August 24, 2026 · Floor · 22,201 words · 6 speakers · 539 segments
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He notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant at Arms will prepare the chamber, bring in the absent members.
Clerk will call the roll. Addis, Aguirre-Curry, Aarons, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avila-Fadius, Baines, Bauer-Cahan, Bennett, Berman, Berner, Bonta, Brian, Calderon, Colosa, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, El Huari, Ellis, Flora, Fong, Gabriel, Garcia, Gibson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Hadwick, Haney, Harpedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Kara, 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.
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Members, the quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for today's prayer. Let's do this prayer.
In 26 BCE, the Roman poet Horace wrote the words, Carpe diem, seize the day. The 16th century tea master, Senor Dicu said, Every moment, once in a lifetime. Thich Nhat Hanh wrote, Life is only available in the here and now. And the author, A.A. Milne, created this fanciful dialogue. What day is it asked Pooh It today squealed Piglet My favorite day said Pooh Humanities poets and philosophers have long reminded us of what we all know but so easily forget Each moment of life is priceless and once it is gone it will never return Through the centuries, humanities poets and great teachers have encouraged us to not take our lives for granted. Instead, try to cherish each moment, treasure each day. Everyone here knows well what it is to wake up each day, facing a demanding schedule, but so many places to be, people to see, and things to do. We know what is to be responsible and accountable, and feeling there are not enough hours in the day. But this week, especially for our members leaving, they cannot help but also feel a gratitude beyond words to have served the State Assembly. There is a saying that evokes an indelible image. We pay for each day with coins from a purse that we can never refill. We all know this, so let us all try to cherish each moment and treasure each day. Namu Ami Namu Su. Let us try to live with kindness and gratitude beyond words.
We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute. Assemblymember Ramos will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Please join me in saluting the flag, hand over heart. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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 is now the time to announce that there are still 47 assembly bills on the Senate floor without floor managers. There are 47 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 that are on the Senate floor that already have floor managers, please encourage your floor managers to request that your bills are taken up. On to the reading of the previous day's journal.
Assembly Chamber of Sacramento Monday, August 17th, 2026. The Assembly met at 1 p.m. The Honorable Josh Lobenthal, Speaker, Proton Poi, the Assembly presiding. Majority Leader Aguiar Curry moves. Ms. Johnson seconds that the reasoning of the previous day's journal be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions, there are none. Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports and committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none.
On to our procedural motions. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
Good afternoon. I request unanimous consent to withdraw the following bills from engrossing and enrolling to return the bills to the Senate for further action. AB 1555, Hadwick, and AB 2221, Irwin.
Without objection, such shall be the order.
I request you now as to consent to suspend Assembly Rule 96 to withdraw SB 813, McNerney, from Rules Committee, and order the bill to the second reading file.
Okay. Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. The Majority Leader's motion is seconded by Mr. Gibson. Assemblymember Hoover, you are recognized.
Mr. Speaker, we withhold unanimous consent and ask for a roll call vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Hoover. Members, this motion requires 41 votes. It is not debatable. Clerk will open the roll. Majority Leader is asking for an aye vote. Mr. Hoover is asking for a no vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Majority Leader is asking for an aye vote. Mr. Hoover is asking for a no vote. All members vote who desire to vote. this motion requires 41 votes all members vote who desire to vote Thank you. Thank you. all members vote who desire to vote Thank you. Thank you Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 41, noes 16. Motion carries. Okay, members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I am re-referring the following bills. Item number 5, that's AB 1301 by Assemblymember Petrie Norris to the Utilities and Energy Committee. Item 21, that's AB 1519 by Assemblymember Gibson to the Revenue and Taxation Committee. Item 54, that's AB 2674 by Assemblymember Schiavo to the Natural Resources Committee. Item 126, that's SB 1367 by Senator Cervantes to the Local Government Committee. Item 186, that's SB 1078 by Senator Laird to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Item 187, that's SB 1079 by Senator Stern to the Emergency Management Committee. Item 202, that's SB 1303 by Senator Wahab to the Business and Professions Committee. Item 220, that's SB 328 by Senator Grayson to the Local Government Committee. Item 242, that's SB 957 by Senator Perez to the Judiciary Health and Appropriations Committees. And Item 320, that's SB 259 by Senator Wahab to the Public Safety Elections and Appropriations Committees. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Business and Professions Committee to meet tomorrow, August 25th, upon adjournment of session in Swing Space Room 1100 for the purpose of hearing the following bills.
SB 342, Umberg. SB 1303, Wahab. SB 1347, Nilo. Without objection, such shall be the order. I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Judiciary Committee to meet tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, 9 a.m. in the Capitol Room 437 for the purpose of hearing the following bills, AB 1267 Pellerin and SB 957 Perez. Without objection, such shall be the order.
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Thank you. Thank you. okay members we are going to be moving on to business on the daily file before we do that and get to our next item of business i see some really funky sunglasses on the floor And a tiara. Boy, can we all join that picture? Members, why don't you all just join me in welcoming or wishing Assemblymember Hart a very happy birthday today. Happy birthday, Mr. Hart. This guy's 29 forever. It's crazy. Opa! It was also Assemblymember Pappin's birthday yesterday. Opa! Happy birthday! 28 forever. 28. Okay. Okay. Okay members here we go On to our business on the daily file We're going to begin with the Senate third reading file. Senate third reading file, file items 64 through 321. It is the moment of truth. We're going to start on that Senate third reading file by passing and retaining on file item 64, 65, 66. We will pass temporarily on file item 67. That brings us to file item number 68, SB 1267 by Senator Allen, presented by Assembly Members Boer. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1267 by Senator Allen, an act relating to common interest developments.
Assembly Members Boer, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to present SB 1267 on behalf of Senator Allen. SB 1267 is a simple clarification to the liabilities surrounding EV chargers installed in common areas of HOAs. To clarify liability for any damage or injury that occurs when a contractor installs an EV charger, this bill would require contractors hired by HOA residents to indemnify the HOA for damages during the installation of a charger. This aligns with common indemnification practices for contracted work on HOA properties. This is a support-support bill. On behalf of Senator Allen, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assembly members. For 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 55, noes 0. The measure passes. Passed to retain on 69-70-71. File line 72, SB 1099 by Senator Reyes. Presented by Assemblymember Harbidian, the clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1099 by Senator Reyes, an act of the public social services. Assemblymember Harbidian, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I am proud to present SB 1099, which clarifies local government's authority to provide public benefits to all California residents. California law has long allowed local governments to provide critical services, including health care and safety net programs, consistent with federal law. SB 1099 simply clarifies that state law aligns with the federal definition of state and local public benefits, providing certainty for local governments. This is a technical but important clarification. It passed the Senate unanimously and has no opposition. Respectfully asked for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Harbidian. 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 45, nos 3. The measure passes. File item number 73 is SB 974 by Senator Sayarto, presented by Assemblymember Lackey. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 974 by Senator Sayarto, an app related to taxation.
Assemblymember Lackey, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 974 on behalf of Senator Sayarto. While the Board of Equalization has issued guidance regarding what qualifies as a trust under Prop 19, this bill removes any uncertainty by explicitly naming special needs trust. This bill has passed every committee and needs and deserves your support right now. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Lackey. 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 55, no 0. The measure passes. Pass or retain on 74. File item 75 is SB 1151 by Senator Cervantes. Presented by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1151 by Senator Cervantes, an act related to taxation to take effect immediately tax levy.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am happy to present SB 1151 on behalf of Senator Cervantes. SB 1151 seeks to clarify that infant formula should be recognized as an essential food product and therefore exempt from sales and use tax in statute. This clarification aims to support the needs of families and promote the well-being of infants in law. This addition not only clarifies the original intent of the legislation, but also ensures that families with infants can benefit from this financial relief. By explicitly recognizing infant formula as an essential food item, the bill underscores the importance of supporting parents and caregivers in providing necessary nutrition for their young children. I respectfully request your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. Members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 60, nos 0. The measure passes. We're going to pass and retain on file item 76. Excuse me. We're going to pass temporarily on file item 76. Pass temporarily. Pass and retain on file item 77, 78, 79, 80, 81. File item 82 is SB 1417 by Senator Perez, presented by Assemblymember Bennett. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1417 by Senator Perez and others, and I'm including the mutual water companies.
Assemblymember Bennett, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1417, the Mutual Water Company Rate and Disclosure Notice Act, on behalf of Senator Perez. California is served by thousands of public and private water service providers, including mutual water companies. These companies operate as small, private, non-profit corporations that deliver water to shareholders within a designated area. Unlike public water providers, mutual water companies are not automatically subject to standard transparency requirements, leaving their constituents with limited rights to know about the operation of their water service provider. Prior legislation extended necessary Brown Act-style open meeting public record audit and budget requirements to mutual water companies. Public water agencies are also subject under Prop 218 to provide advanced notification and a public forum before adopting a rate increase. These specific requirements do not apply to mutual water companies, leaving shareholders of these companies without assurance of an advance notice or audience with company board members to discuss a potential rate before it is adopted. SB 1417 addresses this gap and issues by extending rights and benefits of advanced transparency and accountability regarding rate increases to Californians serviced by mutual water companies. SB 1417 will provide a written outline of the proposed rate increases, reasoning for the proposal convene a public meeting to discuss the proposed service increase send the written proposal and notice of the public meeting in advance to shareholders and local media outlets, requires a mutual water company to make available to qualified individuals upon request certain company information and any written rate increase proposal. By guaranteeing this advanced notification and the ability to engage with company board members on proposed water service increases. This bill ensures that mutual water companies are accountable and transparent to shareholders when they consider rate changes. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Bennett. 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 51 noes 4 the measure passes pass and retain on file items 83 through 88 pass temporarily on file item 89 pass and retain on 90 91 92 pass temporarily on 93 file item number 94 that's sb 1439 by the committee on local Government, presented by Assemblymember Carrillo. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1439 by the Senate Committee on Local Government, an accolade to local government.
Assemblymember Carrillo, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon,
Speaker and members. Thank you for allowing me to present Senate Bill 1439. This measure is the Senate Local Government Committee's yearly omnibus bill and makes unanimous, non-controversial changes to existing law regarding the powers and the risks of local governments. This bill has no opposition. I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you,
members. 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. All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote. Heist 59, no zero. The measure passes. Pass and retain on file item 95 through. 95 through 104. 95 through 104. File item 105, that's SB 950 by Dr. Weber Pearson, presented by Assemblymember Stephanie. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 950 by Senator Weber Pearson and others, and act relating to health care coverage.
Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present SB 950 on behalf of Senator Weber Pearson. SB 950 ensures Californians with private insurance can get timely access to FDA-approved medically necessary treatments for Alzheimer's disease. This issue is deeply personal to me. My dad suffered from Lewy body dementia, so I know how devastating these diseases are for families and how precious time becomes. For too long, there was little we could do to slow Alzheimer's. That is changing. New treatments can slow clinical decline for people in the early stages of the disease. But there is a narrow window for treatment. Delays can mean losing that opportunity altogether. SB 950 makes sure insurance does not stand in the way. It requires coverage of these medically necessary treatments and prohibits step therapy. These treatments are not a cure, but they can give families more time, more independence, and more memories together. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you. Assemblymember Stephanie, 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 It ayes 56 no zero The measure passes File item 106 is SB 993 by Senator Ochoa Bowe presented by Assemblymember Aarons Clerk will read
Senate Bill 993 by Senator Ochoa Bowe and others. Assemblymember Aarons, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today on behalf of Senator Ochoa Bogue to present Senate Bill 993, which will provide protection for mental health professionals working in correctional and psychiatric settings by allowing them to limit the disclosure of their identifying information to patients.
Respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Aarons. Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill was born in my district and in working with Senator Ochoa Bogue. this is a unique issue set that is across CDCR and they said we need help in protecting us so that's what we came together to do it's a non-partisan bill it's about protecting those who are serving our community with that I respectfully ask for an aye vote
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I'll debate having Cease 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 54, no zero. The measure passes. File item 107, that's SB 1014 by Senator Grayson, presented by Assemblymember Calra. The clerk will read.
Assemblymember Calra, the clerk will read. Assemblymember Calra, the clerk will read. Assemblymember Calra, an app relating to development projects.
Assemblymember Calra, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1014 on behalf of Senator Grayson. Despite the state's significant legislative reforms intended to improve fee transparency, builders continue to struggle to anticipate certain development costs, such as those for on-site and off-site improvements. SB 1014 will help address this issue by requiring local jurisdictions within 30 days of submission of a preliminary application provide a good-faith estimate and list of any on-site or off-site improvements. This bill would also prevent a local jurisdiction from requiring any additional on-site or off-site improvements that are not disclosed within 30 days of submitting a building permit application. SB 1014 will be an important tool to help provide greater certainty and predictability for housing developments. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Callerall. 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. Ayes 48, nos 2. The measure passes. File item 108. That's SB 1048 by Senator Becker, presented by Assemblymember Garcia. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1048 by Senator Becker and others. An act of the pupil instruction.
Mr. Assistant Majority Leader, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise as a proud co-author to present SB 1048. On behalf of Senator Becker, SB 1048 establishes the Seal of Climate Literacy, a high school diploma distinction awarded to students who demonstrate a strong understanding of climate science and its real-world impacts through both coursework and hands-on learning. Amendments provide a later implementation date for greater departmental flexibility and to ensure equitable participation from LEAs. climate change remains one of the defining challenges of our generation and we must prepare future generations to meet it therefore our leadership and climate policy must go hand in hand with climate education sb 1048 also encourages connections to workforce and higher education pathways by allowing students to earn distinctions in green industry skills or college-level coursework. This helps align our education system with California's growing clean energy economy. SB 1048 is supported by a large coalition of education and climate advocates, including State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurman. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Garcia. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 52, noes 2. The measure passes. Pass and retain on 109 through 115. File item 116 is SB 1218 by Senator Araguin, presented by Assemblymember Bonta. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1218 by Senator Araguin and others, and I'm currently in the vehicles.
Assemblymember Bonta, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I appreciate the opportunity to present Senate Bill 1218 on behalf of Senator Araguin. SB 1218 will give local law enforcement and certain code enforcement employees the authority to put a wheel boot on an individual's vehicle if the owner has repeatedly failed to resolve illegal dumping citations. This will not only reduce costs for the state, but will streamline enforcement for local governments. SB 1218 would allow for a local authority to immobilize a vehicle for a person who has five or more outstanding illegal dumping citations, or failure to appear notices for illegal dumping, or two or more unpaid citations for illegal dumping of commercial quantities. Under existing law, commercial quantities is defined as waste matter equal to or in excess of one cubic yard. This is consistent with the existing legal authority provided to local governments for enforcement of unpaid parking and traffic citations. Illegal dumping is a persistent public health, environmental, and quality of life issue and a crisis in my district and Senator Araguin's in Oakland and across California. Abandoned waste attracts additional dumping, creates fire hazards, blocks sidewalks, harms local businesses, and disproportionately impacts low-income communities and communities of color. Between 2021 and 2024, for example, Oakland issued nearly 3,000 illegal dumping citations, totaling about $1.3 million in fines. However, the city had only been able to collect about 11% of total fines issued. Last year, Oakland received over 25,000 calls reporting illegal dumping. This is intended to deal with the licensed and unlicensed haulers who dump material in public spaces, contractors who dump construction debris, and people who consistently decide to trash our communities. Similarly to the authority currently provided to local agencies to boot vehicles due to unpaid parking and traffic citations, This bill will establish meaningful consequence for unpaid dumping citations. AB 1218 will deter, repeat illegal dumping, improve compliance, and support cleaner and safer neighborhoods. With that, I respectfully request your aye vote.
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 roll tally votes. Ayes 56, no 0. The measure passes. Passes the routine on 117 and 118. File item 119 is SB 126. SB 1272 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Assemblymember Stephanie. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1272 by Senator Menjivar and others can act relating to local government.
Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1272 on behalf of Senator Menjivar. This bill is about basic fairness for homeowners. Right now, someone can buy a home and later discover an unpermitted renovation or alteration made by the previous owner that was never disclosed. Even though they did nothing wrong, they can be hit with fees and given as little as 30 days to fix it. SB 1272 gives these homeowners six months to fix the violation and another six months if they are making a good-faith effort to comply without charging them a fee for just needing more time. This bill gives homeowners a fair chance to fix a problem they did not create while still allowing local governments to enforce the law. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Stephanie. 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 48, nos 3. The measure passes. File item 120 is SB 1283 by Senator Ashby, presented by Assemblymember Carrillo. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1283 by Senator Ashby, an act relating to electric vehicle charging stations.
Assemblymember Carrillo, you are recognized.
Mr. Speaker and members, I rise to present SB1283 on behalf of Majority Leader Ashby. California has over 200,000 EV charging points available for use, but needs hundreds of thousands more to meet its 2035 zero emission goals. SB1283 expands existing requirements for ministerial approval of EV charging stations to include essential additions like canopies and on-site energy storage system. This bill will help accelerate EV infrastructure and support California's clean energy goals by requiring local governments to update their EV charging station ordinances by the end of 2027. 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 and tally the votes. Ayes 53, noes 0. The measure passes. Violet 121 is SB 1288 by Senator Laird, presented by Assemblymembers Boer. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1288 by Senator Laird and others. An act relating to property.
Assemblymembers Boer, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to present SB 1288 on behalf of Senator Laird. This bill ensures that non-probate assets make it into the hands of the intended individuals and nonprofits by establishing a clear framework for the notification of beneficiaries and by eliminating barriers to accessing funds. The bill establishes clear notification requirements, sets reasonable verification standards, and streamlines administrative barriers so that intended beneficiaries, including charitable organizations, receive funds promptly as the donors intended. Recent amendments removed opposition and the bill now strikes the right balance of preserving consumer protections and ensuring implementation that is reasonable and workable for financial institutions. On behalf of Senator Laird, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1288.
Thank you. Assembly members of the board 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 vote. Ayes 54, noes 3. The measure passes. We're going to pass temporarily on file item 122. File item 123 is SB 1311 by Senator Wahab. Presented by Assemblymember Berman. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1311 by Senator Wahab, an act related to licensed professions and declaring the years of scenario to take effect immediately.
Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 1311 is a sunset cleanup bill and would make various statutory updates to a few boards and a bureau at the Department of Consumer Affairs to improve efficiency and operations, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Berman. Members, this is a 54-vote bill. Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Thank you. It's ayes 61, no zero on the urgency. Ayes 61, no zero on the measure. The measure passes. We're going to pass your intent on file items 124 through 131. File item 132 is SB 999 by Dr. Weber Pearson, presented by Assemblymember Gibson. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 999 by Senator Weber Pearson, an act relating to taxation.
Assemblymember Gibson, you are recognized.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and members. On behalf of Senator Weber Pearson, I rise to present Senate Bill 999. This bill delays the publication of an annual Franchise Tax Board report on health insurance exemption subsidies. This bill is support, support, has no opposition. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
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. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Heist 53, noes 1.
The measure passes. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
Mr. Speaker, at the request of the author, please move item 61, ACR 217, Bryan, to the
inactive file.
Clerk will note.
I request unanimous consent to suspend the joint rule in 62A, the file notice requirement to allow the Public Safety Committee to meet tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th at 9 a.m. in Capitol Room 127 for the purpose of hearing SB 259, Wahab.
Without objection such shall be the order
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Mr. Speaker, there is a Rules Committee resolution at the desk to suspend Joint Rule 61B-16, the deadline to amend on the floor. This rule waiver is for the Senate bills that require chaptering out amendments, and amendments are received by the desk on Monday, August 24th, Tuesday, August 25th, and Wednesday, August 26th. I ask that we take up that rule waiver now.
Clerk will read.
Resolve that Joint Rule 61B-16 be suspended to permit the adoption of amendments to Senate bills that incorporate one or more statutory amendments proposed in another bill to avoid superseding those amendments that are received at the desk on August 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2026.
Members, this rule suspension is not debatable. It does take 54 votes. 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, 16. Noes, 0.
The measure carries. Rules are suspended.
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Mr. Speaker.
Excuse me.
I think I'm done.
Oh. We can wish Mr. Hart a happy birthday again if you want. Happy birthday, Mr. Hart. And while we're doing it, happy birthday, Ms. Pappin. Happy birthday.
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Mr. Speaker, there's a Rules Committee resolution at the desk to suspend joint rule 61B-16, the deadline to amend on the floor. I ask that we take up that rule waiver now.
Clerk will read.
Resolve that joint rule 61B-16 be suspended to permit amendments to Senate Bills 960 and 1370 to be considered for adoption.
Members, this rule suspension is not debatable. It takes 54 votes. 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.
Madam Majority Leader
Majority Leader has moved the call
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that we completed. We dispensed with 132, I believe. Okay. Okay. Okay, Mr. Birthday Boy.
File Item 133 that SB 1261 by Senator Laird presented by Assemblymember Hart You up Clerk will read The Senate Bill 1261 by Senator Laird and others can act relating to aging and declaring the emergency staff to take effect immediately
Assemblymember Hart, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present SB 1261 on behalf of Senator Laird. This bill ensures aging and disability resource connections, or ADRCs, can continue serving their communities during transitions affecting aging services. In San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, local area agencies on aging are facing transitions that could otherwise force the ADRCs serving these communities to close. SB 1261 allows these ADRCs to keep operating while their local area agencies on aging transition. This prevents a gap in critical services for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. The bill has no registered opposition and passed the Senate floor 39 to nothing. I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Hart. Members, this is a 54-vote bill. 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 62, no 0 on the urgency. I 62, no zero on the measure.
The measure passes. Staying with Mr. Hart, file item 134, that's SB 542 by the Pro Tem, presented by Assemblymember Hart. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 542 by Senate President Pro Tem Limone, an act of tribal gaming, and declare the urges there after effect immediately.
Assemblymember Hart, you are recognized.
Thank you again, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 542 on behalf of Senate Pro Tem Limone. which ratifies amendments to the Tribal State Gaming Compact between the state of California and the San Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Today, the San Ynez Band of Chumash Indians remains the only federally recognized Chumash tribe in the nation. The tribe has long been an important part of the Santa Barbara County community, contributing to the region through community partnerships, health services, and support for local organizations. This compact amendment will help ensure the long-standing partnership between the state, local communities, and the Chumash tribe remains strong and continues to grow. I respectfully ask for 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 56, noes 1 on the urgency. Ayes 56, noes 1 on the measure.
The measure passes.
Final item 135 is SB 1436 by the Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Presented by Assemblymember Gibson, the clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1436 by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation, and I'm relating to taxation.
Assemblymember Gibson, you are recognized.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1436 by the Senate Committee on Revenue Taxation. This bill is a support support. No opposition. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
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 and tally the vote size 61 no zero the measure
Your passes. Okay. Okay.
Okay, file item number 136, that's SB 503 by Dr. Weber Pearson, presented by Assemblymember Wilson.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 503 by Senator Weber Pearson and others, and I'm going to be the health care services.
Assemblymember Wilson, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon, members. Rising to present SB 503 on behalf of Senator Weber Pearson. This bill would require AI clinical decision support systems to be identified, mitigated, and monitored for biased impacts and is one of the California Legislative Black Caucus' priority bills. AI is now broadly used in healthcare to support providers and healthcare facilities, and its deployment is only increasing. We really see its impact on patients when it is used to provide recommendations, analysis, or otherwise supporting timing, diagnosis, or treatment planning. These tools can be incredibly helpful, but they also come with risk. When they are trained on incomplete, non-representative, or biased data, they risk reinforcing or amplifying existing disparities. Bias can be introduced at every stage of a tool's development and deployment. Studies have already shown that some widely used healthcare algorithms have inappropriately denied higher levels of care to sicker patients or relied on outdated race-based assumptions, resulting in inequitable and adverse outcomes. Without both proactive forethought and ongoing monitoring, biased outcomes can go undetected, leading to real harm in patient care. SB 503 establishes a practical and targeted approach centered on identifying and reducing these risks. With its most recent amendment, this bill strengthens collaboration between AI developers and health care providers. clarifies the scope by adding and refining definitions to properly capture higher-risk tools that directly impact patient care, and leaves the Attorney General as the lead enforcer, recognizing the office's advocacy and guidance in safe AI use and consumer protection. SB503 affirms California as a leader in innovation and quality health care. By bringing together those who create AI and those who use it, this bill helps protect patients and promote safety and equity while still embracing the advancement of emerging technologies. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 503.
Thank you, Assemblymember Wilson. 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 vote, size 57, nose 1.
The measure passes.
Pass or retain on file item 137. File item 138, SB 1017 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assemblymember Aarons.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1017 by Senator Reyes and others, and accolades in the foster youth.
Assemblymember Aarons, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to present SB 1017 on behalf of Senator Reyes. SB 1017 authorizes foster youth age 14 and older to access their educational records equipping them with the knowledge and tools to actively participate in decisions about their education Respectfully ask for your aye vote on this bipartisan bill.
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. All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote. I's 64, no's 0. The measure passes. Passes to retain on 139, 140.
File item 141. That's SB 222 by Senator Wiener, presented by Assemblymember Bennett. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 222 by Senator Wiener and others, an act related to housing.
Assemblymember Bennett, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 222, the Heat Pump Access Act. On behalf of Senator Wiener, SB 222 will make cost-saving heat pump, water heater, and HVAC installations faster, simpler, and more affordable by streamlining the permitting process. Heat pumps are highly efficient, zero pollution option for HVAC systems and water heaters that make heating and cooling homes cleaner, safer, and more affordable. Heat pumps are so energy efficient that they reduce electricity use for heating by up to 75 percent and allow customers across the state to experience significantly lower energy bills. Replacing a fossil fuel HVAC or water pump system with a heat pump eliminates harmful pollutants that those systems release into homes, improving the health of Californians and slashing climate emissions dramatically. Unfortunately, the current permitting process for heat pumps is incredibly fragmented and confusing. Excessive permitting requirements often add to thousands of dollars extra in installation costs. The Heat Pump Access Act tackles those issues by creating a simplified process for heat pump installations and standardizing permitting fees with caps to improve efficiencies. This bill is sponsored by the Building Decarbonization Coalition, SPUR, and the Bay Area Air District. It's supported by a large coalition of California environmental voters, the NRDC, Western State Councils of Sheet Metal Workers, manufacturers of heat pump technologies, and cities across the state. This bill has received bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Bennett. We'll 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 vote. Ayes 48, noes 8.
The measure passes. Members, this is an unbelievably strong focused pace. We're going to have a very good week if we continue at this rate. We're going to pass the retain on 142, 143, 144.
File item 145, that's SB 501 by Senator Allen, presented by Assemblymember Irwin.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 501 by Senator Allen, an act relating to solid waste.
Assemblymember Irwin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 501 by Senator Allen will expand California's EPR program for loose batteries to include medium format batteries such as those found in e-bikes, outdoor lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Over the last 12 years, I have spoken countless times about how batteries can pose significant safety risks when improperly managed including fires and even explosions Currently consumers often face inadequate access to convenient collection options which can increase the chance of improper and dangerous disposal Local jurisdictions also face significant fiscal burdens from the cost of proper collection and disposal of these products. In 2022, I authored legislation to establish a producer responsibility program to improve the collection and safe and proper management of small, loose batteries. At that time, medium format batteries were not included in the program. AB 2440 will add medium format, or SB 501 will add medium format batteries. Other states have included medium format batteries and recently enacted EPR programs for batteries, allowing for efficiencies and distributing costs for the program administration. SB 501 will incorporate several clarifying changes to the statute to improve implementation as the program is being ruled out. Thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Assemblymember Irwin, 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 50, noes 12. The measure passes.
File on 146, that's SB 526 by Senator Perez. presented by our Majority Leader.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 526 by Senator Perez, an act leading to health facilities.
Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 526 on behalf of Senator Perez. This bill allows community health centers with affiliate clinics to use their state's fast-track licensing process when opening or moving a clinic. Current law prevents some longstanding clinics, including Planned Parenthood and others, from using this process even when they meet the requirements. SB 526 closes this gap and removes unnecessary red tape, helping community health centers complete licensing faster, faster, and serve their communities sooner. 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. Tally the votes. Ayes 47, no 7.
The measure passes.
File item 148. That's SB 632 by Senator Erdogan, presented by Assemblymember Erdogan.
Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 632 by Senator Erdogan and others, and I'm relating to community colleges.
Assemblymember Erdogan, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I rise today to present SB 632 on behalf of Senator Erdogan. SB 632 will allow part-time community college students enrolled in at least nine units to qualify for the California College Promise Program. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ahrens. 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. I-62, no-0.
The measure passes.
Which brings us to file Item 149, SB 667 by Senator Archuleta, presented by Assemblymember Calderon.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 667 by Senator Archuleta, an act of transportation.
Assemblymember Calderon, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 667 on behalf of Senator Archuleta This bill requires a CPUC to review the list of railroad local safety hazard sites and include in its annual report to the legislature an evaluation of each site on the list and determine whether changes in conditions, operations, or safety data warrant the removal, modification, or addition of any site. This bill will allow California to identify issues with current operations at these sites while also providing insight into how California can improve rail safety in the highest risk corridors. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Calderon. 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. Ayes 64, no zero. The measure passes. Members, I skipped an item. I skipped file item 147. Mr. Aarons, my apologies. That's SB 534 by Senator Padilla, presented by Assemblymember Aarons. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 534 by Senator Padilla, an accolade to juveniles.
Assemblymember Aarons, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present SB 534 on behalf of Senator Padilla. It requires counties to provide foster youth with the last known whereabouts and contact information for their parents and siblings, provided they do not decline this information. This bill is bipartisan, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Arons. Again, my apologies. 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.
I-62, no-0, the measure passes. Okay, we have dispensed with file item 149.
That brings us to file item 150. We'll pass and retain. We'll pass and retain item 151. File item 152, that's SB 700 by Senator Grayson, presented by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez.
It's a 54-vote bill.
Clerk will read. Senate Bill 700 by Senator Grayson, an act relating to economic development and making an appropriation therefor.
Madam Majority Whip, you are recognized. Mr. Majority Whip, you are recognized. Excuse me. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The bigger SB 700 provides the state treasurer with additional flexibility in supporting small businesses through their capital programs and climate financing authority. This bill would add to the list of authorized funding activities, the California Investment and Innovation Program, or Cal IIP. Cal IIP is the state's mechanism for supporting community development and financial institutions, or CDFIs. CDFIs do amazing work across the great state of California supporting affordable housing, small business growth, and underserved communities. This bill has no opposition, has received unanimous bipartisan support. 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. I-60, no-0.
The measure passes.
We will pass and retain on 153-154. File item 155. That's SB 742 by Senator Perez, presented by Assemblymember Harbidian.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 742 by Senator Perez and others, an act related to electricity.
Assemblymember Harbidian, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Proud to present SB 742 on behalf of Senator Perez. SB 742 requires utilities to remove permanently abandoned transmission lines and create a clear plan and timeline for their removal. This is particularly relevant after the Eaton fire. The bill also requires utilities to participate in emergency operation centers during disasters to improve coordination with first responders. These are simple preventative steps. Remove abandoned infrastructure and improve emergency coordination before the next disaster. I respectfully ask for an 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 the roll, tally the votes. I-62, no-0.
The measure passes.
Pass or retain them. File item 156 through 163. 156 through 163. File item 164 is SB 904 by Senator Sayarto, presented by Assemblymember Lackey.
Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 904 by Senator Sayarto and others, an act relating to disaster recovery.
Assemblymember Lackey, you are recognized.
Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 904 on behalf of Senator Ciardo. SB 904 builds upon the agency coordination and response efforts demonstrated in the LA County and Palisades fires last year and ensures similar responses will be undertaken for all future state of emergency wildfire disasters with substantial structure damage. Specifically, the bill codifies similar provisions from Executive Order N-4-25 that focus on identifying permitting requirements and building codes that may impede rebuilding efforts. I respectfully ask for your support on this.
Thank you, Assemblymember Lackey. 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 56, Noes 1. The measure passes. Passes or retained on 165, 66, 67.
File item 168 is SB 936 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Davies.
Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 936 by Senator Blakespear and others, in act relating to nitrous oxide.
Assemblymember Davies, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 936, which would prohibit the retail sale of nitrous oxide canisters larger than 8 grams. While nitrous oxide has legitimate usage in controlled settings such as in dental office, bakeries, and automotive shops, use outside of these environments creates significant risk. Improper inhalation is known to cause dizziness, impairment, brain function, loss of motor skills, or death, and repeated exposure has been linked to long-term neurologist damage. Several California counties and cities including Orange County, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach have already restricted the resale of nitrous oxide tanks. The bill has received unanimous support in committee and is supported by a broad coalition including medical professionals, local governments, law enforcement, and environmental advocates.
I respectfully ask for an aye vote Thank you Assemblymember Davies 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 votes. Ayes 57, noes 0.
The measure passes.
Will pass and retain on 169, 70, 71. File item 172 is SB 964 by Senator Smallwood Cuevas. Presented by Dr. Rambula, the clerk will read.
Senate Bill 964 by Senator Smallwood Cuevas, an act relating to health care coverage.
Dr. Rambula, you may open.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I stand here to present Senate Bill 964 on behalf of Senator Smallwood Cuevas. It is the Medication Dose Optimization Act. It has received strong bipartisan support and nary a no vote, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Dr. Arambula. 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 59, no zero.
The measure passes.
Pass to retain on 173-174. File item 175. That's SB 988 by Senator Grayson, presented by Assemblymember Stephanie.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 988 by Senator Grayson, an act relating to civil law.
Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 988 by Senator Grayson, which protects consumers from abusive practices in the auto glass repair industry. This is a support-support bill, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Stephanie, 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. Passed routine on 176-77. File item 178, that's SB 1012 by Senator Smallwood Cuevas, presented by Assemblymember El-Juari. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1012 by Senator Smallwood Cuevas and others, an act related to corrections.
Assemblymember El-Juari, you are recognized.
Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present SB 1012 on behalf of Senator Smallwood Cuevas. This bill requires the Construction Trades Advisory Committee under the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to connect fire camp participants to specific state-approved apprenticeships. It also ensures conservation camp service is formally recognized so it can count toward apprenticeship eligibility. By strengthening pathways to stable careers for incarcerated hand crew members, we ensure their work is recognized and their service is acknowledged with real opportunities for a successful future. On behalf of Senator Smallwood Cuevas, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember El Huari. 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. I-62, no-0.
The measure passes. 179 is SB 1023 by Senator Laird. Presented by our majority whip. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1023 by Senator Laird and others. An accolade in the health care coverage.
Mr Majority Blip you are recognized Thank you Mr Speaker I rise to present SB 1023 by Senator Layard an LGBTQ plus caucus priority bill that increases access to a critical HIV prevention medication called pre prof access or PrEP Currently, the bill process for long-acting injectable PrEP can be administered complex if health insurance plans limit the reimbursement to the medical benefit pathway. SB 1023 requires insurers that provide PrEP through the medical benefit to also provide PrEP through the pharmacy benefit pathway. Opening this bill pathway will make it easier for small healthcare providers like community clinics to start providing and expanding PrEP services. SB 1023 is sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Lara and the Department of Insurance, Equality California, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, AIDS Project Los Angeles Health, and LA LGBT Center. The bill increases access to crucial HIV prevention medication when global health and LGBTQ plus rights are under active threat. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Mr. Majority Whip. 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 and tally the votes. Heist 49, no zero.
Measure passes. File item 180 is SB 1037 by Dr. Weber Pearson, presented by Assemblymember Schiavo. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1037 by Senator Weber Pearson, an act relating to health care coverage.
Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today to present Senator Weber Pearson's SB 1037. This bill focuses on highlighting the affordability, or rather lack of affordability, of state-regulated commercial health insurance. We can all agree that health insurance is too expensive. Health insurance premiums growth is surpassing median household income and cost of living increases. The Office of Healthcare Affordability, or OCA, is looking closely at healthcare market cost drivers and setting targets to slow cost growth. This is one of the few things and few ways that we are working to actually control healthcare costs. SB 1037 connects the work of OCA with health insurance regulator reviews or proposed health insurance premium rate increases. This bill allows the Department of Managed Health Care and Department of Insurance to consult with OCA when considering rate increases. It requires plans and insurers that exceed OCA cost targets to report to regulators a detailed list of steps they are taking to meet those cost targets. and it requires plans and insurers to report data necessary for regulator reports in aggregate and by plan if the rates exceed the Affordable Care Act affordability standard. This public airing of unaffordable health insurance premiums will put premium pressure on plans, administrators, employers, regulators, and federal and state policymakers to do more to address our health care access and affordability prices. This is a really important transparency and affordability bill. We know that health care is skyrocketing and that it's unaffordable for too many in our communities. This is a way we can actually impact it. 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.
all members vote who desire to vote clerk will close the roll tally the vote size 45 knows 12 the measure passes pass and retain on 181 182 that sb 1047 by senator neilo presented by assembly member erwin The clerk will read Senate Bill 1047 by Senator Nilo and others staff relating to public health
Assemblymember Irwin, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1047 on behalf of Senator Nilo. This bipartisan bill adds frontotemporal degeneration to the California Neurodegenerative Disease Registry. Adding FTD to the registry will create greater awareness and help patients and families enduring this very difficult journey. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Erwin. 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 vote.
size 57, node 0. The measure passes. Passes and retain them 183, 184. 185, that's SB 1067 by Dr. Weber
Pearson. Presented by Assemblymember Rubio, the clerk will read. Senate Bill 1067 by Senator Weber
Pearson and others, and I believe the pupil instruction. Assemblymember Rubio, you're
recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Today, I rise to present SB 1067 on behalf of Senator Weber Pearson. This bill addresses one of California's most urgent educational challenges. Too many students reach high school and college without foundational math skills because learning gaps were not identified or addressed early on. Despite being home to the world's leading technology and innovation economy, California ranks 43rd in the nation in fourth grade math achievement and has one of the widest math achievement gaps in the country. California has invested heavily in math instruction through its mathematics framework, but still lacks a consistent statewide approach to identifying struggling students before they fall behind. SB 1067 addresses this gap. Beginning in the 2028-29 school year, the bill establishes a statewide framework for annual math assessments in kindergarten through second grade to help educators identify struggling students early and connect them with effective interventions. The bill preserves local flexibility, ensures parents receive clear information about their child's results, determines if additional support is needed, and what interventions the school plans to provide. SB 1067 includes safeguards to ensure assessment, measure math knowledge rather than language ability, and are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate. Importantly, SB 1067 is not a high-stakes testing bill. Results cannot be the sole basis for a special education referral, and the bill does not dictate curriculum, instruction, or intervention models. At its core, SB 1067 is about giving every child the opportunity to build a strong foundation in mathematics instead of holding onto the longstanding misconception that some students are simply math people and others are not. The reality is that when students receive the support they need early, more of them can succeed, and every student deserves the chance to succeed, and every student can be a, quote, math person. SB 1067 has received unanimous bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rubio. Assemblymember Hoover, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of SB 1067. I was proud to become an early co-author of this bill because as a former school board member and a parent of public school students, I know that When we identify gaps early, educators have a much better opportunity to address them before they become more difficult to overcome. Not only does early identification help the students and the teachers, it also allows us to target our resources more effectively. This is not about creating another high-stakes test or telling teachers how to teach. It is about giving educators and parents useful information about what a child knows and where they may need additional support. And importantly, this bill preserves local flexibility. Districts can choose an assessment from the state's recommended list or continue using a local assessment that meets the state's quality criteria. This is a practical, common-sense step that will help schools do what we all expect them to do, identify students who need help and make sure they get it. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Hoover. Assemblymember Rubio, do you wish to close?
I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rubio. 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 49, nos 0. The measure passes.
Pass or retain on 186. 187, 188, passed temporarily on 189, passed and retained on file item 190, passed temporarily on 191, passed and retained on 192, 93, 94, 95. File item 196, that's SB 1220 by Senator Hurtado, presented by Assemblymember Schiavo. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1220 by Senator Hurtado, an act related to firearms.
Tell me, Member Schiavo, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present SB 1220 on behalf of Senator Hurtado. This bill is a common sense public safety measure that establishes a 10-year firearm prohibition for individuals convicted of specific offenses involving firearms with altered, removed, or obliterated serial numbers. This bill does not create a new criminal offense, nor does it affect lawful firearm owners. It establishes a targeted time-limited firearm prohibition following a criminal conviction. SB 1220 is sponsored by the California Police Chiefs Association and has received bipartisan support. 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 and tally the votes. Ayes 43, nos 10.
The measure passes. File on 197. That's SB 1227 by Senator Durazo, presented by Assemblymember Ortega.
The clerk will read.
Assemblymember Ortega, you are recognized.
Hello, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise today on behalf of Senator Durazo to present SB 1227 that addresses the longstanding staffing challenges at the Department of Industrial Relations. This bill has no opposition and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you Assemblymember Ortega 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. I-62, no-0. The measure passes.
we will pass and retain on 198. 199, that's SB 1255 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assemblymember Fong. Clerk will read. Assemblymember Fong, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members. Today I rise to present SB 1255 on behalf of Senator Reyes. SB 1255 would establish a state-level Hispanic-Serving Institution designation to recognize institutions of higher education that excel in educating and serving Latino students. As one of the most diverse states in the nation, nearly 180 campuses in California hold this federal designation and have leveraged federal funding to expand educational opportunities to all students on campuses. SB 1255 is similar to the framework used for Black-Serving Institution and is a companion bill to my bill, Assembly Bill 2374, which establishes an AANHPI serving designation. I strictly ask for an aye vote on behalf of Senator Reyes.
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, tally the votes. Ties 42, Nose 9. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on 200 through 206. 200 through 206.
File item 207 is SB 1363 by Senator Wahab, presented by Assemblymember Berman. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1363 by Senator Wahab, an act relating to professions and vocations.
Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 1363 is the sunset review bill for the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
Assemblymember Berman. 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. Heyes 59, noes 0. The measure passes.
File item 208, SB 1368, also by Senator Wahab, also presented by Assemblymember Berman.
The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1368 by Senator Wahab, an accolary to professions and vocations.
Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 1368 is the sunset review bill for the speech language pathology and audiology and hearing aid dispensers board, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Berman. All debate havoc 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. I 60, no zero.
The measure passes. Okay, everybody. We are going to press the pause button right now on our Senate third reading file, and we're going to go to concurrence. Concurrence time It also my favorite time All right Starting from the top. We're going to pass and retain on file items 1 through 7. File items 1 through 7, Mr. Bennett. We're going to get to file item number 108. Excuse me, file item 8, that's AB 2075 by Assemblymember Bennett.
Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2075 by Assemblymember Bennett, an act related to forestry.
Assemblymember Bennett, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 2075 is back for concurrence. Senate amendments are technical and clarifying. There's no opposition to the bill. It received bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Bennett. All debate having ceased, the 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 59, no zero.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass and retain on 9 through 13. File item number 14, that's AB 431 by Assemblymember Wilson.
Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 431 by Assemblymember Wilson and others.
Assemblymember Wilson, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today I rise to present AB 431, the Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act, which is back on concurrence from the Senate where it passed on consent. The bill was amended to limit the bill to incorporate advanced air mobility when updating the California Transportation Plan in 2027 and formalizing a working group to facilitate ongoing collaboration. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Wilson. 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-62, no-0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass and retain on 15 and 16. Byline number 17, AB 1153 by Assemblymember Bonta.
The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1153 by Assemblymember Bonta.
and our plate and solid waste.
Family member Bonta, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I am proud to present AB 1153, the Funding Clean Streets Act. The bill is back before you today with technical amendments from the Senate. California is a global leader in sustainability, yet illegal dumping continues to plague cities across the state. AB 1153 empowers local governments with greater access to Cal recycle funding and technical assistance while prioritizing projects that serve disadvantaged communities. I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Bonta. 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. Ties 63, no zero.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Passed and retained on 18. File item 19, that's AB 1328 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez.
The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1328 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, an accolade to Medi-Cal.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 1328 is back on concurrence with Senate technical amendments, and I respect the thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. 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 the vote, size 56. No zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
File item 20, AB 1486 by Assemblymember Soria. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1486 by Assemblymember Soria and others, act related to climate resiliency.
Assemblymember Soria, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 1486 is a support-support bill that is back on concurrence. Senate amendments streamlined the awards of Prop 4 funds for research farms at the CSUs and UCs. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Soria. I'll debate having Cease.
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.
The clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 58, noes 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass and retained on 21. File item number 22, that's AB 1573 by Assemblymember Bryan.
The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1573 by Assemblymember Bryan and others, an act relating to land use.
Assemblymember Bryan, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. Today I rise to present AB 1573, the Unseen and Unheard Housing Act. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking remain overrepresented in unhoused data. These populations remain neglected and their needs remain unseen and unheard by housing systems in California. AB 1573 will add survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to the target populations of cities and counties' housing elements. This bill has had bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for 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.
Clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. I-61, no-0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 23, AB 1591 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez.
The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1591 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, an act relating to health professions.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to present this important legislation. Assembly Bill 1591 addresses a critical shortage of doctors of podiatric medicine in California by creating the California Podiatric Pipeline. This is a support-support bill with no opposition, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Rodriguez. Our 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 57, noes 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 24, AB 1617 by Assemblymember Alanis.
Clerk will read.
Assemblymember 1617 by Assemblymember Alanis, an act relating to hazardous waste.
Assemblymember Alanis, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1617 is back on concurrence. This bill would require the Form 303 to be submitted to the Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery on a calendar year basis instead of a fiscal year basis. This will streamline household hazardous waste reporting and reduce administrative burdens on local governments. There is no opposition on file, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Alanis. 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 55, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass or retain on 25. Pass temporarily
on 26. Pass or retain on 2728. File on 29, AB 1738 by Assemblymember Carrillo. The clerk
will read. Assembly vote 1738 by Assemblymember Carrillo and others, an act relating to housing.
Assemblymember Carrillo you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I'm presenting AB 1738, which requires jurisdictions to offer a virtual inspection for four simple inspections on single-family homes.
Colleagues, many of us have had to wait hours or days for a local building official to perform a simple inspection that only takes 15 minutes. These delays create a backlog for building officials. This backlog further exacerbates the housing crisis as building departments juggle the multiple inspections required for new housing projects, with having to also travel to perform on-site inspections for routine home renovations. What should be a straightforward step in the process instead becomes a prolonged and unpredictable wait, illustrating how inspections backlog can play side of financial and logistical strain on California families. AB 1738 looks to address this issue and help alleviate the housing crisis by requiring remote virtual inspections for simple home renovations. These renovations will speed up the process for the homeowners and the building department, allowing homeowners quicker inspections and for building officials to focus on permitting more complex projects faster.
I hear your support of AB 1738.
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 and tally the votes.
Heads 49, noes 0.
Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass temporarily on 30. File item 31. By my BFF, Assemblymember Dixon. Assembly Bill 1749. Cook will read.
Assembly Bill 1749 by Assembly Member Dixon, an act relating to civil law.
Assembly Member Dixon, you are recognized.
Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and members. Thank you. AB 1749 is back for concurrence in Senate amendments. These amendments were taken to address technical concerns from first responders. AB 1749 simply establishes a civil penalty for individuals knowingly or recklessly operating drones that impede first responders' ability to combat wildfires. This bill has received unanimous support, unanimous bipartisan support, and is supported by a broad range of first responder organizations. I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you.
Thank you, Assemblymember Dixon. I'll debate. Having ceased, Clerk will open the roll. All members vote. 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 56 no zero Senate amendments are concurred in Okay, file item 32 is AB 1789 by Assemblymember Berner. This is a 54 vote bill.
Clerk will read Assembly Bill 1789 by Assemblymember Berner an act relating to Political Reform Act of 1974 Assemblymember Berner you may open Good afternoon Mr Speaker and members
AB 1789 is back on concurrence. Amendments taken in the Senate clarify candidate control committees and the trigger for when training is required.
Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Berner. 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 the votes. Ayes 57, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in, passed temporarily on 33, filed on 34, AB 1802 by Assemblymember Stephanie. Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1802 by Assemblymember Stephanie, an act relating to land use.
Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1802 is back on concurrence. Amendments in the Senate were minor and technical, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Stephanie. 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. Ties 57, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 35 is AB 1818 by Assemblymember Ortega. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1818 by Assemblymember Ortega and others, an act relating to the California State University.
Assemblymember Ortega, you may open.
I rise to present AB 1818, which is back on concurrence. Amendments taken in the Senate moved the CSU to neutral. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ortega. All debate having ceased, the 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 the vote, size 43, no 7. The measure, 10 amendments are concurred in. File item 36, that's AB 1820 by Assemblymember Schiavo. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1820 by Assemblymember Schiavo, an act relating to local government.
Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 1820 is back on concurrence, which sets a statewide permit fee schedule for the installation of electric vehicle chargers. The bill was narrowed in Senate local government to apply to multifamily housing where it's most needed, where we have the least EV chargers. And with that, I 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.
Madam Majority Leader. Madam Majority Leader.
Kirk will close the roll tally votes. Ayes 52, no 0. The measure passes. Okay, file item 37, that's AB 1829 by Assemblymember Fong. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1829 by Assemblymember Fong and others, an act relating to public post-secondary education.
Assemblymember Fong, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Assembly Bill 1829 strengthens financial support for low student parents participating in the California Community College CalWORKs recipient education program Senate amendments make a minor clarifying change to the language regarding direct aid for basic aid needs services and resources I respectfully ask for an aye vote
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. Tally the vote. Heyes 57, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item 38 is AB 1877. Assemblymember Stephanie, the clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1877 by Assemblymember Stephanie and others, an act relating to domestic violence.
Assemblymember Stephanie, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 1877 is back on concurrence. This bill strengthens enforcement of criminal protective orders and is basically to better protect victims. And if anyone saw the ad done by Callaway Golf and Good Good, you'll understand why these bills continue to be so necessary. Amendments in the Senate were minor in technical, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember.
Stephanie, 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 vote. Ayes 56, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred and passed and retained on 39 and 40. File item number 41, that's AB 2010, by Assemblymember Soria. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2010 by Assemblymember Soria and others, an act relating to healing arts.
Assemblymember Soria, you are recognized.
Speaker and members, AB 2010 is a support-support bill that is back on concurrence. The Senate amendments resolve implementation concerns from the Veterinary Medical Board, who are now in support. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
Assemblymember Soria, I'll 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. Heads 54. No, zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. File item number 42, AB 2011 by Assemblymember Hart. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2011 by Assemblymember Hart and others, an act relating to health care coverage.
Assemblymember Hart, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to present AB 2011, which is back on concurrence. this bill protects existing federal mental health parity standards, regardless of future changes at the federal level. Senate amendments specify the exact federal regulations the California Department of Assurance and the Department of Managed Health Care must refer to and ensure departments are providing guidance for health plans in case federal regulations change. I respectfully request an aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Hart. 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
Mr Speaker Mr Speaker Company member Hart you were recognized I would move the call Mr Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Hart. Mr. Hart has moved the call. File item 43. Move the call. Just a moment. Okay, file item number 43 is AB 2160 by our Assistant Speaker Pro Tem. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2160 by Assemblymember Salazar Rodriguez, an act relating to Medi-Cal.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 2160 will strengthen access to lactation support and clinical lactation consultation for Medi-Cal members. The Senate amendments strengthen accountability by ensuring that Medi-Cal managed care plans have international board certified lactation consultants serving their members so that patients can access care in a timely manner. This bill has received strong bipartisan support and I respectfully ask 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 all members vote who desire to vote clerk will close the roll tally the vote size 55 no zero sent amendments are concurred in file item 44 is ab 2178 by assembly member quirk silva the clerk will read assembly vote 2178 by assembly member quirk
Quirk-Silva and others, an act relating to community colleges.
Assemblymember Quirk-Silva, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. AB 2178 is back on concurrence. This bill allows a non-home community college district to provide educational services to a juvenile justice facility if the home community college district cannot provide the requested service within 60 days. Senate amendments make clarifying changes, and 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. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote. I 60, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Pass for the retainer on file item 45. File item 46. AB 2262 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez.
Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2262 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez and others, an act relating to courts.
Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. AB 2262 is back on concurrence. Amendments are clarifying to address L.A. County Superior Court concerns, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
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 58 noes zero senate amendments are concurred in file item 47 is ab 2310 by assembly member carrillo the clerk will read assembly
Bill 2310 by Assemblymember Carrillo and others in act relating to crimes.
Assemblymember Carrillo, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Thank you for allowing me to present Assembly Bill 2310 on concurrence. AB 2310 is a measure that strengthens enforcement against large-scale and repeated legal dumping schemes, holds responsible parties accountable for cleanup costs, and protects communities from environmental harm. This bill received by party support through both houses and was placed on special consent in the Senate. 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 vote. Ayes 54, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Just a moment. Thank you. I am 4880 2349 by something number so The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2349 by Assemblymember Solace and others, an act relating to air pollution.
Assemblymember Solace, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, AB 2349, the Air Incident Response Program, also known as our Air Bill, is back for concurrence. This bill will help the state better respond to air quality emergencies and protect community health. AB 2349 is a support to court bill, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 56, Nos 0. Summit amendments are concurred in. Item 49, AB 2422 by Assemblymember Colosa. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2422 by Assemblymember Colosa and others, an act relating to student financial aid.
Assemblymember Colosa, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2422 is back on concurrence from the Senate. Amendments in the Senate expanded a definition and made clarifying and technical changes Respectfully ask for your aye vote Thank you Thank you Assemblymember Seeing no further debate the Clerk will open the roll All those vote who desire to vote
All those vote who desire to vote. 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 50, AB 2481 by Assemblymember Soria. The Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2481 by Assemblymember Soria, an act relating to beverage containers and making an appropriation therefor.
Assemblymember Soria, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. AB 2481 is a support-support bill that is back on concurrence. The Senate amendments are technical assistance from CalRecycle to improve the implementation. 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 59, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 51, AB 2504 by Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2504 by Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan and others
in act relating to community colleges.
Assemblymember Barra-Kahan, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. This support support bill provides the opportunity to bring together community colleges, unions, and industries to support the future of creative arts in our great state. With that, I respectfully ask your vote on concurrence in Senate amendments.
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 58, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 52, AB 2580 by Assemblymember Marisucci. The Clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2580 by Assemblymember Marisucci and others in act relating to teacher credentialing.
Assemblymember Marisucci, you are recognized.
Thank you very much. I am proud to bring back for concurrence AB 2580, a bipartisan bill that I've partnered with our colleague from the North State in Alturas to expand opportunities for teacher training, especially in rural communities. Support, support, respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Assemblymember Hadwick, you're recognized.
Today I rise as a proud joint author of AB 2580. California is currently facing an ongoing teacher shortage and rural communities in my district are among the most impacted. 2580 would allow students to pursue a teaching career without having to leave their communities. For districts like mine that are four to six hours away from a university, this bill will increase access and opportunities for students pursuing careers in education, while also assisting with our ongoing teacher shortage. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on AB 2580.
Seeing no further debate, Assemblymember Marasucci, would you like to close?
Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
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 59, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. The majority leader is ready to lift the call on the motion to suspend Joint Rural 61 The clerk will post. The Clerk will close the roll. AYE 54, NO 0. The measure passes. The joint rules are suspended. Item 53, AB 2640 by Assemblymember Hadwick. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2640 by Assemblymember Hadwick and others, an act relating to state mandates.
Assemblymember Hadwick, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2640 is back on concurrence. This bill provides financial relief to local governments, schools, and community college facing a massive backlog of unpaid state mandates claims. Amendments taken in the Senate were clarifying and technical. This bill has adjoined unanimous support and has no opposition 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. The clerk will close the roll and call you the vote. Ayes 55, no 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We pass and retain items 54 and item 55. Item 56, AB 2756 by Assemblymember Ahrens. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 2756 by Assemblymember Ahrens and others, an act relating to Medi-Cal.
Assemblymember Ahrens, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 2756 will ensure that children receive the eye exams that they need to succeed in school. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 16, noes 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. We're turning to Item 26, AB 1705 by Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan. The Clerk for Reed.
Assembly Bill 1705 by Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan and others, an act relating to privacy.
Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, AB 1705 is back on concurrence. I want to thank my joint author, the Assemblymember from Huntington Beach, for her long advocacy of this bill. I'm excited that it is on its way to the governor's desk. It will make sure that there is no non-consensual pornography of women, children, and others in California. 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 61, noes 0. Senate amendments are concluded. Item 33, AB 1793 by Assemblymember Ward. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1793 by Assemblymember Ward and others, an act relating to cash payments.
Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1793 is back for concurrent amendment. Senate amendments were mostly technical, added definitions, and provided regulatory authority descriptions. And I would respectfully ask for your aye vote on amendments.
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, nos 0. Senate amendments are concurred in. Thank you. Thank you. Item 200, SV-1279 by Senator Gonzalez, presented by Assemblymember Lowenthal. The clerk will read.
Assembly Bill 1279 by Senator Gonzalez and others, an act relating to vehicles.
Assemblymember Lowenthal, you are recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I rise to present Senate Bill 1279. This authorizes the City of Long Beach to place speed safety cameras along Pacific Coast Highway. You know, as Long Beach moved to implement its own speed safety camera pilot program, they identified one critical gap, PCH, a high-injury corridor where they could not place cameras under existing law. PCH makes up just 1% of Long Beach's arterial roadways, yet accounts for 20% of its crash fatalities. This eight-mile stretch runs past parks, elementary schools, and Long Beach City College. Tragically, it has taken an average of eight lives every year for the past five years. SB 1279 would close this gap in the current speed safety system pilot program by authorizing Long Beach to place two speed cameras along this highway. On behalf of Senator Gonzalez, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1279.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those who desire to vote. All right. those vote who desire to vote all those vote who desire to vote the clerk will close the roll and tally the vote ayes 45 nos 7. the motion passes We'll pass and retain on items 209 through 215. Bring us to 216 SB 1412 by Senator Rubio, presented by Samimara Patel. The clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1412 by Senator Rubio, an act relating to parental engagement.
Senator Patel, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 1412, the School Family Engagement Opportunity Act, on behalf of Senator Rubio. SB 1412 expands access and equity in parent engagement by ensuring schools provide remote participation options for parent-teacher conferences so all families can be involved in their child's education. Recent amendments in the Assembly Education Committee clarify that non-consensual recordings are not allowed during these virtual meetings. Parents have a legal right to participate in their child's education, but access is not always practical. Many working-class families face barriers such as work schedules, transportation challenges, language barriers, and child care responsibilities. SB 1412 enshrines the rights of parents and guardians to communicate with their child's teachers remotely if in-person meetings are not possible. This bill has support from CTA, state PTA and no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember. Assemblymember Cork-Silva, you're recognized. Thank you Madam Speaker. I also rise in support of SB 1412. As one of the classroom teachers on this floor, this is an important step forward. We saw through COVID that we not only had students working remotely, but this gives working parents that opportunity to take a conference from their home. We also know that it will encourage parents that sometimes we don't get access to as teachers. We know that teachers make every effort to meet with parents, but sometimes there's some that are not able to make a conference. So this is certainly something that will create that connection and that information from parent to teacher. So with that, I ask for your support for SB 1412. Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, Senator Patel, would you like to close? I'd like to thank the member from Fullerton's comments in support and respectfully ask your aye vote. 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 59, nos 0. The measure passes. We pass temporarily on item 217 We will pass and retain on item 218 through 222 Item 223, SB 457 by Senator Becker, presented by Assemblymember Calra.
The clerk will read. Thank you.
assessment or RENA. Many planning departments are stretched thin trying to comply with the requirements under threat of litigation and fines from HCD. One requirement which has been a point of frustration for both planning departments and housing advocates alike is the site inventory analysis. This is the process by which cities identify land and justify that it has the realistic capacity to be developed as housing over the planning period. Historically, the lack of standardization in this analysis has meant that every city uses a different method, often even differing between parcels. Housing advocates, local governments, and developers all agree that our current approach needs to change. SB 457 would mandate HCD develop and publish economic models that will allow jurisdictions to quickly and accurately estimate the realistic development capacity of any given site grounded in real data. To be clear, this bill does not tell cities how they zone or exempt cities from developing their housing element with input from the public, and it does not remove requirements that cities affirmatively further fair housing. This bill is a meaningful step forwards towards a more data-driven housing element process that will reduce ambiguity that has cost many of our cities both time and money at the expense of development. I respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Patterson, you're recognized. Great. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise in support of this measure because the reality is most cities in the current arena cycle are not going to meet their obligations that the state has put on them through various cogs. And, you know, we have to get real. I mean, we should actually just scrap the RENA process. Everybody knows here that I'm pro-housing, and I think, you know, cities should be held accountable for their lack of approval of people's property rights and property owner rights. But the RENA process is not the way. It's convoluted. HCD makes up rules as they go. They continue to get calls from cities all the time about letters of the city of HCD interpreting the general plans of cities, and it's a big problem. RENA is not a realistic process. And in fact, the ink isn't even dry on the current housing element for most of our cities. And they're already starting the process for the next eight-year cycle now. So because of that, I'm going to be supporting this because it gives a little bit of flexibility to go beyond these rigid numbers, and what actually is a capacity for a site, how many homes can actually fit there, rather than dictating some crazy number that's really unrealistic and actually prevents development from happening. So with that, I ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember. I think no further debate Assemblymember Colorado would you like to close I respectfully ask for an aye vote 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 42, noes 13. The measure passes. Returning to item 30 a B 1743 by some member wicks the clerk will read
I sent the bill 1743 by assembly member wicks and others and act relating to firearms
some of our wicks you are recognized thank you madam speaker members I rise to present a B 1743 which is back on concurrence this bill allows specific local governments state agencies and universities to request firearm trace data from the California Department of Justice with that 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 45, No 16. Senate amendments are concurred in. Thank you. Thank you. that courts may exercise judicial discretion to require a bond in lawsuit challenging student housing developments. Today, more than 30,000 students are on annual wait lists for UC and CSU housing. As a result, one in five community college students, one in 10 CSU students, and one in 20 UC students experience homelessness. Students without stable housing are up to 87% more likely to drop out of school than their peers, making it harder to access stable employment and higher wages. This bill has no note votes and has no opposition. With that, 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. I am 189 SB 1089 by Senator Richardson presented by some member wicks senator Richardson to present SB 1089 the preventative health treatment helps sorry I try that again the preventative treatment Health Care Act this is about GLP ones GLP GLP are a class of drug that promotes significant weight loss and many other positive impacts as well Recent studies show GLP-1s' potential to improve health in a variety of other areas as well, including lowering risk of heart attack, stroke, liver disease, potential benefits against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. SB-1086 authorizes the California Health and Human Services Agency to make GLP-1s available through CalRx so that the millions of adults in California living with chronic weight challenges have access to this class of medication at an affordable rate. With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Seeing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 61, nos 0. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on item 224. Pass and retain on item 225. We'll pass temporarily. on 226. Pass and retain on 227 through 232. Pass temporarily on item 233. Item 234, SB 845 by Senator Perez presented by Assemblymember Fong. The clerk will read.
Senate vote 845 by Senator Perez and others and act relating to pupil instructions.
Assemblymember Fong here. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. Our rise to present SB 845 on behalf of Senator Perez. SB 845 will implement key components of the Master Plan for Career Education as well as recommendations from the California Youth Apprenticeship Committee to expand youth apprenticeships. California's education workforce frameworks are leaving many students behind, especially low-income black, Latino, and English learner youth who enroll in college at lower rates and face barriers to completing a four-year degree. At the same time, 30% of future jobs will require training beyond high school, but less than a four-year degree. Career education provides specialized training for jobs that are essential for upward economic mobility. However, our career education system is not meeting the needs of students and workforce demands. Additionally, our system is failing to address the state's declining workforce, and trades are a problem that will only worsen as more workers reach retirement age. SP845 expands access to career-connected learning across the state by strengthening hands-on learning opportunities, removing barriers to industry participation, and connecting students with high-demand careers. This bill provides a strong foundation for providing students with career success, which is essential for building a more inclusive economy. I certainly ask for an aye vote on behalf of Senator Perez. Thank you, Assemblymember. Seeing no further debate, the Clerk will open the role. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 61, nos 0. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain them. Items 235 through 238. 239 SB 948 by Senator Adeguene presented by Assemblymember Pellerin.
The Clerk will read. Senate Bill 948 by Senator Adeguene and others, an act relating to firearms.
Assemblymember Pellerin, you're recognized. Thank you. Speaker and Members, I rise to present SB 948 on behalf of Senator Argin. SB 948 strengthens firearm safety by requiring individuals seeking to obtain a firearm safety certificate to complete comprehensive, meaningful training on firearms transport, storage, and live fire shooting. Under current state law, firearm applicants are required to pass a DOJ-administered written exam to obtain a valid firearm safety certificate. However, new California residents are only required to register their firearms with DOJ when moving to the state. SB 948 maintains all firearm safety certificate exemptions in statute for new and current residents. such as military, law enforcement, and concealed carry weapon permit holders. It creates a robust firearm safety framework that other states have already implemented. The bill is essential to advancing gun safety and preventing accidental deaths or injuries, especially for those involving children. 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 45, noes 16. The measure passes. As I remember, Hart has asked to move the call on item 42, AB 20, sorry, SB 2011. AB 2011, the clerk will post. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 49, noes 12. Senate amendments are concurred in. We're going to pass to Montana item 240. Item 241, SB 955 by Senator Blakespear, presented by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 955 by Senator Blakespear and others, an act relating to recycling, making an appropriation, therefore, and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the opportunity to present SB 955 on behalf of Senator Blakespear. This builds an update to California's Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act to ensure that all major stores selling beverage containers are participating in the program. In recent years, California has experienced significant reductions in the number of certified recycling centers with more than half closing over the past decade. For many Californians, this means that redeeming CRV has become more difficult, more time-consuming, or in some areas not possible at all. As a result, the amount of unclaimed consumer deposits has skyrocketed from $219 million in 2014 to $819 million in 2024. SB 955 addresses this problem by modernizing the definition for supermarkets to ensure all major sellers of recyclable containers are part of the program and by requiring sellers to provide a place within close proximity for consumers to return these containers SB 955 makes the changes necessary to keep California's beverage container recycling program effective and successful. I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Cigna, for the debate. The clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. This measure requires 54 votes. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. I-64, noes zero on the urgency. I-64, noes zero. The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on item 242. Item 243, SB 969 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assemblymember Chiavo.
The clerk will read. Senate Bill 969 by Senator Reyes and others, an act relating to weights and measures.
Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 969 on behalf of Senator Reyes. This bill updates the regulatory framework for EV charging accuracy testing at the Division of Measures and Measurement Standards, DMS, within the California Department of Food and Agriculture. CDFA amendments taken in the assembly privacy removed all opposition and the bill has enjoyed bipartisan support respectfully request an aye vote thank you thank you assembly members signal 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 I 64 Oh pardon me the clerk will close the roll. Ayes 64, noes 0. The measure passes. Item 244 SB 973 by Senator Becker presented
by Assemblymember Bennett. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 973 by Senator Becker and
others in act relating to wildfire mitigation. Assemblymember Bennett, you are recognized. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Members, I'm presenting SB 973 on behalf of Senator Becker, which codifies the County Wildfire Coordinator Program. As we all know, California is facing a crisis of destructive wildfires. Since 2006, wildfires have caused more than 200 fatalities, destroyed more than 88,000 homes. Proactive wildfire prevention preparedness and mitigation measures, including home hardening, defensible space, fuels management, evacuation and wildfire planning and community education reduce and risk and improve community resilience. In a short period of time, wildfire county coordinators have become a crucial link between state strategy and local execution, ensuring California communities are better prepared, better connected, and more resilient to wildfire. The enormous threat that our state faces from catastrophic fire fire heightens the need for partnerships between Cal Fire and county coordinators to reduce the risk of destruction, to destabilize the insurance market, and to help ensure efficient expenditure of financial resources by appropriate actors in the right places and at the right time. This bill is supported by over 50 fire-safe organizations throughout the state, has no opposition. I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Signeault 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, Nos 0. The measure passes. Item 15, AB 501 by Assemblymember Pappin.
The clerk will read. Assemblymember Pappin, an act relating to civil proceedings.
If I'm not popping, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker. This matter is back on concurrence. Respectfully request an aye vote. Seeing no debate, the clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. the clerk will close the roll and tally the vote i 65 no zero senate amendments are concurred in Thank you. 263 HR 140 by Assemblymember Wicks. The clerk will read.
House Resolution 140 by Assemblymember Wicks. Relative to Children's Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month.
Assemblymember Wicks, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present House Resolution 140 to begin having a conversation really about what it means to be a kid these days. I think most of us that are parents understand the grappling weight of technology on our children's lives. We know that according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children are spending on average seven hours a day on screens. Seven hours a day on screens. And what that means is they're not spending seven hours a day outside playing with their friends, climbing trees, getting themselves into trouble, which is how they learn. And so there's a lot of value in all those experiences and us as parents providing for them those exact experiences. So the rise of technology we know has consigned, the rise of technology also consides with a decline in unstructured play. And also just the helicoptering that we as parents do and I guilty of it myself and I always ask myself like does my kid need to be jammed into so many things And what I realized as a parent is there a lot of value in just unstructured play and allowing them to just be kids And for so many of our kids, that's not an opportunity they have here with them. And one of the things I will say is having worked in this space over the past eight years and trying to create more guardrails around technology, and my colleague from Irinda and I have spent countless hours over the last couple weeks with all the major technology companies figuring out where we're going to land on this chatbot bill, which has been so important. But as we do that work, one of the things that has really given me hope in the era of politics that we are in today, and there's not a lot of hope in the politics we are in today, but one thing that does give me hope is that this conversation around technology regulation and making sure that we're providing safe spaces for our kids to be kids has truly been bipartisan. It's one of the last remaining things that's been bipartisan. So I just appreciate my colleagues on the other side of the aisle who have done a lot of work in that space. I want to recognize the great work of authors like Jonathan Haidt, who has put these questions at the forefront of our policy making, who has led a national conversation around what does it mean to have this type of technology in our children's homes, for many of our children in their bedrooms. What does that mean for our kids? And how are they growing? How are they being socially and emotionally whole as people when we send them out into the world? So the whole premise of this resolution is just to recognize we need to get our kids offline more and outside. I mean, it's so basic. And yet, so many of us are not doing that. And listen, the parents of California don't need the legislature to tell them how to be parents at all. But we can also ask questions. And we can regulate for a safer environment for our kids. So I'm in the camp of, you know, more scraped knees, less doom scrolling. That's where I want to be. You know, I'm in the camp of, you know, more friendship bracelet trading, less clicks and likes. Like, let's do that for our kids, our state's children, and give them the childhood that many of us grew up with. And with that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Bauer-Cahan, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. I rise in support of HR 140. I want to thank my colleague from Oakland for her leadership in this space. Just this morning, I got into a fight with one of my kids about what I called the siren song of the screens. Because it just calls them because of the addictive features that are built into this technology. And my colleague from Oakland is right. We don't need to tell parents how to parent. Parents know that their kids should be off screens. but it's really hard because this technology is built to draw them back in over and over and over again. And so what I really hope this resolution will do, remind us of what our policy should work towards. Funding after school programs that get our kids playing, ensuring that we are regulating this technology so that they aren't sitting in their classroom. I just heard actually from one of our legislative colleagues that he was told that his child had to do all of his homework in kindergarten on a computer. Screens are not the end-all, be-all. They are not the answer to all of our problems. We need our kids to be reading books, holding that paper, making sure that they can write, and making sure that they can play and be children. My daughter just the other day said, I think the best thing you've done for me, Mom, is send me to summer camp where there are no screens to remind me how to get off a screen and be with my friends. And she is blessed to have those opportunities. Let's make that possible for every California child. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Cork-Silva, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Yes, I rise for AMA. HR 140, Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month. And it sounds so simple, and yet it seems so far away from what has happened in the last 15 years. As a classroom teacher, but mostly as a parent and now a grandparent, in 15 years, we have seen our society change. And what has changed is first this initial response to, let's get iPads for students, Let's be more connected. And what have we seen is actually the result. The result is we are less connected than ever. We know that there is a loneliness crisis, not only for seniors or elders, but for young men and women. Why? Because they're behind screens. We know that screens and technology is a tool, and all of us use it. And I would dare say, if I may, we are all addicted to it. Yes, we are. And what that means is how often can we put our phone down and for how long without getting nervous, without doom scrolling. And this is true for us as adults, but think of young children and their brains and their development and think of teenagers and their anxiety. What we know for sure is it does have an effect. Other countries like Denmark and Sweden are actually taking iPads away. One of the things that is true and we have seen developmentally is kids are talking less and their speech is delayed, especially if they have iPhones in their hands and iPads. Now, parents who have young kids on this floor, please don't think me too judgy. Because I know it feels bad. My kids are now 29, 30, 31, and in the 30s, so I didn't have to compete with that. And I just had a conversation this weekend with my adult kids, and we talked about that. And I know parents feel, when we say less technology, more outdoors, they feel judged. And it is hard. I think I probably would do the same thing, but it's about being intentional. So I would end with more recess, more play, more talking, more singing, more reading, all of the things we need to do face-to-face. It's hard. It takes discipline. But we have to protect our kids. And that's what Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month is about. Respectfully ask for your I vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Lowenthal, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you, members. And it is a joy to be able to speak for H.R. 140. I want to thank the member from Oakland for bringing this forward and reminding all of us that actually resolution like this is not about children. It's about us. It is about the discipline that we have as adults to understand what children are going through right now. The member from Oakland spoke about Jonathan Haidt. Jonathan Haidt is effusive in speaking about how all mammals, not humans, all mammals as part of their development require a certain amount of playtime to grow up healthy. And when kids are on social media five hours a day screen seven to nine hours a day every day more than they in school what are they not able to do They not able to develop in a healthy way And so really this is about us What are we doing in response to that? Well, we're trying to move legislation about putting guardrails on social media, but beyond that, and other forms of tech, but beyond that, we are going to have to show the discipline to invest in areas to combat that deterred development that children are experiencing right now. And that's going to require investments. And it is scary when I think about things that have happened in my own home. Maybe this is an opportunity for me to apologize to my own children for the mistakes that I made as a dad. When they were very young in particular, putting a screen in front of them because I couldn't handle the situation. Those are the things that I regret now, looking back. And that's what this resolution is ultimately about. It's about us acknowledging the power of addiction, the power of the things that we've forced this anxious generation into, and we do have the same power to reverse it. HR 40 outlines precisely the way that we need to get started in doing that, and I'm proud to stand here in support of it. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Hoover, you're recognized.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Rise in strong support of this resolution. As school has, many parents in this room, I'm sure, are very excited. School is back in session, and our kids are back in the classroom. One of the first things that happened to my youngest in the last week when he started school is he got in trouble, which honestly was one of the best things that could have happened because it gave me the ability to take away his phone for a little while, which I always love doing. He probably doesn't like how much joy I take in that. But it's amazing that first day without his phone, he's really mopey, he's really upset, he's really frustrated. But then day two, day three, day four, he starts to get a lot better and actually engage with his family a lot more. And I think it's really telling that even in the lives of our own kids, we can see this so incredibly clearly. But I'm a really strong believer that this legislature has worked on a number of things to take screens away. And I've been part of that, I think, with the Phone-Free Schools Act. Loved working with all of the colleagues that have spoken today on a lot of these issues.
But we also need to provide our kids with healthy alternatives. alternatives that actually get our kids outside, get them outdoors, get them into more, to my colleague's point, more recess, more time outside. And The Anxious Generation, the book by Jonathan Haidt is obviously very popular right now, but he actually wrote an earlier book called The Coddling of the American Mind, which really talks a lot more about how important it is for kids to take risks, to actually learn about risk. And they do that by actually getting outdoors and playing with other kids without screens. And so I really appreciate the author for putting this forward. Strong
support and urgent I vote. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember. Assemblymember Bonta, you're
recognized. Thank you. I rise in strong support of H.R. 140, and I want to thank our member from Oakland for bringing this forward, always having children at the center of the work that she does, she does, particularly as it relates to making sure that we have an opportunity to have social media and our use of technology interrogated in terms of the use that our children have in that. I want to just note that the Children Caucus just recently established this year Every single member who spoke I believe is a member of the Children Caucus And this is our opportunity to be able to make sure that children have a voice that we are ensuring that they are certain to be able to grow up and thrive and be whole And what could be more simple than just making sure that we prioritize their ability to do so in real life, IRL, and not on the screen? With that, I respectfully request your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember.
Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Wicks, you may close.
Just respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Would you like the first roll to be open for co-authors?
Yes, yes, please.
All debate having ceased,
the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
All members vote who desire to vote.
Members, this is for co-authors.
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, oh, pardon me. There are 64 co-authors added.
Without objection, we will now take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed, say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A and Assembly Rule 56 to allow the Elections Committee to meet tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, upon adjournment of the Public Safety Committee in Capitol Room 127 for the purposes of hearing SB 259 Wahab pending receipt from the Public Safety Committee. Without objection, such shall be the order. Okay, members, we are
skipping around a little bit. We're going to take up file item 267, file item 267.
SB 1250 by Senator Cortese presented by Assemblymember Hart. Clerk will read.
Assemblymember Hart, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to present SB 1250. It's a smart transportation planning bill that helps California's highways become more safe, more reliable, and more cost-effective. The bill ensures wildlife collision hotspots are considered during planning for highway improvements, allowing the state to improve roadway safety while better protecting wildlife movement and habitat connectivity through more coordinated, cost-effective infrastructure planning. SB 1250 has received bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for your 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 and tally the vote. ayes 42 noes 14 the measure passes Skipping to file item 122 file item 122 122 SB 1299 by Senator Aragin presented by Assemblymember Ransom The clerk will read Assemblymember Ransom you are recognized
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I rise to present SB 1299 on behalf of Senator Araguin. SB 1299, the State Fire Marshal Sprinkler Fitter and Certification Act, ensures that California has a clear, enforceable framework for certifying and training fire sprinkler fitters. This bill ensures that only properly trained and certified professionals perform this critical safety work. Prior to 2017, individuals installing fire sprinkler systems were not required to have specific qualifications, despite longstanding standards requiring knowledgeable and experienced installers. Unfortunately, the court recently struck down critical life-saving regulations. However, in its ruling, the court did acknowledge that certification programs are necessary to protect public safety, validating the need for enforceable training standards. SB 1299 enacts these standards to ensure that individuals working on these life-saving systems are trained and qualified to do the work. As we know, fire sprinklers are one of the most critical tools for saving lives in a fire. And with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Thank you, Assemblymember Ransom. I'll debate having ceased. Clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 51, noes 4. Measure passes. Skipping ahead to file item 217. 217. That is SB 1435 by the Committee
on Revenue and Taxation, presented by Assemblymember Gibson. Clerk will read.
Senate Bill 1435 by Committee on Revenue and Taxation, an act relating to taxation to take
effect immediately, tax levy. Assemblymember Gibson, you are recognized. Thank you very much,
Mr. Speaker and members. Assembly Bill, excuse me, Senate Bill 217 is back. This is a support, support. No opposition. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
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. I-62, no-0.
The measure passes, and now we are skipping to 233. File item 233.
SB 837 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assemblymember Ransom. The clerk will read. Senate Bill 837 by Senator Reyes, an act relating to disaster and emergency preparedness.
Assemblymember Ransom, you are recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, I rise to present Senate Bill 837 on behalf of Senator Reyes. Senate Bill 837 addresses the critical gap in state law related to emergency preparedness and evacuation for older adults, especially those with disabilities. In 2019, the Auditor's Office revealed a critical gap in emergency management, showing that people with access and functional needs are two to four times more likely to die in natural disasters compared to the general population. The recent fires in Los Angeles highlighted this issue as the median age of those that died in the fires was 77, with at least a third having mobility impaired. impairments. This bill seeks to address this issue. SB 837 requires aging and disability resource connection programs to offer disaster and emergency preparedness training tailored to help older adults and people with disabilities stay safe during emergencies. And with that,
I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Assemblymember Ransom. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. Will 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 votes. I-61, no-0, the measure passes.
Okay, members, on concurrence, reconsideration, Assembly third reading, and Senate third reading files, we're going to pass and retain on all remaining items. To let you know, we are going to be taking up the consent calendar, and then I will recognize our majority leader for an announcement. Please remain. Moving on to a vote on the consent calendar, that's file item number 322. Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?
Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar. House Resolution 139 by Assemblymember Hoover and others relative to Lunar Landing Day. Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar.
All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 63, no zero.
Consent calendar is adopted. Before I recognize the majority leader, I want to remind members, please, members, once again, there are still 47 bills on the Senate floor without floor managers. This, by the way, inhibits our ability to get our work done here. when the work remains over there. Please continue to work with the Senate to identify floor managers for your bills and have them request that your bills be taken up. This is the last week of session. Arrive on time, of course. Take up your items. And before we finish the last announcements, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
Good afternoon, members. We had a really great day. We have completed 92 items today. We have made a good dent in our pending items. so thank you very much please everybody get here we want to get these done as soon as possible and then tomorrow we will meet at 10 a.m. sharp and caucuses will be meeting at lunchtime so we'll see you all there for a wonderful lunch
Thank you Thank you.
All right, we're almost there, folks. Okay, members, this must be announced into the record, so thank you for bearing with me. Following committees will be meeting tomorrow morning, Judiciary Committee is at 9 a.m. in room 437, 9 a.m. in room 437. Public Safety at 9 a.m. tomorrow in room 127. Public Safety tomorrow, 9 a.m. 127. Elections Committee upon the adjournment of Public Safety Committee, also in room 127. elections committee upon adjournment of public safety also in room 127 business and professions committee will meet upon adjournment in the swing space in room 1100 seeing and hearing no further business i'm ready and entertain a motion to adjourn majority leader aguiar curry moves and mr lackey seconds that this house stands adjourned until Tuesday, that's tomorrow, August 25th at 10 a.m.
Session scheduled tomorrow, the 25th at 10 a.m.
Quorum call is lifted, and we are adjourned. Vote changes from the dais, please.
Thank you. Thank you Vote change Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez 1818 Aye Ida not voting Vote change Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez 1818 Ida not voting Ellis, from a no to a yes on SB 542. 542. Vote change. Senate Bill 542, Assemblymember Ellis, no to aye. Vote change, Johnson, SB 503, yes to not voting. Vote change, Senate Bill 503, Assemblymember Johnson, aye to not voting. Thank you. Thank you. Vote change, Schiavo, SB 1250, aye to not voting. Vote change, Assemblymember Schiavo, Senate Bill 1215, aye to not voting. Senate Bill 1250, aye to not voting. 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.