Assembly Floor

The Assembly is now in session. Assembly Member Ortega notices the absence of a quorum sergeant in arms will prepare the chamber and bring in the absent Members. The Clerk will call the roll.

[Roll Call]

Members, a quorum is present, and we ask our guests and our visitors in the gallery in the rear of the chamber to please stand for the prayer and the pledge. Members, if you could return to your desks. Today's prayer will be offered by our Jordy Leader, Assembly Member Reyes. Ms. Reyes heavenly Father, thank you for blessing us with another day and another opportunity to serve.

I ask that you continue to bless this chamber with health and prosperity and that you continue to give us the strength to do the work that we do. Continue to guide us through our service with clarity, understanding, and kindness. Help us to remember our purpose and the reason why we are gathered here today. Today before you, we have activists, athletes, musicians, writers, entertainers, journalists, lawmakers, and public servants, and we are here to celebrate their spirit that you instilled in them. Nothing is possible without you.

And as you have blessed us with our careers, accomplishments, awards, and countless recognitions, please center our hearts and minds around our collective impact, our duty to give back, and our calling to step up as leaders. In the words of civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, a leader is a person that does the work. It's a personal choice for people who choose to put in their time and their commitment to do the work. It's a personal choice.

I pray that we all, with your guidance, make the personal choice to recognize our role in leadership and act with strength and grace to serve the people of California with the gifts you have blessed each of us with. We must always remember the importance of living a life grounded in doing good. To quote, Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling on to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. In closing, may we serve with love, devotion, and zeal. Amen. We ask that you remain standing to join us in the flags loop. Please join Assemblymember Valenci as he leads us in the pledge. Thank you.

As we recite the Pledge of Allegiance, please keep in mind all of the individuals that have contributed to our nation through their service or life's work. Place your right hand over your heart. Please begin. I pledge allegiance to. Republic which stands.

Thank you. You may be seated. Reading of the previous day's Journal Assembly.

Chairman of Sacramento Thursday, April 13,2023 the Assembly met at 09:00 a.m. The Honorable Christopher M. Moored, speaker, protein Poor of the Assembly Presiding Chief clerks who Frank at the desk. Reading Clerk David A. Bowman reading Smooth. Mr. Flora seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal will be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions There are none. Introductions and references 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 personal business, Assembly Member Mckinnor and Majority Leader Reyes, you're recognized for your procedural motions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assemblymember Holden to speak on an adjournment in memory today. Without objection. Such shall be the order. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118 A to allow the speaker and Assembly Members Cervantes and Luce Rivas to have guests and photographers on the floor today without objections. That shall be the order. I move to suspend the rules to withdraw the following budget related bills from the Budget Committee and order them to the second reading file.

This action is necessary to prepare the bills for a floor vote on Thursday. The bills are authored by the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and are as follows. SB 100 SB 110 SB 111 SB 112 SB 113 Mr. Flora, for what purpose?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We withhold unanimous consent. Ask for a roll call vote.

Very well. Motioned by Rayes, second by Gibson. This is a procedural vote, Members. Republicans are asking for a no vote. Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote on the motion Clerk will close. Roll tally the votes. Ayes 54, no. 16 motions adopted, rules are suspended. And Ms. Rayes, pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re refer AB 1601 Alvarez from the Health Committee to the Business and Professions Committee and the Judiciary Committee.

Without objection, such shall be the order. And we are moving then, on to guest introductions. Assembly Member Luce Reevis, you are recognized at your desk for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And Members, today I have two guests with me, my mom, EstelLA Perez from North Hollywood, and my sister, Carmen Rivas from Santa Clarita.

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to my constituents from Torrance Leadership. Torrance is in the House. Thank you, Mr. Maratucci and Assembly Member Wilson, you're recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to introduce students from Venetia Middle School, which is located in my district. They are all a part of the student leadership, and they've traveled from Venetia to the State Capitol to learn about the legislative process as well as meet with their state representative. I am grateful to have these students here with us because they are the future leaders and being a part of a student leadership shows that they are also already on the right path to becoming successful.

I appreciate the opportunity and please my fellow colleagues join me in welcoming these students to the State Assembly.

Thank you Ms. Wilson. Members, we are on the daily file second reading the Clerk will read Assembly.

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The amendments all Bills will be deemed read. All amendments will be deemed adopted. Members will be moving on to our Assembly third reading and we'll begin with Ms. Calderon presiding.

Members, we will now move to the Latino Caucus ceremony in honor of Cinco De Mayo and the Latino Spirit Awards. Without objection, we will take up file item 102, HR 29, Cervantes. For the purpose of third reading, the.

Clerk will read House Resolution 29 by Assembly Member Cervantes relative to Cinco De Mayo Week.

Ms. Cervantes, you may open up on the measure. Thank you. Madam Speaker and Members, today I rise as author of HR 29 and chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. In honor of Cinco De Mayo. We commemorate the Battle of Puebla, Mexico, on May 5, 1862 where Puebla declared victory against the French under the leadership of its first Zapotec Indigenous President, Benito Juarez.

While Cinco De Mayo has been celebrated nationally for over a century, the tradition started right here in California by Mexican Americans 161 years ago. Cinco De Mayo symbolizes a myth of David versus Goliath, where a small army won against its mighty assailant. This story is not unlike the ones we hear in our Latino communities, where, despite the many odds stacked against us, we rise above amid the turmoil, Cinco De Mayo has suffered a history of cultural appropriation, where people use sombreros and drink margaritas.

But Cinco De Mayo shall not be reduced to that. Cinco De Mayo has always been political. It led people in California to start political organizations. In fact, it was a rally cry to fight for democracy, that as people, we supported freedoms over enslavement, that we supported racial equality over white supremacy, and above all, that we supported a government of the people, by the people, for the people.

Cinco De Mayo not only is a moment of reflection, but an opportunity to celebrate our culture, our pride, our hopes for dignity, humanity, and respect. It is a reminder that no fight is too little or small, no feat is too difficult or impossible to defeat, that our yearn for liberty and freedom shall always prevail and lift us in moments where the barriers feel insurmountable. Our Latino population is nearly 16 million residents and accounts for nearly 40% of the state population.

Where the courage and spirit that we celebrate Cinco De Mayo. When more Latinos have access to tangible opportunities like sustainable jobs, education, homes, health care, they contribute more to our economy. Above all, we should always be allowed to thrive beyond our Latino community's productivity, to our state, to be deserving of dignity and live a whole and healthy lives. Beyond survival, Latinos will largely determine the future of California and will be essential to securing the state's future prosperity.

May we honor Cinco De Mayo and commemorate the beacon of hope it provides for many in our great state. For these reasons, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on HR 29. Madam Speaker, I would like to cast the first role to be open for co-authors. Thank you, Ms. Bonta. You're recognized. Thank you. Madam Speaker and Members, I rise on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus in support of HR 29. Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Batta De Pueblo of 1862.

The people of Mexico unexpectedly defeated the better trained and equipped French army, delaying French invasion by another year. This victory may have played a pivotal role in the Civil War by giving Union generals time for decisive victories while the Confederacy waited for French arms. As we know, Northern victory in the Civil War preserved our union and ended the institution of slavery.

Cinco De Mayo reminds us that the foundation of our state is the spirit and courage of our people in the face of adversity, in the strength of their drive to achieve self determination and in their willingness to fight for freedom and liberty. As a proud Black Latina, I continuously work to recognize both the opportunities and allyship and collaboration that should and needs to happen between the Black and Latino communities for a better California.

Today, as we recognize the importance of Cinco De Mayo, we must keep in mind and celebrate all of our commonalities, all of the ways in which we can do our best to ensure we are all moving forward in lockstep to fight for all of our human rights in our state and nation. Thank you. I respectfully request your aye vote Mr. Zbur, you are recognized.

Thank you. Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of HR 29 on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. Cico De Mayo is a reminder of the courage and resilience of the Mexican people who fought against tyranny and oppression. As Members of the LGBTQ plus community, we embrace this struggle and draw inspiration from it.

The bravery of the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla and the Latinos and LGBTQ plus Latinos who fought to defend the freedom of the United States in every armed conflict reminds us that we all have a stake in protecting our democracy and human rights. Latino resilience has helped to ensure the eventual triumph of justice and equality. We must continue following this tradition by working towards a more just and inclusive society.

Latinos in California have been at the forefront of social and economic justice movements, fighting for the rights of workers, immigrants and marginalized communities, and fighting for the civil rights and social justice of the LGBTQ plus community. The annual Latino Spirit Awards are a reminder of the immense contributions that Latinos have made to our cultural and artistic landscape, including LGBTQ plus artists and creators. Today, we also congratulate and recognize the fantastic work of the 2023 recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards.

By recognizing and celebrating Cinco De Mayo Week, we honor the courage and contributions of the Latino community, including LGBTQ plus individuals, and we reaffirm our commitment to working together towards a more just and inclusive society for everyone. On behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, I respectfully ask for your support of HR 29. Thank you.

Mr. Ramos. You're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise as Chair of the Native American Legislative Caucus in support of HR 29. Designating the first week of May as Cinco De Mayo Week, Latinos have played an inspiring and vital role in developing of the nation, including helping to preserve the Union during the Civil War and later serving in the nation's armed conflicts.

They have excelled in all fields and contributed to the growth of our economy, but also in the fields of literature, entertainment, the arts, government, and in the battle for our civil rights. I urge an aye vote for HR 29.

Dr. Baines, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today I am proud to rise on behalf of the California Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus to support HR 29. As we celebrate Cinco De Mayo here in Sacramento and back home in our districts, it is important to specifically recognize the anniversary of Mexico's victory at the Battalion De PuebLA in 1862.

The victory of Mexican forces over a much larger French army is a symbol of spirit and courage in the face of adversaritY. Cinco De Mayo is also an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the many contributions of the Latino community to our state's cultural, economic, and social fabric. From the 70,000 Hispanic owned businesses across the state that keep our communities thriving, to the influence of Mexican culture on art, music, cuisine, and more.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the Latino community for making California the wonderful place it is today. California isn't California without our Latino community. The AAPI Legislative Caucus is proud to help recognize our Latino brothers and sisters. Our solidarity is with them is founded on our shared values and experiences. We understand the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the rich cultures and traditions of all communities in California, and we are united in our commitment to promoting inclusion, equity, and justice for all.

Cinco De Mayo reminds us that the foundation of our state is built upon the resilience, spirit, and diversity of its people. For these reasons, on behalf of the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, I ask for your I vote on HR 29.

Ms. Rubio, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members, on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus and the Legislative Jewish Caucus, I rise in support of HR 29. Cinco De Mayo serves to remind us that the foundation of our nation and our state is its people, the Latina community.

Spirit and courage in the face of adversity, determination to be successful, and willingness to sacrifice, even life itself in the pursuit of liberty and freedom serve as a constant reminder of why we as legislators have dedicated ourselves to the betterment of California. The amount of Latinos serving in the Legislature has steadily increased over the years, and I look forward to that growth continuing.

With 36 Members here being Latino, 22 of which are Latinas, it is the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves of the achievement of former Assemblymember Gloria Molina. In 1982, Gloria was told not to run for office as she was not the preferred candidate. In true Latina fashion, Gloria chose to run despite being told not to and went on to become the first Latina to be elected to the California State Legislature.

It is also appropriate to acknowledge that Latinos are an integral part of our Jewish community in California. According to recent research, 25% of Latinos have significant Jewish ancestry. This includes my sister, Senator Susan Rubio and myself, descendants of Spanish conversos, Jews forced to hide their faith during the Inquisition. In short, the Jewish community feels a deep sense of kinship with the Latino community.

And I am proud to rise on behalf of the Jewish Caucus and Women's Caucus, recognizing the immense contributions that the Latino community has made to our state. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for your support on HR 29. Mr. Jim Patterson, you're recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members, I rise in support of HR 29. I had the great joy over the weekend of being in Danuba, California, where we dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Dinoba, which is a replica of the memorial in Washington, DC. There were over a hundred Vietnam era veterans there. Almost all of them were Latinos. I have a real connection to American GIS who served in Vietnam. You know that my oldest son, BJ, is Vietnamese.

He was abandoned on the side of the road at 18 months of age. But two GIS, at the time that Saigon was being evacuated, saw him on the side of the road, picked him up and took him to a Catholic orphanage where he survived, was flown to the United States on Operation Babylift. And so to be in the midst of those Vietnam veterans, I was able to thank them. The GIS in Vietnam came home without a heroic welcome.

Well, in the Patterson family, Vietnam veteran era GIS are very, very special. Two of them unknown to us but known to the Lord, saved that little baby who became our oldest son. And so I rise with great admiration for the Vietnam era veterans, but also to know how many of those who served were Latino.

And I thank them as well, because they were representative of the American GI who knowingly stepped aside for their own evacuation to pick up a little 18 month old on the side of the road. And who knows, maybe in my dreams of knowing who those folks were, maybe they were two Latinos. I'd like to think maybe they were. Because in Dainuba, there was a time where these Vietnam era GIS and this Fresnon with a Vietnamese son had a time of kinship, appreciation and mutual gratitude.

And so I gladly rise to support and also to thank those Latino GIS who served and who sacrificed. God bless them. And let us remember that it has been all of us, from all walks of life, every color, who have stood for each other in a time when they needed us to do so.

And so, thank you for the opportunity to join and share in this and also to celebrate the many individuals who will come forward today in our ceremony as leading examples of Latinos and Latinas who have decided that they were going to be leaders in their community, that they were going to fight for the principles we all believe in, and they would be the decent, caring, loving Americans that are our neighbors. Thank you.

Is there any further discussion on this measure? Seeing and hearing none. Ms. Cervantes, you may close. Thank you. Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask for an aye vote and for the first role, be open for co authors. The Clerk will open the role for co authors on HR 29. This is for co authors. Members, please vote now to be added as a co author. Close it. The Clerk will close a role. There are 78 co authors. Without objection. We can take a voice vote on HR 29.

All those in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Reyes have it. The resolution is adopted. 21 years ago the Latino Caucus 21 years ago, the Latino Caucus created the Latino Spirit Awards to recognize individuals who exemplify the true spirit of our Latino culture and heritage. Today, we honor 11 individuals who represent a wide range of talents found in our state. I am appointing an escort Committee to bring our honorees onto the floor for recognition.

Members should retire to the rear of the chamber as aye call your name. Assembly Members Alvarez, Bonta, Juan Carrillo, Cervantes, Garcia, Ortega, Pacheco, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Blanca Rubio, Soria, Villapudua, Zbur. Our Special guest Senators Eggman, Lena Gonzalez, Le Mon, Menjivar, Susan Rubio. I asked Speaker Anthony Rendon and Republican Leader James Gallagher, Latino Caucus Chair Sabrina Cervantes and Vice Chair Senator Lena Gonzalez and Majority Leader Eloise Reyes to move to the front center aisle to receive our honorees.

We are moving to the introductions of the Latino Spirit Award honorees for 2023. The Clerk will read.

Patricia Guerrero is the honoree for Achievement in Law and Public Service. She is escorted by Assembly Members Robert Rivas, Cervantes and Senalina Gonzalez. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero is the 29th Chief Justice of California. She is both the first Latina to service California's Chief Justice and the first Latina Associate justice on the court.

After her nominations by Governor Gavin Newsom, Chief Justice Guerrero adopted the power of Democracy Civic Learning Institute Initiative and has been active in judges in the Classroom Civics program, which engages schools and encourages students to learn about the role of the judiciary. Chief Justice Guerrero is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and was born and raised in California's Imperial Valley. She holds degrees from UC Berkeley, Stanford and Stanford Law School. Please welcome Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

Through its relief kitchen, TIAH provides 3000 meals a day for those seeking asylum. General support is provided for unaccompanied minors, families and the LGBTQ community for housing, food, legal services, educational and other basic needs. Welcome Elsa Marie Collins. The Diaz brothers, Joel, Antonio and Julio are honorees for achievement in athletics. They are escorted by Assembly Members at Walter Garcia and Juan Carrillo. For the last 20 years, the Diaz brothers, Joel, Antonio and Julio have been professional boxers.

Antonio is the former International Boxing Association Light Welterweight and World Boxing Organization Latino Light Middleweight champion. Julio, "the Kid" is a former IBF lightweight world champion and Joel was the number one rated contender and mandatory to the WBC Lightweight champion but due to a detached retina in his left eye left him blind in one eye. Joel retired from boxing and now runs a world class gym and training facility in Coachella. Welcome Joel, Antonio and Julio Diaz.

The Diaz Brothers. Miguel Mike Angel Alexando Jr. Is the honoree for achievement in music and entertainment. He is escorted by Assembly Members Luce Rivas Valencia and Senator Limone. Mike Elizondo is a Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter and musician who has collaborated with major artists including Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kerry Underwood, NF, Fiona Apple, 50 Cent, Keith Urban, 21 Pilots, Ed Sheeran, Gary Clark Jr. Regina Specter, Poppy, Madison Cunningham, Rag and Bone Man, Turnstile, Joy Oledukin and the Jonas Brothers.

He produced songs on the Hamilton mixtape and Music for Disney's Encounter for which he won a Grammy for Best Compilation for Visual Media. He also won a Grammy for his work on the folk album Revealer. Welcome Mike Elizondo. DJ Irene is the honoree for achievement in music and entertainment. She is escorted by Assemblymembers Pacheco and Wendy Carrillo. Irene Mejia Gutierrez, otherwise known as DJ Irene, has been called America's most loved DJ.

Her large following began in Hollywood, California at Mega Club's Arena and Circus for 15 years on nights where she performed, arena was at its capacity of 6000 Members as fans waited to see her. DJ Irene has produced 18 mixed CD albums and is the top selling American female DJ in the United States. She has also remixed songs for Lady Gaga and Madonna. Additionally, she's produced over 50 original electronic dance music songs, including her single you're the Worst Thing for Me.

DJ Irene holds Bachelor's and master's degrees in music and she often uses her skills to teach college students in urban communities. Welcome DJ Irene. Yvette Marino is the honoree for achievement in Arts and entertainment. She is escorted by Assembly Members Bonta and Quirk Silva. Yvette Marino is the Academy Award winning producer of Encanto and the first Latina to receive the Oscar for animated Feature.

During her 25 year long career at Disney, she served as production manager on the Oscar winning feature Big Hero Six as well as the Oscar nominated Moana. She launched her Disney Animation career in the Technology Department and later moved into the world of production. Marino also helped start voices at Disney, the studio's First Latinx Employee Resource Group, where she served as co President for two years. She holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University and undergraduate degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Welcome Yvette Moreno Graciela Moreno is the honoree for achievement in Journalism and Media. She is escorted by Assemblymember Soria and Ortega. Graciela Moreno is an Emmy Award winning journalist at KFSN ABC 30 in Fresno, California, 26 years ago when she was the first journalist in the Central Valley to cross over from Spanish language television station to anchor the news in the market's number one English language television station. Moreno grew up in a migrant farmer labor camps throughout California.

Although she had no money to afford books as a child, she grew up with a love for literacy and writing. To this day, she is involved with Disney's Magic of storytelling campaign, which puts books in the hands of children in need. She also mentors Latina professionals, adults and students of all ages to set goals and pursue their academic dreams. Welcome Graciela Moreno. David Perez-Tejada Padilla is the honoree for achievement in Public Service. He is escorted by Assembly Members Villapudua and Majority Leader Reyes.

David Perez-Tejada Padilla has over 15 years of experience in public service at all levels for the State of Baja California. He led the economic development, climate change and housing initiatives. David has held leadership positions in organizations on both sides of the border, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, for which he received the Bridge Builder Award in 2022. Dedicated to promoting the Cali Baja Mega region and enhancing international relationships, he led efforts to establish the sister city agreement between Mexicali and Sacramento in 2013.

He currently serves as Director of Financial Affairs at the State of Baja California, where he works to relaunch the Commission of the Californias and collaborates with stakeholders on both sides of the border to boost the regional economy and spur innovation. Welcome David Perez-Tejada Padilla. Miguel Ruiz is the honoree for achievement in Literature. He is escorted by Assembly Members Alvarez and Ramos.

Don Miguel Ruiz is the internationally bestselling author of a series of books, including the Four Agreements, which have sold over 10 million copies in the US alone and has been translated into 46 languages. By exploring the human mind from a shamanic as well as a scientific perspective, Don Miguel has combined old wisdom with modern insights, creating a new message for all mankind. Don Miguel initiated an intensive course notice toluic dreaming for select apprentices. Don Miguel was highly respected throughout the world.

He has received numerous recognitions, including a US Air Force Challenge coin engraved with the four agreements. Please welcome Don Miguel Ruiz. Bamby Salcedo is the honoree for achievement and Human Rights. She is escorted by Assembly Members Zbur and Sandra Menjivar. Bamby Salcedo is a transgender Latina activist and President and CEO of the Trans-latine Coalition. Bambi's work has brought visibility and given a voice to not only the Trans community and others whose efforts focus on immigration, HIV at risk youth, LGBTQIA plus issues, incarceration, and more.

She has developed networks and connections where there were none, including the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender wellness, a multi million, multi purpose, multi service space for Trans people in Los Angeles. Bamby's work and experience often summons both tears and laughter, and her life story has been the subject of two documentary films, Trans Visible Bambi Salcito Story and La Quintignera. Please welcome Bambi Salcido. Unable to attend today's ceremony is Gustavo Dutermel. He is the honoree for Achievement in Arts and Entertainment.

Gustavo Dudemel is the music and Artistic Director for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music Director of Opera national De Paris and Simone Bolivar Symphony Orchestra. Dudemel and the LA Phil created the Youth Orchestra of LA, which serves more than 1500 musicians, providing educational support and free instruments. Mr. Dudemel won the 2022 Grammy for Best Choral Performance for his performance of Molly of Symphony number Eight.

Mr. Dudemel will leave Los Angeles for New York after being named the next New York's Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director designee during the 2026-27 season. Congratulations to Mr. Dudemel.

We are joined by additional guests for today's ceremony. Assembly Member Cervantes, you are recognized for your guest introductions. Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I am honored to introduce several distinguished guests from Mexico, one of our country's most important global partners. Joining us on the Assembly floor is the Honorable Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States. Accompanying him is his spouse, Ms. Cecilia Barbara, as well, and our Consulate General of Mexico and Sacramento Consulate General Lilian Ferrer, I believe is with us.

As chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, it is important that we maintain strong relationships and so we got to make sure that we are going forward on our most critical challenges. And having this critical relationship is so important to Californians. So we thank you and welcome you to the Assembly floor today. Congratulations. We also welcome Members of the California State Senate and guests seated throughout the chamber.

On behalf of Assemblymember Cervantes and the Members of the California Legislative Latino Caucus, we thank you and our program participants. A program with information about our honorees is on your desks. This concludes our ceremony. As our honorees exit the chamber, let's give them another round of applause.

All right Members, we are back on file for the business of the day. We will pass and retain on file items 80 and 81, bringing us to Mr. Carillo's File Item 82. This is AB 542.

Clerk will read Assembly Bill 542 by Assembly Member Juan Carillo, been accolading to.

Business and Assembly Member Carrillo. You may open on the Bill. Good afternoon Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise today to present AB 542 which seeks to reduce an unnecessary burden for many small California storage owners while also expanding the access and visibility to LIN sale advertisements. This Bill provides storage owners with the option to advertise upcoming lean sales on a publicly accessible website, as long as the sale is also advertised in a newspaper General circulation. I respectfully ask for your I vote. Thank you Mr. Koreo.

And seeing no other Members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 votes I 71 no zero Bill is passed. Pass and retain on file item 83. Bringing us to Mr. Cholera's file Item 84 for purposes of amendments, Mr. Cholera.

Clerk will read Assembly board 96 with amendments by Assembly Member Callra Cara.

You may open on the amendments. Thank you Mr. Speaker and Members. Amendments to AB 96 shorten the notification timeline to 10 months, remove the report requirement and narrow bargaining to related subjects. With these changes, the California Transit Association will become neutral on the Bill. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you Mr. Kulra. Seeing no Members wishing to discuss the amendments without objection. We'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed say nay. Guys, have it.

Amendments are adopted. The Bill is out to print and back on file. Next file item 85, EV 591.

Clerk will read Assembly Bill 591 by Assembly Member Gabriel and others in accolading.

The transportation, electrification and Assembly Member Gabriel, you may open.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. Charging your electric vehicle should be as easy as filling up your tank at a gas station. Unfortunately, it is not, because EV charging connectors remain fragmented across different vehicle and charger models. AB 591 mandates that all new and retrofitted public EV chargers include universal connectors and be publicly accessible to all types of EVs.

Ensuring that EV chargers are open and accessible to all types of vehicles is essential not only for reducing range anxiety and increasing driver confidence in our state's charging network, but also for reducing carbon emissions and meeting California's ambitious climate goals. This Bill is supported by the California Environmental Voters, the California new car dealers, and many other organizations, and we are committed to working with stakeholders to further strengthen this legislation. Thank you and respectfully request an I vote.

Thank you, Mr. Gabriel. Seeing no Members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 votes. I 60 I 70 no zero. Bill is passed. Pass and retain on file items 86 through 92. Bringing us to file item 93.

AB 498 will read Assembly Bill 498 by Assembly Member Aguilar-Curry and accolade in the tribal gaming, declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately and Assembly.

Member Aguilar-Curry, you may open. Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and Members. AB 498 codifies the tribal state Compact made between the State of California and the Federated Indians of Great Rancheria. Executed on March 9, 2023 this tribal state compact between the State of California and the Federated Indians of Great Rancheria will enhance the economic development, stability, and self sufficiency of the Federated Indians of the rancheria.

Importantly, this compact will protect the interests of the tribe and its Members, the surrounding communities, and the California public. This Bill contains an urgency clause so that the compact can be ratified as soon as possible. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Ms. Aguilar-Curry. Seeing Members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 votes.

I 71 no, zero on the urgency. I 71, no zero on the measure. Bill is passed. Next we will pass and retain on file items 94 and 95. Bringing us to file item 96. AB 952.

Clerk will read Assembly bow 952 by Assembly Member Wood and accolades to dental coverage.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. AB 952 makes it easier for consumers and dentists to know who and where to turn to when they need help with the health insurance appeal or processing dental claims. Sometimes patients call the dental office, the dental plan or the Department of Managed Healthcare only to find out that their employer is responsible for their benefits as a self insured ERISA plan. Because it's an ERISA plan, consumers are subject to federal laws, not the rights in place for California regulated dental coverage.

This Bill will require consumers' dental insurance card to identify the appropriate insurance regulator. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Dr. Wood. Seeing no members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 roll tally the votes. Aye 67 no zero Bill is passed. Pass and retain on file items 97 through 100. Bringing us to file item Ms. Irwin 101 ACR 55.

Clerk will read Assembly Concurrent Resolution 55 by Assembly Member Irwin Relative to California moves for physical and mental fitness month and Assembly.

Irwin, you may open on the resolution.

All right. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm pleased to present ACR 55 today. ACR declares the month of May 2023 as California moves for physical and Mental Fitness Month. Moderate physical activity has been proven to substantially reduce the risk of illness and disease. Additionally, physical activity is closely linked to mental health and is effective at reducing symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety.

As a former college athlete and as someone who strives to be physically active in my day to day life, I can attest to the value of regular physical activity, and I do invite any of you to join our Exercise Caucus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The impact of physical activity that physical activity can have on an individual's well being is invaluable, and we should encourage all Californians to pursue regular physical activity in a way that is accessible to them. Thank you.

And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Ms. Irwin. And seeing no other Members wishing to discuss the resolution. Ms. Erwin, you like the first roll open for co authors?

Yes.

Thank you. Clerk will open the roll for co-authors on ACR 55. Wish to be a co author? Please signify by casting your vote, Clerk will close the role. There are 73 co-authors. Without objection we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. Resolution is adopted. And Ms. Irwin, you are again recognized for your guest introductions on the resolution.

Thank you very much. And I would like to welcome members of the California Fitness Alliance. These individuals are small business owners who own and operate fitness centers and gyms in our communities across the state. Also, a number of them serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well Being. They are here today for the California Moves Day at the Capitol and will be on the west steps with activities all afternoon. Welcome.

Thank you, Ms. Irwin. We have dispensed with file item 102 and we will pass and retain on file items 103 through 105, bringing us up to Ms. Nguyen. File Item 106, AB 386.

The Clerk will read Assembly Bill 386 by Assembly Member Stephanie Gwen and acclimating.

The privacy and Assembly Nguyen, you may open on the Bill.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present AB 386 as AB 386 aimed to curtail the rising and rampant financial attacks against our seniors. This Bill will allow financial investigators to be able to have extra time to take a look at some of the financial instabilities that are coming after against some of our seniors at the moment. Right now, there are only 30 days before and 30 days after.

This Bill is giving the extended time for investigators to be able to take a look at this Bill and determine whether or not there are financial fees. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Nguyen. Seeing no Members wishing to be recognized on the Bill, 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 votes. Aye 74 No zero. Bill is adopted. Bill is passed pass and retain on file items 107. Bring us to Mr. Lowe File Item 108, EB 1227.

Clerk will read Assembly Bill 1227 by Assembly Member Low and others in accolade.

Into elections and assemblymember Low, you may open. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. Assembly Bill 1227 helps to ensure voting protections and accessibility for the County of Santa Clara. This is a district Bill and I respectfully ask where aye vote. Very well, Mr. Low. Seeing no Members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 votes. Aye 63 , No zero Bill is passed. Pass retain on file items 109 through 120. Bringing us back to Ms. Irwin, file item 120. AB 931.

Clerk will read Assembly Bill 931 by Assembly Member Irwin Inoculating the healthcare coverage.

And Assembly Member Irwin, you may open.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a patient looks to get physical therapy treatment their Doctor has prescribed, a frequent barrier they run into from their insurer is a delay for prior authorization. These delays can leave patients suffering from pain and reduced mobility, often relying on opioids while they wait for the insurer to grant them the care they need to find relief.

AB 931 would avoid the negative outcomes caused by prior authorization delays by mandating that insurers not require prior authorization for the first 12 physical therapy visits related to a new episode of care. In doing so, this Bill prevents unnecessary reviews for medically necessary physical therapy treatment. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Ms. Erwin. And seeing no Members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 roll tally votes. Ayes 59.No zero. Bill is passed. Pass and retain on file items 121 through 127. Bringing us to file item 128. This is AB 721.

Clerk will read Assembly Bill 721 by Assembly Member Valencia and others in accolade in the school districts and Assembly Member.

Valencia, you may open on the Bill.

Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and Members. AB 721 will modernize how school districts are able to post budget meeting notices to provide greater accessibility and cost efficiency for our taxpayers. Current law from the 70s requires that county superintendents publish district budget meeting notices in their local newspapers, which is emblematic of a time when print media dominated methods of communication. These publications drain school resources and are time intensive.

This Bill provides the flexibility for school districts to continue posting through newspaper mediums or their websites, leaving the direction up to the local elected. Furthermore, potential savings to school districts statewide would bring relief to the state's financial situation during a budget deficit. AB 721 will save costs, streamline information, increase local control of these budget notices, and bring increased efficiency during an unprecedented time in our state's history. This Bill also enjoys the bipartisan support. With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Valencia. Seeing no Members wishing to discuss the Bill, 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 votes. Aye 73. No zero. Bill is passed. We will pass and retain on the rest of file, bringing us to the consent calendar. Does any Member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar.

Seeing none, Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.

Assembly Bill 1735 by Samuel and accolade in Transit Districts.

Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. All those vote who desire to vote on consent. All those vote who desire to vote on the consent calendar, Clerk will close roll there, tally the votes. Aye 76, No zero. Consent calendar is adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

Assembly Bill 1258 I 76, no zero and Assembly Bill 1125, Aye 76. No,

Zero and Members, without objection, our quorum call is lifted. We will be moving to adjournments in memory, and while some exit, I'm going to cover some brief announcements. Our Committee hearings the Revenue and Taxation Committee meets at 02:30 p.m. In Capital Room 126, and this is a change. Members, the budget Subcommitee One on Health and Human Services will meet at 230 in Capital Room 437 upstairs, not downstairs. Our assessment schedule will be as follows.

Tuesday, May 2 Check in session Wednesday, May 3 Check in session Thursday, May 4 Floor session is at 09:00 a.m. And Members, we have one adjournment in memory. We ask that you take your conversations off the floor or otherwise give respectful attention to our Member. Granted prior permission to speak on the adjournment in memory today. And Assembly Member Holden, you are recognized on your adjournment in memory.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker and Members, I rise today to adjourn in memory of Willis Jean Meeks, who passed away on March 212023. Willis was born in 1938 in Harlan, Kentucky, and enlisted in the United States Air Force right after high school. In 1956, he helped develop the Minute Man Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, which remains as the United States first line of defense for many attacks to this very day.

He earned his associate degree in electronics at Allen Hancock College but was denied management opportunities because he lacked a higher college degree. With determination and perseverance, Willis earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degree from Cal State Los Angeles eight years later, all while married, raising children, and maintaining a full time job. He also studied international Business at Stanford University.

Willis spent the majority of his career at JPL, where he worked tirelessly to bring diversity into the workplace, from developing programs to recruit underrepresented minorities from targeted institutions to creating a pipeline for programs that assisted at risk youth throughout Los Angeles, Pasadena and Altadena areas. Willis believed in mentorship and giving back. In 1990, he became JPL's first African American flight project manager, leading the Ulysses Solar Exploration Project, a seven hundred fifty million dollar joint effort between NASA and the European Space Agency to assist the Earth's total solar environment.

Willis also served as the Network controller for NASA's Deep Space Tracking Network and became the Mission Operations Project manager for planetary space missions such as the Surveyor, Mars, and Venus missions, and Helios, the first and closest mission to the Sun. After working in aerospace for 37 years, Willis retired from JPL but continued to have a positive impact to those around him.

From mentoring engineers with monthly lunch meetings to spending and sending daily affirmation messages to family and friends, Willis took the role as mentor and confidant to heart. He served as co Director of Christian Education at Second Baptist Church in Monrovia, where he taught Bible study, Sunday school, and worked with SBC leadership to expand the ministry to Berlin, Uganda, and Israel.

Willis is survived by his beloved wife, Megalyn Powell Meeks four adult children, Larry Tony Meeks, Pamela Moore, Eric Meeks, and Shauna Terrace Wicks, as well as six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. As I warmly reflect on his leadership and great heart, I know that his impact will continue to ripple through the generations. Thank you for adjourning in his memory.

Thank you, Mr. Holden. Members, please bring the names to the desk to be printed in the journal. All requests to adjourn in the memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal. I understand there was request for a vote change. We'll entertain that now. Some Member Ta. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I would like to change my vote on AB 931 to not voting. State the Bill. Number again.

AB 931.

Vote Change Assembly Member Ta. Assembly Bill 931.

Aye to not voting.

Vote change, Assembly Member Joe Patterson. Assembly Bill 1227 Aye to not voting.

Very well. And Assemblywoman Dixon, can you hear me? Oh, there you go. File number 108 to not voting. File number 931, not voting. We'll do these one at a time, Ms. Dixon, and state the vote change. What? To what? Okay, on 108 from yes to not voting. And from 1 second, Ms. Dixon.

Vote change, Assembly Member Dixon. Assembly will 1227 aye to not voting.

And on 120 AB 931. From no to not voting.

Vote change, Assembly Member Dixon. Assembly Bill 931 no to not voting.

All right. With that, all other items will be remaining will be passed and retained. All motions shall be continued. And I see in here no further business. We'll entertain a motion to adjourn. Ms. Petrie Morris moves and Ms. Dixon seconds that this House stands adjourned until Thursday, May 4 at 09:00 a.m. We are adjourned.