms advise standard time as best for our health. Today I hope you will join me in recognizing the health benefits of standard time by giving your aye vote on SCR 7. This is a support support.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I appreciate bringing forward SCR 7. Always fun when we have this conversation because it comes up a lot when we are talking with constituents as well about why can't we do something. Did we already vote on this question right now? But I do rise in objection in opposition to SCR 7. I'm not going to think, debate, or suggest that, you know, the arguments in favor that were presented during our by our colleague from the Imperial Valley are Are wrong, but it's only one half of the story right now You have to look at the totality of what we are looking at if we are going to elect to be able to make this change And so what we have in front of us right now is seven and a half months of the year Approximately we enjoy the benefits of daylight savings time Which of course the health benefits at the individual level can always be modified if you're you know sort of making that shift To be able to wake up a little bit earlier otherwise sort of adjust that life If we went to permanent standard time in Los Angeles, you would be waking up in the height of summer at the peak equinox, or the peak solstice, I get those backwards, at 4.45 a.m. and then going to sleep around 7 p.m. And that means you're going to be losing that hour of daylight savings time that we enjoy here in California in the summer. Can you imagine our California beaches and the tourism economy and those opportunities as you're watching the sunset over Santa Monica? That would actually happen an hour earlier. Can you imagine all the summer sports that, as parents, as I am, you enjoy by having that extra daylight during the summertime, that you'd be able to have those extra games that you would be able to enjoy that a little bit more, well, enjoyably? That's not something that I think Californians would want us to be able to roll back. In fact, Californians had already weighed in on this. If you vote for this, you are going against Proposition 7 from 2018, where 60% of the Californians said, yeah, let's stop moving the clocks, let's move forward to daylight savings time. So I be curious to see how the vote comes up here today because I know the last time it was wild how the outcome was I think there was 20 in favor 20 against about half of y not voting on this But there are certainly arguments in favor and against this right now And I'm encouraged that Congress has seemed to have a little bit of a renewed effort to be able to look at this federally, because I think that that would sort of be able to resolve the kind of question. But for me, I've really wrestled with this. I've listened to a lot of constituents. I'd like to see us move more towards daylight savings time. This would take us a step in the wrong direction and a step certainly against the will of the voters. I respectfully ask for your no vote.

Thank you. I rise in support of SCR 7. But to my colleague from Imperial Valley, I'm a little confused. There seems to be a trend here. My colleague from San Diego in the last measure backed a proposal from President Trump regarding the penny. It's common sense. I voted for it. Many of us did. It's a no-brainer. Now he rises to also support President Trump's position on daylight savings time. And so I just wanted to clarify with the presenter of this resolution. President Trump supports the opposing view to this measure. Is that not correct?

Great, thank you. I rise in support of this measure reluctantly, I will say. First of all, Senator Nilo has reminded me many times that I actually work for him. as the senator representing my area. So this is his legislation, so I'm going to support it. The other one is, you know, the more I've learned about this, study after study after study, in every way, show that circadian rhythm would be improved by this and it would benefit health outcomes across the board at every single level. And I don't even think that's really very debatable. And I do want to mention my colleague from San Diego. I believe Proposition 7 actually allowed California to set either permanent daylight savings time or permanent standard time, whichever it chooses. And so this is consistent with the will of the voters. And because of that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

So as much as I love my state senator, Assemblymember Roger Nilo, unfortunately, will, sorry, Senator, wow, I just demoted him. I will not be able to support this today. I do think the momentum to the point of my colleague is on the side of permanent daylight time. And as my good senator always says, we all agree that we need to ditch the switch, but we don't agree on which switch to ditch. And I think at the end of the day, this may be getting ahead of ourselves a little, so I won't be supporting. Thank you.

I'd love to close. Thank you. First of all, I'd like to dispel some of the controversy here. With respect to Prop 7, we did not fully vote on it. We did vote to oppose the daylight savings times, but Congress has a final say. Standard time is the only time that the state can move on its own. With respect to longer evenings understandable but do you like dark mornings And keep in mind midsummer will still be light in the evenings For instance on July 1st it will still be light until almost 740 at night under permanent standard time versus 838 on daylight savings time Contrast that with January 1st. The sun will not even rise until 824 under daylight savings time versus 724 a.m. on Pacific Standard Time. The medical fact remains that morning light is best for our health. So if we want to go with the medical fact, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of SCR 7. Thank you.

presented by Assemblymember Colosa. The clerk will read.

Assemblymember Colosa, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair. I rise to present Senate Bill 1038 on behalf of Senator Laird, which is sponsored by the California School Employees Association. SB 1038 strengthens the CalPERS audit notification process to ensure unions receive proper notice when their members' employers are being audited. This is a support-support bill. It has no opposition and has received unanimous bipartisan support. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Senate Bill 308 by Senator Sayarto and others, an act relating to community colleges.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to present SB 308 on behalf of Senator Sayarto. SB 308 streamlines fiscal reporting for California community colleges by consolidating two closely related annual audit reports into one comprehensive report. Currently, community colleges are required to prepare and submit overlapping reports that often rely on the same information but are still produced and submitted separately. This duplication creates unnecessary administrative workload and pulls staff time away from supporting students. SB 308 fixes this by combining both reports into one while still ensuring the same fiscal accountability information is available for oversight and

The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1172 by Senator Hurtado, an act for the tax-sharing agreements.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 1172 on behalf of Senator Hurtado. Local governments use tax-sharing agreements to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow their local economies. In some of these deals, consultants are paid a percentage of the tax dollars being shared, which can create problems. These payments can be uncapped and continue for years, creating an incentive to make these deals bigger and longer while pulling taxpayer dollars away from public safety, infrastructure, and other local services. SB 1172 provides a simple solution. It caps consultant payments at 5% of the tax revenue being shared or $250,000, whichever is less, and generally limits those payments to three years. This bill does not eliminate tax-sharing agreements. It makes sure they remain tools for economic development, not a way for consultants to collect taxpayer dollars indefinitely. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on behalf of Senator Hurtado.

Senate Bill 1159 by Senator Cabaldon and others, an act relating to artificial intelligence.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. On behalf of Senator Cabaldon, I rise to present SB 1159. AI systems can now autonomously engage at scales and speeds that far exceed human capacity, submitting an infinite number of public records requests, generating mass public comments, and flooding agencies with interactions that simulate human participation. Last year, the South Coast Air Quality Management District received more than 20,000 AI-generated public comments opposing proposed air quality rules. Agency insiders confirmed the volume almost certainly influenced the board's decision to scrap those rules. This is not public participation, and this affects all of us, as we all could be receiving this in our offices. It is a digital astroturfing at a scale our existing laws were never designed to address. When agencies are flooded with machine-generated noise, the voices of real constituents, the neighbors, the parents, the small business owners who took time out of their day to engage their government, they are buried and they are lost. SB 1159 addresses this with a straightforward clarification terms like person or interested person participant and member of the public in California core transparency and comment laws, including the Brown Act and Bagley-Keene, do not include artificial intelligence systems operating autonomously or at scales designed to overwhelm governmental processes. This bill has received unanimous bipartisan support. On behalf of Senator Cobaldin, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1055 by Senator Laird, an act relating to public records.

Thank you, Speaker and members. I rise on behalf of Senator Laird to present Senate Bill 1055. SB 1055 authorizes the Flood Management Agency to use four additional construction labor procurement methods. These methods have been shown to reduce costs, expedite completion, and improve quality control. The Pajaro Valley Levy is a vital piece of infrastructure that protects the cities of Pajaro and Watsonville from flooding, and SB 1055 promotes swift and efficient project delivery along the levees. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Senate Bill 1285 by Senator DeRazzo and others, an act relating to juveniles.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the opportunity to present SB 1285 on behalf of Senator DeRazzo. SB 1285 clarifies existing law by codifying that WIC Section 782 is a general dismissal statute and that a petition dismissed under this section is treated as if it never happened. This clarification protects individuals from unfair or harmful consequences in the future and supports juvenile justice systems rehabilitative purpose. It is a support, support bill. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1274 by Senator Archuleta and others in the state government.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. Today I rise to present SB 1274 on behalf of Senator Archuleta. California is home to a small number of industrial cities whose daytime workforce far exceeds their residential population Each day hundreds of thousands of workers and their heavy vehicles enter the city in the morning and leave the city at night causing extensive wear and tears on local roads. Unfortunately because many transportation funding formulas are based on a city's residential population Industrial cities in California lack the funds to keep their roads aligned with state safety standards. SB 1274 creates a new definition in state code to legitimize industrial cities, formally recognizing the distinct characteristics of these communities. This bill is solely focused on recognizing industrial cities and strengthening their ability to advocate for equitable transportation funding. This bill has a support-support recommendation and has received unanimous support thus far, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

The clerk will read. Senate Bill 917 by Senator Laird, an act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, I must say I'm at a loss because I'm looking up language on my phone. I don't want us to have to return, but can we pass and retain? Because it's not coming up. I'm having technical difficulties. Yes, thank you. But I want to come back. I don't want to disrespect Senator Laird. We will pass temporarily on item 113.

The clerk will read. Senate Bill 965 by Senator Blakespear and others can act related to libraries.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I rise on behalf of Senator Blakespear to present SB 965, which will make it easier for 16 and 17-year-olds to obtain library cards. Libraries are important community resources that give young people access to books, technology, and a safe place to learn. This bill simply prohibits public libraries from requiring a parent or guardian to be physically present when a 16 or 17-year-old applies for a library card. That's all this bill does. Libraries could still require consent through signature and libraries retain control over their liability and lending policies. Removing this outdated in- person requirement expands access and eliminates an unnecessary barrier, making it easier for teenagers to use their local libraries. I respectfully ask your

recognized. Thank you Madam Speaker. I have concerns about this bill and I just want to make sure the description of it is fully understood. As part of the bill, it doesn't just remove the in requirement It also removes the need for parental consent for a minor to get a library card Again I think that ultimately parents should decide for their children. This is not something that I think we should be deciding in state law. I could go either way on that, but it's not my decision. It's the decision of the parent. So I will respectfully be withholding my support for this bill. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise in support of SB 965 by Senator Blake Spear. I'm a mother of two children, and I would welcome any day my children getting a library card with or without my consent from the time they're very, very young. So if 16 and 17 year olds want to read, let children read and please vote aye on SB 965.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. As a former LA County Library Commissioner, we did everything possible to ensure that our students and our youth get to get the library card, go get a book and read. and expand your horizon of knowledge and literacy. So with that, I ask for an aye vote on SB 965. Thank you.

Colleagues, I respectfully ask your aye vote. Let's let children read.

Ayes, 16, noes, 1.

Senate Bill 1375 by Senator Cortese and others in that related to environmental quality.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The future advisors present SB 1375, which creates a narrow and targeted CEQA exemption for situations where major transit and rail projects have already completed extensive environmental review through multiple adopted plans and prior environmental documents. In those cases, repeating the same analysis does not improve environmental protection. It only adds years of delay and millions in cost. SB 1375 keeps all other environmental laws, permits, and community commitments fully in place. That includes protections for water and habitat, historic resources, construction impacts, and continued public engagement. Floor amendments were taken to require the lead agency to consult with California Native American tribes that are traditionally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project as well. SB 1375 allows qualifying projects to avoid duplication and deliberate public projects that improve mobility, reduce emissions, and strengthen communities faster. One of those qualifying projects is Deer Don Station in San Jose, which has more transit system connections than any other station in Northern California and plans to expand capacity even further in the years to come. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise in support of SB 1375. As the member from San Jose will know, dear Station is the hub and really the future crown jewel once it's renovated of the capital of Silicon Valley and how important it is to be supporting public transit as it is under attack across the country. As the member from San Jose noted, this system is going to bring together multiple systems of public transportation, including VTA, Capitol Corridor, which the member from San Jose and I take often to this state capital, ACE and eventually BART and high speed rail. It is a point of privilege to have that station in my district and I would respectfully ask for your aye vote.

I also stand in support of this piece of legislation, SB 1375. It is the first time that both the member from San Jose and the mayor of San Jose both came to the Natural Resource Committee in lockstep to push forward an important infrastructure project. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I want to thank our Natural Resources Chair for his support and his staff's support and guidance through this process, and my colleague from San Jose for his support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Ayes 68, noes 0.

Senate Bill 952 by Senator Laird, an accolade to energy.

Thank you so much, Madam Speaker. Good morning. Good morning, colleagues. I'm honored to present a bill from Senator Laird that relates to water and energy. Two very important things. So what this bill does is that it supports the Department of Water Resources in achieving 100% clean energy procurement. You know, water agencies do use energy. And what this bill does is it says if you procure clean energy in one year but you might not use it, you can get it as a credit in another year. And the reason why we have variations in the amount of energy that a particular water agency uses is because why? There's differences in rain, so we have different hydrologic conditions from year to year. So this bill really just relates to an accounting, and it lets water agencies use clean energy procurement in future years. They get credit for it in future years. I'm honored to present this bill on behalf of Senator Laird. It's a good, common-sense water energy bill. Respect the request and I vote.

Thank you. I once again want to make sure people understand some of the other provisions of this bill. First and foremost, let's understand why we need this bill, or at least why some say we need the bill in the first place. Senate Bill 952 is a result of absolutely catastrophically failed energy policy in the state of California. This legislature and previous legislators and governors imposed absurd impractical mandates requiring that by 2035 we had to achieve 90 percent of our energy from non sources By 2045 100 percent That is simply fantasy It is not only expensive but it is absolutely impossible to achieve. It leaves us with not only high cost of energy, but unreliable sources of energy. And guess what? As we look at making up the shortfall, Where are we getting our energy? A third of our energy is coming from other sources. We're importing that energy across long distances, creating wildland fire risk when you have to put up new utility poles across hazardous terrain. More importantly, you lose energy as you're importing those electrons into California. My mama used to teach me, as an environmentalist, waste not, want not. But our energy policy is not only too expensive, unreliable, risky, but it's not even good for the environment. We should be doing better, not putting Band-Aids on the situation. And finally, this bill, SB 952, contains a project labor agreement, which means 85% of construction workers are discriminated against and excluded from projects in favor of a powerful campaign contributor. I urge a no vote on SB 952.

Thank you so much, Madam Speaker. To my colleague from San Diego, I welcome you to give us another solution. I didn't hear one. This bill is sponsored by the State Water Contractors. It has no registered opposition and has bipartisan support. Respect to request an aye vote.

will close the roll and tally the vote I 64 knows one the measure passes we'll

Senate Bill 917 by Senator Laird, an act relating to alcoholic beverages.

nice. Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you for your patience. Members, I rise to present SB 917 on behalf of Senator Laird. SB 917 supports California wine businesses at a time when the industry is facing an economic downturn and declining sales. Currently, only wine made with estate-grown grapes is allowed to be sold at farmers markets, meaning a winery must use grapes that are grown on the land that they own. This leaves out a significant percentage of family-owned wineries because they source their grapes from other California wine growers. SB 917 removes the estate-grown requirement to allow family winemakers and other excluded wineries to participate in farmers' markets and connect with local consumers face-to-face. This bill is sponsored by the Family Winemakers of California and the California Association of Wine Grape Growers It has no no votes and has bipartisan support With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on Senate Bill 917.

I-63, no-0.

Assembly Bill 1760 by Assemblymember Arambula, an act related to healing arts.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. Assembly Bill 1760 is back for concurrence in Senate amendments, which were technical in clarifying, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Ayes 62, Nos 0. The measure passes. Senate amendments are concurred in.

Assembly bill 1873 by assembly member Bennett and act relating the water.

Thank you very much Madam Speaker. Members AB 1873 is back on concurrence. It simply clarifies that water suppliers have three business days to alert Ventura County Office of Emergency Services of any delays in providing backup power. The bill has no opposition and has enjoyed unanimous support through both houses. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Ayes 66, noes 0.

Assembly Bill 2312 by Assemblymember Avila Farias and others in the Tidelands.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2312 is back on concurrence Amendments taken in the Senate authorize the State Lands Commission to contract with real estate financing experts to review any materials supporting argument for a longer lease This bill has no opposition, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Ayes 64, noes 0.

Assembly Bill 2390 by Assemblymember Schiavo, an act relating to housing.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, AB 2390 is back on concurrent. amendments are technical in nature. This is a housing cleanup measure to provide targeted clarifications to ensure that there's a streamlined process, that it's applied predictably, and allowing housing projects to move forward without unnecessary disruption while maintaining key safeguards. This measure has enjoyed unanimous bipartisan support, and I respectfully request an aye vote.

I-62, no-0.

Assembly Bill 2685, by the Committee on Agriculture, an accolade in the Food and Agriculture.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2685 is our ag-omnibus bill, and it's back for concurrence. Senate amendments are technical and clarifying. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Ayes 65, no zero.

Assembly Bill 2778 by the Committee on Agriculture, Anacolating the Food and Agriculture, and making an appropriation therefor.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2778 is also back for concurrence. Senate amendments are technical and clarifying. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

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Assemblymember Lee objects.

Thank you. members

Jeff Gonzalez. This is relative to permanent standard time.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you

Ayes 41, nos 3. The resolution is adopted.

House Resolution 128 by Assemblymember Pelerin relative to aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency awareness day. And House Resolution 131 by Assemblymember Azuchi relative to student cancer education, detection and prevention week.

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Pelerin relative to aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency Awareness Day. The

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Senate Bill 1389, I. 63, no zero.

Senate Bill 1420 with urgency.

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Thank you very much, Madam Speaker and members. It is with high admiration and respect, but with a soul lifted with grief, that I stand here today to honor Eric L. Washington Jr.'s life, his legacy, deeply respected in the community as a community leader. I knew this young man as a prodigy, as a former member of my district office field team, as a dear and beloved friend, as a man we called E-Wash or Brother E. Eric, may his blessed name live in our community. memory represents all the best of our South Los Angeles, Compton and Carson and the Watts community in this entire region should offer a fearless advocate and a dedicated peacemaker and ambassador of peace. He was known for his infectious energy and his street wisdom. He served me, but he served the people of my district better. For they will indeed were his people that he loved the most. He was born March 20th, 1989, the beloved son of Tina Johnson, his mother. He lived his brief life to the fullest. And he was tragically taken away from us in violence and devastating and a devastating act on July the 4th, 2026. He died trying to deescalate a situation in the city of Compton where five people were shot. two people were killed eric was one of the two and a 19 year old girl was killed in that same incident at the time of his passing eric was doing his life work as a team member of Hakla in the city of Los Angeles. As a community relations specialist, he spent the past four years improving outcomes of young peoples in the place, like Nickerson Gardens, Jordan Downs, Imperial Courts, Gonzac Village, and the housing developments in the city of Los Angeles. Eric was there being a peacemaker, making a difference in the young people's lives each and every day. In the wake of his death, Hakla issued these words from the CEO, Lourdes Castro-Romedes. She said, Eric exemplified the value that defines Hakla. He led the kindness, the compassion, and the unwavering commitment to serve others. Colleagues, that is why Eric Ewash's presence extends beyond the neighborhood he grew up in and why he was known to so many leaders throughout the Los Angeles community. At his funeral, the mayor of the city of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, was there and spoke, along with Congresswoman Maxine Waters and other dignitaries. former congresswoman gabby gifford wrote eric lived the truth every day single every single day and his courage legacy lives on through the lives he saved she wrote that letter on july the 10th 2026 The state of Tennessee recognized the passing of Eric Washington 13 Western states recognized in silence the passing of Eric Washington the Los Angeles Rams wrote a letter on the passing of Eric Washington. Yet Eric Washington never lost sight of those who had known him in the world of public housing, and he never forgot that he was a true product of the world of South Los Angeles that he loved so much. his loss was felt but those who spent the time with him in education like he attended Compton Community College he graduated from the University of Northern Texas where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a concentration in constitutional law attended Grambling State University where he received his master's in public administration. UCLA called his work in the program of What's Rising a bright legacy, saying he is an influential change agent in social justice advocacy and public safety awareness and a policymaker. He was also a proud brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, and the list goes on and on. You see, Eric tried to de-escalate a situation and the coward that took his life shot him in the back and ran like a coward and still at large. And every policy that I put forward on gun safety, Eric echoed that policy in the district on behalf of the people and on behalf of myself in the district. members we have lost a soldier and to his family thank you for sharing eric's life with all of us and to his fiancee in the back who represents san diego my colleague from san diego who will also have words so i want to say thank you very much for allowing eric to bless so many of us

There we go. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. Today we honor the life and service of Eric E. Wash, Washington, Jr. I want to take a moment to uplift Eric, the person, the dedicated community leader, tireless advocate, and loving, kind partner. to know Eric was to know a terrific and very impressive young man he was a great example of true love for a community and believed in the best of all of us he was a strong and courageous person who lived life to the fullest he lived his life making sure that other people were filled with hope he stood for resilience, he stood for perseverance wisdom and he lived out his values truly in overall practice As my colleague mentioned he was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated where he also lived the actual principles the principles of personal excellence racially uplifting community service and civic engagement Through his compassion he served as a mentor to countless people He believed in supporting his community and his brotherhood through fellowship and academic guidance for black students facing segregation and also social isolation. Eric's empathy and belief in the good and others came from his shared experiences. His experience informed his work and ensured that he always showed up. And whenever he showed up, he never showed up empty-handed. He always showed up with resources. Eric did not just serve the community that he was a part of. He served very parts of L.A., as it was already previously mentioned, where he built relationships and reminded people that they belong. But he spent his career in public service working with government agencies, both city and on the state level. But not only did he build relationships in L.A., but he did the same thing in San Diego, which is a true testament to his impact. Although he did not live in San Diego, trust me when I say you would not have known that he did not live there because he made San Diego his home. And I'm saying that because he loved Southeast San Diego so much so that he carried himself as if he was from the neighborhood, especially when he played and sang and rapped the song sliding down imperial we know this Eric was very much a part of the San Diego community as his legacy was honored by our very own county board of supervisor vice chair Monica Montgomery Stepp who officially declared in the city of San Diego with the county of San Diego July 25th, 2026 as Eric Washington Day In his 37 years of life, Eric tried everything possible to save black and brown young men against gun violence. And it hurts me and so many others to have lost a wonderful, powerful, impactful, strong, loyal, and wise leader to the very violence that he fought so hard to change. His celebration of life was attended by many, including numerous elected officials, once again serving as a testament to a life that was lived in service of others. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to guide and inspire us in our continued fight to a more just world. Today we are joined by Eric's partner, Mariah Jameson, and his cousin, Neely Beasley. His mother, Tina Johnson, is unable to be here, but she would like to share a few words, and I'm asking for permission to read, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. on behalf of Tina Johnson, Eric's mom. Good morning, distinguished members of the Assembly. I would like to thank Assemblymember Gibson and Assemblymember Sharp Collins and the state Assemblymembers for recognizing and honoring my son and his contributions to the state of California. This recognition means more to me and my family than I can actually express. My son believed in serving others. he believed that when you have the ability to make a difference you have the responsibility to do so he was a man who wanted to see people succeed he wanted communities to thrive and he wanted to be a part of that solution and he understood that meaningful change begins when people are willing to step forward and serve please note that I will be picking up the torch after my son by starting a non-profit foundation in his honor to continue serving our communities and giving our youth a chance at life Thank you once again and God bless With that I respectfully ask that we adjourn in honor of Eric Washington memory also known as E-Wash. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember.

Thank you, Speaker and members. Today I rise with a heavy heart to honor the memory of a young man from my hometown of Delano. from a district whose life was tragically cut short and to recognize the profound impact he had on the people fortunate enough to know him. On the morning of July 8, 2026, 25-year-old Ivan Garza suffered fatal injuries as a result of a hit and run. In an instant, a family lost a beloved son, friends lost a cherished friend, and a community like Delano lost a young man who still had so much life ahead of him. Ivan was born in Bakersfield and raised in in Delano, California. He was proud to call Delano his hometown home, as I proudly call it my hometown home as well. After graduating Robert F. Kennedy High School, he went on to attend Sacramento State where he continued to build meaningful connections through his passion for athletics. He was part of a team that helped Sacramento State achieve a central section championship and accomplishment that reflected not only his talent and dedication, but also his commitment to his teammates and the community around him. I often say that talent in Delano cannot be replicated, and he was a true example of that. Those who knew Ivan remember far more than his accomplishments on the field. They remember his compassion, his energy, and his ability to make people feel welcome. His family, friends, and former teammates describe him as a vibrant young man with an infectious smile. A person whose presence could brighten a room and whose absence is now deeply felt throughout our community of Delano. Robert F. Kennedy's coach, Mario Mian, shared these words in remembrance of Ivan. Ivan was the kind of young man who made everyone around him better. from the classroom to the football field, Ivan's impact went far beyond the game. While no words can ease the pain of losing a loved one in such a sudden and devastating way, we can come together as a community to make sure Ivan's family knows that they are not facing this difficult time alone. Today I ask my fellow members and everyone listening to keep Ivan Garza, his family, his friends, and all those who loved him in their thoughts. may we remember Ivan not for the tragic circumstances that took his life but for the life he lived the joy he brought to others the friendships he formed the accomplishments he shared with his teammates and that infectious smile that so many will carry with them Ivan was only 25 years old His life should have continued for many more years. He could have been on this floor as a future legislator himself from Delano, with many more memories that he could have made. Though he was taken from us far too soon, his memories live on in the hearts of his family, his coach, his teammates, his friends and everyone in our community of Delano. May Ivan Garza rest in peace and may his family find strength and comfort in knowing that his life mattered. His memory matters and that he will not be forgotten. And I ask that we adjourn in memory today for Ivan Garza joined with me today as his mother and family members up in the gallery and in the back Thank you Speaker Members let us observe a moment of silence to honor Ivan Garza

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to adjourn in the memory of Daryl Preston Jackson, a beloved leader, mentor, and friend to the Downey community. Daryl was a gifted athlete whose talent carried him all the way to Major League Baseball. But his character is what made him a pillar of our community. After overcoming his own struggles with addiction and depression, he used lessons of his life to become a guide and source of hope for people facing their own difficult circumstances. In 1992 Darrell founded the 1020 Club a non intervention organization serving young people facing addiction gang involvement and other challenges He became a trusted mentor to youth who needed encouragement, guidance, or simply someone they could rely on. I was fortunate to know Darrell for many years, long before I had the privilege of serving in public office. I saw firsthand the care and commitment he brought to his work and the profound impact he had on so many people. Daryl had a remarkable ability to make every person feel loved and welcomed. Whether you were meeting him for the first time or had known him for decades, You walked away feeling heard and encouraged. Daryl was generous with his time, honest in his guidance and unwavering in his belief in the potential of every young person. His positivity and sense of humor made him a treasured presence in our community. The Downey community is stronger because of Daryl's tireless service and countless lives he touched. Daryl was preceded in death by his daughter, Solena, and is survived by his wife, Veronica, his daughters, Yuko and Aiko, and many other family members and friends who will carry forward his memory and his legacy. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that the California State Assembly adjourn in the memory of Daryl Preston Jackson.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to adjourn in the memory of Richard Roy Dick Oliphant, a visionary civic leader, businessman, philanthropist, and devoted champion of the Coachella Valley, who passed away on July 15th at the age of 92. Dick came to the Coachella Valley in 1962 and quickly became deeply involved in the community he would call home. Long before holding elected office, he answered the call to public service as the first fire chief for the city of Indian Wells and became one of the Coachella Valley's earliest paramedics. He later served the people of Indian Wells as a member of the city council and as mayor. When Dick became mayor in 1984, Indian Wells was still a young city facing significant financial challenges. Dick helped create the conditions to attract world-class destinations, including the Indian Wells Golf Resort and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, laying the groundwork for the thriving community we know and love today. Alongside community leaders, Dick helped raise more than $30 million to establish and expand the California State University San Bernardino Palm Desert campus. Today, students throughout the Coachella Valley have access to higher education closer to home because Dick believed that where a young person lived should not limit how far that young person could go. He also helped oversee the construction of schools throughout the region. In recognition of that service, the Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School in Indio proudly bears his name. His contributions helped shape the economic, educational, civic, and recreational landscape of the Coachella Valley. And the impact of his work will continue long after his passing. Dick is survived by his beloved wife Jan their five children their grandchildren and their great I respectfully ask that the assembly adjourn in the memory of Richard Dick Oliphant

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today I join my colleague in honoring the life of a longtime Cancelli Valley leader and advocate, Dick Oliphant. Dick was my friend and was a friend to all who knew him and will forever be remembered for his impact on the Coachella Valley. In his 92 years, Dick dedicated his life to service and built a lasting legacy through his philanthropy, expertise, and mentorship. Dick was truly a champion of his community. My heart is with his wife, Janice, and his entire family. Dick will deeply be missed. I ask that we adjourn this body in his memory today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today with a heavy heart to adjourn in memory of former Madera Mayor Santos Garcia, a true Central Valley hero, a champion for working people, and for me personally, a dear friend. I'm honored that Santos' beloved wife, Martha, and the members of the Garcia family are here with us today as we recognize and celebrate his extraordinary life. It is difficult for me to believe that Santos is gone. It won't be the same without him. I will miss seeing him in Madera, hearing his voice over the phone, and knowing that no matter what fight was ahead of us, Santos would be there. Santos was the son of immigrant farm workers. As a young man, he worked alongside his family, picking tomatoes, cotton, and other crops through California. Those fields shaped him. He saw firsthand the hardships farm workers endured, the lack of clean drinking water, portable restrooms, and basic protections for the people whose labor feeds our state and our nation. but Santos also witnessed their strength, dignity, and their enduring spirit. Those experiences gave him a profound sense of justice and began a lifelong commitment to standing up for people whose voices too often go unheard. After graduating from Fresno State, Santos met the love of his life, Martha, while traveling in Nicaragua. For 44 years, Santos and Martha built a beautiful life together rooted in faith, family, love, and service to others. Martha was more than his wife. She was his compañera, his partner through every chapter of his life. You would not see Santos at any political event without Martha. What many did not realize, it was that she was the force behind Santos. Anyone who knew Santos knew how much he loved his family and how proud he was of them. For 33 years, Santos served his community as a United States Postal Service letter carrier. He later became a leader in the National Association of Letter Carriers, advocating for workers and their rights throughout the Central Valley. And retirement certainly didn't mean that he was slowing down. With a little more time on his hands, he started spending more time in Madera City Council meetings, speaking up, calling attention to problems, and pushing his community to do better. Eventually, Santos decided that speaking up wasn't enough. He wanted to be part of the solution. In 2018, he was elected to the Madera City Council, where he served through 2024, including serving as mayor from 2020 to 2024. He lived by a simple but powerful philosophy, para la gente, for the people. And that wasn't just a slogan. It was how he lived his life. He fought for affordable housing, better roads, neighborhood parks, working families, farm workers, and people who often have felt forgotten by government. During the pandemic, he fought to get financial assistance into the hands of families that were struggling. He believed every member of his community deserved dignity and respect. Santos wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed was right, even when it wasn't popular. That is the Santos I knew. Our friendship goes back before either of us was elected. We met while he was working with the Central Labor Council. And over time, he became a close friend and one of my strongest supporters through my public service journey. Santos showed up. And when I say show up, he really showed up. He showed up during the good times. But more importantly, he showed up during the difficult times. even when others didn't. He believed in me, encouraged me, and had my back every single time. And he's been part of my journey to becoming an assemblywoman. That kind of friendship is rare, and I will carry it with me for the rest of my life. We also had the privilege of doing some important work together. When the Madera Community Hospital closed its doors in 2022, our community faced a healthcare crisis that threatened thousands of people, not just in Madeira, but in our region. Santos and I worked side by side to fight for that hospital and for the people who depended on it. And together with so many others, we helped make history by reopening Madeira Community Hospital. I'm incredibly grateful that Santos lived to see those doors open. For all his accomplishments and all the titles he held, I think his family says it best. Santos' greatest legacy isn't measured by the offices he held. It is measured by the people that he touched. His home was always open. There was cafecito on the table, a hot meal waiting, and a listening ear for everyone who needed advice, encouragement, or simply a place where they felt home. I know that that's how I felt. Santos is survived by his beloved wife, Martha, his children, Santos, Esperanza, Jomara, Javier, Thomas, Brandon, Casey, his grandchildren Mia Jacqueline Kiara and Elliot and his siblings Carlos Blanca Raul and Rebecca To Martha and the entire Garcia family thank you for sharing Santos with all of us Thank you for the countless evenings, weekends, phone calls, meetings, and moments that he gave to the people of Madera and the Central Valley. Please know that he was deeply loved, how greatly he will be missed, and how many lives are better because Santos Garcia was part of it. So today, I want to stand here to say how much I miss my dear friend, Dextraño Santos. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for always having my back, and thank you for showing us, all of us, what it means to live a life in service for others. Rest in power, my friend. You've left an imprint in Madera, in the Central Valley. Today, we honor his life and his legacy. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, labor leader, public servant, and a champion for working people. Today, let's adjourn in his memory. Thank you.