Assembly Floor

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.

Good morning, 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 flag and prayer. 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 Almighty God, god of all mercy and grace look kindly upon all people this day in both the celebrations and the sufferings of life. Shield the joyous from pride and relieve the grieving of their sorrow. Where health of body and mind is in jeopardy, grant a full measure of your healing and hope. Where conflict and distrust between people is present, provide a quiet and calm refrain in the clamor of their strife and where hunger and thirst exists, allow all those with resources to be used to alleviate such pain. Amin.

Assembly Member Sanchez will lead us in the pledge.

Please put your right hand over your heart. 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 of the previous day's journal.

Assembly Chamber, Sacramento, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The Assembly met at 07:00 a.m. Honorable Frederick Rodriguez, Assembly Member, 53rd District. Presiding ... at the desk. The reading Clerk, David A. Bowman reading.

Mr. Bryant moves, Mr. Flora seconds, that the reading the previous day journal be dispensed with. Presentation and petitions? There are none. Introduction 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 will be deemed read and printed in the journal. 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 Aguiar-Curry, Soria, Bryan and Reyes to speak on the adjournment in memory today.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Member Reyes to have guests and photographers on the floor, and to allow Assembly Member Grayson to have his fantastic guest on the floor.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend Assembly Rule 63 to allow all bills heard today, Friday, September 1, 2023, and reported to the desk, today, Friday, September 1, Tuesday, September 5, or Wednesday, September 6, from the Appropriations Committee with a recommendation of do pass, as amended or do pass, as amended to consent, to be amended in order to return to the second reading file one legislative day prior to the day required under the Assembly and joint rules.

Such shall be the order, without objection. Mr. Grayson. Assembly Member Grayson, you are recognized for your introduction today. And excuse me-

Thank you, Madam Speaker and colleagues. Today I have, with me, at my desk my wife, Tammy Grayson, and glad to welcome her to be with me today. And wait -- there is more -- or I have four constituents. My wife and I oversee a small leadership group, four young women, who are here, that are experts in their field and leaders in their field of expertise: Shailen Sager, she is in early childhood education, Juanita Neal in medical, Stephanie Leppo in tech, and Tiffany Azidro in law. Let's welcome them, please.

Thank you, Assembly Member. Members, we have a birthday to announce. Happy early birthday to Assembly Member Muratsuchi, who will celebrate on Monday, September 4. One additional announcement. If you are a floor manager for a senate bill, I will be calling on you today. Please be prepared to take up the senate bills you are managing. If you have a bill on concurrence, I will also be calling on you today. If you are not prepared to take up an item, please share the reason why.

With the Speaker's floor unit. Moving to the business on the daily file. File number 3, AB 1013, Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 1013 by Assembly Member Lowenthal and others, an act related to alcoholic beverages.

Assembly Member Lowenthal, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. 1013, AB 1013, is back on concurrence. You may remember that was the bipartisan, unanimously supported bill that takes on the roofie-ing crisis, here in our state, by providing test strips, test coasters inside type 48 licenses. The amendments taken in the Senate require licensees to post notice on the availability of test strips in a prominent location, require the Department of ABC to post information on the requirements of the bill to its Internet website, make the provisions of the bill operative on July 1, 2024, and add co-authors to make other technical and clarifying changes. It is a support-support. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no debate or -- excuse me -- Assembly Member Lackey, you are recognized.

It's not going on. Yeah, it is. Yeah, I just wanted to say that I'm really appreciative of this particular proposal because it addresses something that, very rarely do we successfully achieve, and that is prevention. We all have mixed feelings on how to deal with the conduct once we have an offender. But this is a step towards prevention.

And so very, very proud to support this, because it's very, very tragic what happens when we do not. Because we have some people -- believe it or not, everybody -- we have some bad people that we have to deal with. And this will help detect some of the attempts of these very, very bad people. So very proud to support this measure, and it's refreshing to see. Thank you.

Seeing no further debate or discussion. 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 will close the roll. Ayes: 63, no: 0. Senate amends are concurrent. Moving to third reading file: Assembly Bills. File number 14, ACR 108. Clerk will read.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 108 by Assembly Member Davies, relative to Children's Emotional Wellness Month.

Assembly Member Davies, you are recognized.

Good morning, Madam Speaker.

Members, today I'm here to present ACR 108, which designates September as Children's Emotional Wellness Month. Members, as we all know, there is nothing more pressing at this time than providing resources and helping those that are struggling with emotional health issues. The group most at risk for these issues are our children and young adults. According to the National Library of Medicine, nearly 20 percent of children and young people, ages 3-17, in the United States have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders.

California has taken great steps in recent years to decrease and eliminate the stigma related to asking for help to cope with issues facing our children. But as we know, there is always more that we can do. ACR 108 stands as a reminder to all Californians, especially our children, that not being okay is okay, and asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. I ask for aye vote on ACR 108 and ask for the roll call for co-authors. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member. Are there any other debate or discussions? Seeing none. Clerk will open the roll. This is for co-authors. Members, 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 will close the roll. Tally the vote. 61 co-authors. We'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Resolution is adopted. Assembly Member Davies, would you like to recognize your guests?

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, joining us in the galley, this morning, for ACR 108 is Mara James, the founder and CEO of Extraordinary Lives Foundation, which is a terrific organization that helps provide emotional support, resources and educational tools to families and community members, as well as Connie Chan from the State Treasurer's Office, who has been a great partner in this resolution. Please help me welcome them to the Assembly.

Thank you, Assembly Member Davies. Assembly Member -- okay, we're down to file number 15, HR 52.

Clerk will read.

House Resolution 52 by Assembly Member Reyes and others, relative to American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.

Assembly Member Reyes, you are recognized. Oh, excuse me. Assembly Member Lee, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. It's a great pleasure today to help present House Resolution 52 to recognize American Muslim Appreciation Awareness. American Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths and backgrounds in California and the United States and around the world by providing medical assistance, family services, feeding the hungry, and providing humanitarian aid, following natural disasters. Yet, incidences of hate continue to impact the Muslim community.

Last year, the California Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations received 614 civil rights intakes, ranging from hate crimes, mosque vandalism, school billing, workplace and housing discrimination and hate speech, targeted at Muslims. This should not stand anywhere, much less in California. We must stand to denounce these injustices and continue working with the Muslim community. Today we rejoice in our recognition, and we must look forward to ensure the appreciation of the Muslim community in California.

Freedom of religion holds a distinction of being a cherished right and a fundamental value upon which the law and ethics of the United States are based. HR 52 would designate the month of August to the effort of appreciating and raising awareness of the invaluable contributions of American Muslims in California across the country, and extend them the respect and belonging every American deserves. And I'm also very appreciative recognizing and representing one of the strong Muslim American communities in California, as well in my district. And today, we'll be greeting some amazing guests with us as well. I respectfully ask for your aye vote when time comes.

Assembly Member Reyes, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. And I want to thank Assembly Member Lee for presenting HR 52. Today, I rise on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus in honor of HR 52, which recognizes the month of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. I've had the privilege of working with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) for over the past few years.

In that time, I have seen firsthand, the impact CAIR has had on communities across California and the nation, with a focus on youth development, community support, and promoting Muslim participation in education and advocacy. CAIR is a staple of our state and a reflection of the importance of standing alongside our Muslim community members. Today, we stand together in appreciation of the Muslim community, and everything they do to provide for California. From their contributions as professionals, civil rights leaders, and humanitarians, California has benefited from their unwavering dedication to support their communities and others. Recognitions like these are so important to do, especially in times of injustices.

We must stand side by side when the community is under scrutiny, because together, we are stronger. As we recognize this unity, it's important to highlight the growing number of Latino Muslims in the United States. In fact, Latino Muslims are also the fastest growing segment of America's 3.3 million Muslims in the nation, 6 percent of whom are Latino.

We must acknowledge and promote awareness of the contributions of American Muslims in California and in our country, including our Latino Muslims. It is an honor to speak in support of the Muslim community and to recognize August 2023 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. For these reasons, colleagues, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on HR 52.

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

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I rise, today, as chair of the Legislative Jewish Caucus to add my voice to the chorus here. And just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of our Muslim American community, here in the state of California, who have added so much to the vibrancy of our state, who are so active in civic and political affairs, in charitable affairs.

I have had the great honor of being able to be received at a number of the mosques in my district, both through interfaith programming and just to connect with them. And I would really encourage all of you, that haven't had the opportunity, to do that. This is a community that is so invested in community service and giving back to others and has taken on such a leadership role in so many ways. So I think it's very appropriate. I want to thank our colleagues who have brought this forth for the opportunity to recognize the incredible contributions of this community, and would respectfully request an aye vote.

Thank you very much, Mr. Gabriel. Mr. Lee, would you like to close? Okay. Clerk will open the roll. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. This is for co-authors, Members. All those vote, who desire to vote. Clerk will-

Strike the roll. This is for co-authors. Clerk will open the roll. All those vote, who desire to vote. All those vote, who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote. We have 64 co-authors. We'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Seeing none. Resolution is adopted. Assembly Member Reyes, would you like to do your introductions?

Yes, thank you Madam Speaker. Members, I'd like to introduce some of the leadership from CAIR, the Council on American Islamic Relations: Khydeeja Alam, Sacramento Chapter President; Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Executive Director; Sukaina Hussain, Sacramento Deputy Executive Director; and Omar Altamimi, CAIR Policy Coordinator.

You all right. Members, we're going to third reading file for Senate bills. Members, we are moving on to third reading file, Senate bills, file number 17, SB 439. Clerk will read Senate Bill 439 with amendments by some Member Grayson. Assembly Member Grayson, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members, I rise to present author amendments to SB 439 by Senator Skinner. These amendments clarify that courts may decide to wait for the official administrative record before making their ruling. If they determine that they cannot make a ruling on the affidavit and pleadings alone, they also make technical clarifying changes. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate. We will take a voice vote. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed? Amends are adopted. The Bill goes back to print and back on file. Members, we will now be going down the file, and hopefully you'll be ready to present. File number 18, SB 852. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 852 by Senator Rubio act relating to criminal procedure.

Assembly Member Santiago, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam speaker, today I rise to present SB 852, the Protection Act on behalf of Senator Rubio. This is an important Bill that would prohibit Ice agents from falsely identifying themselves as probation officers or peace officers. I respectfully ask for an aye vote. And thank you.

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: 53. Nos: zero. Measure passes. Moving on to pass temporarily on file number 19. We'll move to pass the retain on file number 20. Pass temporarily on file number 21. Pass and retain on file number 22. Pass and retain on file number 23. Pass temporarily on file number 24.

Pass a retain on file number 25. Pass the retain on file number 26. Pass a retain on file number 27. File number 28, SB 603. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 603 by Senator Rubio act related to child abuse.

Assembly Member Bonta, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam Speaker and Members, today I rise to present SB 603 by Senator Rubio to require a protective order prior to the release of forensic interviews of abused children. Child forensic interviews seek to obtain a statement from a child that has been physically or sexually abused. These recordings contain extremely sensitive, sometimes graphic accounts of abuse.

Forensic recordings currently lack the legal safeguard of a protective order, making it easy for anyone to have access to this private and sensitive information. Members, this Bill has bipartisan support and no no votes. I respectfully request 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 a roll. Ayes: 64. No: zero. Measure passes. Pass and retain on file number 29. Pass and retain on file number 30. Pass and retain on file number 31. Pass and retain on file number 32. It Members, pass and retain on file number 34, 35, 36 and 37. File number 38 SJR two. Clerk will read Senate Joint Resolution Two by Senator Gonzalez and others relative to climate change and fossil fuels.

Assembly Member Kalra. You are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, I rise today to present Senate Joint Resolution 2 on behalf of Senator Gonzalez. This resolution would add California to the list of governments and organizations endorsing the development of an international fossil fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. The proposed treaty has three tenets: a moratorium on future exploration and drilling, an equitable phase out of all production, and a just global transition to clean energy in a manner that is fast and fair, ensuring no community, country or workforce are left behind.

The latest support from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reaffirms what science has shown for decades that a livable planet that avoids the worst case climate scenarios is only possible if we transition away from fossil fuels immediately. While the Senate Joint Resolution is non binding, its passage would indicate California's commitment to a clean energy future and a livable planet.

Colleagues, I urge you to join the more than 80 subnational governments, including the California cities of Hayward, Los Angeles, Richmond, Santa Ana and Sebastopol, in endorsing the fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for your vote on SJR Two.

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: 43. Nos: 13. Measure passes. Members, we're going to jump down to file number 53, SB 372. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 372 with amendments by Senator Zbur.

Assembly Member Zbur, you are recognized.

Good morning, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise on behalf of Senator Menjivar to present amendments to SB 372, the Respect for Names Act. The amendments to SB 372 are technical and clarifying in nature. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate, we'll take a voice vote on this one. Am I right there? All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Amendments will be adopted or adopted the Bill goes out to print and back on file. File number 62 SB 674. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 674 with amendments by Assembly Muratsuchi.

Assembly Muratsuchi, you are recognized.

Thank you very thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I am presenting on behalf of Senator Lena Gonzalez SB 674 amendments. Amendments to SB 674will delay the implementation of the Bill and to rework key definitions in order to remove some opposition and make other minor and conforming changes. I respectfully ask for aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate. This is a voice vote. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed? The Bill goes out to print and back on file. The amendments are adopted. Moving on to file number 67 SB 235. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 235 with amendments by Assembly Member Papan.

Assembly Member Papan, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today on behalf of Senator Umberg for technical amendments to SB 235. Respectfully request an aye vote, seeing no discussion nor to bake Clerk.

Clerk will open the roll. We will do a voice vote. Excuse me. All those in favor say aye. Opposed. Amendments are adopted. The Bill goes out to print and back on file. File number 70. SB 599. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 599 by Senator Caballero and others, act related to child custody.

Assembly Member Petrie-Norris, you are recognized.

Good morning, Madam Speaker and Members. Pleased to rise to present SB 599 on behalf of our colleague, Senator Caballero. This important Bill authorizes County Superior Courts to serve as supervised visitation locations for custodial visits between children and their parents, and will specifically allow for virtual visitation. More than 10 million people in the United States are victims of domestic violence every year, and children are greatly affected.

Many experience abuse, and there have tragically been instances of children being murdered by their abusive parent during court sanctioned visitation. California can and must offer safer options for families when visitation is granted in a case involving domestic violence. SB 599 1st, authorizes County Superior Court locations to serve as a safe place for supervised visitation and custodial exchange locations. This will dramatically reduce the ability to bring a firearm or another weapon to a supervised visit. This Bill also allows for virtual visitation at the court's discretion.

Children have the right to be safe and free from domestic violence, and virtual visitation can decrease the risk associated with in person visits. This Bill has received unanimous support, and on behalf of Senator Caballero, I respectfully ask for your aye vote today.

Seeing no discussion nor debate. The Clerk will excuse me. Assembly Member Essayli, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I just want to draw attention to some new language that's inserted in here which defines what the health, safety and welfare of a child is. And it says that it includes that a parent shall affirm the child's gender identity or gender expression. And we've raised objections to this before that that may not be appropriate in every case. So I just want to draw attention to that on this Bill. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Essayli. There any other further discussion and debate? Assembly Member, would you like to close?

Thank you for those comments, and I will respectfully, on behalf of Senator Caballero, request an aye vote.

Thank you. 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. Ayes 47. Clerk close the roll. Ayes 52. Nos two. Measure passes. File number 81, SB 420. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 420 with amendments by Assembly Member Muratsuchi.

Assembly Member Muratsuchi, you are recognized.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I am presenting on behalf of Senator Becker, clarifying and technical amendments to SB 420. Great bill receiving bipartisan support to fast track the expansion of small electric distribution lines. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Seeing no discussion or debate, without objection, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor? Opposed? Amendments are adopted. The Bill goes out to print and back on file. File number 84, SB 428. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 428 by Senator Blakespear and after link to Civil actions,

Assembly Member Boerner, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam Apeaker and colleagues, I'm proud to present SB 428 on behalf of Senator Blakespear, which allows an employer to seek a restraining order on behalf of an employee who is being continually harassed as a result of their employment. This Bill provides a common sense protection that allows employers legal tools to further protect their employees from unlawful harassment. Today's amendments simply resolve a conflict with another Senate Bill. I 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 will close the roll. Tally the vote. Ayes 58. Nos zero. Measure passes. Moving on to file number 86, SB 461. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 461 with amendments by Assembly Member Gabriel.

Assembly Member Gabriel, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to present amendments on behalf of Senator Wahab. These amendments add findings and declarations and address concerns raised by the Department of Finance. Respectfully request your aye vote.

Seeing no discussion nor debate, we will take a voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Amendments are adopted. The Bill goes out to print and back on file. We're going to back up here to file number 71. Okay, file number 71, SB 609. Clerk will read.

Senate Bill 609 by Senator Caballero and act relating to school accountability.

Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam speaker and Members, I rise to present SB 609 on behalf of Senator Caballero. In 2013, California transformed the way that the state funded its K-12 education system through the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula. LCFF was intended to provide school districts and communities with more discretion over how funds are utilized and encourage parent and community participation while improving educational outcomes amongst high need students. In 2019, the California State Auditor published the report on the LCFF.

The audit revealed that the state does not provide a means to ensure that school districts use their supplemental and concentration of funds on the specific student groups for whom they are intended: foster youth, English language learners, and students from resource poor neighborhoods. SB 609 will ensure parents and communities understand where multibillion dollar investments of supplemental and concentration funds are being spent by streamlining access to information.

This Bill requires local education agencies to post all local control and accountability plans on the California School Dashboard located on the California Department of Education website. We must ensure it's consistent opportunity for minimal for the community engagement on behalf of our most underserved students. And this Bill will ensure that SBC 609 has no opposition and has received zero. No votes. Thank you Members, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

See 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 will close the roll. Aye 61. No zero. Measure passes. Members, without objection, the quorum call is lifted. Please take your conversations off the floor. We will now be moving to adjournments in memory. Members, please move your conversations off the floor so we can proceed in adjournments in memory.

Please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on an adjournment in memory. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. You're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members, I rise today to adjourn in memory of Gary Sandy. Yellow County Supervisor and former Mayor of Woodland, who spent his life in public service. He was a compassionate, dedicated public service and a voice of wisdom in Yellow County. Gary died unexpectedly on August 17 from complications following treatment for liver cancer.

He passed away in his sleep, surrounded by his family. He was 68 years old. He was born in Escondino, raised on a ranch between Vacaville and Winters. His family moved to Davis in the 1960s. Gary graduated from Sonoma State, obtained his master's degree in Organizational development from the University of San Francisco, and worked writing and analyzing legislation for the Assembly's Committee on Aging. At a young age, Gary found his calling in public service.

In 1989, at the ripe old age of 34, Gary was elected to the Woodland City Council in a special election. He was again reelected in 1992 and served as Mayor from 1994 to 1996. Woodland would be his home for the next 33 years. He served on the Yellow County Fair Board and from 2001 and 2004, before being elected to the Yuba Community College District in 2010.

During this time, he worked at UC Davis as Director of Local Government Relations before becoming Project Manager in the Chancellor's office. In 2018. Gary Ran for the Open yellow County Supervisor Third District seat. Gary easily won because the voters already knew him, and he was a deeply caring leader who was committed to fostering collaboration to make Yellow County stronger and more unified. Gary was committed at preserving the environment, maintaining wetland ecosystems, and worked closely with matters involving the Yellow Bypass.

He passed along his love for the environment and wetlands through fishing, and even if that meant everyone caught a fish but him. Gary worked tirelessly on issues of homelessness and support services for the unhoused. He was especially proud of the recent collaborative efforts to construct 60 small homes that provide permanent supportive housing in Woodland for people experiencing homelessness. Gary was honored to represent his constituents, and he cared about their lives and their concerns.

In turn, he was highly respected and beloved by his colleagues and the whole Woodland community. He will be remembered for his calm, professional leadership, love for community, and his sense of humor. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Mary Vixie Sandy of 40 years, his sons Owen Sandy and Grayson Sanding, both of Sacramento, his daughter Bailey Sandy RIA of Walla Walla, Washington, two grandchildren with another on the way, and his sister Shirley Cox of Chula Vista.

Members, I respectfully ask you to join me in adjourning in memory of Gary Sandy, a man of community and leadership, who dedicated the majority of his life to the service of Woodland and Yellow County. Thank you.

Thank you. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. Assembly Member Bryan, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam Speaker. Colleagues, today I ask that we adjourn in the memory of a titan, Mr. Clarence Avant. Mr. Avant was better known as The Black Godfather, a worthy title of one of the primary architects of black representation in sports, politics, and most notably, music. Mr. Avant was born in North Carolina in 1931. At the height of segregation, he overcame poverty abuse in a society that was systemically designed to keep him from succeeding.

Nonetheless, he went on to become the founder of one of the first black record labels, Susex Records, and owner of one of the first black radio stations, KAGB FM. It was under Sussex Records that Mr. Avon's guidance led to Bill withers releasing two beloved classics ain't no Sunshine and Lean On Me. In his later career, he was the promoter of Michael Jackson's first ever solo tour, the President of Motown Records, and a trusted friend and mentor to well known producer Quincy Jones.

Through his work, Mr. Avon forged a path for black musicians in the industry. And by making space for black talent, he sowed the seeds of innovation and creativity for the entire music industry. And many artists we know and love today reflect on Mr. Avant's leadership and guidance in their careers. But he didn't stop at just being a changemaker in the music industry. Mr. Avant was also instrumental in the proliferation of the careers of black athletes.

Like Hank Aaron, he was active in politics, supporting some of the first black congressional Members, like Andrew Young in the 1970s and in the 2000s, he was an unapologetic advocate for the first black President, Barack Obama. Mr. Avon collected many accolades over his long and illustrious career. He was indicted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, honored with the Icon and Industry Award at the Grammys and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He's even the subject of a Netflix documentary appropriately titled The Black Godfather. Yet his most important and cherished titles were husband and Father. He was married to his beloved wife, Jacqueline Avant, for 54 years. Rest in peace. Jackie Avon. The couple had two children nicole Avant, a former US. Ambassador to the Bahamas, and Alexander, a film agent, producer, and actor. Mr. Avant is survived by those two children and his sister, Anne Woods. No matter where he went, mr.

Avon opened doors where doors did not exist, and he held them wide open for generations who came after him. He led with quiet integrity, a fierce spirit, an unwavering wisdom. He didn't fight for recognition. He fought to make the world a better place. And to make the world a better place. He did and through. And though he has passed, his legacy and his impact will continue to grow well beyond our time. For these reasons, and many, many more Members, I ask that we adjourn in the memory of Mr. Clarence Avon.

Thank you, Assembly Member Bryan. Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to adjourn in the memory of Professor Charles Ogletree, Jr. of Merced. He was born to farm workers in the Central Valley. On August 4, professor Ogletree sadly passed away from Alzheimer's disease. Professor Ogletree leaves behind an incredible legacy.

Having growing up working in the fields in the Central Valley, and going on to become one of America's most prominent civil rights attorneys, professor Ogletree received a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Political Science from Stanford University and a JD from Harvard Law School. He went to become a trailblazing public defender, representing clients like Anita Hill, Tupac Shakur, and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa race riots.

In 1985, he became a law professor and vice dean for clinical programs, where he inspired and mentored many students, including President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Professor Ogletree was committed to social justice. In 1990, he founded the Harvard Law School's Criminal Justice Institute, as well as Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and justice. Professor Ogletree never forgot his roots in Merced. He annually donated 50,000 to a job readiness summer program for Merced youth.

He also established a yearly scholarship for graduating seniors of Merced area high schools. His legacy, el, selflessness service and commitment to social justice lives on. This year, the Merced County Superior Courthouse was renamed the Charles James Ogletree, Jr. Courthouse in his honor. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and honor an incredible impactful. Member of the Merced community. I respectfully ask that we adjourn in the memory of Professor Charles Ogletree, Jr.

Thank you, Assembly Member Soria. Assembly Member Reyes, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to adjourn in the memory of William Bill Cunningham, former mayor of Redlands. On August 16, 2023, California lost a true advocate and community leader he was 96, Bill was dedicated to his family. He was in a loving marriage with his wife, Beverly, which lasted over 60 years, and he was a proud father and grandfather.

His family was a foundation of his life, and his love for them fueled everything he did. Bill taught at San Bernardino Valley College from '71 to '82, then Redlands High School, and was football coach and track coach. He taught at Redlands High School for 19 years. During his life, Bill was an inspirational figure to his students. As a teacher and as a mentor. He left an extraordinary mark on the lives of others, including his student and current Redlands Council Member, Paul Barrich.

His commitment, however, extended beyond the classroom. As Redlands Mayor and Council Member, his intentions and goals were clear to make Redlands a better place than it ever was. He was a passionate leader who engaged in his community at every possible level. His community involvement came from his genuine love for those around him. When he received the City of Rutland's Hero Award, it served as a testament to a life spent serving Members of his community by embodying intelligence, kindness, and a commitment to greatness.

In fact, it was then Mayor Barrett, his former student, who presented Bill with this Community Hero Award in 2021. William Cunningham's passing is not solely a loss to his family, but to the entire city of Redlands. His dedication to public service has inspired and will continue to inspire all those who knew him and those who will come to learn about him. He is survived by his children, andre, Barbara, Virginia, and David, and his loving grandchildren. Members, I ask that we adjourn in memory of William Bill Cunningham.

Thank you, Assembly Member. 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. Committee hearings today: the Appropriations Committee will meet upon adjournment in the swing space in room 1100. The session schedule is as follows Monday, September 4, is Labor Day holiday.

Tuesday, September 5, floor session at 01:00 P.m.. All other items remaining will be passed and retained. All motions will be continued. Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Assembly Member Nguyen moves and Assembly Member Reyes seconds that the house stands adjourned until Tuesday, September 5, at 01:00 p.m.. The house is adjourned.