Assembly Floor

The Assembly is now in session. Assembly Member Ting notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant's arms will prepare the chamber and bring in the absent Members. The Clerk will Call the roll

[Roll Call]

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

Thank you. Let's bow our heads and pray. Lord, we are gathered today in your honor to serve the people of this great state. As one of the Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus, it is with great pride that I request that we take a moment to praise the work of heroes in our communities, these special individuals who do the important work to support our constituents and implement the work we do on this floor.

I ask that we reflect on the magnitude of the task undertaken by our unsung heroes, true champions who are leaders in our state and commit their time to bettering those in need of our respective districts. We give thanks for our heroes, for without them, we could not have the same impact in our communities. Let us pray that they will never tire, and they will continue to possess the energy to do the critical work of improving our state for all.

Let us pray that those who are looking to serve, to do so by looking at the example set by these unsung heroes. These heroes are unsung because of their commitment to servant leadership, leading but doing through a commitment for the well being of others and an advancement of justice, not promotion. Lord, we take time to acknowledge these leaders in our districts who inspire, challenge, and encourage us how to be the best legislators we can be. Without them and their tireless work, we collectively would be unsuccessful. We thank you, and we thank our unsung heroes. Amen.

Thank you, Mr. Jones Sawyer. We ask our guests to remain standing for the nation's pledge, and assemblymember Dr. Weber will lead us in the pledge.

Please place your right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance to the United States Of America and to the Republic.

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

The honorable Hart moves Mr. Gallagher seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal 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.

Assembly Chamber Sacramento on Thursday, February 22,2023. The Assembly met at 09:00 a.m.

Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day will be deemed read and printed in the journal. And Assembly Member Hart, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Speaker I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Gallagher and Ta 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 Assembly Member Brian to have guests and photographers on the floor today for the Black History Month ceremony and for Assembly Members Papan, Soria, and Alvarez to have guests on the floor.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re refer the following bills to Committee, AB 554 from the Banking and Finance Committee to the Judiciary Committee, and then back to the Banking and Finance Committee, AB 7116 from the Health Committee to the Emergency Management Committee, and then back to the Health Committee.

Without objection, such shall be the order. Members, we have several guests with us today that we'll be introducing before we get to the business on the daily file. First, we would like to welcome back to this body a former Member of the Assembly and now our Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber. And Members, also with us in the back of the chamber is another constitutional officer. Officer, our lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kunalakis. Member Papan, you're recognized at your desk for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon, speaker and Members. It's my distinct pleasure to introduce and welcome his Eminence, Archbishop El Pito Floros of America, to the floor today. His Eminence is the archbishop of the largest jurisdiction of Greek Orthodox Christians in the United States, a position he has held since 2019.

Since elected, he has brought a fresh vision and energy to his role as the archbishop of America, and after spending some time with him today, I can attest to that his name is El Piedo Foros, which translates to bearer of hope. It is this hope that he brings in his ministry to the archdiocese, which just celebrated its hundredth anniversary. And just to bring things a little full circle for you here today.

In 1965, the archbishop at the time, Archbishop Yakovos, marched alongside Martin Luther King and Selma. The life magazine cover reflects this historical moment with Archbishop Yakovos standing to the right of the Reverend King. And when Archbishop Yakovos died in 2005, Coretta cod Scott King said, at a time when many of the nation's most prominent clergy were silent, Archbishop Yakovos courageously supported our freedom movement and marched alongside my husband. And he continued to support the nonviolent movement against poverty, racism and violence throughout his life.

I'm here to tell you that Archbishop Elpedo Foros is committed to looking forward to the next hundred years and how we can grow the Orthodox Church and be impactful in society as people of faith. He's a champion of programs to nurture the youth in both the Orthodox faith and the Hellenic culture. He also brings with him direct ties to the ecumenical patriarch who resides in Constantinople. So our version of the pope is in Constantinople. Think about that.

The Greek church and the head of the Greek church is in Constantinople, which is in Turkey. It's not an easy existence, but he comes today. Archbishop El Piedophoros. Having previously worked with his all holiness, ecumenical patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop El Pie.horos continues to share the importance of our mother church as our spiritual home, which dates back to the beginning of Christianity. Also joining us in the gallery here today is his Eminence, Metropolitan Yarasimos, who is a personal friend of mine that I've known a long time.

Reverend Father Paniotis, who is from the Greek Orthodox diocese in New York and works with the office of the archbishop and Reverend Father James Retalis. And Reverend Archdeacon Dionysus Papiris. And one more, we have Costas Petrachas, which is the metropolitans. The metropolitan photographer. So welcome to all of you. We're so glad that you could join us here today. It's been an absolute honor getting to know you. And his Eminence. I wish you much godspeed in all the work that you do for us.

And Assembly Member Bennett, you are recognized from your desk for your guest introductions.

Well, thank you very much, chair Ward and I was just up in the gallery with my Oxnard students and Catherine Kern. Really appreciate you being here. And on behalf of the California State Legislature, we hope you have a great visit here. And if you'd stand up so we could all recognize you, please, our Oxnard students and Catherine Curran. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Mr. Bennett. And welcome to the State Assembly. And. Leader Gallagher, you are recognized at your desk for your guest introductions.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to introduce some charter school students who are with us today from my district. The students from Yuba County Prep Charter School are here today, and please recognize them. Thank you for being with us in our historic state capitol.

And Assemblywoman Soria, you're recognized at your desk for your guest introduction.

Yes, Members, this afternoon I want to introduce a few special guests that I have. But my first special guest is my husband, Terrence Frazier. And so I am very lucky that I am probably one of the few Members that their spouse gets to come and spend time with them during the week. And so lucky to have him. So I want to welcome him here to the floor. And then, and then I also in the gallery.

Joining us today is his brother, my brother in law and sister in law, Simon and Pauline Thaler. They are visiting us all the way from Oregon. And so we're very lucky to have had them over this weekend. And they're here just to witness what happens in the state Legislature. Thank you.

Thank you, Ms Soria. And, Members, briefly, we have a few birthdays to announce. We want to wish a happy birthday today to Assemblywoman Lori Davies. And coming up this week, if it was a leap year, we would be wishing a happy birthday on February 29 to Assembly Member Mike Fong. But we'll have to celebrate next year when he turns 12. Assembly Member Alvarez, you're recognized at your desk for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today I rise to acknowledge and celebrate a landmark moment for the Ringcon band of Luisno Indians being reunited with a significant piece of their culture and history. I rise on behalf of my colleague and my seatmate Member from Imperial Valley today to recognize this momentous occasion. A dragonfly basket, which was a significant artifact, has been passed down for generations, in fact, for a couple of centuries, has been returned to the Rinkon band of Louis Seno Indians.

And that's what we recognize today. The basket design has various interpretations that are deeply connected with the traditional beliefs of the Rinkon people and is directly associated with the landscape of the Rinkon reservation. Since the 1960s, the design has been used as their official tribal letter on stationery and on their logos.

And so while it's not with us here today, if you look at the logo and come say hello to the Members of the tribe that are here, you will identify what that basket would look like. The return of the basket has been a long journey for the Rincon tribe. And though the basket should never have been taken from the Rincon community, its return home is a tremendous event.

I also want to take the moment to recognize UC Berkeley Chancellor and the staff at the University for returning not just this basket to its rightful owners, but as well as other artifacts that they are in the process of returning to other tribal communities throughout our state. This will ensure that we allow and recognize tribes to be reconnected with their cultural items.

May this serve as an example for our state on how not just the UC, but all of our institutions and our tribes can work hand in hand in recognizing them. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Mr. Alvarez. And welcome to the California State Assembly. Members will be moving on to business on the daily file. And for our ceremony and resolution, Senator Bryan will be presiding over the chambers today.

Members, we will now move to the Assembly observance of Black History Month. We'll move to take up file item one. Without objection, Dr. Weber will present this item on behalf of Ms. Wilson. Dr. Weber.

Dr. Weber, are you ready to proceed on this item?

I'm going to allow for everyone to sit down.

The Clerk will read ACR 15 Wilson.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 15 by Assembly Member Wilson and others relative to Black History Month.

Dr. Weber, you may open on the measure.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As secretary of the California Legislative Black Caucus, I rise to present ACR 15, recognizing February as Black History Month. I am honored to present this resolution on behalf of the COBC and even more honored to be living in this great State of California. As we all watch other states try to erase and devalue the history and contributions of black Americans, we in California stand boldly and affirm that the American story could not be what it is without the contributions of black Americans.

While other states try to use diversity as a tool to keep Americans divided, we in California embrace our diversity because we know it makes us stronger. While other states ban books and courses on black history, we in California require our high school and college students to take courses in ethnic studies. We understand that we cannot move forward into a better California if we do not learn and acknowledge our past, the rights, and the wrongs.

We also understand that you cannot truly know American history if you don't know black history. Every year during the month of February, Black History Month gives us the opportunity to tell our story. This is why in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, under the direction of Carter G. Woodson, sponsored Negro Week, to be celebrated during the second week of February. During this week, schools and communities nationwide organized celebrations and hosted performances and lectures.

This week eventually evolved into Black History Month, thanks in part to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to, quote, seize the opportunity to honor the two often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. End quote. ACR 15 urges everyone to join in celebrating the accomplishments of black Americans and remember them not just during black history month, but in every month.

Because whether we're talking about people of the distant past, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, Medgar Evers, Ida B. Wells, or those that are still living today, such as President Barack Obama, Dr. Kismika Corbett, Cynthia Marshall, Jason Wright, or Amanda Gorman, our contributions have shaped and will continue to shape our communities, this state, this country, and this world. Please join me in voting aye on ACR 15. Thank you.

Ms. Mckinnor, you are recognized at your desk.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of ACR 15 on behalf of the Women's Legislative Caucus to celebrate Black History Month. California was ratified as a state in 1850, and in its 173 year history, there has only been 21 remarkable black women to serve in the California Legislature. Today, I will highlight these impactful black women who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Californians. The first black woman was elected to the State Assembly in 1966.

From 2000 to 2005, there were no black women serving in the California State Legislature. We are proud to have five black women currently serving four in the Assembly and one in the State Senate. Today we honor black girl magic.

In 1966, there was Yvonne Burke 1975 Teresa Hughes 1976 Maxine Waters 1978 Gwen Moore 1978 Diane Watson 1990 Marguerite Archie Hudson 1990 Barbara Lee 1992 Juanita Millander Mcdonald 2005 Karen Bass 2006 Wilma Carter 2006 Laura Richardson 2010 Holly Mitchell 2012 Cheryl Brown 2012 Shirley Weber 2014 Adam Burke 2018 Sydney Kamalager 2021 Dr. Akilah Weber 2021 Mia Bonta 2022, Laura Wilson 2022 Tina McKinnor and 2022, Lola Smallwood Cuevas.

These women have authored legislation around civil rights, the creation of the African American Museum, divestment in apartheid in South Africa, diversement in procurement, health care, education, economic justice, after school care first five transportation, foster care, the Crown act, small business growth, expansion of voters'rights, building local climate resilience and disadvantaged communities, strengthening standards for the police, use of force, abortion, LGBTQ and workers right. This legislation has made California better, brighter and fairer.

While these numbers are a step in the right direction, as only the 20th black woman elected to the state Legislature, it is clear that representation of black women and women of color in politics and leadership roles in our state still have a long way to go. We must continue to tell the story of black women that will inspire the generation of black women to select elected office.

We must never forget our history and the tireless work of black women to advancing voting rights, push for change and continue to shape a more equitable California. Today, the women's legislative caucus celebrates these honorable women for their contribution to California. Happy Black History Month.

Ms. Bonta. You are recognized at your desk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today I also rise on behalf of the California Legislative Women's Caucus to speak in honor of Black History Month. The story of Black History Month started with Dr. Carter Woodson. Dr. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926, which became Black History Month in 1976. Today, Black History Month has inspired communities throughout the country to organize local celebrations in honor of black history and culture. As a black Latina Legislator, it gives me great pride to hold this position.

We all know representation and who holds these seats of power matters, but I stand on the shoulders of phenomenal black women who came before me. I know without the work of black women, I wouldn't have this seat. It is critically important to celebrate these trailblazers, especially as we see states across the country trying to erase the history of black Americans. So let's talk about some of the phenomenal women leaders. Too many women come to mind, so I will do my best to highlight just a few.

I think of Septima Clark, who developed citizenship schools. Her efforts helped African Americans access the ballot. She said literacy means liberation, knowing that education was and is still key to gaining political, social, and economic power. I think of Prathia Hall, an ordained Baptist minister and gifted orator. Her powerful prayer, in which she repeated the phrase I have a dream, followed by individual calls for racial justice and equity, inspired Dr. King's I have a dream speech. And let's talk about Carol Mosley Braun.

She became the first female Senator from Illinois and the first black woman to serve in the US Senate. In the time she was in the Senate, she championed education bills and fought for our civil rights. And, of course, I was so happy to see this happen in my lifetime. The elevation of Katanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court, the first black woman on the United States Supreme Court, speaking truth to power in the highest court of the land.

I celebrate the female legislators who came before me. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American woman elected to this body, and Barbara Lee, a groundbreaking leader in the state and on the national stage. And of course, our very own Dr. Weber, who is now our Secretary of State. I also want to lift up my fellow sisters on the California legislative black caucus for their leadership and the hope they bring to their constituents. One thing always holds true.

Our country was built on the backs of black women. Our country continues to be imbued by the spirits of black women in our values and what we hold most dear. That is why we should never underestimate their power, and we should honor the women in our lives and in our history every time we wield the right to vote, every time we access the right to assemble, and every time we exercise the right to speak.

For these reasons, colleagues, I respectfully join the Assemblymember from Susan and our Assembly Member, Dr. Weber, in asking for your aye vote on ACR 15.

Mr. Jackson. Good brother, you are recognized.

My man. Today, I rise on behalf of the LGBTQ plus legislative caucus in support of ACR 15 as the first openly gay African American Legislator in California's history. And today, we honor the lives, contribution, and voices of the black community in our nation's past, present, and future, many of whom fought for the rights we have today. The black community and its leaders have been at the forefront of social justice movements since the inception of our country.

We understand that black activism has so often been born out of necessity so that black people can live and thrive in a nation built by their ancestors. We seek to honor black leaders whose excellence and drive have bent the arc of the moral universe toward justice.

From the inception of the Stonewall riot led by Marsha P. Johnson, to the push for national civil and voting rights orchestrated by Bayard Rustin, to the architect of the Black Lives Matter movement, co founder Alicia Garza, to leading the global fight against HIV and AIDS by Philip Wilson. These are but a few exceptional black folks who have and continue to make a lasting, positive impact in the LGBTQ plus community.

We in this community are eternally grateful to the black community for helping to lead the way to a better tomorrow. I respectfully urge an aye vote. Thank you.

Ms Cervantes You are recognized at your desk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, today I rise as chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus in support of ACR 15. I want to thank our colleague from San Diego for bringing forward this resolution, and, of course, the chair of the Black Caucus from Sue City as well. Members, let us be clear. Black history is American history. And during this month of black history, it is essential that we celebrate the countless contributions of black Americans to our country.

Their inventions have pushed the boundaries of American innovation. Their bravery in combat has helped defend the freedoms we hold so dear, and their triumphs over continued adversity have paved the way for advancement of fundamental civil rights. The black and Latino community have worked hand in hand preserving the fight against systemic racism and discrimination. I want to note that during the grape boycott, Dr. Martin Luther King reached out to Cesar Chavez, and I'd like to quote, he sent a telegram in 1966.

As brothers in the fight for equality, I extend the hand of fellowship and goodwill and wish continuing success to you and your Members. You and your valiant workers have demonstrated your commitment to writing grievous wrongs forced upon exploited people. We are together with you in spirit and in determination that our dreams for a better tomorrow will be realized. We in the California Latino Legislative caucus remain standing together in spirit and in determination with our colleagues in the black caucus against systemic discrimination, oppression, and anti blackness.

We know that despite so much struggle and sacrifice, there is still much work to be done. We cannot and should not forget the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyree Nichols, among others. Just in the last three years. We must continue to say their names as recognition of the persistence of systemic racism and anti blackness that unfortunately pervades so many parts of our society.

To our colleagues in the black caucus, know that in the Latino caucus, you have allies who are devoted to realizing our shared dreams for a better tomorrow. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on ACR 15.

Mr. Ramos, you are recognized at your desk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, today I rise on behalf of the California Native American Legislative caucus. I rise to join in the commemorating of Black History Month. Native Americans and African Americans share a common experience and a thread in this history of the state and the nation. A history of indentured slavery, a history of relocation, a history of noncorrect history being taught in our schools. But we also share a history of historical trauma in areas and in our communities.

But most of all, we honor our elders and our pillars in our community for their resilience to stay strong in the light of all these things and to overcome and promote truth in our communities.

We stand together to ensure that the State of California and the United States never forgets, never forgets who we are as people, but also the resiliency of our elders and ancestors to move forward to ensure that that factual voice is being heard in these chambers and in the State of California and the nation.

For America will never honestly come to terms with itself and never truly become the land of the free that we proclaim to the world unless we come to terms with our nation's history, both good and bad, and be united within the cultural diversity to ensure that our voice is won in promoting a State of California and promoting the nation of the United States.

Together, let's celebrate the many contributions that have come to America and achieved in the many fields, even as they battle, even as we battle those that come against us to get the truth out. Let's stand united and honor all of our elders and ancestors. Join me in voting aye on ACR 15.

Mr. Kalra, you are recognized at your desk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of the API Legislative Caucus in support of ACR 15, commemorating February as Black History Month. Black History Month is not only an opportunity to celebrate the African American community and honor them as the foundation of our nation's history and civil rights legacy, but also recognize the oppression they have continued to battle today, as well as the continued resilience of our black sisters and brothers.

The black community and AAPI communities have long worked together to combat hate and racism from the civil rights movement. When Yuri Kochiyama stood with Malcolm X and Asian Americans marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To the black community, protesting the intrinsic of Japanese Americans and even Dr. King himself going to India to learn more about the strategy of civil disobedience and nonviolent non cooperation.

When Vincent Chen was brutally targeted and murdered for being Asian, the African American community stood alongside the API community and used their voices to help raise ours. And now, as police violence persists throughout our cities and attacks on teaching critical race theory, our history are being perpetuated or perpetrated throughout our schools. Solidarity between our communities is more important than ever. Every year in February, we see the effort to educate ourselves on black history.

And it takes me back to a little over 20 years ago when I taught at Sally State University in the African American studies Department. And every day, the first day of class, students would inevitably poke their head in, step out, and a couple of minutes later walk back in and said, this is law in the black community. I'm like, yes, come on in. And I understand because for far too long, black history was considered something only relevant to the black community.

However, as I taught it then and as I believe it now, black history and the black experience is fundamental and intricately woven into our history as a nation. See, for far too long in our nation's history, black history has been treated as an elective, when in reality, it's always been American history 101. So even after Black History Month has ended, let us continue to celebrate the African American community and their contributions, talents and achievements every day of the year. Thank you.

And on behalf of the API caucus, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 15.

Mr. Lowenthal, you're recognized at your desk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, behalf of the legislative Jewish Caucus, I rise in strong support of ACR 15, designated February as Black History Month. Every day in February, we have the opportunity to celebrate both the legacy and the future of the black community. As we continue to fight towards a more just future, we must do so. We must do more to ensure our country continues to honor the contributions of black Americans.

Every single day of the year, influential black leaders pave the way towards equality and justice and continue to chart our future. While prominent figures such as President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Ray Charles, Martin Luther King, Jr. And Rosa Parks are recognized globally, there are still many African Americans who lack recognition. Despite their bravery, perseverance and accomplishments, these black Americans make great sacrifices and critical societal contributions in the face of adversity. They overcame obstacles and advocated for the betterment of our country.

And despite how far our country has come, racism still poses considerable challenges. Black History Month allows us to reflect on our country's past, but reminds us that we are not completely out of the dark. The Jewish community celebrates our shared values with the black community, and we continue to share inspirational stories of all Jews of color. And together, we hope to empower future generations to make our world more equitable to all people. I thank Assemblymember Wilson for authoring this important resolution and respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you.

Is there any further discussion or debate on this measure? Seeing and hearing none. Ms. Weber, you may close.

Thank you. On behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus, I thank all of my colleagues for their comments. And in honor of Black History Month, I hope that everyone enjoys the small token that we have given to all of the Members that will feed your soul. And I respectfully request your I vote on ACR 15. And I also ask for the first role to be open for co authors. Thank you.

The Clerk will open the roll for co authors on ACR 15. Remember, this is for co authors. Clerk will close the roll. There are 70 co authors added. We will now take a vote on the measure. Without objection. We can take a voice vote on ACR 15. All those in favor say a all those opposed say no. The eyes have it. The resolution is adopted. As is tradition for the California Legislative Black Caucus today, we recognize unsung heroes to mark Black History Month.

In the intervening years since the 1960s, the quest for justice for black Americans and all Americans has continued. The CLBC established the Unsung Hero Award in honor of Dr. King to recognize those who embody his philosophy and ideals. We continue this tradition with the stellar group, stellar group of individuals we honor. Today, I'm appointing an escort Committee to bring our honorees onto the floor for a special presentation. Members should retire to the rear of the chamber as I call your name.

Assembly Members Bonta Jackson, Jones Sawyer, McCarty, McKinnor, and Weber. I asked Speaker Anthony Rendon and Republican leader James Gallagher to move to the front center aisle to receive our honorees. We are moving to the introduction of the unsung heroes for 2023. The Clerk will read.

Unsung hero Ken Oliver is escorted by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. Ken Oliver is the Vice President of Checker.org and the Executive Director of the Checker Foundation, a new philanthropic arm of the human resources technology company. Mr. Oliver was released from prison in 2019 after 24 years where he was wrongfully held in solitary confinement for eight years. This action was found to be a violation of his civil rights. Checker.org connects people and businesses through fair chance employment.

Mr. Oliver's work focuses on record clearance, talent development, employer development through diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, practice, change management and public policy. Please welcome Ken Oliver from Assemblymember Gipson's district is unsung hero William Todd Irvin Sr. He is escorted by Assembly Member Jones-Sawyer. Raised in Penuel missionary Baptist Church, Bishop W. Todd Ervin Sr. Accepted his call to the ministry in 1985. While at Penuel, he served as a youth pastor and since 1991, Bishop Ervin has served as senior pastor of church one located north Long beach.

He was trained at Los Angeles Bible College and earned his master's degree in theology from Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College. He is most proud of his wife, co pastor Kimberly Marie Ervin and their four children, Christian Bria William Todd II Zion, as well as her granddaughter, Imani. Please welcome Bishop William Todd Ervin. Unsung hero Alyce Pipkin Allen is escorted by Assemblymember Weber.

As the Vice Chair of the Black American Political Association of California San Diego chapter, Alyce Pipkin Allen advances the organization's mission of representation and Empowerment. She attended San Diego State College after spending 20 years with the County of San Diego. Alyce retired and cofounded several nonprofits, notably the Black Woman's Institute of Leadership Development. Black and African women rise women give San Diego and 1619 national celebration of black women.

Alyce is a state delegate for the Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber, PhD please welcome Alyce Pipkin Allen. Unsung hero Alicia Berridge is escorted by Assemblymember Jackson. Alicia Berridge is a Los Angeles native and an entrepreneur and business owner, serving as the founder and Executive Director. Along with her husband, Lincoln Berridge of rising Stars Business Academy. Alicia attended Columbia School of Broadcasting in Hollywood and empowers individuals and businesses to strive for personal and professional excellence.

Alicia served as a Los Angeles police training officer and worked as a public defender investigator for the County of Riverside. Please welcome Alicia Berridge. Unsung hero Anthony Shep Crawford is escorted by Assembly Member Joan Sawyer.

Anthony Shep Crawford is a Grammy winning music producer, songwriter and the senior pastor of the experienced Christian Ministries, Inc. Born and raised in south central Los Angeles, pastor Shep is widely known, revered and trusted in the streets of Los Angeles for his vehement efforts in the fight for social justice, homelessness, pro black awareness, black and brown unity, as well as nurturing gang culture unity. In 2020, Pastor Shep was named the Chairman of United we stand up. Please welcome Pastor Shep Clark Crawford.

Unsung hero Robin Moore is escorted by Assemblymember McCarty. Robin Moore has served Sacramento for 12 years as the compassion 365 coordinator. She recently started her own nonprofit, We Force of California, Inc. She holds a degree in early childhood education, a Texas A and M certificate in life coaching and her most important role is being a wife and and mother. Please welcome Robin Moore. Vincent Lee Samuel is escorted by Assemblymember McKinnor.

Vincent Samuel has dedicated 40 years of service in the LA Unified school system and 20 years as Executive Director of the Positive Aging and Wellness Network. With a primary focus on young student career development objectives and spiritual elevations. Vincent developed the invincible me steam Youth Incentive program. Mr. Samuel's focus is on reprioritizing students'mindsets from school delinquency challenges into high school graduates and college degree holders with high standard career goals. Please welcome Vincent Lee Samuel from Assemblymember Holden's district is unsung hero Ron Husband.

He is escorted by Assemblymember Jackson. Ron Husband is a 38 year veteran of the Walt Disney Company. Mr. Husband started as an animation trainee and retired as a character artist in 2013. He is the first African American animator and first African American supervising animator for Walt Disney Studios. His animation screen credits include the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Atlantis, the Lost Empire, the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, the Lion King, Pocahontas, Hercules, the rerelease of Beauty and the Beast in IMAX Format and Treasure Planet.

Currently, you can find Ron teaching at Mount St. Antonio College in Walnut, California and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Please welcome Ron Husband from Assemblymember Wilson's district is unsung hero Belinda Bush. She is escorted by Assemblymember Joan Sawyer. Belinda Bush is the Executive Director of Gifted for Success, Inc. Which provides training and motivation and life skills to youth and young adults.

During her 30 plus years as a college Professor, Belinda served on the Workforce Investment Board in Solano County and worked with students to obtain their GED and learn leadership skills. She volunteered with a police activities league in Fairfield and tutored in the community and juvenile hall with an after school academic enrichment program and spent countless hours mentoring emojis. College students, please welcome Belinda Bush.

Unsung hero Tina Sampay is escorted by Assemblymember Brian as a south central native, Tina Sampay is passionate about racial equity and media inclusion for African American and other marginalized communities in Los Angeles. In 2022, Sampay created the South Central Writers Guild where she engages local black and brown youth in journalism through paid community projects and fellowships. Sampay is the founder of a black women owned news and media company based in south LA and curates several platforms that provide hyper local news. She has been published in the Grio, BET, the Guardian, Rolling Out La Focus, and the Wave newspaper. The please welcome Tina Sampay.

The Senate's honorees are also in the rear of the chamber. From Senator Bradford's district, please welcome Beverly White. And from Senator Smallwood Cuevas' district, please welcome my Auntie Michelle Reed. On behalf of chair Lori Wilson and the Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus, thank you for helping us commemorate the contributions of black Americans to our state and the nation. A memento is on your desk. It is a copy of the book Black Food, stories, art, and recipes from across the African diaspora by Bryant Terry.

The author is in the rear of the chambers as well. Please welcome Mr. Terry. On behalf of the Black Caucus, Members are invited to attend a reception and book signing for the honorees and Mr. Terry at Ella restaurant today from 2 to 3:30. We will now have a benediction offered by his Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. He's the head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

O God of our fathers, we give thanks to you for all the blessings in our lives. Finding ourselves in the midst of black History Month, we pray for all those who throughout the years, have suffered the effects of injustice and inequality. Grant wisdom and strength to all those who labor for freedom and justice for people of all races, creeds, and beliefs as we gather in gratitude for the gift of freedom exemplified within the walls of this temple of democracy.

Enlighten our minds so that we may continue to recognize and act upon our responsibility and upon our duty to secure the blessings of life, of liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all peoples always working to create a more perfect union for all. As we ask you, o Lord, to stretch out your mighty hand and bless all those present here who represent the noble people of California, guide and inspire them to always serve with honor and dignity.

Grant that they may govern in peace so that in their tranquility we all may live calm and serene lives through your grace and love for humankind. Amen. Thank you.

This concludes the Assembly's observance of Black History Month. As our honorees exit the chamber, join me in another robust round of applause.

Thank you, Mr. Bryan, and thank you, Members. And without objection, we will now recess the regular session for the purpose of convening the first extraordinary session. The regular session is recessed and, Members, we're now in the first extraordinary session. Without objection, we will substitute the prayer. Without objection. We will substitute the prayer pledge and other orders of business prior to moving to motions and resolutions. We are under motions and resolutions. And, Mr. Hart, you are recognized for your motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules to take up SCR one without reference to Committee or file for the purpose of adoption.

Mr. Hart moves. I see. Ms. Schiavo, seconds. Mr. Flora, you're recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that we adjourn the first extraordinary session of 23-24 sine die, effective immediately upon the Senate. Also moving to adjourn sine die.

Mr. Speaker, I move to lay it on the table.

Thank you. Mr. Hart. With this motion to lay Mr. Flora's motion on the table.

We object to that.

That is not debatable. There is a motion to lay on the table seconded by Ms. Ortega. This requires.

Mr. Chair. We appeal the ruling of the chair. I think it is debatable.

Under house rules, the motion to lay on the table is not debatable. So we will be taking a vote on the motion to lay on the table. The substitute amendment to adjourn. Majority leader asked for an aye vote. Republican leader asks for a no vote. Clerk will open the roll. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 48. No. 17. Motion to lay on the table passes. And, Mr. Flora, I'd like to assume you are withholding unanimous consent then.

We are.

Okay. This motion is also not debatable. Will require 41 votes. The Clerk will open the roll. Majority Leader Hart is asking for an I vote. And Mr. Floor is asking for a no vote. Members, this is a vote to suspend the rules to take up SCR 1. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 49. No. 17. Motion carries. Rules are suspended. And now, Members, we will take up SCR 1 by Senator Ramos without reference to file. The Clerk will read.

Senate Concurrent Resolution one by Senator McGuire relative to the Joint Rules for the 2023-24 1st extraordinary session.

Assembly Member Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate concurrent Resolution One establishes the joint rules of the Senate and Assembly for the 2023-24 1st extraordinary session. This resolution provides that the identical joint rules adopted last week in regular session, with certain exceptions, will govern the work in the first extraordinary session. SCR 1 is a straightforward housekeeping measure, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Ramos. And, Mr. Leader Gallagher, you are recognized.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. As you well know, we oppose these rules, just as we oppose the General rules of the Assembly, because they do not allow for a full debate. There is still, in these rules the ability not to hear bills, that chairs would not hear bills. And certainly, as we are discussing these proposals, as we had an informational hearing last week, the Governor's proposal has a lot of problems.

Independent experts across the board have said this will lead to higher gas prices to gas lines. We need a full debate of the issues and to talk about real solutions, and we all have a role to play in that and to provide real solutions to actually bringing down the costs that are much too high for our consumers in California. So we oppose these rules because they do not allow for that full and fair debate. And I ask for your no vote. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Gallagher. And seeing no other Members wishing to discuss this item. Seeing no other Members wishing to discuss this. Mr. Hart?

Mr. Speaker, I just want to let the Members know that these rules are consistent with the rules for special extraordinary sessions for the past 40 years.

Thank you, Mr. Hart. Seeing no other Members wishing to discuss this resolution. Mr. Ramos, you may close if you'd like.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Ramos. 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, and tally the votes. Ayes 51. Noes 17. The resolution is adopted. This will conclude our business today in the first extraordinary session. Mr. Hart moves and Mr. Flora seconds that the first extraordinary session will stand adjourned upon call of the speaker.

For the first extraordinary session is adjourned, and we are back again in regular session. Returning to regular order of business, we will pass and retain on file item two. And without the absence of objection, the quorum call is now lifted, and we will be moving to previously announced adjournments in memory. Members, we will be moving to adjournments in memory.

We ask that you take your seats or move your conversations off the floor and give respectful attention to those granted prior permission to speak on their adjournments in memory today. And, Leader Gallagher, you're recognized at your desk for your adjournment in memory.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Members, I rise today to adjourn in memory of Sheriff Gary Tindall, who passed away on February 22023 at the age of 75. Gary was a husband, a father, a public servant, and a man of great faith. He was born in Marysville, California, to Marvin and Antoinette Tindall. He grew up in Linda with his sister Carolyn and younger brother John.

He graduated from Marysville High School in 1965 and went on to attend UC Davis and then graduated from CSU Chico with an engineering degree. But in 1971, Gary would find his true passion in law enforcement when he was hired by the Yuba County Sheriff's Department to work at its jail. While completing the Butte College Police Academy, he progressed in his career working undercover in the narcotics unit for the Yuba County Sheriff's Department. In 1973, he met the love of his life, Irene.

They were married two years later. Together, they have three wonderful children, Josh, Michelle and Alicia. As Gary continued to move through the ranks of law enforcement, he earned his master's degree in criminal justice from CSU Sacramento in 1980. In 1990, he was elected as the sheriff of Yuba county, where he served two terms with great distinction and was active in the California State Sheriff's Association. After serving two terms, Gary went on and became the assistant coroner of Marin county for 10 years.

During that time, he spent four years as the President of the California State Coroners Association. When he retired in 2010, he and Irene moved back to Yuba City. Gary was known to be a present and loving husband, father and community leader. He was a coach and mentor to many. Gary's faith was extremely important to him and was a driving force to the type of servant leader that he was. Gary was always a force for good and a mentor to many in the law enforcement arena.

He was a dedicated Member of the Marysville Kiwanis, and over many years he spent countless hours cooking meals for anyone in need. He loved fishing was one of his great passions and swimming as soon as the weather would allow. He was known for his incredible memory and was a huge sports fan, always cheering on his favorite team, the San Francisco 49 ers, and taking his kids to countless sporting events.

Gary is survived by his wife Irene, his son Josh, daughter Michelle, daughter Alicia, grandchildren, and his sister Carolyn. Gary will be remembered for his loving spirit and dedication to everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by our ubisatter community and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Today, I ask Members that we adjourn in the memory of Sheriff Gary Tyndall. Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Gallagher and Assembly Member Ta, you're recognized at your desk for your adjournment in memory.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker. It is with a sorrowful and heavy heart that I rise to adjourn in the memory of Chief Ron Robert. Ron was an oncowdy fire torture chief for 42 years, beginning as a Reserve firefighter with the Santana Fire Department, which then led to becoming a full time firefighter with the Westminster Fire Department in 1995. Ron held various special position, including fire investigator, helicopter real chief, chief fire investigator and an incident commander of Orange County or Hazard incident management team.

In October 2022, Ron retired from Division one, serving my district. Ron be a career and live his life to serve others. Our hearts are broken, but we take solace in knowing that the legacy of his service will live on in the communities he protected and the life he saved in his 40 years of service. Ron leave behind his wife, Stacy, two sons, Scott and Brett, and his three grandchildren, who Ron loved to spoil as a college. I worked with Ron when I was mayor of Westminster. I ask that we adjourn today in memory of Chief Ron Robert.

Thank you, Mr. Ta. 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. Moving to announcements the deadline for Members to file their annual statements of economic interest, FPPC Form 700 is this Wednesday, March 1. This is the deadline for Members. The staff deadline is April 3.

Moving on to Committee announcements, the budget Subcommitee five on Public Safety will meet at 03:00 p.m. In Capitol Room 437 and the Joint Assembly and Senate Transportation Committee's informational hearing will begin at 03:00 p.m. Or upon it, of adjournment in the swing space, room 1100. The session schedule is as follows.

Tuesday, February 20 eigth check in session Wednesday, March 1 Check in session Thursday, March 2 floor session at 09:00 a.m. Seeing and hearing no further business to the day, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Lowenthal moves and Mr. Gallagher seconds at this house stand adjourned until Thursday, March 2, at 09:00 a.m. We are adjourned.