Assembly Floor

Mic check. One, two.

The Assembly is now in session. Assembly Member Gibson notices an absence of a quorum. The sergeant of arms will prepare the chamber and bring the absent members. The clerk will call the roll.

Addis. Aguiar-Curry. Alanis. Alvarez. Arambula. Bains. Bauer-Kahan. Bennett. Berman. Boerner. Bonta. Bryan. Calderon. Juan Carrillo. Wendy Carrillo. Cervantes. Chen. Connolly. Dahle. Davies. Dixon. Essayli. Flora. Mike Fong. Vince Fong. Friedman. Gabriel. Gallagher. Garcia. Gibson. Grayson. Haney. Hart. Holden. Hoover. Irwin. Jackson. Jones-Sawyer. Kalra. Lackey. Lee. Low. Lowenthal. Maienschein. Mathis. McCarty. Mckinnor. Muratsuchi. Nguyen. Ortega. Pacheco. Papan. Jim Patterson. Joe Patterson. Pellerin. Petrie-Norris. Quirk-Silva. Ramos. Rendon. Reyes. Luz Rivas. Rodriguez. Rubio. Sanchez. Santiago. Schiavo. Soria. Ta. Ting. Valencia. Villapudua. Waldron. Wallis. Ward. Weber. Wicks. Wilson. Wood. Zbur. Mr. Speaker.

Members, a quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for the prayer and the flag salute. The day's prayer will be offered by our Assembly Chaplain, Imam Yasir Khan.

In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful almighty God, we praise and thank you for the opportunity to serve you and do your work. You have entrusted to the Members of this House great responsibility a share in the governing of our state. Bless the Members in their work today. May they all do you require and please you by their service to the common good. Give them minds open to the truth and courageous hearts to carry it out in the laws they enact. Amen.

Assembly Member Gabriel will lead us in the pledge.

Colleagues and guests, please join me. 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.

Reading of the previous day journal.

Assembly Chamber, Sacramento, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Assembly met at 07:00 a.m. on-

Mr. Bryan moves, Mr. Gallagher seconds that the reading of the previous day journal is dispensed with. Presentations and petitions: there are none. Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the governor: there are none. Messages from the Senate: there are none. Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day are: Assembly Member Cervantes, McCarty and Rendon, and for family illness, Assembly Member Berman. Majority Leader Bryan, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Gallagher, Maienschein, Lowenthal and Jim Patterson to speak on an adjournment in memory, today.

Without objections, such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow the speaker and Assembly Members, Aguiar-Curry, Mike Fong, Luz Rivas, Kalra and Dixon to have photographers and guests on the floor, today.

Without objections, such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118B to allow Assembly Member Luz Rivas to have an incredible guest in the rear of the Chamber today.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

Madam Speaker, there's a letter at the desk, relative to AB 1029 Pellerin, pursuant to Assembly Rule 42C. I request unanimous consent to print the letter in the journal.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

At the request of Assembly Member Ortega, please move item 83, SB 636 Cortese, to the inactive file and at the request of the author, move item 102, SB 819 Eggman, to the inactive file.

Clerk will note.

Please remove the following items from the consent calendar: item 108, SB 38 Laird, at the request of the author; item 112, SB 420 Becker, at the request of the author; item 114, SB 632 Caballero, at the request of the author; item 118, SB 890 from the Committee on Government and Finance, at the request of the author.

Clerk will note.

Madam Speaker, I request unanimous consent to return file item number 3, AB 317 Weber, and file item 10, AB 1285 Wicks, to the Senate floor, for further action.

Without objection, such will be the order.

Madam Speaker, I request unanimous consent to rescind the action, whereby, on July 3, 2023, SB 428 Blakespear, was read a third time, passed and ordered to the Senate. Please order the bill back to the third reading file.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

And lastly, Madam Speaker, pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer AB 1456 Joe Patterson, from the Rev and Tax Committee to the Rules Committee.

Without objections, such shall be the order. Moving on to introductions and announcements. Assembly Member Zbur, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. It is my honor to introduce and welcome our esteemed United States Senator, Alex Padilla. Senator, we're grateful and proud that you are representing all Californians in the United States Capitol. As the son of hardworking Mexican immigrants and a product of our public schools in Los Angeles, you understand the diverse lived experiences of so many Californians. And your story exemplifies the California dream.

An equally hardworking young man, you served as the first Latino and the youngest person ever elected president of the Los Angeles City Council. That is when I got to know you first, Senator Padilla. We developed a strong partnership and friendship during your time there. And as Secretary of State, Senator Padilla, you became one of Equality California's strongest allies, working on ways to ensure that poll workers were trained to serve the trans community with respect.

You have demonstrated that you value and understand the importance of expanding opportunities for all Californians. For this reason, we know you will continue to fight for opportunity in our Golden State. All of us, as lawmakers in this building, are personally grateful that you understand our work, because you, too, have served in this Capitol, and you understand what we do sets an example for the rest of the country, and that the work we do for California ultimately makes for an inclusive America.

As our former Secretary of State as well, we can be confident that you're fighting for our democracy and protecting the voice of our voters. Senator, you are always welcome in these chambers. And again, I'm honored to introduce you, today, with the deepest gratitude. Thank you for joining those of us in the California State Assembly this afternoon.

Members, if you can please keep your conversations to a controlled level as we proceed with guest introductions. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Proud to honor as the chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus in celebration of Women's Equality Day. The five women Members of the South Carolina Senate, also known as the Sister Senators -- four of them are here with us today: Margie Bright Matthews, a Democrat for Colleton; Mia McLeod, Independent from Richland; Sandy Senn, Republican from Charleston; Penry Gustafson, Republican for Kershaw; and absent, unfortunately, is Katrina Shealy, Republican from Lexington. South Carolina legislators introduced 20 bills this year, intending to take away reproductive rights.

Together, this bipartisan group of women defied an overwhelming majority: 41 men in the Senate, 27 Republican men, of 46 total senators. These sisters stood against a near total ban on abortion. They would have banned abortion from conception, making access to abortion nearly impossible. Sisters filibustered, in an act of defiance, as the only people in the room who have ever been or who could have ever become pregnant. Since then, these stringent bills to limit abortion care access have passed in South Carolina.

However, their fight has inspired many more South Carolina girls and women to stand up for their rights. Maybe more women will join them soon and take the steps toward parity. I present to them each, a certificate from our caucus honoring them as Assemblywomen making herstory. Please join at me in welcoming them to the chamber.

Members, we're going to continue with guest introductions. Assembly Member Low, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker and colleagues. Happy Monday. Now, if I could kindly call your attention to a very important issue. Sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of student athletes and a leading cause of death amongst youth. Survival depends on the immediate CPR and usage within three to five minutes of a victim's collapse. So today, I would like to introduce you to a sister and brother duo, who are both heroes in their community, and especially heroes to a young man's life who was saved. If I can kindly ask Ian and Molly in the chambers to kindly stand. Colleagues, this is Ian and Molly. They both learned CPR through their lifeguard program at the Campbell Community Center.

Thank goodness that they were trained, because last year, when 15-year old Ryan Chan went into cardiac arrest during a nearby basketball practice, Ian and Molly were ready to respond by starting hands-only CPR. Doctors say, and conclude, that the quick response saved Ryan's life. Ryan is now an energetic sophomore at Homestead. Ian plans to become a paramedic. And Molly is starting her junior year at Prospect High School. Colleagues, please join me in recognizing the heroic actions of Ian and Molly celebrating Ryan's recovery. And let's pledge to do more to support youth to be trained to save additional lives. Welcome and thank you very much.

Assembly Member Kalra, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm honored to introduce one of the world's most iconic actors, an author, businesswoman, producer, and fierce advocate for animal rights, Priscilla Presley. Ms. Presley was married to singer, Elvis Presley, and is the co-founder and former chairperson of Elvis Presley Enterprises. As an actress, Ms. Presley is most known for starring in the Naked Gun film trilogy and playing the character Jenna Wade on the popular television series Dallas.

She has produced several movies and TV series across her successful career, and is the author of the bestselling memoir Elvis and Me, with the film adaptation soon debuting at the 2023 Venice and New York film festivals. In addition to these extraordinary achievements, and something that certainly resonates with me, personally, and what most people may be unaware of, is that Ms. Presley is also a vegetarian and an animal activist globally.

Speaking out on behalf of animals, the local, state, national, international levels, including being here, today, in Sacramento to testify in a Senate committee for a resolution, really calling out the crisis we're in, regarding our animal overpopulation crisis in our shelters. And I'm so grateful for her advocacy, for lending her voice to those who are truly, truly voiceless. Thank you. And please join me in welcoming Priscilla Presley to the California State Assembly.

Moving on to guest introductions. Assembly Member Mike Fong, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. On behalf of Speaker Rivas and myself, please join me in recognizing and thanking Dr. Jolene Koester, CSU Interim Chancellor, for her amazing leadership and service. 15 months ago, Dr. Koester came out of retirement to take on that leadership role, at a critical time in CSU's history. Dr. Koester has not only steadied the ship, she has worked hard to advance student success in our CSU system, with 23 campuses and over 460,000 students.

With over 30 years of experience in the CSU system, including over 17 years in various roles at CSU Sacramento and eleven years as president of Cal State University at Northridge, she was a perfect choice to take over the Interim Chancellor role. During her tenure, she has worked hard to address serious issues and tackle budget challenges, advancing student success, while planning for the future, including the selection of the next CSU Chancellor and five university presidents.

Anyone who has worked with Chancellor Koester knows that she is thoughtful, honest, and most importantly, cares about students and their success. She didn't have to come out of retirement to take this job, but she did, and the state owes her a great deal of gratitude. Please join me and Speaker Rivas in thanking Dr. Jolene Koester for her service and leadership with the California State University System. With Dr. Koester today are her husband, Dr. Ron Lustig, Wenda Fong, chair of the CSU Board of Trustees, and several of her staff. Congratulations and best wishes.

Members, the end of summer marks the end of session for the year, but also a time to say goodbye to fellows from two important programs. We will now move to the special ceremony to recognize the 2023 Science and Assembly Fellows. We will first recognize the science fellows. The California Council on Science and Technology Policy Fellows program places PhD level, or equivalent scientists and engineers, in legislative offices to provide Members and legislative staff with advice on legislation and public policy issues.

During their fellowships, our three science fellows have worked as committee staff. We appreciate their contribution to the people of the great State of California. I ask Speaker Robert Rivas, Republican Leader James Gallagher, Majority Leader Isaac Bryan, to move to the front center aisle for these presentations. Colleagues, I am pleased to present the 2023 Science and Technology Policy Fellows. The clerk will read.

Dr. Stephanie L. Mitchell was placed with Water Parks and Wildlife Committee. She is escorted by committee chair, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. In her research, Stephanie studied the impact of electric vehicle battery materials on the environment. She earned her PhD in chemistry from the University of Minnesota and a BS in chemistry from Brettler University.

Dr. Dirk Jamal Spencer was placed with the Transportation Committee. He is escorted by committee chair, Laura Friedman. In his research, Dirk studied how plant builds leaves and maximize carbon dioxide absorption and minimizes water loss. He earned his PhD in cellular molecular organismal biology from Stanford University and a BS in genetics from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Dr. Samuel "Sam" Mahanes was placed with the Utilities and Energy Committee. He is escorted by committee chair, Eduardo Garcia. In his research, Sam studied seaweeds, and how they provide habitat to other marine species. He earned his PhD in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine and his BS in biology from University of Miami.

While the science fellows and Assembly leadership pose for a group photo, we will welcome other guests from the program. In the gallery, are executives from the California Council on Science and Technology. They are: Puneet Buhlar, MPPA, senior program officer, and Bethany Hopkins, PhD, science fellows program manager. As the science fellows exit the chamber, please join me in another round of applause. I ask Speaker Rivas, Republican Leader Gallagher, and Majority Leader Bryan to remain in place, as we continue to our next ceremony.

The 2022-23 Class of Assembly Fellows have served us in a wide range of staff functions. Nearly half of the offices in the legislature employ former fellows from executive, judicial, Senate, or Assembly fellowship programs. Former fellows go on to do great things. They have been elected to the legislature and have served as officers of the legislature, government officials, Supreme Court justices, university instructors, executives and community leaders. Colleagues, I am pleased to present to you the 2022 and 23 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows. The Clerk will read.

Escorted by Assembly Member Arambula is Sana Jaffery. She majored in public policy at the University of California, Riverside. Please welcome Sana Jaffery.

Escorted by Assembly Member Bonta is Mariela Frias. She majored in ethnic studies at Washington State University. Please welcome Mariela Frias.

Escorted by Assembly Member Calderon is Maryana Khames. She majored in international relations and conflict resolution at San Diego State University. Please welcome Maryana Khames.

Escorted by Assembly Member Chen is John Houghton. He holds degrees in political science and communications and political science and government from the University of Wyoming. Welcome John Houghton.

Escorted by Assmebly Member Vince Fong is Andrew Nickens. He majored in political science and public service at the University of California, Davis. Please welcome Andrew Nickens.

Escorted by Assembly Member Friedman is Sebastien Aguilar Tinajero. He majored in political science and labor studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. Please welcome Sebastien Aguilar Tinajero.

Escorted by Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia is Fabiola Moreno Ruelas. She majored in political science at San Diego State University. Please welcome Fabiola Moreno Ruelas.

Escorted by Assembly Member Haney is Julian Neo Sanchez. He majored in political science at the University of California, Riverside. Welcome Julian Neo Sanchez.

Escorted by Assembly Member Holden is Chris Adams. He majored in social sciences and sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Please welcome Chris Adams.

Escorted by Assembly Member Irwin is Krystal Mae ... Raynes. She majored in computer science at California State University, Bakersfield. Please welcome Krystal Mae ... Raynes.

Escorted by Assembly Member Jones-Sawyer is Reggie Bullock. He majored in organizational studies at Pitzer College. Welcome, Reggie Bullock.

Escorted by Assembly Member Mckinnor is Kehinde Ojeikere. She majored in political science and African American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. Please welcome Kehinde Ojeikere.

Escorted by Assembly Member Joe Patterson is Enrique Govea. He majored in political science at San Jose University. Please welcome Enrique Govea.

Escorted by Assembly Member Santiago is Clarissa Dominguez. She majored in at Williams College. Please welcome Clarissa Dominguez.

Escorted by Assembly Member Ward is Eric Warmoth. He majored in environmental science and public policy at Claremont McKenna. Please welcome Eric Warmoth.

Escorted by Assembly Member Wilson is Aldo Garcia. He majored in political science at the University of California, Berkeley. Please welcome Aldo Garcia.

Escorted by Republican Leader Gallagher is Blair Huxman. She was placed with the Republican Caucus Office of Policy and Budget. Blair majored in economics and political science at Santa Clara University. Please welcome Blair Huxman.

And unable to attend in session today, Samantha Elizalde, who was placed in office of Assembly Member Eloise Reyes. Samantha majored in political science at Sacramento State University.

As the Assembly Fellows and our Assembly leadership pose for a group photo, please direct your attention to the gallery, so that we can welcome those who manage the Assembly Fellowship program. In the gallery are: executive director of the Center of California Studies, Leonor Ehling; program academic advisor, Dr. David Selby; and in the rear of the chamber is the director of the Assembly Fellowship program, Ambar Carlisle Salgueiro.

In closing, we have no doubt that this class of fellows will continue the program's legacy of achievement. As the fellows exit the chamber, let us give them another round of applause.

Moving to the business on the daily file: second reading. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 34 and 229.

All bills will be deemed read and all amendments will be deemed adopted. Without objection, we will now move to Assembly third reading to take up file item 31, ACRA 114 by Assembly Member Luz Rivas.

The clerk will read.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 114 by Assembly Luz Rivas and others, relative to Cindy Montañez Day.

Assembly Member Rivas, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. It is an honor and privilege that I present ACR 114, today, to designate January 19 as Cindy Montañez Day, former Assembly Member from the San Fernando Valley. Cindy is a daughter of immigrants, a lifelong Angelino, raised in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, a public servant, environmental champion, trailblazer, colleague, advocate and friend. At an early age, Cindy recognized environmental injustices in her community. At the age of twelve, Cindy was already engaging in civic activities, like planting trees.

She has always had the tenacity and drive to be a natural leader. During her freshman year at UCLA, she participated in a 14-day hunger strike that created a Chicano/Chicana Studies Department, which would later become the Cesar Chavez Department of Chicana/Chicano and Central American Studies. At the age of 25, she was elected as the youngest city councilwoman of the city of San Fernando.

Never wavering in her commitment to her community, and not content to stop at the city council, she later served as the mayor of San Fernando. Continuing in this incredible trajectory, she was later elected to serve in the California State Legislature, here in the State Assembly, at age of 28. Assembly Member Montañez became the youngest woman, ever, to serve and still holds this record today. She is number 97. I know the women -- we all know our number. She's the 97th woman elected, ever, to the state Legislature.

Not only was she the first Latina, but she was also the first Democrat woman to chair the powerful Assembly Rules Committee, at the age of 30. Her drive for social justice, while in office, led her to introduce and pass a range of bills, from environmental protections, healthcare access, to consumer and worker protections, and plenty of issues in between. She was also the author of the landmark Car Buyers' Bill of Rights.

Upon leaving the Legislature, Cindy served as the assistant general manager at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Her core value of environmental justice helped drive the LADWP to transition the nation's largest publicly owned utility to cleaner energy and a sustainable local water supply. Throughout her career, she never forgot her love for trees and the environment. She was ahead of her time, in helping low-income communities address the impacts of extreme heat, through urban greening.

In 2016, Cindy became the CEO of Tree People, making her the first Latina in the US to lead an environmental organization. Cindy's passion for public service has never wavered, and she was elected in November of 2020 for a second term to the city of San Fernando's City Council. If all this wasn't impressive enough, she is also currently serving as a board member of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. Thank you. And I respectfully ask the roll to first be open to co-authors.

Thank you very much, Assembly Member Rivas. Assembly Member Pacheco, you are recognized.

Good morning, Madam Speaker and Members. Today, I rise to support Assembly Concurrent Resolution 114, relative to Cindy Montañez day. I would like to take this moment to recognize and acknowledge Cindy Montañez, who is an amazing woman and trailblazer. Cindy was the youngest council member elected in her hometown of San Fernando, and she also served as an Assemblymember, here, in our great state.

I had the pleasure of meeting Cindy while I was on the Downey City Council, when at the time, we worked with Tree People to plant more trees in the city of Downey. And I got to know Cindy as the CEO of Tree People, and I always found her to be enthusiastic and such a great person to work with. As years went by, we became friends. She was always very supportive. Every time we would have lunch, I would invite my mom, and it was always great conversations.

And when I announced that I was running for State Assembly, she was equally supportive and excited. I will always call Cindy my eternal friend, and I just want to thank her for all of her hard work and dedication to our community. For these reasons, I am pleased to proclaim Cindy Montañez Day, and its recognition of the importance throughout the great state of California. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Assembly Member Pacheco. Assembly Member Gabriel, you are recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I, too, rise today, in my capacity as chair of the Jewish Caucus, to join our wonderful colleague from the San Fernando Valley in support of ACR 114, to honor an extraordinary leader and trailblazer and distinguished public servant from the San Fernando Valley. And as you heard, she was someone who was an amazing student activist at UCLA, who participated in this hunger strike to force the campus to start a Chicano studies department, was an incredible leader in her own community.

But part of what sets her apart is that she was also a leader in building bridges between communities, and in particular, between the Latino and Jewish communities in Southern California -- an incredible champion for strengthening the relationship between the state of California and the state of Israel. And I know there are lots of folks in my district, leaders in the Jewish community and constituents of mine, with incredible affection for the councilwoman, even though she didn't represent the West San Fernando Valley. And they actually reached out to me and said, "She has done so much for building bridges between our communities.

Would you please stand up and add the voice of our community to the choir of those who are grateful for her leadership, her values-driven leadership, her pursuit of social justice, and the way that she has brought communities together?" One of them sent me a note that I thought was so poignant. It said that the councilwoman knows a thing or two about planting seeds. Not only is she the CEO of Tree People, one of the largest environmental organizations in Southern California, but she has also planted many seeds of hope in our communities, throughout her career. I think that really sums up her incredible role and respectfully request a strong aye vote on ACR 114.

Thank you, Assembly Member Gabriel. Assembly Member Carrillo. You are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. And on behalf of the Latino Caucus, today, I rise in strong support of ACR 114, in honor of Cindy Montañez, former Assemblymember of the San Fernando Valley, number 97 of the women who have served in our state Legislature. I've known Cindy, her mother Margarita, who's here, and her sister, since my time in radio and as a journalist covering the community, highlighting local heroes, and covering issues like environmental justice.

In 2016, amid a presidential election, I decided to do a road trip and talk to voters across the country. My travels led me to Standing Rock, North Dakota, as I had been covering the protest against the North Dakota Access Pipeline, which would have run alongside the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Reservation and carry the pipeline underneath the Missouri River.

While I was there, whenever we would get a random signal for reception, I would post a photo or two, asking people for help or to understand the issue a bit more. Cindy reached out, sharing that she and her mom wanted to go and make a trek to Standing Rock and support the water protectors. I've gave her the best directions that I could.

How to get to Cannonball, how to get to Highway 1806, how to pass the river and the two trees and go down a small hillside, and there would be a truck there and take a right, and then you'll see a big army green tent, which was the kitchen at the time, alongside the port-a-potties. And I said, "Behind the trees, behind the kitchen is where I live, in my little tent, and I will try to find you when you get here."

On one morning, I walked out around ten in the morning, and I was walking in front of a small little dirt road in our camp reservation, and alongside, pull Cindy and her mom, right at that moment, at that time, because it was meant to be. We had no reception, and yet we found each other. Within days of getting acclimated to the camp, making the rounds and participating in protest, Cindy and her mom had to leave.

Cindy gave me a blue backpack that she had received in one of the trainings. The backpack contained a small flashlight, hand warmers, because at that point the temperature was below zero, and it contained a thick raincoat, a poncho and a jug of milk of magnesia and a large bottle of water. And I asked her, "What's all this stuff for? Why do I need it?"

And she said to me, "If you ever get close to the front lines, the opposition is throwing tear gas at the water protectors. And pouring milk of magnesia, followed by water, is really helpful to someone, to help them and with their vision and with their face and all the pain." She gave me the backpack and she said to me, "Good luck, mujer. Stay safe." The following night was, perhaps, the most violent of all nights at Standing Rock. Violence escalated on the front lines.

Water protectors were being sprayed by a water cannon, which immediately freezes your clothes and is actually considered an international human rights violation because it causes hypothermia. Wearing my press pass, I had gotten too close to the action, and I was also tear gassed and hit by a flash grenade. I closed my eyes and tried to make my way back to the crowd. And around me, and in the darkness and in the smoke, I heard people crying and elders scared.

And in my head, it was Cindy's voice that guided me back. "Stay safe, mujer. Be careful." I had the backpack with me. I poured the milk of magnesia over my face, followed by the water. I took a deep breath, I closed my eyes, I opened them again, and I was okay. I began to help the others, pouring the milk of magnesium over their eyes, followed by the water. I gave someone, who was wet and cold from the water cannons, the heat warmers.

A young man was hurt, and together, with a nurse who was volunteering, we put him in a truck that took him down to safety. Had it not been for Cindy, and her backpack, I would not have had what I needed that night. And if it had not been for Cindy, I would not have known how to even use the milk of magnesium or the water. Had it not been for Cindy, I would not have had been as courageous as I was that night.

Cindy, your courage, your commitment, your friendship, and your willingness to share knowledge got me through that night. And it inspired me to run for office, following your own steps. And you and your family have been with me every step of the way. Thank you for being you -- for being a loving, courageous, inclusive leader, who has always believed that there is enough sun for all of us to shine. I love you, my friend. Thank you for saving my life that night. ... forever. Members, I urge you to vote yes in strong support of ACR 114, in honor of Cindy Montañez Day. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo. Assembly Member Fong, you are recognized.

Thank you. Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. Today, I rise in strong support of ACR 114. Thank you to my colleague from the San Fernando Valley for bringing this forward. I have known Assembly Member Montañez for over 20 years, and she has served with distinction on this very floor. As you have heard from my colleagues, she is an amazing community leader, a trailblazing environmental leader, and Assembly Member Montañez was somebody who always showed up for the community and for the people.

When I served as a trustee for the Los Angeles Community College District, she was always advocating for our students. And her brother, Miguel, works at Pierce College in the San Fernando Valley. As you heard from my colleagues, she's a bridge builder, coalition builder. Every year, she would have an annual posada at her house. Her mom and her family would host hundreds of people in her backyard and would do a posada around the neighborhood. And she was always there for the community.

Today, thank you so much, Assembly Member Montañez, for your tremendous service and leadership with the state of California, the San Fernando Valley, and everyone in the community. And with this resolution, I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Fong. Assembly Member Gipson, you are recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker and Members. I also rise in support of ACR 114 and thank my colleague from the San Fernando Valley, for one, bringing this before us today. I'm a firm believer in giving a person their flowers while they can still smell them. I appreciate this because Cindy, I've been knowing for many, many years. I remember the last time that our paths crossed, I was running for the State Assembly in 2006, and we were into Half Moon Bay, and we had an absolute wonderful time. And she began to -- I was already on the city council -- she began to talk about leadership.

And the conversations around the fire pit really meant a great deal to me. But the work that you've done in Los Angeles, representing Los Angeles, it is incredible. It is absolutely amazing. You have been a trailblazer in this space. Thank you for your years of leadership and thank this family, for sharing this great woman with all of us. I believe that everybody who's raised their microphone up today to speak, spoke not only from the heart, but you've made our lives better, just because of the person who you are, just because of spending time with just us, whether we're elected or not. You gave time, and you poured into so many people who were empty glasses, and their cup just overflowed.

By the time you left, having conversation with us, our lives were better. So I want to say thank you very much for bringing out. I ask for a strong aye vote on ACR 114.

Thank you, Assembly Member Gipson. Assembly Member Santiago.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today, I rise with a big smile to ask for an aye vote here. I once worked for Ms. Montañez, gave me my start in politics. But even before there, there was a long history about our friendship. When I met her at UCLA, back in the mid-90s -- so I'm dating myself here, so you've got it wrong. It's closer to 30 years, not 20 years, when we were at UCLA.

And I remember I met this young woman, who had just been in a hunger strike to set up the Chicana/Chicano Studies at UCLA. And I remember being there, and those debates used to get heated. And I don't know if you remember, but one time, when we were in the boys gym, because it used to be the office space, and the opposition side told us, "Let's take it outside." And we went downstairs and there was three of us: you, myself, and Javi -- oh, four -- and Steve.

And we were sitting outside and you said, "The history of this isn't going to look too good on us." So we took it back inside and solved our problems. And it was a fight about making it more inclusive, so that it just wasn't one group of people, but that Chicano Studies would be inclusive to everyone. And I remember, then, the fight continued about making the curriculum diverse. But when she left college, I remember, after that, calling to call and say, "Hey, well, I'm running for council."

And it was always about improving the community and making it more inclusive for everyone. And I remember vividly during that race -- I hope I get the dates right here -- your family went out and then tied themselves over to a tree. Do you remember that? To save a tree. And then when I heard you started working at Tree People, I kind of figured out where that came from.

Your passion for trees and the environment, Aztec dancing, if you recall, your passion in swimming -- because even when she was running, or no matter how busy you were, you always found time for exercise. And if you couldn't be found where there was a swimming pool, there you were -- swimming, getting exercise. I remember you were teaching little kids how to swim and always involved in something that was doing that. I wrote a bunch of different little notes because I maybe don't remember some of the stuff that we saw during the time. And I've shared this story over and over and over, but I want to say it here today -- shared it with some of my colleagues last week.

My passion for environmental justice, and I think many people around you at the time, developed and was inspired over your fights in the neighborhoods that you represented -- when it wasn't politically savvy to take on a landfill, when it wasn't politically savvy to take on environmental polluters. I remember you were risking your career, when many of our friends stood up and said, "You shouldn't do that." You remember, right?

And there was a speech you once said that I want to repeat on the floor. Because it had a huge impact on the room and it had a tremendous impact on my soul. I remember she was getting an award for an environmental organization and debating on what to say. And I remember very passionately in the middle of a speech, there was a pause.

And your next line said that the beaches started in Pocoima, and that if you wanted to improve the environment, if you wanted to fight for the environment, if you wanted a clean environment, that you had to start in the neighborhoods where we grew up and the neighborhoods where you represented and the neighborhoods that looked like many of us in the room. That room was completely quiet.

And then you went on to deliver why it was important for environmental justice agenda to exist at a time when it was being born, and at a time where you really did begin that movement and became one of the few voices -- and I would argue, for lack of better words, kind of the mother of the environmental movement, when it comes to environmental justice. Because you gave it birth, you gave it a fight, and you've inspired many across the state of California.

And I bet across the country, to fight for neighborhoods that have been environmentally polluted. Because little kids' lungs matter -- when they have asthma, when there's birth defects, and when you choke up just running around the corner. I remember that speech very vividly. It's one that I almost think about every time I see a fight on environmental justice. I remember that speech, because it's inspired me, and I know that it's inspired generations of people. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your inspiration in my life, and thank you for helping to make a better California. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Santiago. Assembly Member Soria, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. And I wasn't going to put my microphone up to speak, but I do feel like it's an incredible opportunity to share, for those of us that have a personal connection to Cindy, today. And so thank you to the assemblywoman from San Fernando Valley, for bringing this forward. I'm not from Southern California. I'm not from the San Fernando Valley. I am just a girl from the Central Valley. And I share that because Cindy has had friends all over the place.

And I know that she has a strong network of Central Valley amigas. And it is through those amigas that I was able to build a relationship with Cindy over the last, probably, decade. And so I just feel honored today to be on this floor, to be able to vote on this resolution, because as was shared by many of our colleagues, the incredible work that she has done in the state of California, when it comes to environmental justice, and the work that she's done, also, to be a trailblazer and pave the way for women like myself, young Latinas, to be able to run for office and lead in office.

And so I want to thank you for your incredible inspiration, for your friendship. During the last couple of years, when my husband was battling cancer, you were always there, sending me notes, sending our family notes, making sure that my husband would fully recover. And so I just want to thank you personally, Cindy, for everything that you've done, not just in your professional journey and your legacy that you've left, but also, all the friends and the friendships that you have built throughout the entire state, and I would say throughout this nation. And so I commend you for all the work that you've done. And I encourage all my colleagues, here, to vote for ACR 114.

Thank you, Assembly Member Soria. Seeing no other discussion or debate, Assembly Member Rivas, you may close.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I want to thank all of the Members from LA County, and from Fresno, that spoke up and shared their personal stories. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on ACR 114. Thank you.

Would you like the first roll to be open for co-authors?

Yes. Thank you.

The clerk will open the roll for co-authors. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. Members, this is for co-authors. The clerk will close the roll. There are 70 co-authors added. Without objection, we will now take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? Say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Assembly Member Rivas, you are recognized for your presentation to Cindy Montañez.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. First, I would like to thank Mr. Speaker and his staff, especially Jelena and Brian, for coordinating with my office, along with the rest of the floor staff and sergeants, for all this accommodation, for all of the guests that we have here today. There are many distinguished guests on the floor today. And I know that it's not an easy task to accommodate everyone's requests and ensure that the floor runs smoothly. So thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Next, it's my honor to introduce the honorable Cindy Montañez on the floor today. Cindy, thank you. Thank you for all the work that you have done for our community. We stand on your shoulders. When I'm in the San Fernando Valley, in the East Valley, I run into little girls that look up to you, young women that want to be the next Cindy Montañez, that are from San Fernando, from Pacoima, from Silmar. And they know your story: that as a young woman, you were able to make it up here. And thank you for inspiring them today and forever. Thank you for being a hero to so many young women. I'm proud that I represent the same district as you. Pioneers, like you, inspire me.

I know that you inspire our senator from the San Fernando Valley, that's here today with us, and all of us, to continue to champion environmental and social justice policies, in order to make sure our shared communities are a better place for our families and everyone, not just in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles, but all over the state, that are benefiting from things that you started as an environmental justice warrior. You have touched the lives of so many.

Members, today, we're joined by Cindy Montañez's family, friends, colleagues and former staffers, to celebrate her and to designate January 19 as her day, her birthday. Please join me in welcoming Cindy's family: Cindy's mom, Margarita Montañez and Cindy's brother, Robert Montañez, Cindy's cousin, Felipe Yañez, Cindy's goddaughter, Flore Yañez, Cindy's caretaker, Yvette Jimenez Navarro. I would also like to acknowledge several former Assembly Members, senators and friends in the rear of the chamber, who are here with us, today, and begged me to have them here.

These were Cindy's friends and continue to be her friends today. And they were so helpful, with my team and myself, in helping set this all up today. And they want to be here to help honor the incredible career of Cindy Montañez. First, we have Assembly Member George Plescia; member of the State Board of Equalization, Sally Lieber; Assembly Member Lloyd Levine; Senator Mark Leno; Assembly Member Nicole Parra; Assembly Member Alberto Torrico; Senator Tony Strickland; and Treasurer Fiona Ma. So we're honored to present this resolution to Cindy and her family. Thank you.

Ms. Montañez, on behalf of the Assembly, thank you. Thank you for your service -- to the community of San Fernando, to the people of Los Angeles, to this house and to the state of California. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Continuing with our guest introductions and announcements. Assembly Member Dixon, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker and colleagues, joining me today is Senator Janet Nguyen, who's joined us from across the building, and Assembly Member Laurie Davies. Let me give you a little story here, and I guess I'm just shaken by the events that just preceded, so we all kind of have to get our bearings again. That was such a moving tribute. California is home to a long established and widely respected surfing culture and tradition, and my district includes many of these beaches. I have the pleasure of representing a beautiful stretch of the coast from Seal Beach to Laguna Beach. And Senator Nguyen has San Clemente and Dana Point, as does Assemblyman Davies.

A beautiful stretch of the California coast where these beaches host everything, from prestigious surf competitions and festivals, well known surf clothing and equipment companies, educational museums and nonprofits, and a tourism industry that supports many coastal communities, including Huntington Beach in my district, also known as Surf City USA. The state of California first observed California Surfing Day on September 20, 2018, following the passage of Senator Nguyen's Senate Resolution 122, which she introduced to bring awareness and attention to the impact that surfing has had on our state.

September 20 was adopted by California surfers as a day to unify around their love of the ocean, the sport, and the pursuit of the perfect wave. Surfing and surf culture has sustained many coastal communities, including Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, Santa Cruz, Oceanside, Malibu and more, which, with one of the most iconic surf breaks in Huntington Beach, we get to host a number of major surfing events, such as the Vans US Open of Surfing, Surfers Hall of Fame and the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame. And I'm now going to turn it over to Assembly Member Davies.

I have the honor of representing Dana Point, San Clemente and Oceanside. And I can tell you the economic benefits of having surfing there is incredible. But I also want to do a little bragging, there, that recently the Women's US Open of Surfing was won by an up and coming local surfer, 17-year old San Clemente resident, Sawyer Lindblad, who was up against veteran competitors from California, and the world -- and know that Dana Point is known for the longboard, and there have been many songs by the Beach Boys that have been written in that area. So we are very blessed.

Just a few facts: the California coastline spans 1100 miles, and its beach on our coastal areas generate $1.15 trillion in economic activities, annually. This is why it's so critical that we protect our beaches and our shoreline and the sand on our -- erosion on our beaches. We are working really hard, all of us, to protect our beaches. The United States boasts approximately 3.3 million surfers, who spend up to $3.3 billion each year on local surf economic activity.

Today, joining me, representatives from our coastal communities in my district, as we recognize, and Senator Nguyen and I recognize, a joint resolution declaring California Surfing Day. Please help us welcome Huntington Beach Mayor Tony Strickland, Mayor pro tem Gracey Van Der Mark, and Seal Beach Mayor Tom Moore. And thank you very much. Oh, they already took them. Is that it? Picture time.

Thank you, Assembly Member Dixon. All right, Members, it's time to get to the second reading: concurrence in Senate amendments: file number 7, AB 400. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 400 by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, an act relating to public contracts.

Assembly Member Rubio, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. AB 400, which extends the sunset of design build project authorization, is back from the Senate on concurrence.

Amendments taken in Senate governance and Finance Committee are technical in nature and do not change the intent of the bill. Extending the existing design build authority sunset date to January 1, 2031, will provide certainty for counties and local governments to plan, fund, and complete ongoing and future public work projects. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no discussion nor debate, 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. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote: ayes 55, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving on to file number 8, AB 334. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 334 by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio and others, an act relating to contracts.

Assembly Member Rubio, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. AB 334, as it relates to public contracts, is back on concurrence with technical, non-substantive amendments. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no debate or discussion, 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, Clerk close the roll. Tally the vote: it's ayes 56, no zero. Amendments are concurred in. Moving on to file number 11, AB 1307. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 1307 by Assembly Member Wicks and others, an act relating to environmental quality and declaring the urgency thereof, to take to effect immediately.

Assembly Member Wicks, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. AB 1307 is back on concurrence. It's a simple, but powerful, bill that says, for the purposes of SEQUA, in residential projects, the noise generated by its occupants is not a significant effect on the environment for residential projects. And this bill has been done in response to the court case at UC Berkeley. Folks were trying to fight student housing there and have created an argument, essentially: people are pollution. I strongly object, and by the looks of it, so does this entire body.

Because this bill passed with no no votes, here, it has been on consent in four policy committees. It was in the Senate, it passed 38 to zero. So hopefully, you will, again, demonstrate your strong support for student housing and support this bill. I will say, 10 percent of students at UC Berkeley, one of the finest institutions in the world, have experienced homelessness while at Cal --10 percent. If we pass this bill, get it off to the governor's desk, has an urgency clause, it will allow for the construction of 1400 units on the spot. So let's do that. Let's get behind our students, pass this bill, respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no debate or discussion, Clerk will open the roll. This is a 54 vote. This is 54 vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. Clerk close the roll. Tally the vote: ayes 59, no zero. Senate amends are concurred in. Moving on to file number 14, AB 979. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 979 by Assembly Member Alvarez, an act relating to long term care.

Assembly Member Alvarez, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Colleagues, this is AB 979, which is on concurrence today. AB 979 strengthens family councils by enabling members to convene and communicate more efficiently, while also requiring care facilities to be more responsive to the concerns raised by family councils. The amendments that we took come from the Department of Social Services and are clarifying in nature. 979 has no no votes, no opposition, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote today.

Seeing no debate or discussion. 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. Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 61, no zero. Senate amends are concurred in. We're passing temporarily on file number 15, AB 1140.

Members, I'd also like to recognize our Assembly -- former Assembly Member, Ken Cooley, who's in the back. And moving back on file item number 16, AB 1159.

The Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 1159 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, an act relating to greenhouse gases.

Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, you may open.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. AB 1159 is back on concurrence. AB 1159 is a cleanup measure that provides the certainty nonprofit conservation groups, tribes and others require to continue accepting state funding for acquisition, restoration and conservation projects. Amendments taken: the Senate remove a provision regarding state funding that caused confusion about restrictions on state funding, and clarify that the funding cannot be used for existing greenhouse gas emission reductions. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item. 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. Ayes 63. The Senate amendments are concurred.

Moving on to file number 17, AB 1566. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 1566 by Assembly Member Soria and others, an act relating to veterans.

Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. AB 1566 would improve the detail and accuracy of CalVet's annual report on the activities of county veteran service officers receiving state subvention funding. CalVet publishes an annual report on these activities of CVSOs. However, this annual report does not include information about staffing and operation of each CVSO, the county's investment, or the structure of the CVSO within county government. AB 1566 will add details about each county CVSO, as well as add technical language to help ensure comparability of data between these CVSOs, and remove the outdated statutory maximum limit on state funding. This will improve CalVet's ability to support CVSOs and deliver services to our veterans. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate. 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. Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 61, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving on to file number 18, AB 1763. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 1763 by the Committee on Agriculture, an act relating to food and agriculture.

Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.

Thank you. Speaker and Members,

AB 1763 is the Assembly Agriculture Committee omnibus bill for 2023. Senate amendments increase the amount of funding that can go towards technical assistance under climate-smart agricultural programs, and allowed, when feasible, for waivers to local cost share under the Weed Abatement program to help rural and disadvantaged communities. There is no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no debate or discussion, 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. Clerk close the roll. Ayes 62, no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving on to third reading: Assembly Bills: file number 22, AB 854. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 854 by Assembly Member Ramos and others, an act relating to tribal gaming and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.

Assembly Member Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today, I'm presenting AB 854, a bill ratifying the compact between the state of California and the Redding Rancheria tribal government. Originally negotiated and ratified in 1999, the compact has enabled the tribal government to maintain and operate gaming facilities. The original 1999 compacts came as a result of a historic, hard-fought struggle to recognize tribal sovereignty and forge a path towards self sufficiency.

It is meaningful because of the past dealings of the tribes with the California governors and legislatures, which began with Governor Burnett calling for the extermination of California's Indian people and funding authorized, in the state's budget, to that end. Today is a very different Legislature, in which we stand united as a rich body full of diverse cultures. I ask for your support of AB 854.

Seeing no discussion or debate. This is a 54 vote bill. We need co-authors. Never mind. It's not going to have co-authors. 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. Ayes 65, no zero. On the urgency: ayes 65, no zero on the bill. The bill passes. Moving on to file number 30, ACR 110.

Clerk will read.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 110 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, relative to Hanbok Day.

Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, you are recognized, and you look beautiful.

Thank you Madam Speaker and Members. I rise, today, to present Assembly Concurrent Resolution 110, which celebrates October 21, 2023, as Hanbok Day in California. It is a privilege for me today to done the traditional hanbok and wear it on the Assembly Floor today, sharing with my colleagues, a glimpse of the profound cultural legacy it represents.

Hanbok, an embodiment of the Korean tradition that dates back over two millennia, serves as a testament to the rich heritage of the Korean people. This iconic attire is steeped in tradition, gracing joyous occasions such as holidays, weddings and especially the cherished milestone of a child's first birthday. Korean-Americans wear hanbok, today, across the nation as a celebration of the diversity of American society. The Migration Policy Institute highlights that nearly half of all Korean immigrants in the United States reside in three states.

California is honored with being home to the largest population, at 30 percent, including my district, which has many, many Korean-Americans. Recognizing the cultural significance of hanbok attire is a significant step, in which the Legislature can lift the presence of our Korean communities and promote the beauty of hanbok attire. By designating October 21 as Hanbok Day, we embrace the nature, diversity, inclusivity, not just within our respective districts, but also throughout the entirety of the state of California. Members, please join me in recognizing Hanbok Day. Madam Speaker, I respectfully request the first roll be open for co-authors, and respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Assembly Member Quirk-Silva. Seeing no discussion nor debate. Clerk will open the roll. This is for co-authors. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. Clerk close the roll. Tally: this is 66. Co-authors take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Resolution is adopted.

Moving on to a third reading file: Senate Bills: file number 34, SB 852. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 852 with amendments by Assembly Member Santiago.

Assembly Member Santiago, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise for amendments. These amendments are not substantive and address the potential chaptering out on issues with AB 1104. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate. This is for a voice vote for the amends. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Amends are adopted. Bill goes out to print and back on file. Moving to file item 37, SB 801. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 801 by Senator Allen, an act relating to trusts.

Assembly Member -- Maienschein, excuse me, you're recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I rise, today, to present SB 801, the California Uniform Directed Trust Act, which modernizes California's probate law to keep pace with the evolving landscape of trust drafting and asset management. With better clarity and guidance on the use of directed trusts, this will provide important accountability tools and ensure that California keeps pace with the rest of the nation. I respectfully request your aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate. We will do a voice vote. All those in favor? Clerk open the roll. All those in favor? Are we going to do a voice vote or? Never mind. Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 64, no zero. Amends are adopted. Bill goes out to print. Bill passes.

Moving on to file number 45, SB 639. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 639 by Senators Limon and others, an act relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Assembly Member Alvarez, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 639, on behalf of Senator Limon. SB 639 will reorient the California Alzheimer's Disease Centers and Dementia Care Aware Program into a single, coordinated effort, called the California Alzheimer's Diagnostic Hubs. Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive and terminal brain disorder, impacting more than 6.5 million Californians. One of the largest issues facing those impacted by Alzheimer's disease is receiving a timely diagnosis. Without a diagnosis, individuals cannot access clinical trials, treatment, or education, related to the disease.

By ensuring these hubs have the support and the resources needed to successfully engage their regions, they can provide comprehensive services for patients and ultimately deliver the promise of more time for the patient's loved ones. SB 639 has received bipartisan support and has no registered opposition. So I respectfully ask for your aye votes on SB 639.

Seeing no discussion or debate. 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. Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 64, no zero. Measure passes. Moving on to file number 47, SB 545. Clerk, please read.

Senate Bill 545, with amendments by Assembly Member Bryan.

Assembly Member Bryan, you're recognized.

Thank you, colleagues. I rise, on behalf of Senator Rubio and SB 545. This bill has received bipartisan support thus far. The amendments are technical in nature. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Clerk will open the roll. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Ayes: 52, no: 1. The amendments are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file.

File number 49, SB 603. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 603, with amendments by Assembly Member Bonta.

Assembly Member Bonta, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. Amendments to SB 603 will provide the inclusion of tribal representation. These were technical amendments provided by the Department of Social Services. Also, please note that the California Public Defenders Association withdrew their opposition on June 28. On behalf of Senator Rubio, I ask for an aye vote on these amendments and please send out to print back on file.

Thank you, Assembly Member Bonta. Seeing no further discussion or debate. Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file. Moving to file number 57, SB 280. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 280 by Senator Laird, an act relating to conservatorships.

Assembly Member Maienschein, you are recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 280, on behalf of Senator Laird. This bill will require certain conservators to submit a comprehensive care plan to the court and interested parties that contains information relating to the care, custody and control of the conservatee. SB 280 has received bipartisan support in both Houses, and I respectfully request an aye vote.

Seeing no debate or discussion. Clerk will -- without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Why? Clerk will open the roll. All those -- Clerk can close the roll. Ayes: 66, no: 0. Bill passes.

Moving on to file number 66, SB 455. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 455 by Senator McGuire, an act related mortgages.

Assembly Member Grayson, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, SB 455 is a common sense piece of legislation that will protect fire and other disaster survivors, and help keep their home rebuilds on track. This bill will make sure that any agreements made between homeowners and their mortgage company on the rebuilding of their home, after disaster, are disclosed to the new company, if the mortgage is sold; and requires that the new financial institution honor the original agreements. Disaster survivors already face tremendous challenges to recover from the impacts of a disaster, and SB 455 will give homeowners certainty and peace of mind when they rebuild their homes and their lives. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Assembly Member Grayson. Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item. 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. And the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes: 66, no: 0. The bill passes. Moving on to item number 69, SB 256.

The Clerk will read

Senate Bill 256 by Senators Dodd and others and after. Lane to Parklands

Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, you may open.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members, I rise today to present SB two Five six on behalf of the Senator from Napa. This Bill seeks to modify Prop . 70 grant conditions to permit the City of Davis to allow conservation and climate mitigation easements, leases and licenses on land they purchase with grant funding. This Bill enjoys bipartisan support, has not received any no votes, and has no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Assembly Member Aguiar Curray. Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote, the Clerk will close the roll. Rayes 66, no, zero. The Bill passes. Moving on to item number 72, SB 33, five. The Clerk will read Senate Bill 335.

With amendments by Assembly Member Bennett. Assembly Member Bennett, you may open.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members, I rise to present amendments to SB 335. These amendments provide technical cleanup to my AB 2453 from last year. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on the amendments.

Thank you, Assembly Member Bennett. Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Aye 46, no. 14. The amendments are adopted and back on file. We're going to pass temporarily on item number 80, SB 403, and move on to item number 81, SB 463.

The Clerk will read

Senate Bill 463 by Senator Senate Bill 463 with amendments by Assembly Member Gibson.

Assemblymember Gibson, you may open.

Thank you very much. Madam speaker, Members, I rise on behalf of Senator Wahab to present Senate Bill 463. The amendments are purely chaptering out. Amendments respectfully ask for an aye vote.

See no others wishing to speak on this item. The Clerk will open the I'm sorry, without objection we will take a voice votes on this. All those in favor indicate by saying aye opposed. The Ayes have it, the amendments are adopted and we are back on file. And we're going to move on to item number 84, SB 681.

The Clerk will read

Senate Bill 681 with amendments by Assembly Member Friedman.

Assembly Member Friedman, you may open.

Thank you, Members. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. These amendments are clarifying and technical in nature. I request an aye vote.

Thank you. Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item, the Clerk will open the roll. Without objection, we will take a voice votes on this. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. Opposed, the ayes have it and the amendments are adopted. We are back on file. We are going to move on to item number 95, SB 82. We are going to pass temporary on item number 95, SB 82 and move on to item number 99, SB 599. The Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 599 with amendments by Assembly Member Petrie Norris.

Assembly Member Petrie Norris. You may open.

Thank you. Madam speaker, Members, I rise on behalf of Senator Caballero to present amendments to SB 599. The amendments are technical and clarifying in nature and I respectfully ask for your aye vote on the amendments.

Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item. We'll take a voice vote on this. All those in favor indicate by saying aye opposed, the Ayes have it, the amendments are adopted and we are back on file. Moving on to item number 100, SB 609.

The Clerk will read

Senate Bill 609 with amendments by Assembly Member Soria.

Assembly Member. Soria you may open.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members, these amendments offered by Senator Ana Caballero resolve a conflict with SB 1114, the education budget trailer Bill. I respectfully request your aye vote on the amendments.

Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item, we will take a voice vote on this. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. Opposed, the ayes have it, the amendments are adopted and we are back on file.

Moving on to item number 10 one, SB 743 the Clerk will read

Senate Bill 743 with amendments by Assembly Member Chen.

Assembly Member Chen, you may recognize you may open.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The amendments are technical in nature and I respectfully ask for aye vote.

Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item, we'll take a voice vote on this. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. We are back on file. Moving on to item number 10 four, SB 35.

The Clerk will read

Senate Bill 35 with amendments by Assembly Member Gibson.

Assembly Member Gibson, you may open.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Amendments I rise to present on SB 35 on behalf of Senator Umberg. These are technical in nature, respectfully asphalt, and aye votes dealing with care court to implement by this October.

Thank you, Assembly Member Gibson. Seeing no others wishing to speak on this item, we'll go ahead and take a voice vote on this. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. Opposed, the ayes have it. The amendments are adopted and back on file.

Members. Pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I am reaffirming file item 104 SB 35 Umberg to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Members, we have passed on a couple of bills, but in order to move on, for the time being, we are going to do adjournments in memory and a couple of notices. Members, a reminder is that this Thursday is the Panoramic photo at 10:00 A.m.. Without objection, the quorum no quorum calls lifted. No. Please take your conversations off the floor.

We'll now be moving to adjournments in memory. The quorum call is not lifted. Please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on the endorsement in memory. Assembly Member Gallagher, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to adjourn in the memory of Robert Bob Mackinson, who passed away on June 23 of this year at the age of 90 years old. Born in December 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob graduated from Lutheran High before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1952. He was selected for the Aviation cadet training program and trained as a navigator bombardier at Mather Air Force Base. Bob earned his wings in commission as an officer in 1954. While studying at mather.

Bob met Eleanor May Stark. As the story is told, it was love at first sight, and shortly after a meeting, they got married in Yuba City. Before his overseas deployment, Bob served seven years of active duty in the US. Air Force and transitioned to the Reserve, where he flew numerous missions during the Vietnam War. Bob eventually retired in 1976 at the rank of major. Bob was a fellow Cal Berkeley Alum and earned his degree in architecture in 1964. As an architect.

He designed the Sutter and Yuba libraries and the Bridge Street Elementary School. He also oversaw the restoration of the Bachaye Temple in Marysville, which ignited his passion for the preservation of culturally significant buildings, leading him to join the California Office of Historic Preservation. Bob was a man of great faith. He regularly attended First Lutheran Church in Yuba City, served as an elder, and worked along projects with his sons.

He loved his family dearly and will be remembered by his sister Mary Lou, his sons Jim, Ken, Eric and Roger, his ten grandkids and his three great grandkids. He was a dedicated community leader and was an active Member of the local Lions and Rotary Clubs, sutter County Museum, and of course the Sutter County Taxpayers Association. Bob volunteered for the American Red Cross and the of veterans stand.

On a personal note, known Bob for many years and his dedication to community, his dedication to our history and preservation of historic buildings, and his passion to stand up for taxpayers and to ensure good government was always an inspiration to so many of us. He lived a great life. He was a dedicated public servant, served our country, and we are truly going to miss him in Sutter County. Therefore, I ask that this Assembly adjourn in memory of Robert Ernest Macinson. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member. We are going to go back on file. We will go to file number 80, SB 403. Clerk will read

Senate Bill 403 by Senators Wahab and others act relaying due to discrimination.

Assembly Member Connolly. You're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members, I'm pleased to present SB 403 on behalf of Senator Wahab. SB 403 is a groundbreaking measure which clarifies that caste discrimination will not be tolerated in California. Protection against caste discrimination will be added into the Fair Employment and Housing Opportunity Act, the Unruo Civil Rights Act and the Education Code. This Bill demonstrates California's leadership on issues of civil rights and continues this legislature's tradition of increasing protection against hate. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for an Aye vote.

seeing no me. Assemblymember Lee, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Caste discrimination has no place in California. Every Californian, regardless of their social status, deserves to live with dignity and respect. And California has a strong history of protecting those most vulnerable. This Bill today and the amendments clarifies existing law that caste discrimination is not allowed, is not legal by expanding upon the definition of ancestry. Now, I've said it many times, but my district is the largest Asian Pacific Islander American district in the entire state of California.

60% of my constituents are API and 20% of all of my constituents are Indian American alone. Now, the sad reality is caste discrimination exists solely within one diaspora, within one community. And I thank every single community Member who has spent so much time over the past better part of a year meeting and talking to me about this issue, whether they support it or they oppose it. There have been hundreds of constituents who have strong opinions and feelings about this.

And I think that a matter like this deserves strong cultural competency and diplomacy. Now, even though my Asian district is very, very Asian, we are not all the same. And we do not all have the same allegiances back home and same cultures. And so I've been doing a lot of listening and learning about this Bill. A lot of listening and learning. Frankly, it was a Bill that or cast, frankly, I thought was a thing that existed in the olden times and no longer existed.

But I was very wrong. So my goal has always been to ensure that this Bill is the best Bill that protects against discrimination and that comes out of this process and doesn't unfairly single out anyone. Am I making it clear that discrimination based on ancestry and caste is illegal SB 403 serves to protect the civil rights in our state.

And I hope that after this Bill is done with, our South Asian community can begin to heal and reconcile and figure out more about these issues in the community. Thank you.

Assemblymember Gallagher, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise today in strong opposition to the caste system. It is antithetical to our American values of equal opportunity for all, of freedom, respect for all people. But I do have concerns with this Bill and they've been expressed, I think, in many of the committees that I think we always have. To begin with any Bill is to ask the question, is this legislation necessary?

And as many people have pointed out, if there is discrimination going on based on caste, it would be illegal under our existing law, under the existing law that says you cannot discriminate on the basis of ancestry. So once again, our law is already very clear on this issue. And it's clear because in America we have never allowed for a caste system. And so it begs the question of why are we actually referencing caste in this country where such a system has never existed?

And there have also been legitimate concerns raised about us passing a Bill based on an unscientific survey about the existence of caste discrimination in this country and evidence that was actually already presented. And the only case that this has actually been brought forth in California, the only case was thrown out because there wasn't evidence of such discrimination occurring.

And so before we start passing laws and this is also a Bill that very much has divided our Indian community, which I care for very much, and I've spoken many times about that community in my district and many of your districts, it has divided people in a very real way. And so before we move forward and I feel like this has actually been very much rushed, this process before, we should really ask ourselves, is this something that really exists, that is really happening?

And is this the best way to approach it? There are a lot of concerns on that front that I think actually need more debate. There is real concern that this could be used to target certain communities. And that is something that I think we should all be paying very much attention to. There are real concerns about does this step into first amendment protections, freedom of religion, those are things that all should be considered. We all abhor the caste system. Caste is wrong.

We should absolutely be calling it out. And some of the things that we have been seeing going on in India, which we have called out on this floor, but whether or not we should pass this law to me is something that I think needs a lot more thought before we move this through this process. I can't support the Bill today, but I would ask that we spend more time on this. Let's work through this. Let's make sure that we get this right.

Members. Seeing no further debate or discussion, Assembly Member Connolly, would you like to close?

Thank you. And I do appreciate the discussion. As well. As the minority leader recognized, we do not want to have caste in employment practices or other aspects of society in California. He asked the question, isn't caste already covered by existing law rendering this unnecessary? The fact of the matter is there is no consensus on whether it's covered. And in fact, in proceedings in court, there's been ambiguity around that with judges.

Attorneys disagreeing on that point, agencies not clear on whether it is in fact covered that hampers the goal that we all agree and that is to stop this wrongful conduct in our state. We need to make it clear and explicit that cast is covered by the law. That's what this statute does. Clear and explicit laws will protect both complainants and defendants alike by allowing for greater predictability and consistency with respect to claims of discrimination on the basis of caste.

And in fact, with great deliberation and thought, this Bill takes it toward the step of actually defining what caste is. And I think the amendment in this case was well taken to make it a part of ancestry explicitly due to its nuanced nature. We need to expressly state the caste is discrimination. We define it, and we clearly make it unlawful. For that reason, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Assembly Member Connolly. 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, Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 50. No 3 measure passes. Moving back on the file to file number 15. It file number 15 AB 1140. Clerk will read

Assembly Bill 1140, a committee on insurance act relating to insurance.

Assembly Member Calderon you recognize.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Assembly Bill 1140, the insurance committee omnibus is back for concurrence in Senate amendments. Senate amendments were technical. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no discussion nor debate, 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. Clerk close the roll. Aye is 64. No 0 amendments are concurred. Moving into file number 95, Clerk will read

Senate Bill 82 with amendments by Assembly Member Hoover.

Assembly Member Hoover, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam Speaker, I rise to present amendments to item 95, SB 82. These are double jointing amendments. Make sure they don't conflict with another Bill that actually I have authored. Appreciate an aye vote.

Thank you. Seeing no discussion or debate, without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Measure passes, amendments are adopted, and the Bill goes out to print and back on file. Okay, Members, we are lifting the quorum call. Please take your conversations off the floor. We will now be moving to the rest of the adjournments in memory. Again, please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on an endearment of memory. Assemblymember mainshine.

You are recognized.

Thank you very much. Madam speaker, Members, I rise today to adjourn in the memory of Eddie Lindros. Eddie was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the Westchester area of Los Angeles. His family enjoyed summer vacations at Yosemite, which is where Eddie developed a passion for the outdoors that would shape his life and his legacy.

Working a string of part time jobs to purchase and fix up his first car, a 1952 Mercury sedan, took precedence over schoolwork and grades, but Eddie eventually went to community college and then to Fresno State to earn a social science degree. Eddie met his first wife, Barbara, in college, and they moved to San Diego to start their family and careers. He worked as a program director for the LA Jolla YMCA, which is where he fostered his sense of purpose to mentor young people.

So he earned his teaching credential and master's degree and found his calling in the classroom. Eddie taught for the Poway Unified School District for 32 years. His gift was being a teacher who could connect with students who struggled in school like he once had, and he helped kids who didn't like math to at least have a little bit of fun learning it.

While teaching for Poway Unified, Eddie and another teacher started Poway Backpackers in 1971, taking students in grades five through twelve into the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada each summer for seven to ten days at a time. Eddie ran the program for 32 years with nearly 35 students, exploring the wilderness and oftentimes having a life changing experience. In 1986, Eddie married his second wife, Joyce Lipscomb Morrell, and the two enjoyed over 37 years of marriage together.

As a couple, Joyce and Eddie raised their children together and then enjoyed retirement through many travels in their mooney, airplane and RV. Eddie was a steadfast supporter of his family, friends and students, several of whom took up residence with Eddie and Joyce when they needed a place to live. He relished in seeing his people enjoy the outdoors, from backpacking and skiing trips to pool parties and campfires in his backyard. He truly loved living his life until the very end.

And he will continue to blaze the trails of our memories for generations to come. Eddie passed away at the age of 81 on a trail near Lake Hodges in San Diego, doing what he loved hiking. I know the family have been friends with the family for many years. They're incredible people who've also given so much to the community, and I know how much he meant to them. He survived by his wife, their children, ten grandkids and one great grandchild. I ask that we adjourn today's meeting in his memory.

Thank you. Assemblymember Maienschein. Assemblymember Lowenthal, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members. Today I rise to adjourn in the memory of Peter Bostic, a beloved Member of our Long Beach community. Born in 1955 in New York, Mr. Bostic came to California as a child with his family, attended high school in Los Angeles, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1977.

Following his graduation, Peter began his long and successful career in nonprofit management with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, where he developed his passion for supporting youth and being a champion for students in diverse communities. Peter and his wife moved to Long Beach in 1996, where he would go on to become a great community leader and make an impact on the city that will continue to be felt long after his passing.

Peter served as the Executive Director of Leadership, Long Beach, where he focused on inspiring and cultivating future leaders to fight for positive change and give back to the city of Long Beach. In fact, given that our current mayor, Rex Richardson, went through the program himself, I would say that Peter did a pretty good job in doing so. Peter also brought his invaluable leadership to the LA. Community College District where he served as the foundation development officer and spokesperson for Los Angeles Harbor College.

Even after retiring from the Community college district, Peter continued his work to better the community as he founded Bostic and Associates, which was dedicated to nonprofit Administration, fundraising and marketing for programs involving youth in education. Peter passed on June 8th at 68 years old while battling cancer, and is survived by his wife Heidi, and his two children, Ashley and Anthony. Long Beach has lost a true civic leader and a people's champion.

I certainly hope that his passion will inspire us here in the California Assembly to continue the amazing work that Peter Bostic started on the ground. Members, I respectfully request that we adjourn in the memory of Mr. Bostick.

Thank you, Assembly Member Lowenthal. Assembly Member Patterson, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Appreciate the opportunity to rise and ask this body to adjourn in memory of a dear friend of mine, someone who was a mentor, counselor, an individual who was very helpful during my years as mayor of Fresno. Mike Reynolds passed away in July at 79 years of age. Mike was a photographer in our community, mostly doing weddings, was also involved in community service organizations.

And Mike and Sharon and their three children in the 1990s were living the life of enjoying their family, the work that they were doing, his volunteer services. But Mike's 18 year old daughter, Kimber Reynolds, was brutally murdered in 1992, and she was in the Tower district in Fresno, an area where people enjoyed an eclectic community, and was the victim of a snatch and grab burglary and was shot in the head.

Mike made her short life a catalyst for crime sentence reform, and it became known as California's three strikes law. Mike made sure that it was simple enough to understand that it was certain and clear enough to discourage repeat criminal behavior. Interestingly, 31 other states and the federal government also passed similar laws that set a three strike standard on those committing repeat violent offenses.

So what started as a personal homage to his late daughter Kimber, soon became a movement much larger than himself that also created the use a gun in your gun. And that was passed by the voters of California and during my time as mayor of Fresno. As I mentioned, Mike and his wife Sharon were mentors and friends of our family. Those who knew Mike well appreciated so much the calm, solid, thorough assessment, a demeanor that was not so torn up by the agony of losing Kimber.

Sharon and I would often drive home from City Hall when I was mayor and pass the Reynolds home. Mike always kept a light lit in a prominent window of his home to remind himself and others of the passing of his beloved daughter Kimber and her lasting legacy. Mike is the epitome of a role model.

He is highly regarded in our community not only for the work in three strikes and use a gun and you're done, but also in so many other things that helped others in a variety of areas where they were facing need. But he had a very special place in his heart for those who were victimized by repeat violent crimes. Mike is survived by his wife Sharon and sons Michael and Chris.

I ask that we adjourn in the memory of Mike Reynolds and also his beloved and dear daughter Kimberly. And I thank you for the opportunity of reminding us of what people go through when they are hurt, killed. And we ask ourselves why instead of turning inward and turning angry, Mike decided to step up and try to do something that would very much change how these particular kinds of repeat and violent crimes and the criminals who perpetrated them were held accountable.

As I mentioned, he's dearly beloved in the community. Sharon and I wish his family and his wife and children the very, very best. And we miss Mike and we're grateful for his commitment to others and we're grateful that we had the chance to know him. And I ask that we adjourn in his memory, but also in the memory of his dear Kimber.

Thank you, Assembly Member Patterson. Members, please bring the names to the desk to be printed in the Journal. All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the Journal. Housing announcements are housing and Community Development Committee meets upon adjournment in Capitol room 126.

The session schedule is as follows Tuesday, August 29, check in session. Wednesday, August 30, check in session. Thursday, August 31, floor session at 10:00 A.m.. 10:00 A.m. Members, please note that this is a later start date for this Thursday session. Please arrive on time. The panoramic photo will be taken promptly at 10:00.

All other items remaining will be passed and retained. All motions will be continued. Seeing and hearing no further business, I am ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Assembly Member Irwin and Assembly Member Carrillo seconds that the house stands adjourned until Thursday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m.. The house is adjourned.