Assembly Floor

Senate Bill 568 by Senator Newman and act relating to recycling.

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

In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful, loving and gracious God, we ask that You pour out Your blessings on us today. May these assembly members who are called here today as representatives of the people of the State, be given an inspired vision of common good, and may they meet the challenges they face with resolve and righteousness.

May Your grace bestow upon the members of this House a lively hope and the virtues of justice, wisdom and compassion, that they may be instruments of Your will in carrying out their noble vocation as public servants. We pray that the work of this House will contribute to the flourishing of the State so that all be raised in dignity, encouraged in solidarity, and blessed with ordered liberty. Ameen.

Assembly Member Weber will lead us in the pledge.

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ready, begin. 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 from the previous day's journal. Assembly Chamber of Sacramento, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Assembly met 7 am. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Gallagher seconds that the reading of the previous day journal will be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions, there are none. Introductions in 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 for illness is assembly member McCarty. 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 Ward, Wallis, Gallagher, Essayli, Jackson, and Aguiar-Curry to speak on adjournment in memory today.

Without objection, shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to rescind the action whereby on August 17, 2023, SB 461 Wahab 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. Moving to business on the Daily File. Members, file number one, AB 511. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 511 by Assembly Member Dixon and others and afterlaying detaxation and making appropriation thereof.

Assembly Member Dixon, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. AB 511 is back on concurrence. AB 511 will create the California ALS Research Network voluntary contribution Fund for California taxpayers to designate when filing their California state income taxes.

Amendments in the Senate were technical and non substantive. AB 511 has no opposition and has been vastly supported by this body. I hope you continue your support for those diagnoesd with ALS and their loved ones, I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.

Seeing no discussion. Assembly Member Majority Leader Bryan, you're recognized.

Thank you, Colleagues. I rise to speak on behalf of AB 511 in strong support. As a joint author, I want to give the utmost respect to my colleague across the aisle. This is an incredibly important Bill around ALS. Support, awareness, the work that we've got to do. It impacts so many of us in so many ways. Strongly request your aye vote.

Seeing no further 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 close the roll. Ayes 59. Nos zero. Senate amends are concurred. And moving on to file number five, AB 587. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 587 by Assembly Member Robert Rivas an act related to public works.

Assembly--Speaker Rivas, you are recognized.

And thank you. Madam speaker and colleagues, this legislation simply clarifies that when a labor compliance entity when they detect a possible inaccuracy in an electronic certified payroll record from a public works project, that they are entitled to review the hard copy of that record, which is the source material send amendments were technical nature. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.

Thank you. Speaker Rivas. 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 59. Nos zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving down to third file reading of Senate bills, file number 16, SB 95. Assembly Member Maienschein. Clerk will read.

Assembly Member Maienschein, you are recognized.

Senate Bill 95 by Senator Roth an afterlay into commercial transactions.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. SB 95 updates the California Commercial Code to conform with recommendations made by the Uniform Law Commission, focusing primarily on the treatment of digital assets. Thank you, and I respectfully request an aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate, we will take a voice vote--no, Clerk, open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, click close the roll. Aye 61. Nos 1. Measure passes. Moving on to file number 24, SB 701. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 701 by Senator Hurtado, an act relating to Agriculture.

Assembly Member Irwin, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to present AB 701 on behalf of Senator Hurtado. This makes necessary updates to existing law regarding registration fees for wholesalers of fruits and vegetables, which will assist interested county AG commissioners in the Administration of their food safety standardization programs. AB 701 seeks to empower those who are doing what they can to ensure Californians are consuming soft, safe and high quality fresh fruits and vegetables.

Specifically, 701 expands authority to any interested county to adopt a registration fee program, updates the maximum fee allowed to $500 to assist in covering the operational costs associated with fruit and vegetable standardization inspections and removes the requirements that limits the fees to one third of the cost of inspections conducted by the county agricultural commissioners. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for an 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 close the roll. Ayes 62. No zero. Measure passes. Moving on to file number 27, SB 789. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 789 By Senators Allen and others, and afterlaying to elections and calling an election and taking effect immediately.

Assembly Member Lowe. You are recognized.

Thank you very much. Madam Speaker and colleagues, this Senate Bill 789 moves two constitutional amendments to the general election. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

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 61. No zero. Measure passes. Moving on to file number 30, SB 609. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 602 by Senators Archuleta and others. And after lane to trespass.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. SB 602 will help local governments deal with public assistance and graffiti issues by extending the time frame for letters of authorization regarding trespassing from 30 days to twelve months based on local ordinance. This Bill has received bipartisan support and has no opposition. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Assembly Member Rendon, you are recognized.

Seeing no discussion or debate. Clerk will open on 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. Clerk, open the roller. Clerk, you may close the roll. Ayes 63. Nos zero. Moving on to file number 36, 712. SB 712. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 712 with amendments by Senate Member Boerner.

Assembly Member Boerner, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. SB 712 amendments are from the Department of Real Estate. They allow the tenant to change a flat tire or adjust the brakes on a personal micromobility device within their dwelling unit. SB 712 amendments also require the tenants to store a personal micromobility device in compliance with the Office of State Fire Marshal Information Bulletin 23 regarding lithiumion battery safety, issued April 3, 2023, or any updated guidance issued by the Office of State Fire Marshal regarding lithium ion battery safety. If such bulletin or guidance is provided to the tenant by the landlord, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on the amendments.

Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, you are recognized.

Seeing no discussion or debate. This will be a voice vote. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Measure pass. Amendments are adopted. The Bill goes out to print and back on file. Pass and retain on file number 53, SB 5033. We will move on to file number 58, SB 389. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 389 with amendments by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. On behalf of Senator Allen, I rise to present amendments to SB 389. The amendments reflect an agreement made with the opposition coalition to move them to neutral simply, the amendments add cross references to ensure due process, and clarify procedure around information provided by a diverter or user who is not the right claimant. I ask your aye vote on these ammendments.

Seeing no discussion nor debate. This is a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Seeing none, the Bill goes out to print and back on file. File number 60, SB 568. Clerk will read.

Assembly Member Irwin, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm pleased to present to SB 568 on behalf of Senator Newman. This Bill will require that prior to exporting e-waste intended for disposal abroad, an entity in California must demonstrate that they have attempted to locate a licensed instate e waste recycling facility, and that the waste could not be managed by an instate covered e waste recycler. This Bill does not affect reuse markets.

Globally, less than 20% of e-waste is currently properly recycled, with the remaining 80% ending up either in landfills or being improperly recycled. Much of this improperly recycled e-waste ultimately ends up in developing countries, being processed by hand, or exposing workers in these places to hazardous or substances such as mercury and lead. California's safer e-waste recycling market, which is among the largest in the world, is projected to grow by more than 15% by the year 2027.

If we can effectively encourage and streamline the process and processing and recycling of e waste materials, our state has a unique opportunity to become a global leader in the market for safely reclaiming the rare and valuable minerals contained in e waste. 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 close the roll. Ayes 57. Nos 4. Measure passes. We're moving to file number 63, SB 459. Well, we're going to pass temporarily. Excuse me, Members. Without objection, we will return to the motions resolutions to allow the majority leader to make a motion. Assembly Member Bryan, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I request unanimous content to suspend Assembly Rule 118 A to allow Assembly Members Gallagher and Wallace to have guests and photographers on the floor.

Without objection, such shall be the order going back on file. We are passed temporarily on file number 63, SB 459. We're down to file number 64, SB 432. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 432 by Senator Cortese, an act relating to teachers' retirement and make an appropriation therefore.

Assembly Member Haney, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise to present SB 432 on behalf of Senator Cortesi. SB 432 is a bipartisan continuation of AB 1667 from last year, which protected retired teachers from paying for mistakes made by an employer or by the California State Teachers Retirement System.

Assembly Member Kalra, you are recognized.

This Bill makes minor technical changes to AB 1667 and ensures recent changes do not compromise the retirement system's IRS tax qualification. It is a common sense Bill that further protects and respects the service of our state's educators. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote on behalf of Senator Cortese.

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 66. Nos zero. Measure passes. Moving on to file number 69, SB 740. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 740 by Senators Cortese and others, act relating to hazardous materials.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to present Senate Bill 740, which extends the skilled and trained workforce requirements now applicable to petroleum refineries, to additional industrial facilities, including commercial facilities for hydrogen manufacturing, biofuels manufacturing, and carbon dioxide capture. As with petroleum refineries, the skilled and trained workforce requirements will apply to contractors performing onsite work at these facilities.

The Bill does not affect in house work at a facility. Manufacturing of chemicals like the ones identified in SB 40 is inherently dangerous work. Exposure to these chemicals can be extremely hazardous for a workforce untrained in their impacts. SB 740 will create high quality jobs in emerging industrial facilities and increase the safety of the surrounding communities. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Assembly Member Muratsuchi, you are recognized.

Thank you very much. Thank you, Madam Speaker. You know, I support good union jobs to build our clean, renewable infrastructure. I support the skilled and trained workforce to build our clean, renewable energy. I rise to raise concerns about this bill. I rise to raise concerns because I'm afraid that this is taking us in the opposite direction. To expand the alliance between the oil industry and the building and construction trades into the areas of hydrogen manufacturing and carbon capture and storage.

I'm reading from the Assembly Labor Committee's committee analysis, and it cites how the Senate Appropriations Committee appropriately identified this issue. This bill will impose skilled and trained workforce requirements on industries critical to our carbon neutrality and climate goals, without putting any in place, any protections to ensure that the implementation would not be delayed, disrupted, or made more costly upon which our climate strategy lies. And so, while I again support good union jobs, those of us that were here in 2013 recognize this playbook.

This is a continuation of SB 54, which requires skilled and trained workforce for our refineries. I supported that bill and I will support this bill today. But I just want to caution that we don't want this to further build the political alliance between the oil industry and our friends in labor that's going to perpetuate dirty hydrogen using fossil fuels to manufacture hydrogen fuels. The committee analysis specifically identifies that skilled and trained, this will allow skilled and trained to be used for carbon dioxide capture and sequestration for enhanced oil recovery.

So the playbook is clear. This is laying the foundation to continue to push for dirty hydrogen for enhanced oil recovery. I know our Chair of Natural Resources and I fought hard last year to make sure that there are guardrails against things like carbon capture and storage. But I'm just telling you folks, knowing and having experienced in my nine years here in the Legislature, that this is laying the groundwork to make it more difficult to advance our climate goals. The bottom line is we all talk about how urgent it is to fight climate change. We all talk about the wildfires in Lahaina and hurricane watches in Los Angeles, and the wildfires, the wildfires here in California.

But when it comes time to be, I just ask you to be ready to push back. We should not be forced in a position of having to choose between saving our planet and fighting for good union jobs. Again, I start with where I began. I support good union jobs to build our clean, renewable infrastructure and to fight climate change. But my conscience required me to raise these concerns today.

Thank you, Assembly Member Muratsuchi. Assembly Member Dahle, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise, today, in support of SB 740. This bill ensures new professions in the green industries are safe and have highly qualified and skilled workforce. Apprenticeship programs have been a significant increase over the past ten years, and it's important we encourage the next generation to consider and pursue career opportunities in the trades. Bills like SB 740 will open up more barrier-free pathways to the middle class for a whole new generation of workers. I urge your support today on SB 740.

Thank you, Assembly Member Dahle. Assembly Member Mathis, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members. First, I want to clear up something about hydrogen. Hydrogen is like moonshine. You can make it out of anything. And being that I am the only Department of Energy graduate left in the Legislature, you all need to learn these things. I'm so sick of hearing, "Well, we can't make hydrogen out of oil, but we can make it out of this. We can make it out of-" Hydrogen is hydrogen. It's an element.

It's an energy replacement that will get rid of diesel, that will get rid of everything else. So get your facts right. As far as SB 740, this is about making sure our workforce, that's going to build this green economy everybody keeps talking about, is actually skilled and knows what they're doing. As somebody that spent ten years in the military as a sergeant, we make sure people are trained that they know what they're doing.

The last thing we need is out-of-state people coming in who are not skilled, and who are not trained, to try to figure out how to do this. If it's up to me, I want people that are skilled, that are trained, that have been through an apprenticeship program, and that live in my neighborhood, so the money of these jobs comes back down into our communities. Their kids are playing with our kids. They're on the same teams as our kids. They're donating to the same sports boosters that we are. Let's back up our communities. Let's back up the people that are there, so we can build a brighter future. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Mathis. Assembly Member Zbur, you are recognized.

Good morning, Madam and Members. I rise, today, in strong support of SB 740, which will ensure that technical construction workers and construction maintenance workers are adequately trained, paid, and treated fairly. It's in line with our state's goal to protect our workers, equip them with the training and tools they need to dismantle worker exploitation and protect communities near these industrial facilities. And again, it allows our state to move towards a just transition to a clean energy future and give that term more than just lip service. And so with that, I strongly support SB 740 and ask for an aye vote.

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

Respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Clerk 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: 68. No: 1. Measure passes.

Moving on to file number 71, SB 68. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 68 with amendments by Assembly Member Connolly.

Assembly Member Connolly, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. SB 68 will provide the California Highway Patrol with the authority to allow truck drivers to exceed the maximum driving time requirements when transporting aviation fuel used to respond to emergency-related activities, including fire suppression during a state of emergency. Amendments being taken on the floor today clarify the language of the bill based off of feedback from the administration. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on these amendments on behalf of Senator McGuire.

Seeing no discussion or debate. Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Amends are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file. Moving back on file, 63, SB 459. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 459 with amendments by Assembly Member Gabriel.

Assembly Member Gabriel, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Pleased today to present amendments on behalf of my favorite Rubio sister. These amendments are aimed at addressing a concern raised by the Family Violence Appellate Project and would strike out sections 7-11. Respectfully request your aye vote.

Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Seeing none, the amends are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file. Moving on. File number 85, SB 771. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 771 with amendments by Assembly Member Ramos.

Assembly Member Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The amendments to SB 771 delete the current contents of the bill and ratify five tribal state compacts for the following tribes: the Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria, the Ewiiaapaayp Tribe of Band of Kumeyaay Indians, the Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, the Resighni Rancheria and the Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians. The amendments also add an urgency clause, as well as co-authors. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate. Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? The amends are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file. File number 86, SB 38. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 38 with amendments by Assembly Member Addis.

Assembly Member Addis, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise to present amendments on Senate Bill 38 by Senator Laird. These amendments will require battery storage safety plans to be submitted to the county and city where a facility is located. These are minor and technical amendments that will strengthen the bill and are supported by local governments, stakeholders, and the CPUC. There is no opposition to these amendments, so I respectfully request that these amendments be adopted, the bill go out to print and be placed back on file.

Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Amends are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file.

Moving back on file, on file 80, SB 332. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 332 with amendments by Assembly Member Haney.

Mr. Haney, you are recognized.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise and present amendments for SB 332 on behalf of Senator Cortese. These amendments are technical in nature, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no additional debate or discussion. Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Amends are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file.

Members, we're moving to file number 74, SB 373. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 373 with amendments by Assembly Member Jackson.

Assembly Member Jackson, you are recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. SB 373 have amendments that are technical and clarifying in nature, respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no debate or discussion. Clerk -- excuse me. Without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Those opposed? Amendments are adopted. The bill goes out to print and back on file.

Moving to the consent calendar. Before we vote, we will first take up resolutions on the consent calendar for the purposes of adding co-authors. The Clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 72 by Senator Min and others, relative to Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea; and Senate Concurrent Resolution 86 by Senator Ochoa Bogh and others, relative to Breastfeeding Awareness Month of 2023.

Clerk will open the roll to allow any Member to add on as a co-author to the resolution. 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: 71, noes: 0. 71 co-authors. Moving to a vote on the consent calendar. 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.

Senate Bill 72 by Senator Glazer and others, an act relating to criminal procedure.

Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. All Members who desire to vote. All Members who desire to vote. All Members who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes: 71, noes: 0. The consent calendar is adopted. The Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

Senate Bill 247.

71, noes: 0.

Senate Bill 388.

71, noes: 0.

Senate Bill 621.

71, noes: 0.

Senate Bill 658.

Ayes: 71, noes: 0.

Senate Bill 746.

Ayes: 71, noes: 0.

Senate Bill 837.

Ayes: 71, noes: 0.

And Senate Bill 891.

Ayes: 71, noes: 0.

Members, the quorum call is still in place. Please remain seated. We will now move to adjournments in memory.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 72.

Ayes: 71, noes: 0.

And Senate Concurrent Resolution 86.

Ayes: 71, noes: 0. Those were the last two remaining items on the consent calendar.

Members, please give your respectful attention to those who are granted prior permission to speak on an adjournment in memory. Assembly Member Wallis, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, it is with great sadness that I rise, today, to ask this body to adjourn in the memory of Cal Fire Assistant Chief Josh Bischoff, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez and Pilot Tony Souza, who died in a tragic helicopter accident on August 6, in Cabazon. Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to serve our communities and keep us safe. They face obstacles that many of us would deem insurmountable. Our state fire department is the best in the nation.

Assistant Chief Josh Bischoff and Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez spent their careers serving constituents in my district, and along with Pilot Tony Sousa, they served all Californians. These three men were public servants, husbands, fathers and friends respected by their colleagues. We're grateful for these brave men, and we'll honor their memories. Joining us today is CalFire Southern Region Chief, David Fulcher, who's served with CalFire since 1989. We're grateful for his service and commitment to the public.

My colleagues will share more with you about the lives of each of these heroes, as we extend our condolences to their families and to Cal Fire. I ask that this body adjourn, today, in the memory of Cal Fire Assistant Chief Josh Bischoff, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa.

Assembly Member Gallagher, you are recognized.

Yes. Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise to adjourn in memory of Cal Fire Pilot Tony Sousa, who tragically passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 55 years old, while performing an aerial wildfire operation. Tony was born in Chico, California, to Ed Sousa and Sharon Lundall. He later graduated from Corning High School in 1986 and started a career as a dairy farmer. In 1995, Tony married his loving wife, Rochelle, of 28 years. Together they have two sons, Connor and Carson.

Later, Tony went on to start his own business as a custom harvester, harvesting prunes and pistachios throughout the North State. He also worked as a sales representative at QRC Motorsports and was an avid cart racer. In fact, he is a three-time Red Bluff Outlaws open class champion, placing him in a tie for the second highest of all time. Tony went on to mentor other young racers, including his sons, before ultimately pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot.

Tony always made time to go skiing with his boys and kickstarted a heartfelt adventure as a catfish farmer with his close friend Eric. Even after he retired from racing, Tony enjoyed spending his weekends watching his sons follow their passions. Carson matured into a skillful driver himself, and his oldest son, Connor, has become an accomplished, competitive skier. While in helicopter pilot school, Tony achieved top marks on all of his exams and settled for nothing but excellence.

Tony became an exceptional pilot while working with Air Shasta and contracting with Cal Fire. He is known as the first ever night vision goggles Cal Fire-qualified pilot. He later took on the role of an instructor and was pivotal in the development and implementation of the Cal Fire Helicopter Coordinator Training Program. Tony will be remembered, always, for his loving spirit and heroism.

But most importantly, he will be remembered as a treasured husband, father and son, who set a powerful precedent throughout his life for determination and passion to live life to the fullest. He excelled at everything that he did. And he is survived by his parents, wife and two sons, and is dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. We will never forget his bravery, fortitude, when it came to keeping our state safe. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his legacy will forever thrive in our hearts. Therefore, today, Members, I ask that we adjourn this Assembly body in memory of Tony Sousa.

Assembly Member Essayli, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to adjourn the State Assembly in the memory of Cal Fire Assistant Chief Josh Bischoff, who passed away in a helicopter crash while responding to a fire on August 6. Everyone who knew Josh knew him as a caring, hardworking and dedicated man who was successful at everything he put his mind to. Josh's love for firefighting, aviation and adventure showed through his life and his dedication to serving others.

Josh began his firefighting career as a volunteer firefighter in Mountain Center at Fire Station 78. From there, he worked for the San Bernardino National Fire Service with the Vista Grande Hot Shots. In April of '99, Josh began his career with Cal Fire, where he would rise through the ranks and eventually become assistant chief with Cal Fire's Southern region headquarters.

During his time with CalFire, Josh was stationed at Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base, where he was Captain of Air Attack 310 and Battalion Chief for Menifee Battalion 13. Josh was always willing to help others and oversaw different areas of training for Cal Fire. Josh's peers loved and respected him, and saw him for the loving and dedicated person he was. Josh is survived by his loving wife of 24 years and his children, who remember him as a caring husband and father. His service for the community will be carried on by his brothers and sisters in uniform. I adjourn today's Assembly session in his memory, and I pray that may God bless him and our men and women in uniform. Thank you.

Assembly Member Jackson, you are recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Today, we also adjourn in memory of California Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez. Tim was a dedicated leader who grew up in the heart of the 60th Assembly District. Today, we honor his legacy and lifelong commitment to service. From his beginnings in the city of Hemet, Tim's journey was a testament to his love for family, nature and friendship. Tim began pursuing his career in firefighting as a student at Mount San Jacinto College's Fire Technology program.

Captain Rodriguez would embark on a professional journey that carried him from Mecca to Temecula, rising from Firefighter One to Fire Captain. Tim has surely left an enduring imprint of professionalism, leadership and humility. But beyond his uniform, Captain Rodriguez's legacy finds its foundation in family and unwavering service. Captain Rodriguez and his wife, Dorothy, shared a 19-year marriage, blessed with three children: Josh, Haley and Alexis.

So as we adjourn in memory, let us wholeheartedly celebrate Tim Rodriguez. May we forever remember his sacrifice and dedication. And on behalf of the 60th Assembly District, we extend our profound gratitude to Captain Tim Rodriguez and offer our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to his bereaved family.

Thank you, Assembly Member Jackson. Members, also like to recognize that the Sousa family is joining us in the back. On behalf of all of us here on the State Assembly floor, we offer our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I'd like, next, to call up Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry.

Thank you, Madam speaker and Members. I rise, today, to adjourn in memory of Dr. Captain "Cap" Thompson, a good, dear friend, a colleague and a mentor to so many of us in Yellow County and throughout California. Cap passed away on July 30, less than four weeks after celebrating his 93rd birthday on the 4th of July. Born in Berkeley, Cap graduated from UC Berkeley in 1952. He earned his MD from the UC San Francisco School of Medicine, and did his psychiatry residency at Harvard. Cap and his wife, Helen, moved to Davis in 1965, when he accepted a position as Director and Program Chief of the Yellow Mental Health Services. He served our community in this capacity for 27 years.

Cap was a highly respected mental health administrator, psychiatrist, professor and scholar who helped countless Californians during their most vulnerable times. As a practicing psychiatrist, he cared for patients well into his 90s. He held countless teaching appointments throughout the years, including Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UC Davis, served on several committees and task force, held various offices and received a multitude of honors and awards throughout his life. In 2018, the California Psychiatric Association established the Captain B. Thompson, MD, Mentorship and Teaching Award.

In 2021, Cap was awarded the Nami Yolo Outstanding Mental Health Community Service Award. I could go on, but we would actually need a whole special session to talk about all the things he accomplished. He loved his work and was a constant advocate for his patients and their families. He was kind, he was calm, and he was compassionate.

His wife, former Assembly Member Helen Thompson, said it best: Cap's passion was to give the people who were seriously mentally ill the help they needed, to work cooperatively with the physicians in town, caring for their patients and showing them what to do next. Also build the community resources needed to assist those who needed help to reduce the number of people going to state hospitals and to get the mentally ill off the streets, out of jail and into treatment.

He also felt that it was important to include families in the planning and treatment. Although his career was quite demanding, he found time to enjoy so many friends and family and community. He made almost every T-ball game, concert, Little League game, varsity soccer game, regularly drew cartoons and read bedtime stories with his children. He taught his children and grandchildren a love of nature animals, camping, hiking and skiing.

He sang and played his banjo with the Pewter Creek Crawdads, served on the ski patrol at Sugar Bowl, ran the Boston Marathon, patrolled the Bering Sea as a medical director assigned to the US. Coast Guard. Cap is remembered and loved by so many in the community as a friend, a neighbor and a volunteer. There is no one quite like him. Captain survived by his loving wife, Helen, daughter, Morag, two sons, Ian and Mungo, and four grandchildren. Members, I respectfully request that you join me in adjourning in memory of Dr. Captain Thompson, a compassionate soul who helped so many in their time of need. His presence will be dearly missed. Thank you, Members.

Thank you, Assembly Member. Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise, today, to adjourn in the memory of Patrick Sablehaus, who I know most of us worked really closely with as the recent Executive Director of the California Council for Affordable Housing. It's been an honor to work with Patrick directly on legislation to be able to support the creation of additional affordable housing projects. In this work, Patrick's passion and dedication to the community was clear through his motivation to find housing solutions that boost the development of affordable housing in our state.

Patrick made key contributions to both our state and country, having served in key roles at the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as the US. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs. After securing one of the first low-income housing tax credit allocations in California in 1987, Patrick went on to represent approximately 375 tax credit projects involved in the development of 25,000 low-income housing units across California, Nevada and New Mexico -- a living testament to the impact of his efforts. I'm proud to celebrate the transformative impact that Patrick has had in service to the State of California in pioneering affordable housing development tax credit allocations. Please join us in keeping Patrick Sablehaus and his family in our thoughts, as we adjourn in his memory.

Thank you, Assembly Member Ward. 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.

Few announcements, Members. The Joint Committee on the Arts will meet at 01:30 p.m. in Capitol Room 444. The Insurance Committee will meet at 02:00 p.m. in Capitol Room 437. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the Assembly Higher Education Committee and the Senate Education Committee will meet at 02:00 p.m. in swing space Room 1100. The session schedule is as follows: tomorrow -- tomorrow, Friday, September 1. Floor session is at 09:00 a.m.

All other items remaining will be passed and retained. All motions shall be continued. Seeing and hearing no further business, I am ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Bryan moves and Mr. Mathis seconds that this house stands adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, September 1, at 09:00 a.m. The quorum call is lifted and the house is adjourned.

File item 16: vote change from an aye to a not voting.

Vote change: Assembly Member Sanchez, Senate Bill 95, aye to not voting.