Assembly Floor

The Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember Low notices the absences of a quorum. The sergeant of arms will prepare the chamber and bring the absent Members.

[Roll Call]

Members if I can have you find your seats so we can get started. Members if you could please find your seats so we can get started.

Members, a quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber, in the gallery, to please stand for the prayer. In recognition of Women's History Month, today's prayer will be offered by Assemblymember Wilson. Ms. Wilson.

Thank you. Creator of all things, we lift our hearts and minds to you, knowing how good and full of wonder you are. We appreciate how you extend your wisdom liberally and allow each of us to serve and be impactful to our communities. As we celebrate the contributions of women to our society and honor their accomplishments, we ask that you bestow a special blessing on each and every one of them. Lord, bless them and keep them. Shine your face upon them and be gracious towards them.

Lift up your countenance upon them and give each of them peace. Let the work of their hands be fruitful. Let the words of their mouth be kind. Let their giving be multiplied. We ask these things to a kind and loving creator. Amen.

Thank you, Ms. Wilson. Please remain standing as Ms. Dixon leads us in the pledge.

Please place your hand over your heart. Let's begin. One nation under God. Individual.

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

Assembly Chamber Sacramento Wednesday, March 8, 2023 the Assembly met at 07:00 a.m.

Honorable ... moves Mr. Gallagher seconds that the reading of the previous stage journal be dispensed with. Presentation and petitions there are none. Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of Committee will be deemed read and amendments teams 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 legislative business, Assemblymember Garcia for personal business, Assemblymember Mathis, Majority Leader Reyes, you are recognized for your procedural motion.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118 A to allow Assembly Members Aguiar Curry Assembly Member Aguiar Curry to have guests, some photographers on the floor today for the Women's History Month celebration.

Without objection. Such shall be the order.

I move to suspend Assembly Rule 96 to withdraw abs 100 through 220 inclusive from the Budget Committee and order the bills to the second reading file. This procedural action precedes the customary exchange of budget bills with the Senate to facilitate adoption of an on time budget in June.

Assembly Member Flora, you're recognized.

We withhold consent. Ask for a roll call vote.

Members. Mr. Flora is withholding anonymous consent and asking for a roll call vote. This is a procedural vote. The Clerk will open the roll. Ms. Reyes is asking for an aye vote. Mr. Flora is asking for a no vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 58 noes 17. The motion carries.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re refer the following bills to Committee. AB 411 Bennett from the Transportation Committee to the Water Parks and Wildlife Committee, AB 853 Maienschein from the labor and Employment Committee to the Judiciary Committee, AB 926 Papin from the Revenue and Taxation Committee to the Housing and Community Development Committee, and then back to the Revenue and Taxation Committee, AB 965 Juan Carillo from the Local Government Committee to the Communications and Conveyance Committee, and then back to the Local Government Committee and AB 1147, Addis from the Human Services Committee to the Judiciary Committee, and then back to the Human Services Committee.

Without objection. Such shall be the order. Members, we have a former Assembly Member present today. Let's welcome the 67th speaker of the Assembly and current mayor for the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass.

Members, we will now move to the Assembly observant of Women's History Month. Without objection, we will take up file item 11, HR 17. For the purpose of third reading, the Clerk will read.

House Resolution 17 by some Member, Aguiar Curry, and others relative to Women's History Month.

Ms. Aguiar Curry, you may open on.

The measured good morning, Members. On behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus, I rise today to present House Resolution 17, proclaiming March 2023 as Women's History Month. We dedicate this month to reflecting on the often overlooked contributions of women throughout history and recognizing how the efforts and bravery of past generations continue to pave the way for women and girls today.

There is so much still work to get done in California, across our country, and even here in our own state Legislature to ensure we have parity in all levels of society, women of varying cultures, class and ethnic backgrounds have participated in the founding and building of our state and nation. They have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our nation state and played a critical role in shaping the economic, cultural and social fabric of our society.

Women have been leaders in every movement of social change, including their own movement for suffrage and equal rights. It has been just over 100 years since women won the right to vote and to service in office. In 1918, the first four women, Elizabeth Hughes, Anne Sailor, Esto Brognan, and Grace Doris, were elected to the State Assembly. It took another half century after that to elect the first black and API women to the California State Assembly. Yvonne Burke and Marge Fong Yu.

And just 40 years ago, the first Latina, Gloria Molina, was elected to the State Assembly. Today, our state Legislature looks a little more like the great state we collectively represent. We are 50 women strong in the Legislature.

And a very diverse group. 32 of those women are here in our own house. I am proud. I am so proud of the work we have done to get here 100 years since the first women were elected to the state Legislature.

Our current women's caucus Members continue to make history and break glass ceilings, and we are united in working together toward putting an end to physical and sexual violence, discrimination and harassment in employment and education, and the relegation to poverty status of many women, and by advocating for the full participation of women in every area, whether politics, government, business, science, technology or academia, as well as equal access to all of the opportunities this great nation has to offer. I thank you, Members.

I thank all the guests here today. It's so nice to see how many glass ceilings we're breaking. I request that the first roll call be open for co authors, and I respectfully ask for your I vote on HR 17. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. Ms. Wilson, you are recognized.

Madam Chair. And Members, as the chair of the California Legislative Black caucus, I humbly rise in front of this great body in strong support for HR 17. Relative to Women's History Month, women are an integral part of this state and country.

From mobilizing and organizing campaigns for the right to vote to holding leadership positions in all levels of government to raising the next generation of leaders, Women's History Month is an opportunity to continue bringing awareness to the historical role women from all backgrounds have made in California and the nation.

As chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, I want to shed light on the invaluable contributions that black women have and continue to make since the founding of this country, black women's words, actions and achievements have contributed to the culture, success, and prosperity of American society today. Throughout history often disregards their involvement. Black women were key contributors and leaders in every movement for social change, including the fight for emancipation, women's suffrage, civil rights, and LGBTQ rights, among many others.

Historically, black women have also been at the forefront of democracy in this country. Black women have and continue to do the work needed to ensure that we can all thrive in a more unified society. We cannot afford to take the contributions and sacrifices made by these women for granted. Black women in this state and nation still face persistent barriers to accessing economic security, physical and mental health care, and equitable representation in government. These disparities have widened during the pandemic.

Black women are still twice as likely to experience severe maternal morbidity and are twice as likely to have an infant who dies by their first birthday. Compared to their white counterpart, black women still earn only $0.62 for each dollar. Compared to their white male counterparts, black women are shouldering the increased responsibilities of caring for their households. According to the National Women's Law Center, 76.8% of working mothers work full time, and many are the sole or primary breadwinner for their families.

In order to meet the needs of black women, we must acknowledge the effect racial and gender oppression is having on their lives. The well being of black women is integral to their families, their community, to our state, and to our nation as a whole. Members, in honor of Women's History Month, let us not only support this measure today, but also remain persistent and vigilant to all women's issues. We have a moral obligation to promote equity and equality for all. On behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on HR 17. Thank you.

Thank you, Assemblymember Wilson. Assemblymember Addis, you'll recognize.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Colleagues, I rise today on behalf of the Jewish Caucus in support of HR 17 and Women's History Month. The Jewish caucus is proud to recognize the strong leadership and accomplishments of women in California, in the United States, and throughout the Jewish community. Jewish women have been leaders and allies in the fight for justice for thousands of years, and the Jewish people look with adoration and respect to the matriarchs who built up the Jewish people.

Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah in more recent times, Jewish women have stood courageously for women's rights, civil rights and social justice. And today we uplift. And today we uplift leaders among our ranks, such as Emma Lazarus, who wrote some of our nation's most sacred words displayed on the Statue of Liberty. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first female Jewish Supreme Court justice, a tireless defender of equal rights and reproductive choice who was also the first justice to perform a same sex marriage in 2013. Naomi Wadler, antigun violence activist who was 11 years old when she spoke against the horrendous effects of gun violence on women of color at the 2018 March for our lives, saying, people have said that I am too young to have these thoughts on my own. It's not true.

My friends and I might still be in elementary school, but we know. We know life isn't equal for everyone, and we know what is right and what is wrong. And Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the first woman to lead the central synagogue in New York City and the first Asian American to be ordained a rabbi in North America, a true trailblazer who has worked to create a more inclusive Jewish community, and finally, a giant in her own right.

Senator Diane Feinstein, who became the first Jewish Senator in the United States in 1992. And Senator Feinstein is the longest serving woman Senator in Us history. Senator Feinstein was the first Jewish person to graduate from her high school in San Francisco and served as Vice President of her class at Stanford University in the 1950s, at a time when Jewish people and women faced immense barriers and were vastly underrepresented in higher education.

So in the wake of her retirement announcement, we thank Senator Feinstein for being a champion for a great State of California and a champion for all Americans here in California and in communities across the nation. Jewish women have always been leaders and allies in the fight for justice, inclusion, and the end to oppression. So in that spirit, and on behalf of the Jewish caucus, I respectfully urge your support for this resolution. Thank you.

Thank you, Assemblymember Addis. Assembly Member Cervantes, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members, today I proudly rise on behalf of the LGBTQ caucus and on behalf of the Latino Caucus, supporting HR 17, proclaiming March 2023 as Women's History Month. Throughout history, women have made invaluable contributions towards shaping the cultural makeup of California and the United States. The Latino caucus is comprised of 38 Members, 21 Latina, a record number. We are now a majority Latina caucus. Gaviva La Muher.

In fact, as chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, we have now held three terms of consecutive Latinas leading the Latino caucus as chairs. Our progress has only occurred because of groundbreaking and trailblazing leaders like former Assembly Member Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the Legislature in 1982. As a Latina, as a daughter of a Mexican immigrant, I am proud to be part of this growing number of legislators.

We are tremendously in debt to all the women who have come before us, opened doors, sacrificed so much, and continue to. As we continue to break glass ceilings. Although women of color have historically been hidden and excluded from history books and headlines, we have made tremendous growth as we continue to elect more latinas into office, as we continue to get more Latinos into college and becoming professionals, and as we continue to have more Latinos open up small businesses and become small business owners.

They are actually the fastest growing segment of our business community, Latino small business owners. And as a Member of the LGBTQ community. We should also celebrate the accomplishments of our LGBTQ women who have moved the needle for progress for our next generation through their activism, showing up unapologetically every single day in the face of racism and anti LGBTQ rhetoric.

We must continue to honor individuals who have paved the way for LGBTQ rights, such as prominent LGBTQ women leaders such as Sylvia Rivera, who was a queer Latina who fought tirelessly for transgender rights, as well as for Marsha P. Johnson, who was one of the prominent figures of the gay rights movement and an important advocate for homeless LGBTQ youth and transgender rights.

We must not erase or exclude queer Trans femme from women's history, especially during a time when lives have been lost to antigen, transgender violence of Trans women of color, and the deep poverty among queer and Trans women. There is so much work left to be done. Bringing attention to these remarkable women's countless achievements and historical roles will inspire generations to come to create the future that they want to see by working toward an equitable and just society for all.

May we always acknowledge and celebrate the livelihood and achievements of these women. Trailblazing Latina women and women in our LGBTQ community Madam Speaker, I join with my colleagues in respectfully asking for an aye vote on HR 17.

Thank you, assemblymember Cervantes. Assemblymember Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, today I rise on behalf of the Native American Legislative Caucus to stand in solidarity to ensure that the voices that continue to echo out here in the State of California tell them truly who we are as californian people continues to resonate. Resonates when so much atrocity has came towards the California Native American people, and especially our Native American women.

The different times during the gold rush era, different times to even to where we're at today, talking about the different medical procedures, Native American women were the first ones to have sterilization policies administered against them. Still, that resiliency runs strongs within our Native American women. That resiliency stands strong to ensure that that voice moves forward.

My grandmother, Martha Manuel Chacon from the Salmon while Indian Reservation, worked hard to ensure that we got clean drinking water in the early 80s, she worked hard to ensure that that voice was there. And just like many of the stories, many of those that are being honored here today, women had led the areas for all of us to be here today.

So much so that the resiliency of California's first people should not be lost on the historical trauma and the things that were impacted, but rather the resiliency of our Native American women to go through those challenges and atrocities for us to be here today, to recognize them, to ensure that we have, for the first time from the Europe, Judge Abbey from the State of California, and an astronaut from Round Valley tribal government in space right now making their way back to the United States.

It's with this that I stand in solidarity and urge. Urge support of HR 17 for all women standing strong and the resiliency of them to move forward. Thank you so much.

Thank you. Assembly Member Ramos. Dr. Bains, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I today rise on behalf of the California Asian American Pacific Islander legislative Caucus in honoring some trailblazer blazing Asian American and Pacific Islander women. API women have been leaders and change makers in California for decades, and I am honored to rise on this day of recognition. Today, I think of Asian American and Pacific Islander women who come to this state in pursuit of the American dream.

Immigrant women like my own mother, who, at the age of 16, came to the United States of America in hopes of providing the best possible future for her children. We celebrate today and recognize the contributions of some amazing Asian American Pacific Islander women. But it is still clear that we still have much work to do. I want to take a moment to share a personal story. In third grade, I ran for my first election.

I ran for student body President in third grade in my little City of Delano. I lost that election. And I remember sitting in recess and being told by the person that won, it's okay, Jasmeet. You didn't win because you're a girl. Girls don't belong in politics. I remember going home to my grandmother. At that moment, I felt a little relieved. zero, that's a reason I didn't win. It wasn't because there's something I could have done better. It's because I'm a girl. That's why.

And I remember going home and telling my grandma. She asked me how the election went. I'm like, grandma, I lost. But it's okay. Guess what? It's because I'm a girl. In that moment, my grandmother reminded me of something that I didn't understand. And today, I proudly represent Delano as their state Assembly Member. While a total of 38 AAPI Members have served in this Legislature, only nine have been women.

I am proud to be among this freshman class that was welcomed not one, not two, but three new women to the caucus. My fellow colleague, Stephanie Wynn, the first democratic Vietnamese elected. Aisha Wahab. Senator Aisha Wahab, first Afghan elected.

And me as the first Sikh American and first south Asian woman elected to the California State Legislature as we continue to create a strong pipeline for Asian American Pacific Islander women, I am proud to be among a body that recognizes the importance of Asian American Pacific Islander women in all corners of this state, and I just want to take this moment to thank you and I respectfully ask you for your. I vote thank you.

Dr. Bains, seeing and hearing no further discussion or debate on this measure. Ms. Aguiar-Curry, would you like to close?

I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Tank you. The Clerk will open the roll for co authors on HR 17. Members, this is for co author on HR 17. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. There are 78 co authors added. Without objection. We can take a voice vote on HR 17. All those in favor say aye. Opposed say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Members, going back to introductions and announcements, we'd like to welcome former Republican leader from Riverside and San Bernardino, County, Mr. Chad Mayes is in the back. Members, in recognition of Women's History Month, I am honored to have you all here today to celebrate our California women making her story ceremony. We will now hear welcoming remarks from the Vice Chair of the California Legislative Women's Caucus, Ms. Aguiar Curry, you are recognized.

Today we take a break from our usual business to celebrate some remarkable Californians in recognition of Women's History Month. As Vice Chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, it's a pleasure and honor to welcome all of our distinguished women and their guests to the California State Capitol. Today we celebrate amazing women from each Assembly District who are working day in and day out to make their communities in our Golden State better.

To our honorees, in ways big and small, noticed and unnoticed, leaders like you inspired and changed our communities. Each of you are wonderful examples of what makes California great. In a State of nearly 40 million people, you are just one of the 120 exceptional women being recognized today for the honor in our Legislature. You join a growing sorority of honorees who have received this recognition since the Legislature first set aside a day in March more than three decades ago.

Each of you has made unique contributions to the lives of your fellow Californians. You have blazed trails. You have been at the front lines in the battle for equal rights. You have worked tirelessly to improve your community. We must hold the door open as we move forward to make sure our next generation of women leaders will be here with us. We need help cultivating the future. We must encourage more women, more women to run for higher office and support them in their efforts.

The more women seated at the table, the more women leading on all issues. With solidarity, we can ensure that the contributions of great women throughout history and from those in this room will not be in vain. Congratulations for being honored as women making her story a significant recognition which speaks to your unique contribution to your community and the State of California.

Let us all come together to celebrate our honorees, the trailblazer blazing women of the past and the her story making women today and of the future. I know that you will continue to propel our state and society forward on behalf of the California Legislative Women's Caucus and everyone within these Assembly chambers. Thank you. Thank you for dedicating your lives to serving others.

Ladies and gentlemen, Members and guests, we will now begin our ceremony to recognize our California woman making her story honorees in keeping with previous tradition, the names of the honorees will be read in district order. At this time, the Members who represent district one through 10 should retire to the rear of the chamber. Speaker Anthony Rendon, Women's Caucus Vice Chair Cecilia Aguiar Curry and Republican leader James Gallagher and Majority Leader Eloise Reyes will present the honorees with a specially prepared certificate.

After they are escorted by their Assemblymember. I ask Speaker Anthony Rendon, Republican leader Gallagher and Majority Leader Reyes to move to the center to receive our honorees. The California Legislative Women's Caucus has two record breaking honorees for a statewide position. The Clerk will read the biography of the caucus's first record breaking honoree being.

Escorted by California Legislative Women's Caucus Vice Chair Assemblymember Aguiar Curry is Dr. Soniya Christian, who is being escorted. Honored as one of this year's Legislative Women's Caucus record breaker honorees for statewide position Dr. Sonya Christian was selected as the 11th permanent chancellor of the California Community Colleges, the nation's largest public higher education system, making her the first woman and first person of South Asian heritage to hold the position.

Formerly the chancellor of Kern County Community College District, the Christian was selected by the CCC Board of Governors to lead the 116 college system of about 1.8 million students. After a 7th month search. Dr. Christian was President of the KCCD's largest institution, Bakersfield College, from 2013 to 2021, and previously taught math at the college.

The clerk will read the biography of the caucus's second record breaking honoree.

Being honored by Assemblymember Akila Weber is California's Secretary of State. Shirley Weber, who is also one of this year's Legislative Women's Caucus. Record breaking arches for a statewide position. Dr. Shirley Weber is California's first black Secretary of State, first black woman to serve in that role and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California's 170 year history. Prior to that, she served in the Assembly and was a founding Member and Professor of black studies Department at SDSU.

She received her MBA and PhD from UCLA. Secretary Weber is a mother of two children, two grandchildren and was married for 29 years to the late Honorable Daniel. Weber.

We will now move to the recognition of the California woman making her story honorees for 2023 the Clerk will read the names of the honorees.

From Assembly District one, Heather Hadwick, escorted by Assembly Member Dahle. Heather Hadwick is a former Office of Emergency Services Director and expert in disaster management. In 2022 she played a crucial role in managing and communicating the evacuation process during the devastating Modoc fires. Her exceptional leadership and coordination ensured the safety and well being of those affected by the fires.

From Assembly District two, Jacque Williams. Escorted by Assembly Member Wood. Jackie has been the Executive Director of Ford Street Projects since 2010, an organization dedicated to assisting addicted and homeless people obtain sobriety and self sufficiency. She gives her heart and soul to the organization and the people she serves and is truly worthy of this honor. You. Um. From Assembly District five, Laura Didier, escorted by Assembly Member Joe Patterson. Laura lost her son Zach to fentanyl poisoning in 2020.

Laura has devoted thousands of hours to sharing the heartbreaking loss of her teen through assemblies and town halls. Laura has reached 50,000 young people with the warning that one pill can kill. Laura's advocacy is saving lives. From Assembly District six, Dr. Olivia Kasirye, escorted by Assembly Member McCarty. Dr. Olivia's Kasirye is an exounding example of leadership in district six.

With over 30 years experience working in health and over 10 years of holding the position of Sacramento County Public Health Officer, Dr. Cassirier has led the region through challenging health emergencies and the Covid-19 pandemic. District seven, Tanya Kravchuk escorted by Assembly Member Hoover. Tanya has dedicated her life to working with children, immigrants and the disenfranchised. She serves on the San Juan Unified School District board and is a business owner.

Born in Ukraine, Tanya moved to the US when she was five and credits her family for everything she has accomplished. From Assembly District eight, Naomi Tobias, escorted by Assembly Member Jim Patterson. Naomi is the founder and CEO of Central California Animal Disaster Team, a nonprofit organization that coordinates and provides disaster related animal services within the San Joaquin Valley. During the last 10 years, CCADT has responded to 42 wildfires and helps thousands of animals. From Assembly District nine, Kathryn Siddle, escorted by Assembly Member Flora.

Kathryn has served the Lodi by volunteering with community organizations, using career experience such as social worker to counsel people at the Women's center and working the cash register at Lodi House Thrift store. Her work writing grants secured $1.2 million in funding for homeless emergency aid program. Assembly District 10, Josefina Josie Patria escorted by Assemblymember Nguyen Josie Patria was born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in Quezon City. Following in her mother's footsteps, Josie pursued a career in teaching.

She earned a master's degree in education from California State University, Sacramento. Josie takes voting rights seriously and is active in electoral politics. 11, Regina Yin escorted by Assembly Member Wilson. Regina Yin was born in China and grew up in Taiwan. She was a social worker for 20 years and owned a Mcdonald's for 40. She wants the younger generations to know that it is participation, engagement and helping others succeed that makes your own journey rewarding and successful. From Assembly District 12, Joanna Paun escorted by Assemblymember Connolly.

Joanna grew up in Mill Valley and graduated from Sonoma State in 2018. She became the first black city official in Petaluma history upon being elected to the school board, of which she is now President. In 2022, she was voted California School Board Member of the year. From Assembly District 12, Karen Rickman ascended by Assembly Member Villapoudus. Karen served the President as GFWC Tracy's Women's Club board Member of the Grand foundation and Committee Member of Read Across America.

She has spent years volunteering for community cleanups with United Sikhs, youth education, veteran services, agricultural projects and more. Karen is a proud mother of two daughters. From Assembly District 15, Laurie Sanson escorted by Assembly Member Grayson, Lauren tirelessly promotes access to affordable housing opportunities for at risk constituents across AD 15. She serves as President and co founder of the Yellow Roof foundation, spent eight years on the board of directors of the Homemade Northern California and was inducted into the California Home Building Foundation hall of Fame.

From Assembly District 16, Deanne Pearn escorted by Assembly Member Bauer Kahan, Deanne has spent her entire professional life impacting policy and housing with various nonprofits and housing focus boards. As Executive Director of Hope Solutions, she remedies the effects of poverty and homelessness by building permanent housing solutions, including the Hope Village Micro Home project. From Assembly District 17, Dr. Zhang. Jian Zhang, escorted by Assembly Member Haney. Dr. Jian Qing Zhang is the CEO of Chinese Hospital.

Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Zhang has led Chinese hospitals safeguard the community by implementing a comprehensive Covid-19 prevention and management initiative. As a result, SF Chinatown remains one of the areas with very Low infection and death rates. From Assembly District 18, Elaine Brown, escorted by Assembly Member Bonta Elaine Brown is a former leader of the Black Panther Party and CEO of Oakland and the World Industries, Inc. Dedicated to launching and sustaining for profit businesses for cooperative ownership for formerly incarcerated and people facing extreme economic barriers.

OAW's current affordable housing project is called the Black Panther District 19 Alicia Boccellari escorted by Assemblymember Ting Dr. Alicia Boccellari is Professor Emirates of the University of California, San Francisco. Her work focuses on removing barriers to care for victims of violent crime from underserved communities. She is the founder of UCSF Trauma Recovery Center, a model of care that is being replicated in California and across the country.

From Assembly District 20, Aisha Knowles escorted by Assemblymember Ortega. Aisha Knowles is an award winning storyteller with nearly 20 years experience working at the intersection of community education and public safety. She is the immediate past President of the Alameda County Board of Education, a fire Department public's affairs manager and chair of the ...City reparative justice steering community.

From Assembly District 21, Gloria Rhodes Brown, escorted by Assembly Member Pappin for nearly 50 years, Gloria's Rhodes Brown has been an effective and inspiring advocate for the health and safety of all San Mateo county residents, including underserved communities. Spearheading innovative health and education projects, Brown's leadership has resulted in the improved health and safety of over 55,000 San Mateo county residents. From Assembly District 22, Rosalinda Vierra rescorted by Assembly Member Alanis Rosalinda is a student success specialist at Modesta Junior College's School of Agriculture.

A small business owner, community advocate and the first Latina elected to ... City Council, Vierra holds an MBA and uses her education to run her party rental business and inspire youth throughout the district. From Assembly District 23, Dr. Belinda Herandez Arriara escorted by Assembly Member Berman Belinda, a City Council or civil council worker.

A founder of Executive Director of Ellis Ayondos Latinos Asunyar, a program working with Latino rural youth and families, she was a leader in helping families of victims of the mass shooting that took place in Half Moon Bay in 2023. From Assembly District 24, Connie De Grange, escorted by Assemblymember Lee Connie De Grange has dedicated her life to the small town of Sonol for over four decades. She has been instrumental in supporting Sonolians recover from the devastating floods that occurred this winter.

She serves the town as elected chair of the Sonol Citizens Advisory Council. District 25, Tamara Mozahuani Alvarado, escorted by assuming Member Kalra, Tamara is a program officer at the Packard Foundation focused on arts and culture. She is the co founder of the Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute for People of Color, working in the arts, culture and entertainment. A traditional Aztec dancer, Alvarado holds a BA in Spanish literature. From Stanford University.

From Assembly District 26, Anne Kepner, escorted by Assembly Member Low. Anne is a board Member of the West Valley Mission Community College District, where she serves since 2014. She is an attorney and partner of law sir small law firm in San Jose. She has served the community for decades, volunteering on numerous nonprofit boards and communities, and teaches continuing education classes.

From Assembly District 27, Stephanie Dietz, escorted by Assembly Member Soria, Stephanie currently serves as the 12th city management and is the first woman to hold the position in Mercedes history. Dietz led the city through a global pandemic while securing over $131,000,000 in state and federal grants and developing a financial Reserve of $15 million to guard against recessions. From Assembly District 28, Rosemary Chalmers, escorted by Assemblymember Pellerin people love waking up to Rosemary on the airwaves.

Whether hosting interesting guests who share cultural or political insights or broadcasting critically public safety announcements, Rosie has been Santa Cruz County's trusted voice for nearly three decades, inspiring her listeners to always look on the bright side of life. Jennifer Laine Escorted by Assembly Member Robert Rivas, Jennifer Laine is a passionate arts advocate and has spent her career increasing arts and cultural equity.

Jennifer has served as Executive Director of the San Benito County Arts Council for over 13 years and currently serves on the board of Californians for the Arts, a statewide arts advocacy organization. From Assembly District 30, Francisco Arroyo Rosales escorted by Assembly Member Addis, an educator from Mexico City, she has devoted her life to her students. Residing in seaside since 2001, Francisco has improved of opportunities for youth through local gear up program and as a PTA President.

During the pandemic, Francisco became a Monterey health worker, delivering information about testings, vaccinations and rent relief. From Assembly District 31, Genovia Aslas escorted by Assembly Member Arambula Genoviva Islas is the founder and Executive Director of Cultra La Salud, the nonprofit that promotes health equity and serves on the Fresno Unified School District Board. A daughter of San Joaquin Valley farm workers, she was the first in her family to attend college and graduate with an advanced degree.

From Assembly District 32, Kelly Harbroun is escorted by Assemblymember Vince Fong. Kelly joined the Tulare District County Attorney's office in December of 2017. She is currently working in the Crimes Against Children Division. The opportunity to serve has allowed Kelly to pursue her passion of keeping children in her community safety. From Assembly District 33, the Honorable Connie Conway, escorted by Assemblymember Davies former congresswoman Connie Conway is an extraordinary example of dedication to her country.

Her service to Central California as a former Assembly Member, including leader of the Assembly Republican Caucus and county supervisor, is truly an inspiration and will always be treasured. She continues to represent under the direction of Speaker McCarty. From Assembly District 36, Jeanette Angulo was sported by Assemblymember Robert Rivas.

Jeanette, appointed as Imperial County Public Health Department Director in January 2020, faced the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic navigating through medical, economic and political challenges, Jeanette demonstrates strong, courageous leadership and humbleness in her efforts to protect and improve Imperial county residents healthy. From Assembly District 37, Terri Maus Nisich escorted by Assembly Member Hart. Since 2006, Terry has served as assistant county Executive Director for Santa Barbara county. Most recently, Ms. Maus Nisich has overseen the county's health and human Services Department and emergency management.

From responding to the Covid-19 pandemic to spearheading efforts to end homelessness, Ms. Maus Nisich has positively impacted District 37. From Assembly District 38, Lynn Edmonds escorted by Assemblymember Bennett. Lynn, co founder of the youth nonprofit One Step Alavez, has been an exceptional advocate, continuously working to expand opportunities to her community's youth and families. In her time as an educator, nonprofit leader and Council Member, Lynn dedicates herself to ensuring access to services to historically marginalized communities.

From Assembly District 40, Mary MacAdam escorted by Assembly Member Schiavo, Mary MacAdam is a tenant protections analyst in La County. She worked for Santa Clarita's bridge to home and for North Valley caring services and homeless outreach. Mary advocates for marginalized communities and volunteers with sisters on the streets, a nonprofit that distributes period supplies to persons experiencing homelessness.

From Assembly District 41 Dr. Devorah Lieberman as quoted by Assembly Member Holden, Dr. Devorah Lieberman, the University of Laverne's first female President, contributed to the University's students well being, the faculty's scholarly activity, and the surrounding community's vitality, while advocating for engagement, inclusivity and respect among all stakeholders. She raised $128,000,000 in the largest comprehensive campaign in the University's history. Thank you.

From Assembly District 42, Amy Bernstein escorted by Assembly Member Irwin Rabbi Bernstein is a senior rabbi at Colette Israel, a reconstructivist synagogue in the Pacific Palisades and President of the board of Rabbis of Southern California. Rabbi Bernstein honors diverse backgrounds and values the wisdom and past in challenging an evolutionary practice to meet the challenges of our time.

Assembly District 43 Sonia Smith Kang escorted by Assembly Member Luz Rivas on a mission celebrating diversity Sonya Smith Kang, from Mission Hills, is dedicated to serving the multicultural community as an Afro Latina and proud military brat. Sonya is the founder of Mixed Up Clothing, a children's apparel line, and is Vice President of multicultural Americans of Southern California and a mama for.

Thank you. From Assembly District 44, Jane VR, escorted by Assembly Member Friedman. Jane Viar is a retired bilingual speech language pathologist. She lives in Glendale and serves as the chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission and President of the Glendale Library Arts and Cultural Trust Board. She has served on the Glendale Police Foundation and in the Zonta Club of Burbank area.

From Assembly District 45, Aisha Little Senate Assembly Member Ramos. Aisha hasn't been Rialto police dispatcher for 21 years. Soria started as a police cadet when she was a teenager and currently is a dispatch lead. Aisha has trained nearly every employee in the dispatch center and leads by example. Aisha is an unsung hero. 47 Dr. Andis Almasi, escorted by Assemblymember Wallace Dr. Adnis Almasi is a pediatric dentist specializing in behavior management and anxiety relief for children.

She earned her master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and did postdoctoral pediatric dental training at NYU. Dr. Elamalsi is passionate about underserved communities and providing dental care plus oral health like education to kids. From Assembly District 48, Jenica Morin Pascual, escorted by Assembly Member Rubio Jenica, is a domestic violence expert with decades of experience providing education to communities.

Through Jennica's work as a WYCA training specialist, intern and supervisor, volunteer for LAPD's domestic Abuse Response team, community service officer for Crovita PD, and Professor at Azusa Pacific University, she advocates for ending the cycle of violence. From Assembly District 49, Dr. Gay Yuen, escorted by Assembly Member Mike Fong. Dr. Gay Yuen was a public school teacher for 45 years, concentrating on multicultural education. After receiving her PhD

From USC, she taught teacher education courses at CSU La. Dr. Yuen is respected community activist and also serves the board President as friends of the Chinese American Museum. Assembly District 51, Abby Land, escorted by Assembly Member Zbur Abbe Land is a leader in the nonprofit and government worlds and a champion of women's and LGBTQ issues, housing and health care access, as well as civil liberties.

Ms. Land served as the mayor of West Hollywood and CEO Executive Director for several permanent preeminent organizations and tirelessly advocates for vulnerable groups and democratic issues. From Assembly District 52, Maria Brenes escorted by Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo, Maria is an experienced leader rooted in firmly in commitment to her family and community. Maria's Executive leadership has helped youth and families secure historic wins for Eastside communities. Maria works in Boyle Heights and lives in Sorena with her family.

District 53, Diane Smyers is escorted by Assembly Member Rodriguez as donor relations manager for nonprofit Casa in San Francisco County Diane Smyers plays a critical role in ganging the community to help children within the foster care system. As a resident of Upland, she is passionate about helping others, dedicated, loyal and serves with humility.

From Assembly District 54, Connie Chung Joe, JD escorted by Assembly Member Santiago. Connie is the Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, the nation's largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Connie is an active in advertising the community and investing in the needs of API communities in Southern California. From Assembly District 55, Lillian Wilson, escorted by Assembly Member Brian Lillian Wilson worked at UCLA for over 35 years as a medical billing supervisor and payroll accounting manager.

During retirement, Lillian found her true calling, becoming engaged politically and advancing for vulnerable and marginalized communities such as homeless veterans and abused women. From Assembly District 56, Grace Wang Caltabiano, escorted by Assembly Member Calderon. Miss Grace is the founder and CEO of Grace Anatomy Pilates. She grew up in the San Grabio Valley and is a proud daughter of Chinese immigrants. She has made significant contributions to raise awareness for the AAPI community and is a tremendous advocate for small business owners.

Assembly District 57, Sade Elhawary escorted. By Assembly Member Jones Sawyer a product of LA USD and 2011 alumna. A Harvard Graduate School of Education, Sade served in Community Coalition's Freedom programs in 2011. In 2013, she was NYC Department of Education associate Director and in 2017 Sade returned to LA and is currently community coalition's Director of strategic initiatives. From Assembly District 58, Priscilla Grijalva escorted by Assembly Member Cervantes. For nearly two decades, school counselor Priscilla inspires Inland Empire students to reach higher through mentorship and promoting awareness of educational opportunities.

Priscilla's tireless work continues to uplift the next generation and is guaranteed recognition by Forbes, US Air Force and former first lady Michelle Obama. From Assembly District 59, Lena Tollenberg is supported by Assembly Member Chen. Lena is the CEO of Prima Air, Senior Vice President of Pascala Capital and the President of Pegasus Elite Aviation. She is also a daughter, wife, mother, aviation entrepreneur, pilot, skipper, diver, leader and warrior who fights for what's righteous. From Assembly District 60, Lizbeth Magallanes is escorted by Assemblymer Jackson.

Lizbeth has been employed with the Moreno Valley Unified School District for over 20 years and teaches kindergarten at North Ridge Elementary. Lizbeth is passionate about educating future generations and takes pride in her community. Lizbeth organizes food and book drives, letters for vets and currently is the local chapter MvEA treasurer. From Assembly District 61, Ahmanise Sanati, escorted by Assemblymember Mckinnor Ahmanise is a social worker, mother and organizer.

After a career in jail mental health, she turned her passion project into policy by establishing a library system in La County jails. She's on the board of the Winchester Playa Democratic Club, Cadem NASW and YMCA, co founder of the Westside Activities and counselor in LA USD. From Assembly District 65, Supervisor Janice Hahn escorted by Assembly Members Gibson and Pacheco, Janice Hahn is chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and previously served on the LA City Council and in the US Congress.

She has worked tirelessly to invest in communities. She represents and fulfill La County's mission of being a safety net for its most vulnerable residents. From Assembly District 66, Colonel Mia Walsh, escorted by Assemblymember Muratsuchi Colonel Miol Walsh is a commander space base Delta three, Los Angeles Air Force Base El Segundo, California. She leads five squadrons and six staff agencies totaling over 100850 personnel with $1.3 billion in physical plant assets, and manages the annual execution of the $60 million budget.

From Assembly District 67 JoAnna Schilling assorted by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva Dr. JoAnna Schilling is President of Cypress College. Under her leadership, Cypress College rigged at the number one community college in California in 2018 and 2020. An alumni of Oregon State University and Smith College, she currently represents Orange County Community colleges on the statewide Community Colleges CEO board. From Assembly District 68, Martha Rivera escorted by Assembly Member of Valencia, Martha is a Director of community relations at Bright Prospect, a nonprofit providing counseling to first generation students.

As a former coordinator of family and community engagement at Santiana Unified, she opened an on campus student wellness center. Martha receives two bachelor's degrees from Chapman and her master's from Harvard. From Assembly District 69, Zoe Nicholson escorted by Assembly Member Lowenthal Zoe is a renowned feminist, activist and author. In 1982, she joined six women in Springfield, Illinois in a public and political fast for 37 days in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.

In 2022, she was awarded a lifetime Achievement award from the National Organization for Women for her contributions to feminism. District 70 Dr. Bhikkuni Elizabeth Vo escorted by Assembly Member Ta Dr. Bhikkuni Elizabeth Vo was born in Vietnam and came to the United States as a child. A successful business owner and leader, former beauty pageant contestant, she earned her doctorate in Buddhist philosophy where she now teaches spiritual guidance at the International Buddhist Institute to community Members of all faiths.

From Assembly District 72, Noella Pasarelli, escorted by Assembly Member Dixon. Noella Pasarelli from Huntington Beach is committed to serving veterans and children. Her selfless motivation comes from a sense of compassion to assist those less fortunate. She volunteers for Veterans Resource center, the Assistance League of Hirington beach, the American Legion Auxiliary and co chairs the Girl state program. From Assembly District 73, Dr. Shaista Malik, escorted by some Member Petrie Norris.

Dr. Shaista Malik is a cardiologist, Professor and founding Executive Director of the UCI, Susan Semole Integrative Health Institute and the associative Vice chancellor, integrative health of the Susan and Henry Similelli College of Health Sciences. Dr. Malik has been incredibly active on the front lies in integrative health research and therapies. From Assembly District 75, Cynthia Elizondo, escorted by Assembly Member Waldron as the founder of Friends of Ponway Seniors, Cynthia dedicates her time to supporting local seniors and volunteering with the Poway's sheriff's Department.

She is an active Member of the Poway Chamber of Commerce and founded their nonprofit consortium. Cynthia also serves as the board of directors for the Soroptimus International of Poway. From Assembly District 76, Arcella Nunez Alvarez escorted by Assembly Member Maienschein Arcela Nunez Alvarez is a visionary educator, historian, civic leader and defender of immigrant and human rights. She is a co founder and co Director of Universita Popular, a multigenerational community learning and serving organization.

She leads the civic movement and elevates voices and contributions of the Latinx community to California's border region. Assembly District 77, Carol Kim is forwarded by Assembly Member Boerner Horvath. Carol Kim is a business manager for San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council and the CDO of SDCBCTC Family Housing organization, she spent year early years of her career working in HIV prevention with high risk communities in La. Carol has advocated for underserved communities ever since.

From Assembly District 78, Dr. Wilma J. Wooten escorted by Assembly Member Ward Dr. Wilma J. Wooden has served as San Diego's County's public health officer for nearly 15 years. A dedicated public servant with a strong interest in health disparities and health equity, she has led with compassion and integrity while protecting the health and well being of all San Diegans. From Assembly District 80, Josephine S. Telamantez escorted by Assembly Member Alvarez, Josephine is a historian and activist from Logan Heights.

She is CEO and co founder of Chicano Park, a National historic Landmark and Chicano Park Museum and Cultural center. Was chief programs at California Arts Council and on the board of the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture. From Assembly District 50, Annette Chavez Macias escorted by Assembly Member Reyes Annette Chavez Macias is a Latina author known for writing books that feature Mexican American culture and traditions. Her most recent bestselling novel, Be Chicas, Don't Cry, is no Exception.

Macias also serves the Executive communications writer for Inland Empire Health Plan. She lives in Rancho Cucamonga with her family. From Assembly District four, Quirina Orozco is esscorted by Assembly Member Aguiar Curry. Quirina Orozco is a vice mayor of the City of West Sacramento and sexual assault and child abuse prosecutor with the Sacramento County District Attorney's office. A graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law and Harvard University, Orozco is a respected community leader and proud mother of four.

From Assembly District 62, Maria Mendonza, escorted by Speaker Rendon, Maria is a 20 year employee of the YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles. For several years, her passion and focus has been community outreach, cultivating strong relationships and engaging key individuals and organizations promoting the overall well being of youth, families and seniors within the southeast communities of Los Angeles.

The following honorees were unable to attend today's ceremony Michelle Milan, District 14, represented by Assembly Member Wicks Penny Schnobel from District 34, represented by Assembly Member Lackey Esther Manzano, District 37, represented by Assembly Member Baines Dr. Aquila Jackson Gerald from District 39, represented by Juan Grio Nina Tassler from District 46, represented by Assembly Member Gabriel Gail Webb from District 63, is from Zara Zay Lee Priscilla Coronado, from District 64, represented by Assembly Member Blanco Sheko Robbie Calderone Haas from District 74, represented by Assembly Davies and Jeanette Chun from District 71, represented by Assembly Member ...

Members, guests, let's give a thundering round of applause for this year's 2023 honorees. Thank you. Members. Please make sure that you escort your honorees to room 317 where they can pick up their certificates. Members to learn more about this year's California women making her story honorees, please visit the website of the California Legislative Women's Caucus. Honorees and guests are also invited to a reception at the Women in Politics Museum from three to 05:00 p.m. At 1415 L Street.

On behalf of Vice Chair Cecilia Aguilar Curry and the Members of the California Legislative Women's Caucus, thank you to all of our program's participants. This concludes our ceremony. Please remain seated as we continue the session.

Members, we have just a few more items on business today, so we will give you a couple of minutes to help your honorees escort off the floor and you'll reunite with them at the reception. Members quorum call is not lifted. We have a few more minutes of business. You can reunite with your honorees in a couple of moments after session is concluded. All right, Members, we're going to move to business on the daily file. Second reading, the Clerk will read

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All bills will be deemed read and all amendments will be deemed adopted. We will pass and retain Assembly. Third reading on file items eight through 10, we have dispensed of file item 11 and pass and retain on file items 12 through 19. We are moving to a vote on the consent calendar. Does any Member wish to pull an item for the consent calendar? Seeing and hearing none, the Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.

Assembly Bill 536 by Senator, Mayor Wilson and others an act relating to air Resources.

Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. All those vote who desire to vote this Members, this is on the consent calendar. All those vote who desire to vote on the consent calendar, Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. I 66, no, zero. Consent calendar is adopted. The Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar. Assembly Bill 248 I 66, no, zero, and Members will move to announcements. The budget Subcommitee five on Public Safety will meet at 230.

Well, at this point, we'll meet upon a German of session in Capital Room 437. The Revenue and Taxation Committee will meet also upon a German obsession at Capital Room 126. Our transportation Committee will meet upon a German obsession in swing space, room 1100. And the Banking and Finance Committee will meet at 03:30 p.m. In Capital Room 444. Session schedule is as follows. Tuesday, March 21, check in session. Wednesday, March 22, check in session.

Thursday, March 23 floor session at 09:00 a.m. Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain any motion to adjourn. Ms. Reyes moves. Mr. Flores seconds. This house stand adjourned until Thursday, March 23, at 09:00 a.m. Quorum call is lifted.