August 25, 2026 · 33,569 words · 38 speakers · 477 segments
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morning california the assembly is now in session
assembly member ellis notices the absence of a quorum yeah there isn't a quorum here i presume
No quorum means that you notice there's no quorum. Okay, the Sergeant Arms will prepare the chamber, bring in the absent members. Clerk will call the roll.
Addis, Agra Currie, Aarons, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avila Thaddeus, Baines, Bauer-Cahan, Bennett, Berman, Berner, Bonta, Brian, Calderon, Coloza, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connelly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, El Huari, Ellis, Flora, Thong, Gabriel, Garcia, Gibson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Hadwick, Haney, Harbedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Cora, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKenner, Marisucci, Quinn, Ortega, Pacheco, Pappin, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie Norris, 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.
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stand for today's prayer you stand Reverend Osta will offer today prayer Reverend Oshta Please join me in a moment of reflection
Within our nation and around the world, we are truly living through uncertain times. But even when facing a future filled with unknowns, one thing remains constant. Regardless of circumstances, people throughout the world continue to hope for a better life. Last month, 60,000 people in mass movement attempted to cross over from Morocco into Spain. One young man, Abdullah Bouji, said that he rushed to join the collective migration when he heard that the border was breached. Over 50 people died in the attempt, and the 21-year-old Abdullah Boudji, who is studying to be a teacher, said, I'm a talented boy. I just want a chance. He felt that unlike Morocco, Spain gave him the chance to have a future. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, he said that he will not give up hope. He is a dreamer, and his dream is timeless and within us all. Over 100 years ago, both Patty and I, our grandparents were dreamers. They immigrated to America, a land they called baikoku, meaning the land of rice. A land where growing rice and growing a better future was possible. Back then, too, dreamers were challenged by those fearing change and diversity. and each generation of our families endured and strive to overcome the barriers that prevented their inclusion. Although there continues to be antagonism and hostility towards immigrants and the policies of immigration, with the enduring strength of human empathy and kindness, we can embrace our shared humanity and together keep alive that dream to become a more perfect union. Knowing that America is not perfect, knowing that America itself is a dream in progress, let us be the dreamers to make America a beacon of hope for dreamers everywhere. Namo Amidam, with kindness and gratitude beyond words.
we ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute assembly member Wynn will lead us in the pledge of allegiance members please join me in saluting our nation's flag
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America in the history of God for which we stand 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, it's that time to make the announcement. There are 34 assembly bills on the Senate floor without floor managers. For the last week of work, you do want your bills passed. There are 34 assembly bills on the Senate floor without floor managers. Please continue to work with the Senate to identify floor managers for your bills. For your bills on the Senate floor that already have floor managers, please encourage your floor managers to request that your bills are taken up. Reading of the previous day's journal.
Assembly chamber of Sacramento Monday August 17, 2026, the assembly met at 1 p.m. The Honorable John Slover. Majority Leader Aguiar Curry moves that Mr. Hoover seconds that the reading of the previous day's 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. That's just from the governor there are none messages from the Senate there are none Moving on to motions and resolutions the absences of the day for illness Assemblymember McKinner And on to our procedural motions Madame majority leader you are recognized for your procedural motion
I request unanimous consent to suspend assembly rule forty five point five To all assembly members Schultz Hoover win and ransom to speak on adjournment memory today
I got no good morning this morning. I got no greeting. I got no love at all. I held on at the end. You wait until my finale.
Without objection, such shall be the order. There's a letter of legislative intent at the desk relative to AB 1854 Krell. I request unanimous consent to print the letter in the journal pursuant to Assembly Rule 42C. Without objection, such shall be the order.
I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Emergency Management Committee to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th at 9 a.m. in Capitol Room 127 for the purpose of hearing SB 1079 Stern.
Without objection, such shall be the order. Okay. Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. I'm not then. Members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I'm re-referring the following bills. item 22, that's AB 760 by Assemblymember Ta to the Revenue and Taxation Committee. Item 37, that's AB 2700 by Assemblymember Patterson to the Utilities and Energy Committee. Item 39, AB 2772 by Assemblymember Berman to the Business and Professions Committee. Item 45, that's AB 686, also by Assemblymember Berman to the Elections Committee. And item 49, AB 1130, also by Assembly Member Berman to the Elections Committee. Madam Majority Leader, you're once again recognized for your motions.
Everybody, I want you to have a wonderful day.
That's better. I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Business and Professions Committee to set AB 2772, Berman, for the hearing upon adjournment of session today. Without objection, such shall be the order. All right, members, it's time to work. Just a moment. All right, folks, let's start from the top. We're going to begin with concurrence. Actually, excuse me, we're going to begin with our second reading. File items one, clerk will read.
Senate Bill 813.
All bills will be deemed read and all amendments deemed adopted, and that brings us to concurrence. We're on file items two through 70. We're going to pass and retain on two, three, four, five. We going to pass temporarily on file item six Okay Okay File item number seven, that's AB 2024 by Assemblymember Nguyen. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2024 by Assemblymember Nguyen and others, an act relating to outdoor advertising.
Assemblymember Nguyen, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill is back on concurrence. It's a support bill. I respectfully ask for your approval.
Thank you, Assemblymember Nguyen. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Members, please report to the floor. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 43, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We'll pass and retain on 8, 9, 10, 11. File item number 12, that's AB 375, also by Assemblymember Nguyen. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 375 by Assemblymember Nguyen, an act relating to Healing Arts.
Assemblymember Nguyen, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill is back on concurrence. This is a support support bill. I respectfully ask for the aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Nguyen. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. 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. Highs 44, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass and retain on 1314. File item 15, AB 1655 by Assemblymember Brian. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1655 by Assemblymember Brian and others. An act relating to Cow Works.
Assemblymember Brian, you are recognized.
AB 1655 is back on concurrence. It is a fantastic bill, and I respectfully ask your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Bryan. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you clerk will close the roll tally the votes ayes 41 nos 8 send amendments are concurred in File item number 16 is AB 1728 by Assemblymember Alanis. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1728 by Assemblymember Alanis and I'm providing the public post-secondary education.
Assemblymember Alanis, you may open. Thank you Mr. Speaker. AB 1728 is back on concurrence.
This bill would expand the common course numbering system at California community colleges to include firefighting and law enforcement courses. There's no opposition on file and I respectfully ask for I vote. Thank you. Thank you Assemblymember Elanice. 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, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. By the way, members, if your bills are ready to be flipped that are on concurrence, please go speak with the majority leader. Please find the majority leader. Assembly Member Haney, you're able to take up number 14. I pass to you. File item number 14, that's AB 1265 by Assembly Member Haney. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1265 by
Assembly Member Haney, an act letting the taxation to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Assembly Member Haney, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 1265 is back on concurrence. It will incentivize the conversion of unused and vacant historic buildings into housing and mixed-use development. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Haney. 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 votes. Ayes, 50, no, zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Okay, we'll pass and retain on 17 and 18. File item number 19, AB 2008 by Dr. Patel. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2008 by Assemblymember Patel, an act relating to reporting.
Dr. Patel, you are recognized.
Good morning, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present AB 2008, a measure that will protect California's public schools from undue administrative burdens while also enhancing accountability. It has enjoyed unanimous support in the legislature thus far and received no opposition. This is a good governance measure that respects both taxpayer accountability and the limited capacity of our schools. The amendments taken in the Senate clarify the requirements of the standardized reporting template. and ensure that the automatic sunset provision is workable for the future. The bill does not eliminate accountability. It makes accountability more efficient and effective. And I respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Dr. Patel. 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 53 noes 0 Senate amendments are concurred in We pass and retain on 20 21 22 File item 23 AB 1440 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials presented by Assemblymember Connolly Clerk will read
Assembly Bill 1440 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, an act relating to health.
Assemblymember Connolly, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1440 is a bipartisan ESTM committee bill back on concurrence, extends the sunset on the reporting and registration provisions of the medical supervision program. Senate amendments added one year to the sunset to extend until 2030. The bill has no opposition, has been on consent throughout the process. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Connolly. 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 votes. Ayes 53, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 24, that's AB 1598 by Assemblymember Cork-Silva. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1598 by Assemblymember Cork-Silva, an act of the Hailing Arts.
Assemblymember Cork-Silva, you are recognized.
Good morning, members and Mr. Speaker. AB 1598 is back on concurrence. This bill updates and standardize California's behavioral health licensing laws by giving associates additional time for hardship and flexibility to complete licensing and aligning licensing to examination timelines. State Senate amendments suggest chaptering issues. AB 1598 has enjoyed bipartisan support and has no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Quirk-Silva. 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. The clerk will close the roll tally. The vote is 54, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass and retain on 25. File item 26 is AB 1824 by Assemblymember Ramos. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1824 by Assemblymember Ramos, an act of the Indian children.
Assemblymember Ramos, you are recognized.
Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1824 is back on concurrence. AB 1824 is a continuation of the legislature's efforts to update the California Indian Child Welfare Act. Amendments taken in the Senate were technical after working with Judicial Council and the Department of Social Services. Implementing this policy reflects meaningful collaboration and alignment of the state's shared responsibility to protect tribal children and preserve tribal families. I ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ramos. 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 votes. TIE 56, NO 0. SOME AMENDMENTS ARE CONCURRED IN. OKAY. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1847 by Assemblymember Harbidian and others, and I'm going to be in the wildfire relief.
Assemblymember Harbidian, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good morning. The first bill I introduced after the Eaton fire was AB 238, which provides critical mortgage relief to survivors beginning the long road to recovery. AB 1847 keeps that promise by extending relief for families who are still displaced and unable to return home. Sadly, colleagues, less than 1% of the families who lost their home in the Eden Fire have rebuilt their homes. People are still struggling to survive today. No survivor should lose their home while fighting to rebuild it. I want to thank our sponsors, Los Angeles County Supervisor Catherine Barger, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, for their partnership and leadership in this fight. The Senate Amendments have moved opposition to neutral. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Harbinian. 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 roll tally votes. Heyes 51, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 28 is AB 1941 by our Majority Whip. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1941 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and others, an act relating to metal theft.
Majority Whip, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your AB 1941 is back on concurrence. The Senate amendments were cost-saving and clarifying in nature. The bill is support-support. Thank you and respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Assemblymember Gonzalez, 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. Heyes 54, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 29 is AB 2025 by Assemblymember Pellerin. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2025 by Assemblymember Pellerin, an act relating to tenancy.
Assemblymember Pellerin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. My AB 2107 digital staging is back with clarifying amendments from the Senate. Bill is bipartisan support in both houses. I respectfully ask your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Pellerin. 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 votes. Ayes 56, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass and retain on file items 30. We're going to pass and retain on file item 31. Pass and retain on file item 32. File item 33 is AB 2305 by Assemblymember Kalra. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2305 by Assemblymember Calra and others, an act relating to attorneys.
Assemblymember Calra, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 2305 will prohibit corporate investors from controlling or interfering with litigation decisions. Senate amendments incorporate feedback from the state bar, particularly around creating a parallel structure and making it clear that an attorney shall not enter a contract with the corporate legal funder that would violate this bill. amendments also define non-recourse litigation finance and corporate legal funder this bill is received by a part of support and respectfully ask for an aye vote thank you assembly member call roll 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 vote. Size 57, no zero. Some amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass temporarily on File Item 34. file on 35. That's AB 2577 by Assemblymember Connolly. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2577 by Assemblymember Connolly and act of toxic substances.
Assemblymember Connolly, you are recognized.
Thank you, Speaker and members. AB 2577 is back on concurrent. Senate amendments are clarifying and technical in nature. This bill will strengthen judicial oversight and restore accountability to Prop 65 enforcement. It is a bipartisan support. No opposition. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Connolly. 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 55, no zero. Send amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass and retain on 36-37. We're going to pass temporarily on 38. Pass and retain on 39. Pass temporarily on 40. File item 41 is AB 2777 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, presented by Assemblymember Connolly.
Assembly Bill 2777 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, an act relating to water quality.
Assemblymember Connolly, you are right.
Thank you. Speaker and members, AB 2777 provides a state water board with flexibility when administering the Clean Water Revolving Fund. Senate amendments made one technical change. The bill is supported by water agencies and has no opposition. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Connolly. 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 votes. Ayes 55, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item number 42, that's AB 2785 by the Committee on Elections, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2785 by the Committee on Elections, an act living to elections.
Assemblymember Pellerin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Speaker and members. As far as AB 2785 is an elections committee bill that streamlines data collection for the state's official redistricting database. The bill has no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Pellerin. 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 votes. Ayes 53, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass and retain on file item 43, file item 44. That's AB 31 by Assemblymember Ramos. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 31 by Assemblymember Ramos, an act relating to peace officers.
Assemblymember Ramos, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 31 is back on concurrence. this amendment amendments in the Senate were were made for the tribal police program to make it permanent and reveal the sunset This would allow for the time necessary to ensure our tribal partners and Department of Justice can continue to work on the missing and murdered indigenous persons crisis in the state of California I ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ramos. 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 roll. Tally votes. Heyes 56, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass and retain on 45 and 46. File item 47. That's AB 744 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 744 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, an act on the alcoholic beverages.
Madam Assistant, Majority Whip, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 744 is back on concurrence with Senate amendments. AB 744 modernizes California's Tide House laws to better reflect how alcoholic beverages are packed and sold today. The bill allows manufacturers and wholesalers to provide certain stocking and merchandising services for wine and distilled spirits in containers up to 500 milliliters. This provides greater flexibility for retailers while maintaining existing tight house restrictions and safeguards. The Senate amendments clarify that the provisions apply to containers intended to be consumed without mixing with another substance, including products sold individually or in multi-packs. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. I'll 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 votes. Heist 59, no zero. Some amendments are concurred in. Okay, we're going to pass temporarily on 48. Pass and retain on 49, 50, 51. File line number 52 is AB 1645 by our majority whip. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1645 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and others, an act relating to corrections.
Mr. Majority Whip, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1645 is back on concurrence. The Senate amendments are clarifying technical in nature to reflect a feedback from CDCR. This is a support-support bill with no opposition. Thank you. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Gonzalez. 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 vote. Ayes 56, notes 2. Sound amendments are concurred in. File item 53 is AB 1713 by Assemblymember Ransom. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1713 by Assemblymember Ransom and others, an act relating to public post-secondary education.
Assemblymember Ransom, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, Assembly Bill 1713 is back on concurrence. You may recall that this bill helps students with pre-existing disabilities transition into our university systems. Senate amendments make technical changes to incorporate feedback from the universities. The bill has bipartisan support and no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Ransom All debate having ceased clerk will open the roll All members vote who desire to vote Let All members vote who desire to vote
All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally votes. Ayes 61, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Assembly member Bonta. We're going to take up file item 34. We're going backwards a little bit, folks. File Item 34, that's AB 2348 by Assemblymember Bonta. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2348 by Assemblymember Bonta and I'm relating to Medi-Cal.
Assemblymember Bonta, you are recognized.
Good morning, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present AB 2348, which is back for concurrence. AB 2348 strengthens and promotes transparency in Medi-Cal AIM programs. Amendments were cost-saving and reflect technical assistance from the administration. It has broad support, no opposition, and received unanimous support in the Assembly and the Senate. I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Bontell. 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. I-61, no-0, Senate amendments are concurred in. Going back to where we had left off, we just dispensed with file item 53, which brings us to file item 54. That is AB 1740 by Assemblymember Zabor. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1740 by Assemblymember Zabor and others, and I'm planning to call for resources.
Assemblymember Zabor, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to present AB 1740, sponsored by the City of Santa Monica and Streets for All, which is back on concurrence. When AB 1740 was initially introduced earlier this year, it was a very different bill. Conversations over the past number of months between the City of Santa Monica and the Commission and our bill sponsors reached an agreement that put Santa Monica on a path to a certified coastal program. The bill before you today represents a win-win-win approach and enjoys the support of the Coastal Commission. Consistent with the agreement to move forward with an LCP, AB 1740 now provides clear timelines, accountability measures, and reporting requirements designed to ensure the LCP for Santa Monica is completed and implemented after a number of decades. The bill also concurrently provides for smart climate strategies by giving the Coastal Commission new tools to support investments in transit, bike lanes, and pedestrian transportation across the state by creating an expedited statewide permitting process within the Coastal Commission's jurisdiction. This process eliminates requirements for traffic studies and empowers the Executive Director to waive permit requirements if she deems the project provides commensurate and enhanced public access to the coast. This bill in its current form has received unanimous bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on AB 1740. Thank you.
Assembly members Gore, 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, tell you, though it's I-61, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 55 is AB 1775 by Assemblymember Ward. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1775 by Assemblymember Ward and others, an act of the veterans.
Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1775 is back on concurrence with amendments to incorporate technical assistance from implementing departments. The bill is received by partisan support and has no registered opposition. Respectfully request your aye vote on concurrence.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ward. All the Having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
Support, support.
All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the vote.
Ayes 52, noes 1.
Senate amendments are concurred in.
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okay we are going to go back a little bit we're going to go back to file item number 43. file item 43 that is ab 2787 by the committee on water parks and wildlife sounds like a great committee by the way presented by assembly member pappin clerk will read assembly bill 2787 by the committee on water parks and wildlife and accurately the public resources assembly member pappin you are recognized
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present AB 2787, the Water Parks and Wildlife Committee's omnibus bill. The bill does two things. It makes technical changes to invasive muscle sticker programs on Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake to ensure that we have uniform treatment between California and Nevada. And then the bill also makes some technical changes to groundwater basin reprioritization procedures to ensure clarity for the Department of Water Resources. This bill has no opposition and no no votes. I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Pappen. 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. Heyes 56, noes zero.
Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 56 is AB 1794 by Assemblymember Ransom. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1794 by Assemblymember Ransom, an act of healing arts.
Assemblymember Ransom, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, Assembly Bill 1794 is back on concurrence. This bill allows medically fragile people to receive life-sustaining internal formulas. Senate amendments make clarifying and conforming changes to ensure this bill is consistent with pharmacy law. The bill has no opposition and unanimous support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ransom. 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 votes. Ayes, 57. No, 0. Senate amendments are concurred in.
And file item number 57 is AB 2076 by Assemblymember Lowenthal, presented by our Assistant Speaker Pro Tem. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2076 by Assemblymember Lowenthal and others in the business.
Madam Assistant Speaker Pro Tem, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 2076 is back on concurrence. It is support support. And on behalf of the Speaker Pro Tem, I respectfully request your aye vote.
Thank you Madam Assistant Speaker Pro Tem 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 56, no 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Okay, members, we are going to stop with concurrence for the moment. Okay, sorry. We are going to move on to our Senate bills. You do want our bills to come back here, don't you? Got to do some Senate bills, folks. We got to do some Senate bills. Okay, here we go. We are going to begin with file item 183, everybody. File item 183. That is SB 608 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Assemblymember El-Hawari. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 608 by Senator Menjivar and others in Accolade of Sexual Health.
Assemblymember El-Hawari, you are recognized.
Speaker and members, I rise to present SB 608 by Senator Menjivar. The purpose of this bill is to protect and prepare our young people when making some of the most personal decisions. SB 608 will prohibit pharmacies and retailers from asking for proof of age when purchasing contraceptives. Public schools for grades 7 through 12 cannot prevent or stop their school health centers from providing condoms, from being distributed as part of health education and public health programs. and it will provide the California Department of Education the authority to monitor compliance of the California Healthy Youth Act. Members, on behalf of Senator Menjavar, I ask you to support youth health and wellness, promote health equity, and curb STI transmission among California's young people. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember El-Hawari. 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 42, noes 16.
The measure passes. File item 184, that's SB 633 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 633 by Senator Blakespear, an act of the beverage containers. Assemblymember Pellerin, you are recognized.
Thank you Mr Speaker and members I rise to present SB 633 which will require beverage container manufacturers to verify the amount of recycled plastic they use via third certification process and report it to CalRecycle Although many popular drinks advertise the amount of recycled plastic in their bottles, there is currently no verification process. A robust third-party certification of this plastic would help regain trust in the recycling system and encourage more sustainable business practices. SB 633 would ensure that recycled plastic is actually recycled and give confidence to the public that their diligence at the recycling bin is having an effect. Recent amendments strengthened the bill by clarifying the third-party verification process, placing responsibility for compliance with recycled content requirements on plastic manufacturers, and increasing penalties for noncompliance. These amendments addressed opposition concerns, and the bill now has no registered opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Pellerin. 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. Heist 42, nose 13.
The measure passes. File item 185 is SB 675 by Senator Padilla. Presented by Assemblymember Marc Gonzalez. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 675 by Senator Padilla, an act relating to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District.
Mr. Majority Whip, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 675 on behalf of Senator Padilla, which would restructure the board of the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District to increase the board of membership to include five elected city representatives and five public members with backgrounds in agricultural, labor, environmental justice, special districts, and public health. SB 675 would also require the district to post information related to air permits on a public website in order to afford great public access to information already required to be publicly available. Imperial County continuously deals with some of the worst air quality in the state. The American Lunger Association states it's one of 20 counties in the nation to receive an F grade. All three measures of pollution, ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution. With the reductions in the Colorado River, the Salton Sea, and the shrinking, faster-exposing, toxic lake beds, continuing pesticides, fertilizers, DDT, and heavy metals, which contribute to dangerous dust storms in the area, the county has one of the highest childhood asthma hospitalization rates in the state, nearly twice as high as the state average. Given the uniqueness set of environmental circumstances in Imperial County, the bill closely mirrors the change in San Diego's Air District from seven years ago, creating a broader representation on the critical public board and ensures the residents of Imperial are fully informed on the quality in their community. Thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Gonzalez. The other senator, Assemblymember Gonzalez, you are recognized, sir.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise in opposition to SB 675. As the member that represents this specific district, let me be clear. I care deeply about clean air, about our environment, and the health and safety of the people I represent. But good intentions don't always make good policy. Frankly this legislature has an issue with passing legislation far too often without thinking how this will impact the people and communities that have to live and carry the financial burden We shouldn be taking local control away from the people closest to these issues This bill also creates new responsibilities and costs for local agencies. We need to make sure there's an adequate funding and that the timelines are realistic and achievable. Otherwise, we are simply passing costs down to local government and ultimately hurting our local economy. I believe there's a better path forward. Let's work with, here's how we can do it. We can work with local stakeholders, including our farmers and our local leaders, revisit the timelines, identify the necessary funding, and develop a solution that actually works for the county. No piece of legislation is perfect, and we should be willing to take the time to get this right. Again, this bill, I believe in its merits, but unfortunately, we need to work together at the local level to make this happen. That's not what this took place. So I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. Let's rework this down in the district where it belongs instead of bringing it up here. With that, I respectfully ask for a no vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, do you wish to close?
I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Mr. Majority Whip. 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
Mr. Gonzalez has moved the call.
Okay, continuing on, file item 186 is SB 747, also by our majority whip. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 747 by Senator Wiener and others, and I'm going to be able to do the civil rights and declare on the urgency of the air to take effect immediately.
Yeah. Mr. Majority Whip, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. On behalf of Senator Wiener and as a proud principal co-author, I rise today to present Senate Bill 747, the No Kings Act. Let's start off with a history lesson. Our nation was founded on the fundamental right to freedom, liberty, and democracy, one where people and communities could thrive without the fear of government oppression. Our founding fathers were sick and tired of a king, one who infringed upon our rights, started unjust wars, and terrorized our communities under the guise of safety. Today, we find ourselves in the same situation, and this bill stands for the basic idea that no one is above the law, that the rule of law still exists, even under a fascist authoritarian regime. Current law allows citizens to sue local and state officials if their civil rights have been infringed upon. Unfortunately, Supreme Court rulings have curtailed existing laws, stripping citizens' rights to defend themselves in a court after facing illegal oppression by federal officials. SB 747 fixes this by creating a pathway for Californians to sue any official, federal, state, or local, who violates their rights under the U.S. Constitution. It's simple. If federal law won't hold federal officials accountable for violating the Constitution, then it is the responsibility of every state to do so instead. This president and his allies may try to create an authoritarian state, but California isn't going to let them get away with it without accountability. There is no rule of law.
Thank you, Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. There is urgency on this bill. This is a 54-vote bill. All members vote who desire to vote.
Mr. Gonzalez has moved the call.
Pass and retain on 187. 188 is SB 772 by Senator Cabaldon, presented by Assemblymember Schultz. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 772 by Senator Cabaldon and others in act leading to housing.
Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized.
Yes, good morning, Mr. Speaker and members. Today I rise to present SB 772 on behalf of Senator Cabaldon, a targeted measure that modernizes the infill infrastructure grant program. Why am I talking about the IIG program? It's simple. It provides gap funding for the infrastructure that makes higher-density affordable and mixed-income housing possible—water, sewers, streets, parks, and transit connections. It has not been updated since 2019, and the legislature has passed significant housing and land-use forms since that time. SB 772 aligns the program with those reforms, and it expands the qualifying infill definition to include parcels adjacent to previously developed parcels and makes sites eligible under SB 35 and AB 2011 eligible for funding. Those sites still have to meet the program's affordability and transit standards. Additionally, the measure directs HCD to consider a project's walkability to essential services and its access to on-demand transit, counts transit stops already planned in a regional transportation plan, allows funding for nature-based infrastructure that reduces wildfire, flood, heat, and sea level rise risk, and lets the city or county apply without a developer as a co-applicant. Colleagues, in closing, if I might, I have it here in my notes that it passed without any opposition and by a very healthy margin, a commendable margin. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd love the chance for us to show up the Senate here. It passed 34 to 0 in the Senate, and colleagues, I think we can send it off with a better margin than that. So on behalf of the Senator, I ask for your aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Schultz. 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 votes. Heyes 59, no zero.
Measure passes. Pass and retain on. 189 190 File line 191 SB 891 by Senator Cervantes presented by Assemblymember Ramos The clerk will read Senate Bill 891 by Senator Cervantes and others an act of the state government
Assemblymember Ramos, you are recognized.
Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Today I present Senate Bill 891 on behalf of Senator Sabrina Cervantes. As you may know, existing law requires the Department of Justice to study and report on how to increase state criminal justice, protective, and investigative resources for reporting and identifying missing Native Americans in California, particularly women and girls. California has the largest Native American population in the country with nearly 109 fairly recognized tribes. Specifically, California is home to over 700,000 Native American and Alaska Native people. but California also ranks as fifth in the number of cases of missing and murdered indigenous people. In order to bolster our state's response to the MMIP crisis, SB 891 will establish a Bureau of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Persons within the Department of Justice. The Bureau would be in power to facilitate collaboration between victims' families, tribal governments, and state, federal, and out-of-state law enforcement agencies. This will help reduce the confusion and conflict that can often come with law enforcement cases overlapping jurisdictions by law enforcement agencies at different levels and in different localities. This bill would also allow the Bureau to assist in investigating MMIP cases in California when appropriate, including cases involving human trafficking. The Bureau would also be required to publish data on the number of missing and murdered Indigenous cases and facts on those cases, as well as submit an annual report to the legislature. Over the last several decades across our country, the size and scale of the crisis of murder and missing indigenous people has become clearer and clearer and must be addressed. SB 891 will further improve transparency, statewide coordination in California's response to this crisis. This bill has received bipartisan support through the legislative process and is sponsored by the Yurok Tribe. I ask you to vote aye on SB 891.
Thank you, Assembly Member Ramos. 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 votes.
Ayes 59, noes 0.
Measure passes. Passing in tandem 192, 193, 194. Okay, it looks like we're going to lift the call on file item 185.
The clerk will post. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 45, noes 19. The measure passes.
We at file item number 195 That SB 991 by Senator Menjivar presented by Assemblymember Ahrens Clerk will read Senate Bill 991 by Senator Menjivar and others can act relating to residential care facilities for the elderly Assemblymember Aarons you are recognized Thank you Mr Speaker I rise to present SB 991 on behalf of Senator Menjivar
This bill requires CDSS to categorize different types of abuse that occur in our residential care facilities for the elderly. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Aarons. 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.
I-61, no-0.
The measure passes. Passer and retain them 196, 197, 198, 199. File M200 is SB 1077 by Senator Gonzalez, presented by our Assistant Speaker, Bertan. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1077 by Senator Gonzalez and others, and I'm not going to CalFresh.
Family Member Rodriguez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present Senate Bill 1077 on behalf of Senator Gonzalez. This bill will require the California Department of Social Services to develop a communications and contingency plan for disruptions to CalFresh benefits. On October 1st, 2025, the federal government shut down for 43 days, resulting in over 5 million Californians receiving their November Cal First benefits late. During the shutdown, lawsuits and conflicting court rulings created uncertainty around the availability and timeliness of benefit disbursements, and California had no way of filling the gap to issue replacement benefits. benefits. SB 1077 strengthens coordination and communication during federal shutdowns by requiring CDSS to create a plan that shares resources and provides regular updates to CalFresh recipients and stakeholders. It also will require CDSS to develop the infrastructure to disperse state-funded benefits to CalFresh recipients during a federal shutdown if appropriated by the state. SB 1077 will ensure that the state is prepared to respond to future federal shutdowns by protecting the continuity of CalFresh for millions of low-income Californians. Thank you, and I respectfully ask your aye vote on SB 1077. Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. 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 59, no 0. The measure passes.
File item 201 is SB 1083 by Senator Perez, presented by Dr. Patel. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1083 by Senator Perez, an act of school employees.
Dr. Patel, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. SB 1083 builds on SB 848, which was enacted into law last year and established a statewide data system to track egregious misconduct by school employees. That law was an important step forward by improving transparency, strengthening accountability and helping ensure that individuals with serious allegations cannot quietly move between school sites without scrutiny. But as implementation has moved forward, additional refinements are needed to ensure that the system operates with consistency and fully protects students. To that end, the bill strengthens the investigation process by requiring local education agencies and private schools to investigate credible allegations of egregious misconduct and complete those investigations even if an employee leaves establishing clear investigation timelines and procedures It also requires the statewide system to immediately notify an employee's current employer when a prior school employer reports that the employee left while an investigation into egregious misconduct was pending. In addition, SB 1083 extends critical protections to contracted employees who interact with students. Together, these reforms strengthen the statewide system, promote fairness, and ensure that all individuals working with students are held to consistent, rigorous standards because student safety remains our highest priority. This bill is sponsored by the California School Employees Association, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, California of California, and California Federation of Teachers and SEIU California. I respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Dr. Patel. 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, no zero. The measure passes.
File item 202 is SB 1091 by Senator Caballero, presented by Assemblymember Harbidian.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1091 by Senator Caballero and others in Accolade and Housing. Assemblymember Harbidian, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of Senator Caballero to present SB 1091, an important bill to stabilize low-income families in their communities. and prevent tenant displacement through the acquisition and preservation of existing homes. SB 1091 creates the Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program, or better known as CAP, within the Department of Housing and Community Development, HCD. This will be funded by the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, if approved by voters this November. SB 1091 is one important step to prevent displacement and homelessness and to stabilize families in homes they can afford. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
Assembly Member Harbidian. All debate having ceased. Clerk will open the roll. 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, tallying the vote.
Heist 44, no's 10.
The measure passes. File item 203 is SB1105 by Senator Perez, presented by Assemblymember Schultz.
Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1105 by Senator Perez and others, an act of law enforcement. Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized.
Good morning again, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present SB1105, the Preserved California Rights Act, on behalf of State Senator Sasha Renee Perez. SB 1105 will ensure that state laws are upheld by California law enforcement during joint operations with federal and out-of-state law enforcement by requiring interagency agreements, expressly stating that California law enforcement will not violate state law. Unfortunately, and as we all know all too well, especially those of us from Los Angeles, recent federal operations have ignored state protections and created fear and disruption in our communities, including around sensitive areas like churches and schools and often with the use of state resources. Specifically, in some of these instances, such operations have relied on state and local law enforcement resources, diverting those resources from public safety towards activities intimidating effects on those in our communities who need help the most. For example, in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department established a perimeter around a factory while immigration enforcement agents performed a workplace raid and violently arrested protesters. In another instance, California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Ana stopped an activist who was following Border Patrol agents. Footage from the same incident also shows federal agents entering a CHP parking lot, sparking activist concerns about agency coordination. I'll note that these concerns are further heightened by the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 or NSPM 7. As this administration in the District of Columbia continues to misdirect resources and its priorities, California must ensure that state and local law enforcement remain focused on protecting our constituents and promoting public safety and are not drawn into enforcement actions that undermine community trust and inflict harm on people that call this state home. SB 1105 will uphold the safety and rights of Californians by requiring interagency agreements with the federal government and out-of-state law enforcement to expressly state that California law enforcement will not engage in racial profiling, criminalization of protected speech, or the use of unauthorized military equipment under state law. It will also prohibit federal law enforcement from acting beyond their federal jurisdiction to stop and arrest Californians, except when requested by state law enforcement and when there is probable cause of an imminent threat. I will close with noting that amendments recently adopted by the senator address key remaining concerns from opposition and have moved both the Police Chiefs and Poor Act to neutral. On behalf of Senator Perez, I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
Assemblymember Schultz, 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. Heads 43, noes 16. The measure passes.
Pass or retain on 204. By line number 205, that's SB 1114 by Senator Cabaldon, presented by Assemblymember Zbor.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1114 by Senator Cabaldon and others, and that relates to data collection. Assemblymember Zbor, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to present SB 1114 on behalf of Senator Cabaldon. With increased hostility from the federal government against communities of color, immigrants, LGBTQ plus groups, there's an urgent need to protect data collected by state agencies from being used for malicious purposes. SB 1114 will protect vulnerable Californians' data by placing constraints on how state agencies are allowed to share that information with any entity outside of California state government. Specifically, this bill will require SOGI-SC data, or data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex, to be shared only when explicitly mandated for participation in a federal or interstate program, or when the information is required because of a subpoena or warrant that's enforceable in California. Privacy is fundamental to dignity, safety, and equality. SB 1114 will help ensure protections remain strong for LGBTQ plus communities. This is an LGBTQ plus caucus priority bill. On behalf of Senator Kabaldon, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1114 Thank you Assemblymember Spohr 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 47, noes 12. The measure passes.
File item 206 is SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar, presented by our Assistant Speaker Pro Tem. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1125 by Senator Menjivar and others, and I'm going to drink water.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1125 on behalf of Senator Menjivar. Approximately 1.6 million households have household water debt. In L.A. County alone, water rates rose 60% from 2015 to 2025, according to a recent UCLA Luskin Center report. Unlike in the energy space, there is no statewide assistance for families who are falling behind on their water bills. SB 1125 establishes, upon appropriation, the foundation for the first-ever statewide water rate assistance program for low-income residents in California, avoiding any Prop 18 barriers to assistance. Recent amendments reflect the author's office's discussion with State Water Board to authorize the implementation of a partial program to serve as an interim step towards eventual statewide implementation, along with technical clarifying changes. This bill is co-sponsored by the Clean Water Action Community Water Center and Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability. It has no opposition. On behalf of Senator Mendivar, I respectfully urge your aye vote on SB 1125.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. As 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 48, noes 9.
The measure passes. Will pass and retain. 207, 208, 209. Pass temporarily. 210, pass retain. 211, 212. File item 213. 2-13. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson, presented by Assemblymember Stephanie. Members, this is a 54-vote bill. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1208 by Senator Grayson, an act like crimes and making an appropriation, therefore.
Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1208 on behalf of Senator Grayson, which will help law enforcement recover cryptocurrencies stolen through scams and return it to their victims. Californians lost $3 billion to online scams last year alone, and cryptocurrency is increasingly being used to move and hide stolen money. Right now, prosecutors can seize cryptocurrency tied to fraud, but when the criminals are overseas and cannot be prosecuted, there is no clear process for returning those assets to victims. SB 1208 fixes that gap by creating a clear judicial process to get stolen money back into the hands of the people it belongs to. while protecting due process. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Stephanie. I'll debate having Cease 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 61 nos 0
The measure passes. File alarm 214 is SB 1213 by Senator Reyes, presented by our assistant Speaker Pro Tem.
Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1213 by Senator Reyes, an act relating to greenhouse gases.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1213 on behalf of Senator Gomez Reyes. This bill represents a partnership between the environmental community and industry partners that will ensure California maintain its national leadership in the development of clean, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. Although heavy-duty vehicles make up a relatively small share of vehicles on the road, they are disproportionately responsible for transportation-related pollution. The development of zero-emission, medium, and heavy vehicles is critical to addressing the environmental and public health consequences of air pollution, especially in our most disadvantaged communities. Fortunately, California has programs such as the California Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Program Vouch Incentive Project, HVIP. Earlier this year, CARB announced that this program delivered more than $1 billion in funding for fleets statewide, equating to more than 2,000 fleets. As we provide funding for this sector, we must also ensure meaningful price transparency. SB 1213 is an accountability measure that protects taxpayer dollars by requiring manufacturers to disclose vehicle prices before their medium and heavy-duty vehicles can qualify for any state incentive programs. Under the bill, California Air Resources Board will display pricing information on its public website. This bill aims to increase funding opportunities by directing CARB in coordination with the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, GO-Biz, and the California Infrastructure and Economic Development, iBank, to explore alternative financing opportunities to encourage the deployment of zero-emission, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and report its findings to the legislature. Amendments taken from the Appropriations Committee remove all opposition from this bill. On behalf of Senator Gomez-Reyes, I respectfully urge your aye vote on SB 1213.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. 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 vote. Ayes 59, noes 0.
The measure passes. File item 215 is SB 1237 by Senator Blakespear, presented by our Majority Leader.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1237 by Senator Blakespear and others, an act relating to civil rights.
Madam Majority Leader, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. On behalf of Senator Blakespeare, I rise to present SB 1237, a priority of the Legislative Women's Caucus. California has strong pay equity laws, but they only work if they are enforced. The state requires large employers to report pay data to CRD, but the department is missing data for at least 400,000 workers. SB 1237 increases the penalty of repeated noncompliance from $200 to $1,000 per employee, a stronger tool for enforcement of the law and combat wage discrimination. I respectfully 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, 45. Nos, 16.
The measure passes File item 216 is SB 1242 by Senator Choi presented by Assemblymember Hadwick The clerk will read Senate Bill 1242 by Senator Choi and others and act relating to courts Assemblymember Hadwick, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise as a proud co-author to present SB 1242 on behalf of Senator Choi. This bill allows a family member in a care court proceeding to submit information about a respondent's condition, treatment history, and housing status to the care team for consideration. SB 1242 addresses this by improving the flow of information between families and the care team while also requiring the care team to review the information that is submitted to them. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Hadwick. 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. I's 60, no's 0. The measure passes. Pass or retain on 217. Pass temporarily on 218.
File item 219 is SB 1276 by Senator Rubio, presented by Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1276 by Senator Rubio and others in act related to crimes.
Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 1276 on behalf of Senator Rubio. This bill is a really important protection for California's children. It clarifies that it is a crime to watch a live stream or to AI generate content of a sexually exploited child. This is a support, support bill and something we need to do urgently for California's children. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan. All debate having ceased, Clerk will open the roll.
All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Kirk will close the roll. Tally votes. I-64, no-0.
The measure passes. File item 220 is SB 1312. We will pass temporarily on 1312. On file item 220. You got that. Okay, so file item 221 is SB 1322 by Senator Richardson, presented by Assemblymember Rubio.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1322 by Senator Richardson, an act of the public social services.
Assemblymember Rubio, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today I rise to present SB 1322 by Senator Richardson, which would increase access to housing grants for tribal communities while ensuring tribal sovereignty is continuously honored. Native Americans in California are twice as likely to live in poverty and experience homelessness than the rest of the state's population. Although the Department of Social Services, CDSS, has taken steps to address this reality, its community care expansion programs remain complex for tribal applicants seeking to navigate state regulations, property ownership rights, and preserving tribal sovereignty. These ongoing challenges create significant barriers to developing affordable and stable housing. SB 1322 would require CDSS to align the Community Care Expansion Programs grant process with federal tribal housing practices and exempt tribes from providing real property when federal restrictions limit land ownership. ...access to critical grant funds and advances California's commitment to addressing housing instability in tribal communities. Thank you and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Rubio. All debate haven't 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 62, no zero.
The measure passes. We're going to pass and retain on 222, 23, 24, 25. File item 226, SB 1379 by Senator Cervantes, presented by Dr. Jackson.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1379 by Senator Cervantes and others, an act relating to local government.
Dr. Jackson, you are recognized.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. SB 1379, on behalf of Senator Sabrina Cervantes, is an attempt to fix a broken system in my region, the county of Riverside. At its core, the goal is simple. When an individual dies in custody in county jail, the family and the public deserve transparency and the truth in a timely manner. Right now in Riverside County, the same department that may be responsible for the death of a person in custody in jail is also responsible for investigating and determining the cause of death. Families are left navigating a system where they cannot access timely information and question the accuracy of the findings. This leaves many families with no option but to go through the court system. This has led to nearly 100 million in settlements to Riverside County taxpayers. The current system in Riverside County is not only unjust, but it is also costly. We owe the families the truth. We owe our community's accountability and transparency. And we owe taxpayers a system that they can trust. Respectfully ask for an aye vote, Mr. Speaker.
thank you Dr. Jackson 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 votes. Ayes 43, nos 19.
The measure passes. members if you are pulling yourself off a vote if you're doing it while I'm calling out the vote count that's rough for everybody up here stay consistent with your vote please Pass and retain on 227. File item 228 is SB 1388 by Senator Durazo, presented by Assemblymember Colosa.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1388 by Senator Durazo and others. Senate Applain to Housing Developers.
Assemblymember Colosa, you are recognized.
Thank you Mr Speaker where SB 1388 establishes the Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program to help affordable housing providers reduce insurance costs by providing technical assistance This will support providers in pursuing alternative models and securing more affordable insurance options than available in the current market. California is facing a dual crisis, an affordable housing and insurance crisis. Many affordable housing providers are facing limited availability of insurance coverage, significant premium and deductible cost increases and reductions in the scope and quality of coverage. Insurance premium hikes have been as high as 500%. Given the insurance challenges, many providers have expressed interest in alternative risk financing options to increase availability and affordability of insurance coverage. However, several affordable housing nonprofits lack the technical expertise necessary to evaluate, establish, or participate in these models. For these reasons, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on behalf of Senator Durazo.
Thank you, Assemblymember Colosa. 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 votes. Ayes 46, noes 9.
The measure passes. File on 229 is SB 1393 by Senator McGuire, presented by Assemblymember Pappin.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1393 by Senator McGuire, an act leading to fish.
Assemblymember Pappin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of Senator McGuire to ask for your support of SB 1393. concerning salmon and crab. Who doesn't love those two concepts? SB 1393 updates the Fish and Game Code to strengthen the Steelhead Report Restoration Card Program, extends and refines Duganus crab fishery management, and sets clear rules for vessel transit through closed crab fishing areas. By extending key crab management and marine life protection programs through 2037, The bill provides greater certainty for fishermen while maintaining safeguards against marine life entanglements. The bill also creates a practical monitored process for vessels to transit through closed waters without undermining those protections. For steelhead, SB 1393 improves compliance and data collection so the state has better information to manage and restore these important fisheries. California's coastal fishing industry supports more than 100,000 jobs and drives hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity each year. SB 1393 delivers the smart, modern management that our fisheries need. This bill has received unanimous bipartisan support. For the crab and the salmon, I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Pepin. 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 votes. Ayes 61, noes 0. The measure passes.
file item, excuse me, pass and retain on 230. File item 231 is SP 1423 by Senator Stern presented by Assemblymember Rogers The clerk will read Senate Bill 1423 by Senator Stern and I played to land use okay let dial that one back we are gonna pass temporarily on that item Okay. Okay. Pass temporarily on 231 and 232. 233 is SB 329 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Dixon.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 329 by Senator Blakespear and others, an act relating to alcohol and drug programs.
Assemblymember Dixon, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I rise to present SB 329, which sets clear timelines for the Department of Health Care Services to investigate complaints regarding alcohol and drug treatment facilities. A 2024 state auditor report found that certain categories of investigations took nearly a year, on average, to be completed. In some cases, investigations lasted more than two years. These investigations responded to complaints of overcrowding, insufficiently credentialed staff, mishandled medications, and expired food. SB 329 requires DHCS to assign complaints to investigators within 10 days and complete investigations within 120 days. SB 329 protects patient safety and improves enforcement of health and safety standards in drug treatment facilities. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Dixon. 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 votes. I-61, no-0.
The measure passes. Okay, a couple announcements. I am updating a re-referral that was announced yesterday, members, 77.2 re-referral. It's AB 1301 by Assemblymember Petrie Norris is now re-referred to the Utilities and Energy Committee and the Appropriations Committee pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2. And I am also announcing that we are going to recess now under call for caucus meetings. Democratic caucuses meeting in the members lounge Republican caucuses meeting Capitol room 125 again we remain under call while in recess for caucus meetings members must request a pass in order to leave the building vote changes can happen at the dais if anybody needs to make a vote change you may do so at the dais Yes I want to announce a vote change Diane Dixon AB 1775 from yes to no Vote change Assemblymember Dixon Assembly Bill 1775 aye to no 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. 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. . 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. 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 House is back in session Please return to your seats as we return to our business Colleagues to begin we going to have a moment of silence If I can get your attention please.
On behalf of the Women's Caucus, we will pause to take a moment to recognize the passing of of an iconic woman. We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of music legend and trailblazer Dolly Parton. Dolly inspired generations of women to dream big, lead with courage and be unapologetically themselves. She broke barriers, opened doors and used her platform to lift up others with humor, grace and heart. Her legacy won a courage, generosity and possibility. Dolly showed women and girls everywhere what it means to know your worth, use your voice and bring others along with you. Her impact will live on for generations to come. Colleagues, please join in a moment of silence to honor the life of Ms. Dolly Parton. Thank you, colleagues.
As a return to business, will start by lifting the call on item 186 SB 747 the clerk will post Members, this requires 54 votes.
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The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 54, noes 17. On the urgency, ayes 54, noes 17. On the bill.
Members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I am re-referring the following bills, AB 502 Pelerin to the Elections Committee and AB 912 Wilson to the Local Government Committee. Starting at the top of concurrence, we're going to go to item 6, AB 1801 by Assemblymember Lee.
The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1801 by Assemblymember Lee, an app relating to detention facilities.
Assemblymember Lee, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1801 is back on concurrence. Private prisons do not make good neighbors. This bill ensures that local communities are engaged when their cities want to open a private immigration detention facility. Senate amendments are technical and clarifying and are respectfully asked for 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 ayes 44 nos 13 Senate amendments are concurred in Item 17, AB 1732 by Assemblymember Alvarez, the clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1732 by Assemblymember Alvarez and others, an acclaimed to environmental quality. Assemblymember Alvarez, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I present Assembly Bill 1732, Housing for Students and Faculty. It is here on for concurrence vote. It extends existing streamlining for housing projects at our public campuses. 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 16, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 38, AB 2731 by Assemblymember Addis. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2731 by Assemblymember Addis, an act relating to alcoholic beverages. Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you to those who like their alcoholic beverages. This is a bill that is back on concurrence after unanimous vote out of the Senate, AB 2731, and I respectfully ask for aye vote. I told you I could have made that. Signal 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 66, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 40, AB 2774 by Assemblymember Berman, the clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2774 by Assemblymember Berman, an accolade to Healing Arts. Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2774 is the sunset review bill for the Physical Therapy Board of California. The Senate amendments adjusted various fee caps and made conforming changes. I respectfully ask for your aye 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. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 67, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Thank you. Item 48, AB 1116 by Assemblymember Berman. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1116 by Assemblymember Berman and others. Act related to elections. Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1116 would allow more eligible Californians to register to vote online. Senate amendments delayed implementation, clarified the application process, and provided greater flexibility to the Secretary of State in determining the process to collect signatures. 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, nos 17. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 58, AB 2172 by Assemblymember Gibson, the clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2172 by Assemblymember Gibson, an appellate to taxation. Assemblymember Gibson, you are recognized. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker and members. Assembly Bill 2172 is back on occurrence. This bill is received. Support, support, no opposition. 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. I-66, no-0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 60, AB 2343 by Assemblymember Patel. Assembly Bill 2343 by Assemblymember Patel and others, and that relates to substance use disorder. Assemblymember Patel, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2343 is back for concurrence with clarifying amendments made to the definition of the consumer protection platform and how the fees are structured. received bipartisan support in the assembly and receive unanimous support on the Senate floor. I respectfully ask for your 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 64, noes 1. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 61 AB 2361 by Assemblymember Pacheco. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2361 by Assemblymember Pacheco and others. Accolades of Insurance. Assemblymember Pacheco, you are recognized. Thank you and good afternoon Madam Speaker and members. I rise to present AB 2361, which is backed for concurrence. AB 2361 reforms California's treatment of vicarious liability for peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing platforms by aligning liability with fault while preserving strong insurance protections for injured parties. This bill has received bipartisan support, and I 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 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-0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 62, AB 2395 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2395 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins, an act related to child support. Assemblymember Sharp-Cullens, you're recognized. Thank you and good afternoon, Madam Speaker and members. Today I am here to present Assembly Bill 2395, which is back for concurrence. This bill updates requirements and created the uniformity for the government owed child support debt reduction program. Assembly Bill 2395 strengthens an underutilized social safety network program that can support the Californians that are currently trapped into poverty by overwhelming child support debt and I respectfully ask for an aye vote for 2395. 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 tallied the vote. Ayes 44, noes 11. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 63 AB 2483 by Assemblymember Elhawari. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2483 by Assemblymember El-Hawari and others, and I'm relating to wildfires. Assemblymember El-Hawari, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. And members, AB 2483 is back on concurrence. It creates a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated individuals who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The bill enjoys no opposition and has received bipartisan support. 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-65, no-0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 64, AB 2534 by Assemblymember Calra. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2534 by Assemblymember Calra and others and act relating to domestic violence. Assemblymember Calra, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Measure AB 2534 is a measure that will protect individuals from being forced into a marriage and help survivors be safe from a forced marriage. The bill is backed with Senate amendments, has received bipartisan support, and passed the Senate floor with a 40-0 vote. 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-66, no, zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. We will pass and retain on item 65. Item 66, AB 2593 by Assemblymember El-Hawari. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2593 by Assemblymember El-Hawari, an act relating to corrections. Assemblymember El-Hawari, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2593 is back on concurrence. the bill clearly prohibits any staff, administrator, or supervisor from interfering with care prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional. This bill has received bipartisan support. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your 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 64 and noes 0 Senate amendments are concurred in Item 65, AB 2543 by Assemblymember Ransom. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2543 by Assemblymember Ransom and others, an act relating to emergency preparedness. Assemblymember Ransom, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2543 is a necessary emergency preparedness measure now back on concurrence. Senate amendments modified the bill to require an assessment to the legislature that evaluates the impact of emergencies on fuel and transportation access and how that affects the health and safety of Californians and 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. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 59, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 67, AB 2594 by Assemblymember Lowenthal. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2594 by Assemblymember Lowenthal, an act related to health care coverage. Assemblymember Lowenthal, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2594 is back for concurrence. Madam Speaker, permission to read. Permission to read. Without objection. Tumble out of bed and I stumble into the kitchen. Pour myself a cup of ambition. I yawn and stretch and try to come to life jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping out on the street, the traffic, jumping with folks like me on the job from 9 to 5 working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living barely getting by, it's all taken and no given they just use your mind and they never give you credit it's enough to drive you crazy if you let it. Working 9 to 5 for service and devotion you would think that I would deserve a fat promotion. Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me. I swear sometimes that man is out to get me. 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. I-67, no-0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 68, AB 2647 by Assemblymember Calderon. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2647 by Assemblymember Calderon and others. An act relating to energy. Senator Calderon, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2647 is back on concurrence. Senate amendments extended the deadline for the California Energy Commission to finish their assessment and also added that the Commission should consider the security-related costs and considerations to store, handle, and transport nuclear fuel for each nuclear energy technology in their assessment. This bill has received nearly unanimous support, and 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 57 noes 1 Senate amendments are concurred in Item 69, AB 2656, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2656, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, an act relating to public employment. SMR Petrie-Norris, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, AB 2656 is back from the Senate on concurrence. I respectfully ask for your 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. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. I-16, no's 2. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 70, AB 2663 by Assemblymember Rogers. The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2663 by Assemblymember Rogers and others, an act relating to alcoholic beverages and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately. Assemblymember Rogers, you are recognized. Thank you Madam Speaker. AB 2663 extends the sunset on the Cocktails to Go program. Senate amendments added an urgency clause so that restaurants can utilize that on New Year's Eve rather than having to wait until New Year's Day. I want to thank our Assembly Fellow Ignacio Castillo for his work on this bill and 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 65, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I am re-referring the following bills. AB 302 Barra-Cahan to the Education Committee AB 672 Colosa to the Revenue and Taxation Committee and AB 956 Quirk Silva to the Housing Committee Thank you. Thank you. . Item 236, SB 758 by Senator Umberg, presented by Assemblymember Patel. Senate Bill 758 by Senator Umberg and others, faculty of public health. Senator Patel, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, I rise on behalf of Senator Umberg to present SB 758. The bill is simple. A store license to sell cigarettes and tobacco can no longer sell nitrous oxide over that same counter. Nitrous oxide has real legitimate uses in medicine, in dentistry, and in the kitchen, where it creates whipped cream. But let's be honest about what's happening here. Nobody buys nitrous from a smoke shop to make dessert. They're buying it for one reason, and that's to get high. Our youth are inhaling this chemical that can ensure nerve damage, paralysis, and even death. This bill doesn't touch the legitimate uses. It draws a clean line, keeping nitrous oxide where it belongs, not on the shelf besides cigarettes. Keeping our constituents safe is the first duty of this house. This is how we do it. I respectfully request an aye vote on this measure. 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. I-61, no, zero. The measure passes. We will pass and retain on items 237 through 240. Item 241 SB 900 by Senator McNerney presented by Assemblymember Solache. The clerk will read. We're going to pass and retain on this item. is not yet eligible. Item 237 SB 828 by Senator Cabaldon presented by our Majority Leader. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 828 by Senator Cabaldon and others, an act relating to fireworks. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Mr McGregor you recognized Oh excuse me Thank you Madam Speaker and Assemblymember Szilagyi I rise to present SB 828 by Senator Cabaldon This is a support bill aimed at protecting our communities from tragedies like the one in my district last July SB 828 closes the voluntary reporting loophole by requiring anyone applying for a state fireworks license to disclose all storage facility addresses and prove they have local permits. This bill ensures state and local agencies work together. Thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Sino, 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 58, no 0. The measure passes. Item 242, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, presented by Assemblymember Coloza. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, an act relating to Public Works. Assemblymember Coloza, you're recognized. Thank you. Ms. Speaker, on behalf of Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, I'm proud to present SB 909, which strengthens Public Works enforcement by adjusting the maximum contractor registration and renewal fee from $800 to $1,000. SB 909 is an important worker protection and taxpayer accountability measure because it strengthens California's ability to enforce existing public works laws. For these reasons, I respectfully ask my colleagues to vote aye. 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 46, noes 7. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on item 243. Item 244, SB 920 by Senator Archuleta, presented by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 920 by Senator Archuleta, an act related to gaming. Senator Mark Gonzalez, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 920 on behalf of Senator Archuleta, an eligible bill. This provision is an important step toward ensuring that all fees collected under the Gambling Control Act are clearly tied to their specified regulatory purposes, that stakeholders can readily understand how fees and revenues are used to support the oversight responsibilities of the California Gambling Control Commission and the Department of Justice. SB 920 enhances transparency, accountability, and physical integrity in the implementation of regulatory fees under California's Gamma Control Act. This bill has no opposition. Respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember DeMaio, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. On the matter of Senate Bill 920, I am very worried about the sky-high deficit that the state of California faces. And I would like to ask the presenter of this bill if the senator and those that support it have analyzed the budgetary impacts given the sky-high budget deficit that the state faces. And I will listen to the response in your closing. Thank you. In the interest of time, yes. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote. 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 60 noes 0 The measure passes Item 245 SB 944 by Senator Wiener presented by Assemblymember Fong The Clerk will read. Assemblymember Fong, you are recognized. Assemblymember Fong, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise today to present SB 944 on behalf of Senator Wiener. SB 944 is a straightforward proposal, removing the requirement of state law that Medi-Cal can only cover acupuncture if there's matching federal funding. By doing so, this enshrines acupuncture as a Medi-Cal-covered benefit, ensuring that California can maintain access to this care. This bill has no opposition, has received no no votes. I strictly ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assembly Member. 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 55, nos 0. The measure passes. We will pass and retain on Item 246. Item 247, SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta, presented by Assemblymember Garcia. The Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1124 by Senator Archuleta and others, an act relating to public health. Assemblymember Garcia, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1124 on behalf of Senator Archuleta. SB 1124 would require the California Department of Public Health to create or source signage for lung cancer screening eligibility criteria. It would also require that signage be displayed at the point-of-sale location for tobacco products. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in California and nationally, yet California has the lowest lung cancer screening rate in the country. The primary barrier is awareness, given that 62% of Americans don't even know lung cancer screening exists. In 2024, an estimated 16,920 California residents were diagnosed with lung cancer, and 9,320 died from the disease, which is more than from colorectal cancer, 5,500, ovarian, 1410, and leukemia, 2330 cancers combined. 80% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer at an early stage are alive 20 years after initial detection. However, in California, only 25.9% of lung cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, which is significantly lower than the national rate. To address California's particularly low screening rates and the disparities in access across communities, SB 1124 will require signage sourced by the California Department of Health for lung cancer screening eligibility criteria at the point of sale for tobacco products. 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 47, noes 2. The measure passes. Item 248, SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes, presented by Assemblyman Salace. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1164 by Senator Salace and others, an act relating to elections. Assemblyman Salace, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 1164 today on behalf of Senator Sabrina Cervantes. I rise as a proud co-author of the bill, which is part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 bill package. Under the stewardship of Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court of the United States has been steadily eroding the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 for decades. This has accumulated in the court's shameful recent decision of Louisiana versus Cal-ET, which effectively gutted Section 2 of the federal act right This means that many of the essential voting rights protections California voters have relied on for generations are basically no longer in place While we have the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 in the state law the CVRA only protects against discriminatory at election systems We cannot stand idly by watching Chief Justice Roberts and the right-wing majority of the Supreme Court dismantle democracy piece by piece. That is where Senate Bill 1164 comes into play. 1164 will codify many of the protections once provided by the Federal Voting Rights Act before the callous decision into state law. This will ensure that California voters will continue to have safeguards against vote delusion, voter suppression, and other forms of voter discrimination. The bill also provides the California Attorney General and individuals protect with more tools to enforce voting rights laws. We cannot allow voting rights in California to be imperiled by the chaos emanating from Washington, D.C. Here in the Golden State, we will continue to protect democracy in our state, even in the face of federal government that sabotages voting rights and continues to descend into authoritarianism. The goal of SB 1164 is to protect voting rights, California, and the space between the actions that the 14th Amendment permits of the states and what the 15th Amendment authorizes Congress to do. The author made many amendments reflecting local government stakeholder feedback and assembly appropriations, and as a result, the League of Cities is now neutral on the bill. With the change in their position, there are no longer any local government associations in opposition to SB 1164. This bill is sponsored by the California Democracy Partnership, which includes voting rights advocacy organizations like MALDEF and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Asian Law Caucus, and the League of Women Voters and the ACLU. Thank you, colleagues, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote on Senate Bill 1164.
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 43 and no 16. The measure passes. Item 254, SB 937 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, by Senator Gonzalez, presented by Mark Gonzalez. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 937 by Senator Gonzalez and others, and that relates to law enforcement. Assemblymember Gonzalez, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to present SB 937 on behalf of Senator Gonzalez, which will restrict law enforcement use of flashbang devices for crowd control and ban the use of flashbang explosive breaching charges for immigration enforcement. Recent amendments have removed opposition from Porak and the police chiefs. Thank you, 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. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 42, noes 15. The measure passes. We will pass and retain items 249 and 250. 251 SB 1271 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assemblymember Stephanie. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1271 by Senator Reyes and others, an appellate to Healing Arts.
Senator Stephanie, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 1271 on behalf of Senator Reyes. Midwives play an important role in providing quality reproductive and maternal health care. California needs more midwives, and we need enough experienced professionals to train them. SB 1271 helps us understand where the gaps are by requiring the medical board to collect data on our capacity to train new licensed midwives. 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 62, noes 0. The measure passes. Move pass and retain on item 252. Item 253, SB 1414 by Senator Reyes, presented
by Assemblymember Carrillo. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1414 by Senator Reyes and others, an accolade to elections.
Assemblymember Carrillo, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 1414 on behalf of Senator Reyes. This bill would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County, ensuring that lines are done through a fair and transparent process. In 2020, San Bernardino County established Measure J, which created an advisory redistricting commission. however the current Commission is advisory only which means that the Board of Supervisors retains final authority over district maps furthermore the members of the advisory commission are appointed by the Board of Supervisors meaning it is not a fully independent redistricting Commission SB 1414 views on this local measure by creating a truly independent redistricting commission to provide citizens with an opportunity to draw lines independent of those who should otherwise benefit. It is important to recognize that this is not taking local control away, but rather it is restoring a meaningful form of local control that San Bernardino County residents have not truly had over the redistricting process. Under the current system the ultimate authority rests with the Board of Supervisors and their appointees who may have a direct interest in the boundaries being drawn. SB 1414 puts that responsibility in the hands of an independent citizen commission giving local residents a genuine voice in determining the district that represent them. This body has already voted to approve similar independent redistricting commissions for several California counties including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Kern, Fresno, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo and Riverside. SB 1414 would bring San Bernardino County line with its growing statewide standard and create a process that is transparent and truly independent. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Ramos, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today in opposition to SB 1414. As a former county supervisor and chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, the voices of San Bernardino County residents have voted on this issue over and over and have created a process, a process that has led to people of diversity being on the board of San Bernardino County. Currently, we have two Hispanic supervisors that are there and a female. This is an opportunity with this bill to take away the votes, the voting rights of San Bernardino County residents that have voted on this issue over and over again to ensure that there is equality in San Bernardino County. I oppose this measure because it takes those voices away from those that have stood up and let their voices be heard during the voting process in San Bernardino County Thank you Assemblymember Assemblymember Tangipa you recognized Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I join my colleague in opposition. The counties that were mentioned that have a similar process in place, every single one of them were also in opposition. So I rise for the voice of Fresno County that fought against this original bill that is now being spread to multiple other counties in opposition. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Lackey, you're recognized.
Yeah, the majority of my district is in San Bernardino County. And I just want to echo the voice of the San Bernardino member. He made the points. I don't need to belabor them. This deserves your opposition.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise in support with my colleague from San Bernardino as a representative who has San Bernardino as well. I stand in opposition.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, Assemblymember Carrillo, would you like to close?
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Thanks for my colleagues voicing their opinion on this. I also represent a portion of San Bernardino County, and that is the reason why I urge your support on this, because, again, what was created by Measure J, that commission, the members of that commission are appointed by the supervisors of the county of San Bernardino. That has not truly been an independent commission. This will create a completely independent commission because they're not going to be appointed by members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors with other respect we 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. Assemblymember Carrera has asked to move the call. Item 255 SB 996 by Senator Padilla, presented by Assemblymember Cork-Silva.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 996 by Senator Padilla and others, an act relating to manufactured housing.
Assemblymember Cork-Silva, you are recognized.
Good afternoon, Madam Speaker. I rise today to present SB 996 on behalf of Senator Padilla. Under California law, a manufactured home is classified as real property for tax purposes only when it is placed on a permanent foundation. New federal requirements eliminate the distinction between manufactured homes while the distinction remains in California law. This further highlights the need for clear, consistent rules governing manufactured housing permanency and property status. AEB SB 996 has bipartisan support in both houses and is a support-support recommendation. I 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 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, no 0. The measure passes. Item 256 SB 1190 by Senator Grove, presented by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1190 by Senator Grove and others, an accolade to child welfare.
Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Here I rise to present SB 1190 on behalf of Senator Grove, the Safe Passage for Youth Act. Members, today we have an opportunity to protect California children from an underground industry that has been operating completely unregulated in our great state. For far too long, we have allowed youth transport companies or transport escort services to function in a regulatory void, moving vulnerable kids across state lines with zero oversight, zero accountability, and zero state protections. When parents reach out for help with their struggling child, they are often guided to these companies, which advertise safe transport for high-needs children to facilities for treatment. However, what these children often experience instead is trauma, physical restraints, psychological injury, and fear. These transport companies have a long history of operating by any means necessary, which can include zip ties, handcuffs, forced sedation, and late-night abductions in the dead of night to snatch startled children from their beds. Famously, Paris Hilton was one of those children. She was ripped from her bed in the middle of the night, bound and transported across state lines under extreme emotional and physical duress. Her experience has led her to sponsor SB 1190. Paris' courage helped bring this dark industry into the light. But exposure isn't enough. More must be done to protect children's youth, both in our state as well as when they are transported out of state. SB 1190 takes a critical first step. It establishes the Safe Passage for Youth Act to dismantle these abusive, unregulated practices. SB 1190 requires transport escort services to obtain a charter party carrier permit through the CPUC, mandates trustline background checks for personnel, institutes a strict 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. transport curfew, bans, blindfolds, and unauthorized restraints and empowers the Attorney General to go after bad actors. If a child is going to be transported, it must be done safely, humanely, and under the full view of the law. With that, I respectfully request your aye 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. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 56, noes 0. The measure passes. Will pass and retain item 257. Item 258, SB 1341 by Senator Cabaldon, presented by Assemblymember Connolly.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1341 by Senator Cabaldon an act relating to beverage containers and making an appropriation therefore Senator Connolly you are recognized Thank you Madam Speaker Arise today to present SB 1341 on behalf of Senator Cabaldon It establishes a $0.12 processing fee and processing payment for qualifying wine, distilled spirits, and wine and distilled spirit cooler bag-and-box containers. The bill defines a bag-in-box container as an interior flexible bag with a dispensing valve contained within a rigid cardboard or corrugated paper box. These containers were added to the recycling program in 2024 and assigned a temporary processing fee due to limited recycling cost data through January 1, 2026. On December 15, 2025, CalRecycle announced a nearly 5,000% increase in the processing fee for bag-and-box containers effective January 1, 2026. SB 1341 provides a thoughtful and practical path forward for bag-and-box containers with a $0.12 fee structure in place through January 1, 2031. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assembly Member. 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 55, nos 0. The measure passes. We will pass and maintain on items 259 and 260. Item 261 SB 1273 by Senator Cabaldon, presented by our Majority Leader.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1273 by Senator Cabaldon and others, in accordance with alcoholic beverages.
Madam Majority Leader, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 1273 by Senator Cabaldon, which I'm proud to co-author. In 2018, my bill AB 2452 allowed wineries to use photos to advertise consumer education events. SB 1273 updates that law to allow short-form videos of up to 60 seconds while keeping all Tidehouse protections in place. This bill is a support support, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Assemblywoman, 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 56 and no 0. The measure passes. We will pass and retain on items 267 and 263. 264, SB 868 by Senator Wiener, presented by Assemblymember Schultz.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 868 by Senator Wiener and others, an accolades for electricity.
Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 868 on behalf of Senator Wiener. The bill streamlines approvals and establishes safety standards for plug-in balcony solar devices. SB 868 thereby lowers consumer energy bills, expands clean energy access, reduces strain on the electric grid and cuts air pollution. It also creates clear safety standards, enables a new do-it-yourself solar market and helps bring down costs for all consumers. On his behalf, I respectfully ask for your aye vote today.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Davies, you're recognized.
Thank you Madam Speaker. Today I rise as a proud co-author of SB 868. Balcony solar or plug-in solar can expand upon California solar success by giving more people access to the power of the sun, especially renters and condo dwellers like myself. SB 868 eliminates unnecessary red tape that has kept the benefits of cost-cutting solar energy devices from reaching all consumers. Balcony or plug-in solar is the fastest way as legislators can help consumers immediately reduce their electric bills. Plug-in solar devices can save people anywhere from $200 to $800 per year, depending on the size. They can be set up by consumers in less than an hour without the need of contractors or building modifications. Eight other states have already legalized this technology and Germany already has four million balcony solar systems. California needs to catch up. To help make California more affordable for our communities, I ask for an aye vote on SB 868.
Thank you Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, Assemblymember Schultz would you like to close?
Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
The clerk will open the roll. All those 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 55, nos 0. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain it at items 265, 266, and 267. Item 268, SB 804 by Senator Archuleta, presented by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris.
The clerk will be. Senate Bill 804 by Senator Archuleta and others, and I'm planning to pipeline safety.
Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 804 on behalf of Senator Archuleta, known as the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act. Hydrogen is an important part of California's climate strategy, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors where electrification alone may not be sufficient, including heavy-duty transportation, ports, maritime shipping, aviation fuels, and industrial manufacturing. To support these uses, hydrogen must be transported safely and efficiently from where it is produced to where it is needed. For large-scale deployment, pipelines are one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to transport hydrogen. But hydrogen presents unique safety challenges, and current California law does not clearly establish which state agency is responsible for regulating the safety of intrastate hydrogen pipelines. SB804 closes that gap and ensures that as hydrogen infrastructure moves forward, Hydrogen specific safety regulations can move forward as well. To be clear, this bill does not require the construction of hydrogen pipelines. It simply ensures that if hydrogen pipelines are built in California, they will operate under a clear, consistent and accountable safety framework. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 804.
Thank you, Assembly Member. 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 noes 0 the measure passes the passenger team of item 269 Thank you
Senator Cara, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 1425, which establishes a permitting process for new encroachments along the high-speed rail project's rights of way. While this state is responsible for managing this land, it lacks the legal authority to regulate encroachments. A codified permit process will bridge the gap between local property owners, businesses, and public entities to bolster surrounding communities and support expansion along the corridor. 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. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you. I'm going to go to item 220, SB 1312, by Senator Richardson, presented by Assemblymember—I'm skipped ahead too quickly. We are still awaiting final votes. We can now close the roll. Ayes 42, nos 14. The measure passes. Now, item 220, SB 1312, by Senator Richardson, presented by Assemblymember Connolly.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1312 by Senator Richardson, an act relating to cemeteries.
Senator McConnell, you're recognized.
Thank you. Good afternoon, members. I rise today to present SB 1312 on behalf of Senator Richardson. There are 187 private cemeteries in the state of California that are subject to abandonment. When cemeteries lose owners, they are without protection. Abandoned cemeteries quickly become public nuisances. They are distressing the families, pose public safety risks, and negatively affect nearby property values. This bill will implement recommendations by the Cemetery Bureau to formally define an abandoned cemetery and establish a mechanism for local governments to begin the process of title transfer upon abandonment. This bill has received bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SB 1312.
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 47, noes 6. The measure passes. We're going to lift the call on item 253, SB 1414. The clerk will post. Thank you the clerk will close the roll ayes 45 nos 20 measure passes Thank you. Thank you. Assembly members, as we await for our supplemental file, we would like to move forward with our adjournments in memory. Please give your respectful attention to those who are granted prior permission to speak for their adjournment in memory. We'll begin with Assemblymember Ransom.
Colleagues, I ask that you join me in adjourning our meeting in memory of Ben Amador. Benjamin Ben Amador was a devoted husband, father, friend, community advocate, and a champion for justice reform whose life reflected the power of transformation, service, compassion, and hope. A beloved member of the Stockton community, Ben dedicated his life to uplifting individuals and families impacted by the justice system and to reminding people that their past did not have to determine their future. He understood the power of second chances and believed that people deserved an opportunity to rebuild their lives, reconnect with their communities, and to discover their ability to contribute in meaningful ways. Through his work with Time Done, where he served as the Stockton Chapter Coordinator, and his involvement with Project Phoenix at San Joaquin Delta College, Ben advocated for formerly incarcerated individuals, record-clearing, education, community leadership, and greater opportunities for people returning home from prison. Ben carried that commitment beyond programs and organizations, bringing his advocacy from the neighborhoods of Stockton right here to the California State Capitol and using his powerful voice to remind policymakers, community leaders, and others that no one should be permanently defined by their past. For Ben, this work was never simply about titles or accomplishments. It was about the people. It was about standing beside those who had been judged, overlooked, and counted out. giving them a reason to believe in themselves and reminding them that they still had something valuable to contribute to our community. Those who knew Ben remember someone who cared deeply, showed up for others, gave himself freely, and was willing to fight the good fight for people who needed an advocate. He worked to open the doors to dignity, respect, and self-determination for others. He led by example and with enthusiasm, self-determination, and always with a smile. Ben's passing has left an unimaginable loss for his wife Jessica, their children, Mateo and Malia, and all of those who loved him. Ben's life was cut short in a tragic accident while returning home from one of his many hikes with friends, leaving behind a future filled with memories and moments that his family and community should have been able to share with him. Yet his legacy lives on in the lives he's touched, the barriers that he's helped break down, and the people that he's encouraged, as well as the countless individuals he inspired to believe that another chapter of life was possible. Ben believed and demonstrated that people could change, that difficult chapters did not have to be the end of anyone's story, and that simply standing beside someone in need could make a profound difference for their lives. Benjamin Amador leaves behind a family who loved him deeply, friends who will carry his memory with them, and a community made better because he chose to serve. His service, leadership, compassion, and unwavering belief in second chances will be deeply missed and forever remembered. May his memory continue to inspire us to believe in people, to show up for one another, and to leave our communities better than we found them. Again, I ask that you adjourn in memory of Ben Amador.
Thank you Assemblymember. Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized.
Thank you very much, Madam Speaker and colleagues. Today I rise to ask that we adjourn in the memory of Dave Ramos of Burbank. Dave passed away in the early morning hours of June 10th after a fierce and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Doctors originally gave him only six months to live, but true to his resilient spirit, which is how we certainly all knew of him in Burbank, Dave fought hard and blessed his family and friends and his community with 18 precious additional months. With Marsha, his wife of 45 years by his side, he faced his illness the same way that he lived his life, with determination, dignity, and an unshakable spirit. Dave was a genuinely caring soul who would do anything for anyone. He had a deep passion for coaching and mentoring youth in the Burbank community, guiding them with both patience and teaching them the value of leadership. He was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus for over 40 years, and his faith was central to who he was. He and his wife, Marsha, together offered baptism counseling to new parents and raised countless donations for Rancho San Antonio. Dave was also legendary for his exceptional barbecue skills, which he generously shared at the St. Finbar Fiesta for more than 40 years. He was a passionate Raiders and UCLA Bruins fan through and through. And above all, Dave should be remembered as a phenomenal family man, a devoted husband and a proud grandfather. His love for his family was the core of everything that he did and his life perfectly embodied his personal motto the more the merrier I request that we adjourn in his memory today and that we extend our deepest condolences to his wife Marcia his sons Richard and Steve the entire
Ramos family and all of the friends and neighbors that loved Dave Ramos. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Nguyen, you are recognized for your adjournment
in memory. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I ask that we adjourn in memory of Charles Earl Carpenter, born May 13, 1947 to Rosie Lee and Willie James Carpenter in Alabama. He graduated from Stillman College with a bachelor's degree in social work. While there, he pledged and became a member of the Roe Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated in 1965. After graduating from Stillman, Charles served in the United States Armed Forces from 1969 to 1971. While stationed at the Presidio Army based in San Francisco, he met Laverne Lyons, who he later married. Together, they had three children, Charles Jr., Davina, who many of us on this floor know, and Jockeys. After completing his military service, Charles relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where he later became a licensed social worker serving mental health patients. During that time he met Sean Jones and later they had Noik. He was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist
Church in Painesville, Ohio, where he served as a trustee. In 2021, due to health challenges, Charles relocated to Elk Grove, California to be closer to Davina and Junkies. He lived his best retired life in Elk Grove, spending time with his grandchildren, James, Janai, and Jack East Jr., attending church and occasional sporting events. Charles passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29th. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Charles lived life on his own terms, leaving a legacy where we can all carry forward. Remember, I ask that we adjourn in the memory of Charles Earl Carpenter.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Hoover, you're recognized for your adjournment in memory.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. It is with great sadness that I ask the Assembly to adjourn in the memory today of Paul Kelly. Paul passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20th at the age of 91. Paul was the leading cardiovascular surgeon who helped transform heart surgery in Northern California. Outside his practice, he was a loving father to his children, Catherine, Lynn, Malia, Brendan, John, and Colin, and a devoted husband to his wife, Linda. Paul was born in Palo Alto on May 2, 1935, before moving to Sacramento later in his life. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1957 at Stanford University, graduated with honors from McGill University in 1961, and completed his cardiovascular and thoracic residency at UCSF as a chief resident. He later served as an army surgeon in Germany for three years and retired as a lieutenant colonel. After retiring from service in 1971, Paul settled in Sacramento and joined doctors Edward Smeloff and George Miller at Sutter Memorial Hospital. Their practice grew into the Sacramento Cardiovascular Surgeons Medical Group, where he led as president from 1992. Paul had an impressive career in medicine. he discovered a way to recover and return a patient own blood during bypass surgery which is now standard practice in operating rooms worldwide Additionally in February 1989 Paul performed Sacramento first heart transplant alongside his team at Sutter Memorial Paul's medical career preceded him. In 2006, he was given the Heart of Gold Award by the American Heart Association and the Sacramento Valley Medical Society's highest honor, the Golden Stethoscope. Upon retiring in 1997, he continued his legacy by inventing the Fall Saver, the only device proven in NIH-sponsored trials to significantly reduce falls in high-risk patients. Paul will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and by the community that he devotedly served. I ask that we adjourn in his memory today.
Thank you, Assemblymember. 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. Thank you. Thank you. Members, we're going to take a moment to do vote changes. If you have a vote change, please raise your mic and do it from your desk. Assemblymember DeMio, you're recognized for your vote change.
Vote change DeMio, Senate Bill 944 from yes to no. vote change assembly member DeMio senate bill 944, aye to no.
Senator Castillo you are recognized for your vote change.
Castillo vote change SB 868 from aye to not voting Vote change to Assemblymember Castillo Senate Bill 868 aye to not voting Vote change to Assemblymember Castillo Senate Bill 868 to aye to not voting
Thank you. Thank you. Members, formerly Assemblymember Chris Holden is in the back of the chamber today. Please welcome him. Thank you. Thank you. .
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the local government committee to meet Thursday, August 27th at 9 a.m. in Capitol Room 447 for the purpose of hearing the following bills. Wilson, AB 912, Soria, AB 2728, Grayson, SB 328, Durazo, SB 716, and Cervantes, SB 1367.
Without objection, that shall be the order.
I request unanimous consent to suspend joint rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Appropriations Committee to meet Thursday, August 27 at 9.30 in the swing space, room 1100, for the purpose of hearing SB 259.
Without objection, that shall be the order. At the request of the author, please move item 13AB 1149, Jackson, to the enacted file.
The clerk will note.
Thank you. Item 301, AB 1621 by Assemblymember Wilson.
The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1621 by Assemblymember Wilson and others, not relating to planning and zoning.
Assemblymember Wilson, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm pleased to present AB 1621, which is back from the Senate, after receiving unanimous support. This bill streamlines the housing approval process by closing loopholes and local permitting timelines, holding agencies accountable when they cause delays, and helping ensure California can build housing faster and more efficiently by cutting red tape. It supports timely housing development so we can meet our state's growing needs. With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Members, without objection, we are working on supplemental file number one Thank you Assemblymember Wilson Without 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, no 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Item number 302, AB 1821 by Assemblymember Pacheco.
The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1821 by Assemblymember Pacheco, an act relating to public records.
Senator Pacheco, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. Assembly Bill 1821 is back for concurrence. AB 1821 specifies that processing agencies' response times should be tied to business days rather than calendar days. This bill has received bipartisan support, 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.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Majority leader has asked to put this item on call
The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 43 and nos 1.
Senate amendments are concluded. Item 303, AB 1905 by Assemblymember Schultz.
The clerk will read. Assemblymember 1905 by Assemblymember Schultz and others, an act relating to juveniles.
Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized.
Well thank you very much Madam Speaker, colleagues. I rise as AB 1905 is back from the Senate and I'm pleased to report that after working closely and collaboratively with the California District Attorneys Association, we have secured their neutrality with the following amendments taken in the Senate. First, the bill would only apply to those who are currently 26 and under and are in custody and were a juvenile at the time of the alleged offense. I will know that this definition of youth of 26 or younger mirrors the definition already adopted by the legislature in California Penal Code Section 1016.7. Additionally, we have placed in the bill an emergency exception for imminent threats to life and a retroactivity provision to ensure that pending cases are not impacted. With all of that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote today.
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.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you
Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Heyes 42, noes 12.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Okay, file item 304, that's AB 1973 by our majority leader.
The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1973 by Assemblymember Aguirre, Curry, and others, an act relating to Healing Arts.
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present AB 1973, which is back on concurrence, Senate amends, ensure physician involvement, and reproductive services provided by advanced practice clinicians. I respectfully 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. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 41, noes 16.
Sound amendments are concurred in. Final item 305, that's AB 1991, also by our Majority Leader.
The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1991 by Assemblymember Aguirre-Curray, an act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Madam Majority Leader, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 1991 is back on concurrence. Senate amendments incorporate technical assistance from the administration and make other clarifying changes. This bill is a support support. Respectfully 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, tally the votes. Ayes 56, noes 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. File item number 306 is AB 1997 by Assemblymember Lee.
The clerk will read. Assembly Bill 1997 by Assemblymember Lee, an act relating to housing.
Assemblymember Lee, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present AB 1997 for concurrence. This measure shortens the review period for 90% affordable housing projects after the agency has certified the EIR. Senate amendments were technical conforming changes at the request of the Senate Policy Committee. I ask for your aye votes.
Assemblymember Lee, all debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll.
All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Heist 48, 47. No's 3.
Senate amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass or retain on 307. File line number 308 is AB 2308 by Assemblymember Haney.
Clerk will read. Assembly Bill 2308 by Assemblymember Haney, an act relating to housing.
Assemblymember Haney, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, AB 2308, the San Francisco Transit Neighborhood Act is back up on concurrence. It will help keep a major downtown transit and housing project moving forward by extending the existing financing tool connected to the Transbay program. This is not a new tax. It just extends existing increment financing, and Senate amendments made sure that we protect funding that would otherwise go to schools and educational revenue. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Haney. 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 votes. Heads 54, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
File item 309, that's AB 2691 by Assemblymember Addis.
The clerk will read. Assembly vote 2691 by Assemblymember Addis and others, an act relating to elections.
Assemblymember Addis, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present 2691. That's back on concurrence with bipartisan and near unanimous support. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Addis. 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 54, no 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 310 is AB 982 by Assemblymember Carrillo.
The clerk will read. Assembly vote 982 by Assemblymember Carrillo, an act relating to surface mining.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I rise today to present AB 982, which aims to conserve valuable construction resources for future projects by establishing a new reserve category for idle mines. Creating this new reserve category would reduce unnecessary resource depletion and minimize costs associated with resource transfers and waste. The closure of any mine forces longer travel for resources, which increases emissions and makes it harder to attract investment in local construction projects. This bill will help keep construction materials local, reducing fuel consumption, CO2 remissions, and traffic congestion. By supporting AB 982, we're investing in our local economy, job creation, and sustainable development, while ensuring that we have the resources to build the infrastructure our communities need and deserve. AB 982 has received bipartisan support and has no opposition. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Carrillo. 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 votes. Ayes 55, nos 0. The measure passes.
File item 311 is AB 1703 by Assemblymember Hart We read Assembly Bill 1703 by Assemblymember Hart an act relating to the healing arts Assemblymember Hart you are recognized Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I'm pleased to present AB 1703, which is back on concurrence. Senate amendments delay implementation, narrow the title protection, and affirm the bill does not deal with licensed practitioners. This bill has received bipartisan support and no no votes, so I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Hart. 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 votes. Ayes 50, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
File item 312. That is AB 2128 by Assemblymember Haney. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2128 by Assemblymember Haney and others, an act relating to housing.
Assemblymember Haney, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, AB 2128 is back on concurrence. that will protect housing stability for Californians who rely on federal housing assistance. In the Senate, we made technical and clarifying amendments to the bill. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Haney. 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 votes. Ayes, 42. Noes, 14.
Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 313, AB 2480 by Assemblymember Avila Farias.
Click will read. Assemblymember 2480 by Assemblymember Avila Farias and others in act relating to housing.
Assemblymember Avila Farias, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 2480 is back on concurrence. Amendments taken in the Senate made technical changes and addressed chaptering conflicts. This bill has no opposition, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Assemblymember Abel Afarias. 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 votes. Ayes 58, no 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass and retain on 314. Okay. We're going to head back to some Senate bills. Okay we are going to Okay members we are going to go to everybody get ready here file item number 91 File item 91, that's SB 1170 by Senator Durazo, presented by Assemblymember Coloza.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1170 by Senator Durazo, an act relating to nonprofit housing developers.
Assemblymember Colosa, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am presenting SB 1170 on behalf of Senator Durazo, which would provide nonprofit housing developers with the option to enter into a joint powers agreement with one or more public agencies. for the purposes of risk pooling. Housing providers need access to affordable insurance options so California can continue working towards our housing goals, which this bill can help achieve. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Colosa. All debate having ceased,
Cook will open the roll.
I think she's ready.
All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll, tally the vote. Ayes 57, no zero.
The measure passes. We're going to skip backwards, folks, to file item 86. File item 86. That's SB 1051 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Assemblymember Shiavo.
Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1051 by Senator Mandivar and others, an act relating to foster care.
Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm happy to present SB 1051 on behalf of Senator Mandivar. It's a simple bill that empowers bridge navigators who are already providing child care-related resources, information on families, to also share information about the emergency child care bridge program. This is a simple, the emergency child care program was born out of the 2017-2018 state budget, which sought to mitigate one of the top barriers to finding and maintaining stable family homes for children in foster care, providing families with a child care voucher. This is a simple change that could determine whether a child is placed in a stable home. 40% of respondents to a survey said that they would not have accepted a child without this program, and 70% reported a reduced economic stress. Under the bill, county social workers would be able to still retain the authority to approve or deny program participants, but it's a simple fix, and I'm proposing that we bring more families to this resource if they're eligible for it. The recent amendments address chaptering issues respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Schiavo. 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 to ayes 57, no 0.
The measure passes. all right let's skip ahead to file item number 98 dr patel ready to go we're going to do sb 626 by senator smallwood cuevas presented by dr patel the clerk will read senate bill 626 by senator smallwood cuevas and others and act relating to prenatal health dr patel you may open Thank you Mr Speaker Good afternoon members I rise to present SB 626 on behalf of Senator
Smallwood-Cuevas, which addresses the critical issue of perinatal mental health. Perinatal mental health conditions are the most common complications of pregnancy and are among the leading causes of pregnancy-associated deaths, yet far too many mothers struggle in silence. SB 626 requires perinatal care providers to screen, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period using the clinical guidelines established by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It also ensures health insurance covers at least one FDA-approved medication for perinatal mental health conditions and requires health plans to publicly report on screening and care coordination. When we fail to treat perinatal mental health, we aren't just failing the mother, we are impacting the long-term health of the child, her family, and her community. I respectfully ask your aye vote on SB 626.
Thank you. Thank you, Dr. Patel. 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 votes. Ayes 56, noes 1.
Measure passes. File item number 99 is SP 549 by Senator Allen, presented by Assemblymember Addis.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 549 by Senator Allen and others, an act relating to Heritage Schools.
Assemblymember Addis, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of Senator Allen to present SB 549, which will allow TK students to attend heritage schools, and I respectfully ask for aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Addis. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll.
All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 53, no 0. Measure passes.
File item number 103. That is SB 331 by Senator Mendevar presented by Assemblymember Bonta.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 331 by Senator Mendevar and others, an act relating to health care coverage.
Assemblymember Bonta, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today on behalf of Senator Mendevar and children across the state to present SB 331, the Let California Kids Hear Act. Hearing is not a luxury, and this bill moves the needle in the state towards that truth, ensuring that youth under 21 on large group commercial health plans have coverage for medically necessary hearing aids. Hearing is crucial for our kids as they seek to develop, learn, and blossom socially, and our health policy should reflect that. I've been disheartened by the federal inaction on our state's proposed essential health benefits, which includes hearing aid coverage, have left many children waiting to hear. This bill has been supported by advocates who have fought tirelessly for decades to be able to make sure that children can hear. Let's join them today, and let's make them sure that we hear you respectfully vote aye on SB 331.
Thank you Assemblymember Bonta. I'll 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. Heyes 55, noes 0.
Measure passes. File item 104 is SB 561 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Quirk Silva.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 561 by Senator Blakespear and others, an act relating to guardians.
Assemblymember Cork-Silva, you are recognized.
Good afternoon, members. Today I rise in support of SB 561, which would improve accountability and communication in the public guardian referral process for probate conservatorship. So vulnerable adults who lack decision-making capacity are not left waiting without a clear path to care. This is a support-support bill, and I ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Assemblymember Quirk-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 votes. Ayes 56, noes 0.
The measure passes. Thank you. File item 105. Okay, everybody. Final item 105. That's SB 677 by Senator Wiener, presented by Assemblymember Coloza.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 677 by Senator Wiener and others, an act relating to housing.
Madam Assistant Majority Whip, you are recognized.
Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 677 on behalf of Senator Wiener. This bill reduces delays to building more housing, addressing our state's housing crisis. It also authorizes the state treasurer to enter the state into a joint powers authority that issues tax-exempt private activity bonds for purposes of providing federally required bond approvals. For these reasons, I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Kalozal. Debate having ceased, Clerk will have the role.
All members vote who desire to vote. all members vote who desire to vote all members vote who desire to vote circle close the roll tally the votes ayes 42 noes 2 the measure passes Okay
We're going to skip around, everybody. Sorry. File item 83, please. File item 83. That is SB 1000 by Senator Becker, presented by Assemblymember Majority Whip Gonzalez.
It's a 54-vote bill. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1000 by Senator Becker, an act relating to artificial intelligence and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately. Mr. Majority Whip, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to present SB 1000. In 2024, the legislature passed the California AI Transparency Act, the first law in the country requiring AI content to be labeled with disclosures about where it came from. Since then, AI and the technology has used embedded and detect these disclosures has evolved rapidly and requires changes to be made to the act in order for it to accomplish its goals. SP 1000 brings the act into harmony with international regulations around content provinces and pushes industry to standardize methods of content disclosure. This bill ensures the California AI Transparency Act will serve as a bedrock for the future governance in this space and to set the baseline for AI transparency. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Mr. Majority Whip. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Say 54 vote bill. Clerk will close the roll. Tally votes. Ayes 54, no 0 on the urgency. Ayes 54, no 0 on the measure. The measure passes. Skipping ahead to file item 102. 102. That's SB 299 by Senator Cabaldon, presented by our majority whip. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 299 by Senator Cobaldin and others, an act relating to environmental equality. Mr. Majority Whipp, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 299 on behalf of Senator Cobaldin. SB 299 makes a targeted common sense update to the California Environmental Quality Act by sending an existing CEQA exemption for child care facilities to include those located in a residential area. While that was an important step forward, it left out very areas where child care is most needed and where the child care facilities are most frequently challenged, residentially zoned neighborhoods. SB 299 corrects this gap by ensuring the CEQA exemption applies to child care facilities located in residential areas by extending similar protections for family day care homes. This will allow child care providers to open and expand their communities where parents live and work without being subjected to misuse of environmental law. With that respect, we ask for aye vote on SB 299. Thank you, Mr. Majority Whip. 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 55 noes zero The measure passes Folks we skipping ahead to file item 112 112 That SB 1116 by Senator Caballero presented by our Majority Whip. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1116 by Senator Caballero, an act relating to land use. Majority Whip, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of Senator Caballero to present SB 1116, a follow-up bill to improve implementation of SB 684, the Starter Home Revalorization Act, which created a streamlined ministerial pathway to build small-scale housing projects up to 10 units on infill sites. SB 1116 makes several important changes to the original law, clarifies development standards to prevent local rules from reducing allowable housing, reinforce the ministerial approval and clear timelines to provide certainty for applicants, updates of divisional standards to allow more flexibility for small law development, addresses private restrictions including HOA and deed provisions that can unblock housing and improves reporting to break track outcomes and production. The changes are designed to ensure the law produces the housing it was intended to deliver so we can build small-scale home ownership opportunities across California. This bill has enjoyed strong bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Mr. Majority Whip. 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 votes, ayes 54, no 0. The measure passes. and skipping ahead to file item 163.163. That's SB 1167 by Senator Blakespear, presented by our Majority Whip. The clerk will read. Senator Bow 1167 by Senator Blakespear and others, an act relating to vehicles. Mr. Majority Whip, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1167, which addresses misrepresentation in the e-bike marketplace and strengthens consumer protections around how electric bicycles are marketed and sold. California law clearly defines e-bikes as having no more than 750 watts of power and going no faster than 20 miles per hour on a throttle of 20 miles per hour when pedal-assisted. Manufacturing and sellers have not held fast to this legal definition. They have blurred the line by advertising more powerful motor vehicles, sometimes known as e-motos and as e-bikes. This legislation will better regulate motor vehicles that look like e-bikes, so purchasers are aware of safety risks, and manufacturers and sellers are held responsible for misleading advertisements. SB 1167 has received unanimous support. It has no opposition. It tackles the e-moto problem while protecting access to safe, legal e-bikes. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Mr. Majority Whip. 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 votes. Heyes 58, no zero. Measure passes. Dr. Baines, you ready? Okay, we're going to go back to file item 106 and then continue down the file. File item 106, everybody, that's SB 849 by Dr. Weber Pearson, presented by Dr. Baines. Doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor. Kirk will read. Senate Bill 849 by Senator Weber Pearson and others in act relating to professions and vocations Dr Baines you are recognized Thank you Mr Speaker I rise to present SB 849 This bill addresses physician sexual misconduct The physician relationship involves significant vulnerability and relies on ethical judgment and integrity. Patients place extraordinary trust in their physicians. Any violation of that trust, especially when it is broken through sexual abuse or harassment, should be disciplined to the greatest extent. The medical board has shared that in many cases when a physician or surgeon surrenders their license, there is no admission of guilt to sexual misconduct, and they do not state that they are surrendering their license because they committed an act of sexual misconduct. In 2022, the legislature passed AB 1636, which removed the medical board's discretion to reinstate a physician or surgeon who lost their license due to sexual misconduct with the patient. SB 849 prevents someone from seeking reinstatement if their license was surrendered while a board accusation was pending against them due to an act of sexual misconduct or exploitation involving a current or former patient or client. This ensures that a licensee cannot try to get ahead of the process by surrendering their license before an investigation of a misconduct is completed. A medical license is a privilege, not a right. SB 849 ensures that the responsibility, trust, and integrity attached to that privilege are maintained. Ultimately, this bill is about protecting patients and ensuring that serious sexual misconduct cannot be used as a pathway to practicing medicine. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Dr. Baines. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the wall. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally votes. Ayes 58, nos 0. The measure passes. File M108. That's SB908 by Senator Wiener, presented by Assemblymember Patterson. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 908 by Senator Wiener and others, an act relating to windows. Assemblymember Patterson, you are recognized. Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker. Rise to present SB 908 on one of my favorite subjects. This bill cuts red tape for residential window replacement projects, making it easier for homeowners to weatherize their homes quickly and cost effectively. Too many residents have run into cost window regulations that can turn straightforward home improvements into bureaucratic and costly nightmares. Local governments and HOAs often require more expensive window materials to be used and subject window replacements to long and bureaucratic approvals. SB 908 reduces window replacement costs and headaches by preventing local governments and my friends at the HOAs for imposing restrictions on window requirements that comply with relevant state building codes. This bill also restricts additional local mandates on windows in new housing in San Francisco. SB 908 exempts local historic districts and landmarks as well as state-designated historic resources. This bill also allows local governments to impose safety conditions on window projects. Recent amendments allow HOAs to impose reasonable installation restrictions and for large multifamily condo buildings with greater than 20 units, reasonable aesthetic restrictions that do not increase the cost or decrease the efficiency of the window by greater than 10 percent. Members also clarify liability and maintenance obligations for window replacement projects in an HOA common areas. I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Patterson. 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 votes, highs 57, no zero. The measure passes. pass and retain on I think I failed to call out pass and retain on 107 pass and retain on 107 pass and retain on 109, 110, 111 we've already dispensed of 112 pass and retain on 113, 14, 15, 16 17 file on 118 that's SP 1244 by Senator Allen presented by Dr. Patel. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1244 by Senator Allen and others, an act relating to health care coverage. Dr. Patel, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1244 on behalf of Senator Allen and as a co-author. This bill requires health insurance brokers, agents, and related professionals that advise public agencies on employee health care to disclose compensation that they receive for selling those benefits before entering or renewing a service contract with the agency. Recent amendments to this bill reduced burdens on agents and brokers by clarifying responsibilities for individual agents and brokers, extending timelines, striking certain onerous disclosure requirements, applying certain disclosure requirements for agents and brokers who service larger public entities with 100 or more employees only, and clarifying the bill's application to public joint labor management trusts. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Dr. Patel. We'll debate having Cease 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. Heads 43, nose 2. The measure passes. Pass temporarily on 119. Pass and retain on 120. File item 121 is SB 1398 by Senator Susan Rubio. presented by Assemblymember Carrillo. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1398 by Senator Rubio, an act relating to state buildings. Assemblymember Carrillo, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am proud to present SB 1398 Green Globe Certification on behalf of Senator Rubio. SB 1398 is a straightforward update to ensure California's green building requirements reflect the reality of today's market. Under current law, state agencies are required to obtain green building certification for new construction and mayor renovations started in 2024. However, the statute effectively recognizes only one system, LEED, or LEED, despite the existence of other national recognized widely used alternatives. This creates a practical problem. By identifying only one certification pathway, the state reduces flexibility, may increase project costs, and exclude comparable framework that delivers similar environmental and performance outcomes. SB 1398 addresses this by explicitly recognizing green gloves as an equivalent certification. This bill does not weaken standards. It simply allows state agencies to choose between certification systems that meet comparable benchmarks for sustainability and building performance This flexibility will maintain California commitment to high sustainable infrastructure while giving agencies the choices in achieving those goals more effectively I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you Assemblymember Carrillo. 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. Heist 58, no, zero. The measure passes. File item 122 is SB 1445 by the Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development. Presented by Assemblymember Berman. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1445 by Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development, an act relating to healing arts. Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 1445 is the Senate Committee on Business Professions and Economic Development's annual committee bill, which makes technical changes relating to the state's licensure of professions and vocations within the Department of Consumer Affairs. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Mr. Gabriel, what questions might you have? No? You're good? Okay. Okay, 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. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Highs 58, no zero, the measure passes. That brings us to file item 124, that is SB 938 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Assemblymember Solache. The clerk will read. Assemblymember Solache, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 938 on behalf of Senator Menjivar. I am proud to know that our local law enforcement officers are trained, equipped, and importantly have built trust with our community. Our communities depend on them, and we are thankful for the officers who serve with professionalism and respect for the people they serve and protect. SB 938, the Community Trust Act, would ensure that sworn federal law enforcement training and service alone would not qualify for training. Experience and education needed for a lateral waiver from the Commission, Peace Officer Standards, and Training Post, that training is not comparable. These waivers would allow federal officers to bypass portions of the high training required for our local law enforcement officers. Numerous reports have documented patterns of misconduct, harmful enforcement practices, and some ICE and CBP agents have no regard for the rule of law. My district has experienced these inhumane raids firsthand. I support my local law enforcement and partnerships they have built our residents and businesses. In fact, as a local mayor, I used to know these officers by name, by who they are, by their families, so these individuals protect and serve our communities with dignity and respect. In contrast, we should all be concerned if federal agents with different training standards and documented patterns of misconduct interrupt communities and engage in actions that terrorize our families. untrained and unqualified agents responsible for terrorizing our community have not earned the right to be in our community anyone wanting to protect our communities to have the same high quality training that our law enforcement officers have I think Senator Renjavar for bringing this important conversation forward and I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SB 938 Thank you Assemblymember Salace 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, tell you the votes. Ayes 44, noes 16. The measure passes. File item 125 is SB 958 by Dr. Weber Pearson, presented by Assemblymember Ward. Clerk will read. Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized. Well, good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and members. I'm pleased to present SB 958 on behalf of Senator Weber Pearson. This bill provides that for the purposes of CEQA, environmental impacts associated solely with increased building height shall not be considered a significant environmental impact under certain conditioning. This bill would address uncertainty created by a recent appellate court decision and would help advance critical developments across the state that include desperately needed affordable housing. I respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Ward. All debate having ceased. Excuse me, Mr. DeMaio. Mr. DeMaio, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to slow down consideration of this bill to make sure everyone understands what's in it. SB 958, would in essence allow a condo tower to go up on our beautiful California coastline and be exempted from height environmental impact review. And this isn't just for a specific project. This originated with a specific controversial project in San Diego called the Midway Rising Project. This project was pushed through with very little oversight, and it overturned the people's ordinance that established a height limit in San Diego. In San Diego, we have our downtown, and we allow big buildings and tall buildings in downtown, but we want our beautiful coastline not to be walled off. We don't want to be the Miami Beach of the West Coast. And so voters said, no, we don't like this project. We don't believe that the environmental impacts have been properly reviewed. It went right on the ballot without a proper CEQA investigation on height impacts in the Midway District. The community sued and won in court. And the developer wants to hotwire this project because they want a special exemption. They don't want to go through the legal process. don't want to play by the rules, so they came here to Sacramento asking for a special exemption. But it's even worse. SB 958 doesn't just apply to the Midway Rising Project. It is to the entire California coastline. This is stunning. It exempts every single high rise on the California coast from a CEQA challenge based upon environmental impacts from height. we're talking about the coast. I think a big condo tower on the coast impeding the view is a significant environmental impact. And I think deep down in your heart of hearts, you know that. A few weeks ago, we stood on this floor and there was a resolution that I almost supported from one of my colleagues. Forget the location What that Santa Barbara yes Well of course Santa Barbara where we relate to our coast And it dealt with offshore oil drilling I said you know what I could totally sign on to this There's provisions of the resolution I can't support. But we need to, as Californians, not treat this as a partisan issue. Our coastline is our best asset. It's our environmental beauty. Nobody wants Miami Beach-style condos on California's coast. But this bill makes it easier for that to happen. I implore you, if you can't vote no, lay off this bad bill. Send a message that this is not an inconsequential impact to have a tower on our coast. and that towers on the coast should be subject to the existing environmental impact reviews under CEQA, I urge a no vote on SB 958. No Miami Beach-style condo towers on California's coast without full environmental review. Thank you, Assemblymember DeMaio. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Ward, do you wish to close? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think just to kind of correct the record again, And I think as often as facing this body as we are evaluating CEQA and its application or misapplication, as we have heard, construed through court decisions, this is not necessarily a precedent. We often see errant court decisions that have misinterpreted when CEQA needs to be applied. And in this case, which, of course, is not a singular project, but an appellate court decision that actually was a baseline for any projects going forward. Look, colleagues, I have written EIRs from cover to cover. I know what goes in them. I know that we analyze population and density, cultural resources, transportation and circulation, air quality, water supply, on and on and on. And so yet another appellate court decision has come forward and said, you know what, as a sole factor, we did not actually analyze the height of a building and how it may affect things like migratory patterns. You talk about our downtowns and whether or not birds are able to navigate our downtown communities. You talk about whether or not height is going to affect light refraction or light reflection, whether it is going to impact lunar cycles. I mean, this is where sometimes court decisions get it wrong. And as a singular factor in a secret review and a secret challenge, when all the other environmental impacts have successfully been analyzed, reported to the public, and properly mitigated through a mitigation monitoring plan, that that alone cannot be enough to be able to tank an EIR and allow us to be able to move forward on desperately needed, not just housing, but any projects that the community has gone through any extensive process on with all the public review that goes into it. And for these reasons alone, and again with the precedent, that sometimes our courts get it wrong and we need to step in and say what you do and you don't do for purposes of CEQA, I respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Ward. I'll debate having ceased. Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Thank you. Mr. Ward has moved the call. Passing to 10 on 126, 127, 28, 29. File item 130 is SB 420 by Senator Padilla, presented by Assemblymember Gibson. You are Assemblymember Gibson. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 420 by Senator Padilla and others, an act relating to taxation. Assemblymember Gibson, you are recognized. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 420 on behalf of Senator Padilla. SB 420 ensures that organizations tied to a private immigration detention facility cannot claim a charitable tax status and be exempted from local property tax solely because they are a nonprofit organization. An investigation into Imperial County revealed that the Brawley Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that owned an ICE detention facility, avoided paying $6 million in property tax through the California welfare exemption. Although the foundation claimed to support community development, creating jobs and high-paying unemployment, the region reduced strain on government agencies. Much of its activities and revenue connected to the Imperial Detention Facility, which is operated for a profit in a private facility. It is documented publicly that these facilities operate under poor conditions, deplorable conditions that no human being should ever be in. Inadequate medical health care facilities. As a result, two inmates died into custody. SB 420 closes a loophole in California's revenue and taxation by preventing organizations connected to immigration detention or deportation efforts by qualifying charitable property tax exemptions in the future. This bill protects taxpayers from subsidizing horrific detention operating facilities. I respectfully ask, but I vote on SB 420. Thank you, Assemblymember Gibson. Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. As the assemblyman who represents Brawley and Imperial County, I rise today in support of SB 420. California provides tax exemptions because we recognize that certain organizations serve as charitable, religious, or public benefit purpose. Those exemptions are important, and I support them when they are being used as intended. But we also need to be consistent. If a property is receiving a tax exemption because it's supposed to be serving a charitable purpose, then that property should be used for that purpose. We shouldn't have a situation where a nonprofit designation is being used to provide a tax advantage to a property that is ultimately being operated for profit That is not fair to the taxpayers of California local governments schools or other community services that rely on those property tax dollars This isn't about whether we agree or disagree on the underlying issues. It's about making sure our tax code is applied fairly and that an exemption intended for charitable purposes is not being used as a loophole for a commercial operation. I believe this legislation is about common sense fairness. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this measure and voting aye. Thank you. Thank you Assemblymember Gonzalez. Assemblymember Quirk-Silva you are recognized. Thank you members. I rise to support this serious piece of legislation. We don't always agree on what's happening right now related to ICE and immigration. As a matter of fact, I think we will almost never agree. We've drawn a line, a line of those who support this type of facility, capturing, hunting people because their skin is Brown. And where do they go? They go to private prisons in California and across the United States. This bill was brought forward in Revin Tax, a committee that I sit on, and there is lengthy, lengthy articles written about exactly what is happening there. This facility had a non-profit designation and received the benefits of that designation. And yet it is the furthest that you can imagine of being a charitable institution. There is nothing charitable about what is happening in this particular facility. And using the loophole, as was suggested, is egregious. I've seen many things over my 12 years here, but this is something we certainly cannot stand for, and I'm very proud of the senator for bringing this forward, and I also want to acknowledge the member from Imperial, if I have that right, for him speaking up in support of this bill. With that, I ask for your support of SB 420. Thank you, Assemblymember Crook-Silva. Seeing and hearing no further business, Assemblymember Gibson, do you wish to close? Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I want to thank the member from Indio and Fullerton for their comments. I want to thank Senator Padilla, who represents this area, for his forethought in moving expeditiously on this bill. This is about making sure that we close the loophole, and certainly this is a loophole that this bill seeks to close. I respectfully ask when I vote on SB 420. Thank you, Assemblymember Gibson. 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 votes. Ayes 52, nos 7. The measure passes. File item 131 that SB 490 by Senator Umberg presented by Dr Patel The clerk will read Senate Bill 490 by Senator Umberg and others inoculating to public health Dr. Patel, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of Senator Umberg to present SB 490. Members, this is a support-support bill and I respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you, Dr. Patel. 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. I-62, no-0. The measure passes. Passer retain on 132, 33, 34. File item 135. That's SB 741 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Schultz. Members, this is a 54-vote bill. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 741 by Senator Blakespear, an act relating to transportation and making an appropriation thereof. Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, our eyes to present SB 741 by Senator Blakespear. In 2025, the California Transportation Agency's Transit Task Force encouraged the state to streamline and simplify transit grant programs, and this bill follows through on that recommendation. It eliminates repetitive emissions modeling requirements for transit uses while maintaining reporting and auditing requirements. These changes will allow transit agencies to direct more resources towards reliable and affordable service that attracts riders and reduces emissions. With the support, support, I ask for your aye vote today. Thank you. Assemblymember Schultz, 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 votes. I-64, no-0. The measure passes. Passing routine on 132, 33, 34. Okay, Mr. Ward is asking us to lift the call on file item 125. Clerk will post. we'll close the roll tally the votes ayes 43 noes 5 the measure passes back to where we left off pass and retain on 136 File item 137, that's SB 865 by Senator Ashby, presented by Assemblymember Ward. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 865 by Senator Ashby, an act relating to music festivals. Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 865, on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, establishes a grant program for multi-day, independent, live music festivals to strengthen California's creative economy and support local communities. Music festivals provide significant economic benefits for communities across California, which attract thousands of visitors, create jobs, and produce substantial tax revenue, which supports those local economies. In the Sacramento region alone here at the Capitol, the Aftershock and Golden Sky music festivals generated an economic impact of $44 million in 2024 and supported 13,000 jobs across multiple sectors. SB 865 has no opposition received bipartisan support. Respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Ward I 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 and tally the votes. Ayes 64, no 0. The measure passes. Okay, we're going to go back in order to file item 119. Before we do, everybody, I just want to say this is unbelievable work progress that everybody's doing right now. Just want to thank you all for everybody. Really, really nice. Really, really nice. File item 119. We're going back to file item 119. That's SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, presented by our Assistant Speaker Pro Tem. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1323 by Senator Rubio and others, an act relating to health care providers. Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present AB 1323 on behalf of Senator Rubio, a patient protection and dignity measure that strengthens existing laws for individuals receiving medical care while in immigration custody. SB 1323 requires health care entities to inform staff and volunteers how to respond to requests from individuals in immigration custody and allows patients to notify an emergency contact of their location and condition. Reports indicate that some individuals in custody have been denied communication with loved ones, delays in care, worsening medical condition, and in extreme cases, preventable deaths. SB 1323 ensures communication is timely and consistent across facilities and ensures that no one receiving medical care in California is cut off from their loved ones simply because they are in ICE custody. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you. Assemblymember Rodriguez, 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 votes. Ayes 46, noes 11. The measure passes. Okay, we are going back to where we had left off, and that is file item 138, SB 873 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assemblymember Calra. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 873 by Senator Reyes and others, an act relating to courts. Assemblymember Calra, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 873, ICE out of courts, on behalf of Senator Reyes. This bill will protect the legal process for all in California by preventing indiscriminate arrests by ICE agents in and around the grounds of a courthouse. In 2025, ICE detained nearly 10,000 people in California, many of whom were arrested while appearing in court. This has created a climate of fear and negatively impacts public participation in courts. Discouraging people from coming to court makes our community less safe. Several other states have enacted legislation to protect the sanctity of courthouses from ICE deportations by preventing arrests at or near courthouses without a judicial warrant. California is joining those states by moving legislation to protect individuals participating in court proceedings. This bill is a Latino caucus priority, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Calra. Assemblymember Gibson you are recognized. Thank you very much we're Speaker, I also rise in support of SB 873 and thank the not only the author, but the floor jockey on this bill for someone who represents my particular district and hear these accounts time after time and not only seeing it and hearing it, but also getting the live accounts from residents in my particular district where people are afraid to one go to the courts in fear that they will be detained and or being swooped up and arrested. The courthouse should be a place where the people seek justice and including those places where people are going because the court has asked them to come in to seeking their immigration status or getting their immigration status reviewed. It should not be a place where people feel unsafe. And I support this bill and ask for a strong aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Gibson Seeing and hearing no further debate Assemblymember Collard do you wish to close? I want to thank our colleague from Carson for his strong statement and support and respectfully ask for an aye vote Thank you Assemblymember Collard I'll debate having ceased Clerk will open the roll All members vote who desire to vote All members vote who desire to vote Thank you. Thank you. The measure passes. Pass and retain on 139, 140, 41, 42, 43, 44. File item 145, SB 913 by Senator Becker, presented by Assemblymember Harbidian. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 913 by Senator Becker and others, an act relating to energy. Assemblymember Harbidian, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise as a proud co-author to present SB 913, the Clean Local Power Act by Senator Becker. SB 913 directs the CPUC to update its rules for the Resource Adequacy Program to enhance market-integrated pathways for aggregated distributed energy resources, to compete to provide the lowest cost option for keeping the electric grid reliable. One of the drivers of electric rates has been the need to increase the capacity of the electric grid to handle new customers and growing load. Clean, customer-owned, distributed resources can help the grid handle peak demand. These devices can be coordinated and aggregated to reduce energy use and provide electricity during hours of peak demand SB 913 enables the use of these resources by aligning existing rules more closely to those that allow the demand grid support program to scale up and test the participation of these resources in California's reliability markets. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Harbinian. I'll 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 43, noes 2. The measure passes. Pass and retain on 146, 147. is SB 942 by Senator Caballero, presented by Assemblymember Ortega. Say 54-vote bill. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 942 by Senator Caballero and others, an act relating to civil detainees and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately. Assemblymember Ortega, you are recognized. I rise today to present SB 942 on behalf of Senator Caballero, which will establish the Civil Detainee Bill of Rights Act of 2026. SB 942 makes it clear that a person's right to humane care, clean water, safe food, medical attention, and freedom from abuse are not extraordinary protections. They are the minimum standard that should apply to all individuals civilly detained in California. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Ortega. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Madam Majority Leader? Madam Majority Leader? Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 54, noes 10 on the urgency. Ayes 54, noes 10 on the measure. The measure passes. Aye. Okay, we are going to continue on, folks. Pass and retain on 148, 149, 50, 51, 152. That SB 989 by Senator Blakespeare presented by Dr Patel Clerk will read Senate Bill 989 by Senator Blakespeare and others an act relating to courts Dr Patel you are recognized Thank you Mr Speaker I rise to present SB 989 on behalf of Senator Blakespeare which would expand access to CARE Court and help more Californians with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders receive the care that they need. While early implementation shows promise, barriers in the CARE Court petition process are preventing the program from reaching many individuals it was designed to serve. First responders are often the first point of contact for individuals in a crisis, but under current law, they must navigate a complex court filing process, obtain sensitive medical records, and appear in court to initiate a care petition. SB 989 creates a more effective pathway by allowing first responders to request that county behavioral health agencies review and file care petitions on their behalf. This approach reduces administrative barriers and ensures that individuals in crisis are connected to care in a timely manner. I respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you, Dr. Patel. 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 votes. I-60, no-0. The measure passes. File item 153. That's SB 998 by Senator Gonzalez, presented by Assemblymember Fong. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 998 by Senator Gonzalez and others, an act relating to educational equity. Assemblymember Fong, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present Senate Bill 998 on BAPFOR Senator Gonzalez, which defines the roles and responsibilities of five discrimination prevention coordinators housed in the newly created Office of Civil Rights at the Government Operations Agency. Last year, the chairs of the Latino, Black, LGBTQ+, caucuses, and myself authored SB 48, which established four discrimination prevention coordinators. SB 998 fulfills our commitment to follow up legislation by clarifying coordinator roles, adding a coordinator focus on disability discrimination, creating deputy positions, and ensuring coordinators have the resources needed to be effective. The bill also allows the discrimination prevention coordinators to collaborate with one another within the purview of their roles and responsibilities on issues of discrimination that involve the intersectionality of protected characteristics. SB 998 equips educators and students with the resources and responses they need to ensure that our schools are safe for all students. I strictly ask for an aye vote on BAPA Senator Gonzalez and our principal authors. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Fong. Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized. Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, as chair of the LGBTQ caucus, I rise in strong support of SB 998, which takes the next step to combat hate by building out the responsibilities of the anti-discrimination coordinators established last year. These discrimination prevention coordinators bring focused expertise, oversight, and accountability to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, receive equitable educational opportunities. California's Department of Justice reports that anti-LGBTQ bias-hates incidents rose by nearly 14% in one year alone. FBI data shows that schools are now the third most common location for reported hate crimes nationwide. And California-specific data noting that 80% of middle and high school youth who experienced hate did so at school. These aren't just statistics. This is a call to action. Hate and harassment targeting youth is increasing and it is showing up in our schools And by laying out the responsibilities of the coordinators including LGBTQ Discrimination Prevention Coordinator SB 998 ensures that these rising threats do not go unaddressed and ensure students and their families have a trusted resource to help prevent and respond to hate. The bill strengthens California's commitment to retreating every student, making sure that they are able to learn in a safe and supportive learning environment, no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or background. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I strongly support and urge your aye vote on SB 998. Thank you, Assemblymember Ward. Dr. Sharp-Collins, you are recognized. All right, thank you. Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and members. On behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus, I am proud to rise in support of Senate Bill 998. In California, black students make up a small percentage of overall student enrollment, yet they continue to have the disproportionately worse test scores, suspensions, and overall outcomes. These disparities have persisted for years and reflect challenges that cannot be ignored. Today we have the opportunity to make meaningful action. Senate Bill 998 advances educational equity by addressing discrimination before it becomes another barrier to a student's success. It recognizes a simple but powerful truth that students cannot thrive in an environment where they do not feel safe, where they do not feel respected, nor feeling heard. When a student experiences discrimination or feels unheard, they need to know that there is someone fighting for them. That is for black students. That is for the LGBTQ plus students. That is for Muslim students and so many others. That is for everyone who makes up our ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse state. Every student deserves to walk into a classroom knowing they belong there and knowing that if something goes wrong, that there is someone who will listen and take action. Research has even backed this up, proving that students with access to trusted adults at schools are more likely to be engaged in learning, have higher attendance, and have better academic outcomes. So Senate Bill 998 builds that trust by establishing the discrimination prevention coordinators and creating a clear framework for prevention, accountability, and compliance. A student should never have to wonder where their concerns would be understood before deciding whether to speak up. Every student deserves to feel safe, value, heard, and supported at school. And this is about more than creating another position or another process. It is about making sure that when a student speaks up, their voice does not disappear into a system that was never designed to hear them. For this reason, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on behalf of the Black Caucus. Thank you, Dr. Sharp-Collins. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Fong, do you wish to close? Thank you so much to my colleagues for their comments. I really appreciate it. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SB 998. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Fong. 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 47, nos 10. The measure passes. File item 154 is SB 1046 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Alvarez. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 1046 by Senator Blake Spear and others, an act relating to occupational safety. Senate Bill 1046. President Member Alvarez, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1046 by Senator Blakespeare. You have heard me speak consistently about the most polluted river in California, the Tijuana River, that crosses from Mexico into my district and into our state onto the Pacific Ocean. The Tijuana River transports millions of gallons of untreated wastewater into California every year, and it exposes workers, our community obviously, residents, to a variety of toxic substances including fecal matter, sewage, and industrial waste that is now not just in the water but also, unfortunately, in the air. Certain workers around the Tijuana River Valley region face occupational exposure to this transboundary pollution and risk illness with little to no protection or accommodations. So this bill directs Cal OSHA to develop standards for lifeguards, for park rangers, and for the other individuals who are working in our community along the river to make sure that their occupational safety is taken into consideration and that we have protections for them. I appreciate all the support always on all of the work we do to try and protect our community from this transboundary flow from the pollution caused by the Tijuana River, and I ask for your aye vote on SB 1046. Thank you very much. Thank you Assemblymember Alvarez. Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez you are recognized. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Myself and my colleague have been working on this for quite some time in the Tijuana River and also in the New River in Imperial County. This is a major issue. We are aligned 100%. We need to protect the people, the communities that are there and we need to have a structure and we need legislation to support it. So I rise in support and I thank the author for jocking this. Thank you, Assemblymember Gonzalez. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Alvarez, do you wish to close? Thank you, and thank you to our colleague who represents the Imperial County. We represent the border areas of San Diego. We both have rivers that are unfortunately polluted and damaging our communities, and I appreciate the support on SB 1046 to help address this for our communities. Respectfully, again, ask for your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Alvarez. 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 votes. I-62, node 0, the measure passes. File item 155, that's SB 1057 by Senator Becker, presented by Assemblymember Bonta. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1057 by Senator Becker, an act relating to health facilities. Assemblymember Bonta, you need the microphone. There you go. Good early evening, Mr. Speaker and members. SB 1057 represents a common sense shift towards restorative justice in the health care sector. This bill modernizes the certification process for certified nurse assistants and home health aides. It moves the state away from a rigid automatic denial system for individuals with criminal records and works towards a discretionary rehabilitation first model. Currently, California is facing a massive shortage of frontline caregivers. By removing the permanent barriers for qualified, rehabilitated individuals, this bill expands the labor pool for nursing homes and home health agencies without compromising safety. rather than a blanket ban, SB 1057 requires the Department of Public Health to perform an individualized assessment based on three specific factors, including the actual nature and gravity of the offense the amount of time that has elapsed since the conviction and concrete evidence of rehabilitation such as recent work history and character references This provides a fair chance employment goal perspective If the judicial system has recognized an individual's rehabilitation, our licensing boards should do the same. Supporting SB 1057 by Senator Becker means supporting the dignity of our workers and more importantly, the quality of care for California seniors and those with disabilities. I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Bonta. Assemblymember DiMaio, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong opposition to SB 1057. And here we go again. We are facilitating criminals getting into people's homes, putting people at risk. That's exactly what this bill does. SB 1057 impacts the most vulnerable in our community, the elderly. Because SB 1057 allows convicted criminals to serve as a home health aid for an elderly person who lives alone or a nurse assistant. individuals convicted of domestic violence, theft, elder abuse, as long as they're able to get themselves into a diversion program, and this body has passed a whole lot of bills allowing a bunch of loosey-goosey diversion programs for criminals, as long as they got that diversion program, their criminal conviction cannot be considered as it relates to their placement in an elderly person's home? Or a nurse assistant or a health aide for children? Or people with developmental disabilities? Where do we place health aides and nurse assistants? We place them in many cases with the most vulnerable in our community. That is why we need strong oversight. When someone commits a crime, that crime should be considered before we allow someone to be placed in someone's home. This bill needs guardrails at the very least. I urge a no vote so that we can send it back through the legislative process to provide better protections for our most vulnerable population. We should not be making it easier for people convicted of these crimes to serve as health aides or nurse assistants in people's homes, particularly the elderly. Thank you, Assemblymember DeMaio. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Bonta, do you wish to close? You know, I wish I could say I appreciate the comments from our colleague from San Diego, but I can't. But I will say that it is always an opportunity to recognize that people have the ability to seek rehabilitation and be rehabilitated and be able to contribute meaningfully to our society and our community. This bill is a simple opportunity for us to be able to put into place a fair chance for people who are regulated under the Department of Public Health certification and afforded the same opportunity to be able to receive that certification that people who are receiving that certification through the DCA regulated patient care license. With that, I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you. Assemblymember Bontal, 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 All members vote who desire to vote Kirk will close the roll. Tally votes. Ayes 44. Nose 15. The measure passes. File item 156. That's SB 1062 by Senator Ochoa Bo, presented by Assemblymember Wallace. Clerk will read. Senate Bill 1062 by Senator Ochoa Bo, an act relating to Western Joshua Tree. Do you notice anything, Assemblymember Wallace? Do you notice anything here? Quorum, Mr. Speaker. There is a quorum here. I noticed that. You are recognized, Assemblymember. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1062 by Senator Ochoa Bogue, which directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to consider tiered proportionate mitigation fees under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act. High desert residents doing routine property maintenance have borne the brunt of these fees. SB 1062 offers relief for these small residential projects. This bill has enjoyed bipartisan support, and I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Wallace. 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 62, no zero. The measure passes. Thank you. Members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I'm revising my re-referral of SB 957 from Senator Perez from August 24th to re-refer this bill to the Judiciary and Appropriations Committees. pursuant to the re-referral revision, SB 957 by Senator Perez is re-referred from the Health Committee to the Appropriations Committee to comply with the 77.2 revised referral. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Appropriations Committee to set SB 957 Perez for their hearing on Thursday, August 27th. Without objection, such shall be the order. Okay, members, just a few announcements. The following committees, I believe you have an announcement as well, Madam Majority Leader. The following committees are scheduled upon adjournment today Business and Professions Committee will meet in Swing Space 1100 upon adjournment Rules Committee will meet in Capital Room 126 upon adjournment The following committee will be meeting Wednesday morning, tomorrow morning. Tomorrow is Wednesday. Emergency Management Committee at 9 a.m. in Room 127. Tomorrow, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your announcement. Well, we had a great day, you guys. Thank you so much for all the hard work. Members, we have completed 127 items today. We completed 71 Senate bills. As of now, the Senate has taken up 88 of our Assembly bills. And so I don't know how you feel about it, but it sure isn't 10 o'clock at night. So anyway, guys, enjoy the evening. Come back refreshed. We'll see you at 10 a.m. Everybody hear that? 10 a.m. 10 a.m. West Coast time. Ms. Davies.
Madam Majority Leader, do you want to announce what we're beginning with tomorrow?
Tomorrow morning, just as a heads up, we will begin with a consent calendar, which that means consent calendar starts, you have no add-ons. So be here on time, 10 a.m. not here for the vote folks who will not be able to add on we're beginning with
the consent calendar at 10 a.m. members seeing and hearing no further business I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn majority leader Aguiar Curry
moves and mr. Alan E seconds that this house stands adjourned until Wednesday
August 26 at 10 a.m. quorum calls lifted we are adjourned rest in power Dolly Parton.
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