Assembly Floor

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

[Roll Call]

Members, a quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery, please stand for the prayer and the flag salute. Today's prayer will be offered by Assemblymember Addis.

Friends, good morning. Our personality, that is who we are, is a reflection of how we understand the world. If we are only able to look at the world as though we were looking in a mirror, our vision becomes narrow and limited. But when we begin to use our mind as a window through which we can view the world around us, our horizon becomes endless. May we be so blessed to have the curiosity to seek another's views and the ability to understand what we see. May this be God's will. Amen.

Thank you, Assembly Member Addis. Assembly Member Alanis will lead us in the pledge.

Please join me in the pledge. Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God. Invisible liberty.

Reading of the previous day's journal.

Assembly Chamber of Sacramento Wednesday, March 132024.

The Assembly moves Mr. Gallagher seconds that the reading of the previous day journal be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions, there are none. Introduction in reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the Governor there are none. Messages from the Senate? There are none. Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day will be deemed read and printed in the journal. Majority Leader Aguiar Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Mike Fong, Ward, Alvarez, and Holden to speak on an adjournment in memory today.

Without objection. Such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118 A to allow Assembly Members Grayson, Joe Patterson, and Rodriguez to have guests on the floor today and to allow Assembly Members Friedman and Nguyento have guests seated at their desk.

Without objection. Such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to re refer the following bills to Committee AB 2656 Jim Patterson from the Governmental Organization Committee to the Rules Committee, and AB 2780 McKinnor from the Insurance Committee to the Communications and Conveyance Committee, then back to insurance Committee.

Without objection. Such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 1881 Davies from Appropriations Committee and order the Bill to second reading and then to the consent calendar. The Bill is non fiscal.

Without objection. Such shall be the order. Moving on to guest introductions and announcements. Let us wish I don't see her assemblymember Waldron a happy birthday. Let's wish her a happy birthday over our spring recess on March 28th. Happy birthday wherever you are. Moving on to guest introductions. Assembly Member Alanice, you are recognized for your guest introductions. Members, your respectful attention to Assemblymember Alanis.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, this Saturday is California's Steam Robotics day and with me today in our gallery from my district is the mighty Iron Patriots, the robotic team from Fred C. Byer High School from Modesto. They're represented by their team coach, Carla, Booster President Debbie, booster treasurer and mentor Paul Hardy and booster secretary Maria. They're over there, by the way, guys, if you guys are looking for them, as well as their team captains, Audrey Rosenau and Hudson.

Monday the Iron Patriots are a team of highly skilled and passionate high school students who value hard work and education, challenging themselves to design, build and program industrial sized robots and compete for awards while building a strong team, identifying and raising funds. It honors their teamwork and skills. This team is made up of some of the best and brightest students that my district has to offer.

In fact, just this weekend, the teams alliance won the Sacramento regional event in Elk Grove, beating out 38 other teams and claiming the regional winner title. I wish I was ending on that, but I'm not. This is the second time the Iron Patriots have finished first at a regional event in the team's 12 year history. They also received the special Image Award, which celebrates attractiveness in engineering and outstanding visual aesthetics, integration of a machine and team appearance.

With this win, the team hopes to receive an invitation to the world championship in Houston this April through the Iron Patriots robotics. They build and compete, they advance and they are respected and appreciated for science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout our community. I am so proud to represent this fine group of students and mentors and invite all of you to stop by after session. They'll be demonstrating all the work that they do with their robots as you guys exit out the south.

If you look to your right, please, I welcome you guys to go join them and give them a good welcome. Also, please, for the Modesto Fred Sea Byer High School Iron Patriots. Thanks guys for being here.

Thank you, Assembly Member Alanis and welcome to your guests. Assembly Member Rodriguez, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I'm honored to introduce representatives from athletes and entertainers for kids and 911 for kids public education as leaders in emergency and disaster safety response education. This organization has been recognized for its efforts to provide 911 public education, training and information to California's children, seniors and families.

In the rear of the chamber, we are joined by former wide receiver of the Oakland Raiders and University of Notre Dame go irish NFL hall of Famer, Heisman Trophy awardee, and currently the national Chairman of athletes and entertainers for Kids and 911 for kids, Mr. Tim Brown and his wife, Cherise Brown. Also we have Ellis Kim, Executive Director of 911 for Kids, and Charlie Cullen, President of the National Emergency Number Association.

Today these organizations are recognizing youth and dispatcher heroes at their 911 for Kids Heroes ceremony. At their ceremony, honorees will be presented with the 911 Heroes Medal of Honor for their courageous efforts to save a life or their role in ensuring safeties of others. Please join me in welcoming this group of emergency response and educational leaders who are joining us at the rear of the chamber. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Rodriguez, and welcome to your guests. And as a lifelong raider fan, it's great to see hall of Famer Tim Brown here. Welcome to our chambers, Assemblymember Soria. You are recognized for your guest introductions. Members, your attention. Give your respectful attention to Assemblymember Soria, please.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today we are joined in the gallery by Kevin Nearing, President of the California Land Surveyors Association, as well as he's a resident of actually my district, the City of Kerman, and has formerly served as a Council Member. He is accompanied by Rick Moore, Executive officer of the board of professional Engineers, land surveyors and geologists. And also with them is Kim Orno, the Executive Director of the California Land Surveyors Association.

They are joining us as part of our recognition of National Surveyors Week, a week where we take time to recognize how the mapping work of surveyors is so critical for understanding the land under our feet and its relation to the infrastructure, science and the laws that drive our society. Please join me in welcoming them to our chambers. They're up in the gallery. Thank you so much for being here.

Thank you Assembly Member Soria and welcome to your guests. Assemblymember Sanchez, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you Mr. Speaker. I am excited to introduce Members of Temecula St. Jean Catholic FFA who came all the way up here from our district. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares Members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. St. Jean De La Estoniac Catholic High School is proud to be one of our four high schools in the nation and the only high school in Temecula to offer an FFA charter. Please join me in welcoming them to the Assembly floor.

Thank you Assembly Member Sanchez and welcome to your guests moving to business on the daily file second reading Clerk will.

[Second Reading]

Will be deemed read and all amendments will be deemed adopted. Concurrence in Senate amendments file item 26 no pass and retain under reconsideration. All items shall be continued. Moving there she is. Happy birthday to you Assembly Member Waldron. I know it's coming up on March 28. Moving on to Assembly third reading file item 29 ACR 148 by Joe Patterson Assembly Member Joe Patterson the Clerk will.

Read Assembly Concurrent Resolution 148 by Assembly Joe Patterson and others relative to down syndrome awareness.

Assembly Member Patterson, you are recognized.

Great. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Members, today I'm honored to present ACR 148 to recognize down Syndrome Awareness Day and week, which is jointly authored by our colleague Assemblymember Grayson. According to the CDC, down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition and affects roughly 6000 newborns each year in the United States, which is about one in every 700 babies.

The lifespan of these children has increased dramatically over the last four decades due to advancements in science, increased access to quality care and resources for a safe and nurturing home environment, along with increased societal acceptance and awareness, which is one of the reasons I've authored this resolution.

It's my hope in the next four decades, the quality of life for individuals with down syndrome will grow even more enhanced awareness has also brought an increase in opportunities for people with down syndrome, whether in the classroom or in the workplace. We're seeing a growth of participation in all aspects of everyday life, bringing further meaning to the purpose of their lives.

ACR 148 will proclaim the week of March 17 to March 23, 2024 as down syndrome California Down Syndrome Awareness Week, and March 21, 2024 is California Down Syndrome Awareness Day, which is great that we're able to do it on the actual day. I encourage all Californians to first learn about down syndrome and in turn, support and participate in local activities and initiatives aimed at bringing greater acceptance and understanding. Members, thank you for allowing me to share the importance of this resolution. I ask for the first roll call to be open for coauthors, and I'm respectfully asking for your support for ACR 148.

Thank you, Assembly Member Patterson, Assembly Member Grayson, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to my colleague from Rockland. I do rise today as a proud joint author of ACR 148, honoring California Down Syndrome Awareness Day and week. Despite their chromosomal differences, individuals with down syndrome attend school work. They participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, they vote, and they contribute to society in many wonderful ways.

Here are just a few examples of some extraordinary individuals living with down syndrome, breaking barriers, inspiring others, and raising awareness for inclusion, such as Sujit Desai, the first musician living with down syndrome to play at Carnegie Hall and has mastered seven instruments. He has been a recipient of numerous national and international awards for music and advocacy work. Chelsea Werner is a young athlete who's gone on to be a four time Special Olympics USA gymnast, champion, and two time world champion.

She's gone on to be featured on several campaigns, proving to be a role model for others. And Marcus Sakura, an author, actor, storyteller. His children's book has been featured internationally and he serves as an ambassador to support the Global Down Syndrome foundation. And as a point of privilege, I'd also like to recognize someone that is very, very special to me, my sister Sherry, who lives with down syndrome. Sherry has brought so much love.

She's brought light and joy to my life, to my family, and to her community. Having someone in your life who is a Member of down syndrome, or IDD, community, is a blessing. It causes you to see how we're all similar instead of how we're all so different. Friends and colleagues, thank you for your attention and recognition of the valuable contributions that individuals with down syndrome make to the State of California. And I respectfully ask for your I vote on ACR 148. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Grayson. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll for co authors. All those vote who desire to vote. All those who vote who desire to vote for co authors. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. There are 58 co authors added. Without objection. We'll take a voice vote on this resolution. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Assembly Member Patterson, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Great. Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. And Members in the back of the chamber is also in room 127. But we have several constituents and friends of mine in the back, individuals living with down syndrome and their family Members, when I was on the Rockland City Council, had the opportunity to see the impact that they have in our community. And also, for example, Cassidy is one of my neighbors. Strolls her cat down the street in a stroller all the time.

But also, it's Malachi Haskins birthday today, and I just want to give a shout out to that. So just want to give special recognition to my guests. Thank you very much, Members.

Thank you. Mr. Patterson, welcome to your guests. And, Mr. Grayson, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And at the gallery, I'd like to introduce the wonderful folks from the down syndrome connection of the Bay Area. If they would stand, please. Their mission is to empower, inspire, support, people living with down syndrome, their families, and the community that serves them while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life. And along with them, I would also like to introduce, along with my colleague from Oakland, I'd like to welcome and recognize Marissa Erickson. Accompanied by her mother and father.

Marissa is an incredible leader in the IDD community and such a talented individual in the film industry. And I'm honored to have her with us here today at the back of the chamber. Please welcome.

Thank you, Mr. Grayson. And welcome to your guests.

Moving on to file item 30, ACR 150 by Assembly Member Nguyen. The Clerk will read

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 150 by Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen. Relative to developmental disabilities awareness monthly. .

Thank you Members. Your attention, please. Moving on. Assembly Member Nguyen, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I rise to present ACR 150, which recognizes the month of March as developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month reminds us that we're all part of a broad spectrum of intellectual and physical functioning. It's a chance to be more empathetic and to remind ourselves of the challenges we face in our own lives. Regardless of our IQ or diagnosis, we all have gifts.

Today, approximately 6 million Americans live with developmental disabilities, and the CDC estimates that it affects one in six children. Before the 19th century, people with developmental disabilities were treated violently and often inhumanely. Many were passed on a practice of carding off people to be dropped in another town or sent to live in poor, Unhygienic environments. It wasn't until 1987 that individuals with developmental disabilities finally started to receive the recognition they deserve when then President Ronald Reagan designated March as national Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Since then and throughout, there have been heroes along the way. They are our disability providers, our Regional Centers like Alta, our community based organizations like Wormline, our friends, families with empathetic hearts and helping hands. And Member, if I could just have a moment.

This here. I've practiced this many times without cry, but I couldn't do it. This is Hannah, my nine year old daughter. She lives with a developmental disability that has been undiagnosed. She has the mindset of a four or five year old. She was finally able to count to 100. It took us half an hour, but she did. It's. She is nonverbal and has a vocabulary of less than 100. And I am so proud of her.

And she has been the best thing to happen to my life because she opened up my eyes to a world that I never knew, a world that I would never be a part of had I not had Hannah. As parents, we send our kids off to school hoping that they'll make friends. I send Hannah off to school hoping that she'll make a friend, where when somebody bullies her because of her special needs, that they would stand up and fight for her.

So I'm here asking all of you to talk to your kids, your grandkids, your children, your nieces and nephew, and educate them about kids like Hannah. About people like Hannah. Because until we do that, our children will not have a path to thrive. Right now, we want them to survive, but until more and more people are aware of their situation and are accepting of it. Hannah would not have a pathway to thrive.

So I'm asking each and every single one of you to go home and talk to your family Members about it, your children. Because the reality is that Hannah will be bullied for being different, for being special, and she will need me for the rest of her life. For the rest of her life. And I am prepared for that. But I don't want to do that alone. I want our community to be there with us.

And so I stand here today as a champion for people like Hannah, for communities like Hannah, for organizations and centers that help uplift Hannah and all of her friends and all of the people around her. I hope you'll join me in voting aye on ACR 150. Thank you.

Member Nguyen. I probably don't need to ask. I assume you'd like co authors on this resolution. Clerk will open the roll. Co authors, all those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote for co authors, all those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 60 co authors off added without objection. We will take a voice vote on the resolution. All in favor say aye. All those opposed say no. The ayes have it.

The resolution is adopted. Thank you. Moving on to file item 32, AB 2024 by Assembly Member Pacheco. The Clerk will read

Assembly Bill 2024 by Senator Pacheco an act relating to domestic violence.

Assembly Member Pacheco, you are recognized.

Thank you. Good morning, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise today to present Assembly Bill 2024. AB 2024 will prohibit the denial of an ex parte restraining order because of minor errors in the petition prior to a review by a judicial officer. The Bill will give a judicial officer the opportunity to review an ex parte restraining order by focusing on the merits of the case and will create a standard across California to ensure timely protection amendments were taken and technical in nature. AB 2024 has received bipartisan support and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Seeing and hearing no further debate, you would like co authors for the resolution? Excuse me, I'm sorry, I'm so caught up in the previous moment. Clerk will close. The Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the vote. Ayes 58. No, zero measure is adopted. Did yes, Ms. Nguyen. Assembly Member Nguyen, did you have additional guests to introduce? You are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to introduce folks from Warmline and Alta regional service who are here in the gallery today. They are the organizations, the individuals that help people like Hannah and people with developmental disabilities. Without them, I don't know what we would do. Thank you so much for being here.

Thank you, Assembly Member Nguyen, and welcome to your guests. Moving on to file item 33, ACR 156 by Assembly Member Pappen, the Clerk will read

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 156 by Samar Papan relative to Greek Independence Day.

Assembly Member Pappen, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this is a resolution I know you've all been waiting for, a commemoration of Greek Independence Day. And I say that because Greece, as the birthplace of democracy and the United States as the world's largest democracy, have long been kindred spirits in their dedication to the ideal that we are governed by and for the people. March 25 is Greek Independence Day. It marks the beginning of the Greek Revolution of 1821 against centuries of oppression at the hands of the Ottoman Empire.

When raising the revolutionary flag at the beginning of their fight for freedom, the Greeks unified behind the motto freedom or death, elephalier e thanatos, which has 11 syllables and is signified by the 11 blue and white stripes in the Greek flag.

The fight for democracy has been at the forefront of this country's history, and the Greeks have fought side by side with the United States, prompting Winston Churchill to declare at the end of World War II that it is not that Greeks fought like heroes, but rather that heroes fought like Greeks. Today we see the struggles for democracy continue in so many corners of the world, and even here in our own country.

The fight to carry on the Greek creative form of democratic government is worth it, because even with all of its imperfections and all of its difficulties, as have been said, it's the worst form of government, except for all the others, and I think we all can agree to that.

So I stand before you today as a proud Greek American, the daughter of Elias Papandrocopolis, who was sent to school not knowing any English otherwise known around this building as Assemblyman Louis Pappin, to honor and acknowledge the importance of the Greek creation and relentless pursuit of democracy and freedom. I'd also like to acknowledge other Greek legislators that came before us in this August body, including Senator Nick Petrus, Assembly Member Art Agnos, and Assemblymember Elaine Contonomous Alquist. With that, Mr. Speaker, I request that the roll be open for coauthors on ACR 156.

Thank you, Assembly Member Papin. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll for coauthors for this resolution. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote as a co author. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the role. Tally the votes. There are 64 co authors. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Ayes have it. Resolution is adopted. Would you like Assembly Member Papan, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. I am so honored today to have four Members here from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, commonly referred to as the order of the AHEPA. It's a fraternal organization founded on July 26, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia. AHEPA was founded with a focus on civil rights, particularly to counteract the Ku Klux Klan. It is the largest and oldest grassroots Association of American Citizens of Greek heritage and Philhelenes, with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

The mission of AHEPA is to promote the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism. Please welcome Members of our local chapter of the Order of the AHEPA.

Thank you, Assembly Member Pappin, and welcome to your guests. Moving on to file item 35, HR 73 by Mr. Zbur, presented by Assembly Member Ward, the Clerk will read.

House Resolution 73 by Assembly Member Zbur and others relative to transgender day of visibility.

Mr. Ward, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. As the Vice Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, I rise today to present HR 73 on behalf of my colleague from West Hollywood. This resolution celebrates transgender week of visibility in the Capitol and proclaims March 31 as transgender Day of visibility. Commemorated each year, the International Transgender Day of Visibility encompasses an expansive community of people who identify as two spirit transgender, gender, nonconforming, or nonbinary, or intersex or TGI inclusive.

While our caucus overall community and allies recognize transgender Day of Remembrance in November, a painful day where we memorialize our Trans siblings lost to hate and violence, it is critically important that we also celebrate transgender day of visibility to recognize our TGI inclusive community Members. Focusing on joy, support, and hope, TGI people have existed throughout history, held prominent cultural and spiritual positions, and greatly contributed to societies around the world.

In an effort to not only bring these to light these important historical figures, but also honor modern day trailblazers, our California legislative LGBTQ caucus will be sharing CGI inclusive stories, especially during this week. Alongside the author and fellow Members of the caucus, I reaffirm our unwavering support for our two spirit transgender, gender, nonconforming, non binary and intersex community Members. Our community is united in its pursuit for equity and equality for all people.

Our caucus is proud to highlight the representation of the TGI community in elected offices nationwide with 98 out officials, including nine here in California, such as Tara Lawson Reamer on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Lisa Middleton on the Palm Springs City Council and Lizette Espinoza Garnica on the Redwood City City Council.

As we near the end of transgender week of visibility 2024 in the Capitol, it is our hope that this week is not the end of us supporting those who need our support now more than ever. It is imperative that we celebrate during this week and further affirm our support for our Trans siblings and their right to live visibly, openly, authentically and unapologetically. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members and I respectfully ask for your I vote and the first role to be open for co authors.

Thank you, Mr. Ward. Keep down, please, Members. Mr. Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of the California Native American Legislative Caucus to speak in support of HR 73, which declares March 31 as transgender day of visibility. As chair of the Select Committee on Youth Homelessness in San Bernardino, County, I also want to note that research tells us that statewide, 20% to 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ plus. This resolution highlights the importance and need to increase awareness about upholding human rights for all.

HR 73 notes that from June 22 June 2022 to April 2023, more than 350 incidents of hate and extremists against LGBTQ community were reported in the United States. With California having one of the highest total number of incidents in all the country, we must do all we can to reaffirm the rights of all people and stop this growing hate against people of the LGBTQ plus community, especially as many of those cases are directed.

Let us celebrate the contributions of our diverse LGBTQ caucus and make sure that we stand united and transgender community and the day of visibility that we stand united to respect their rights, their humanity, and the right to live with us side by side together here in the State of California. I urge your aye vote.

Thank you, Mr. Ramos. Assembly Member Wilson, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise today in support of HR 73, which celebrates transgender week of visibility in the Capitol and proclaims March 31 as transgender day of visibility.

Commemorating each year, the International Day of Visibility encompasses an expansive community of people who identify as two spirit transgender, gender, non conforming or non binary, or intersex as chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and as a Member of the California Legislative Women's Caucus, we reaffirm our unwavering support to those who identify as two spirit, transgender, gender, nonconforming, nonbinary, or intersex in the tradition of black culture, speaking the names of those who have come before us, I would like to honor five women.

Mary Jones, born in 18. Three. Earliest recorded story of a Trans woman in America. She was dubbed in the press the man monster. But despite the discrimination she faced as a queer sex worker of color, she refused to give up on her identity. Francis Thompson, born in 1840, an antirape activist, was most likely the first Trans woman to testify before congressional Committee in the United States. Lucy Hicks Anderson, born 1886.

She was the earliest fight in the fight for marriage equality when she and her husband were punished for marrying and served 10 years probation. Miss Major Griffin Gracie, born 1940. Affectionately known as Miss Major, she was a Trans activist who worked and volunteered for many queer organizations since the Stonewall uprising, with a particular focus on women of color. Last but not least, Tracy Africa Norman, born 1952, most notably known as Africa. It was her nickname.

She was actually the first black Trans model who worked in the 70s. She appeared on dyed jobs and, I'm sorry, hair dyes, as well as Essence magazine, including Vogue. But in the 80s, it was discovered that she was Trans, and she was blacklisted in the United States and had to flee to Europe, Paris in particular, to actually find work. These women, we honor them today as we look at the visibility that is necessary for this community. And so with that, I thank you.

Mr. Speaker and Members, I respectfully ask for you to join the Black Caucus and the women Caucus in our support of HR 73. We thank the author and the LGBT Community Caucus for bringing this together, and we ask for an aye vote.

Thank you. Assembly Member Wilson. All debate having ceased, would you like to close Assembly Member Ward?

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to acknowledge and thank my colleagues from Highland and from Susan City for their eloquent words. I think it highlights, of course, the cross spectrum that we need to embody here in the Legislature.

Between our caucuses, when we support each other, we are lifting all votes, and we are recognizing that Members of our community are particularly under attack, and the hateful violence that they are enduring is denying who they are and causing them harm, both mentally and sometimes physically as well. But this begins with visibility.

It begins by recognizing that they are real, that they are true to themselves, that we appreciate who they are and what they contribute to our state, and that we will lift them up in the work that we do in the months ahead. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully request your I vote and that the first roll will be open for co authors.

Thank you. Assembly Member Ward Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote for as a co author. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll. There are 49 co authors added without objection. We'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Moving on to file item 36, HR 78 by Assembly Member Calderon. Clerk will read

House Resolution 78 by Assembly Member Calderon and others relative to Cesar Chavez Day.

Assembly Member Calderon, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus to present HR 78, commemorating Cesar Chavez Day. As a daughter and granddaughter of farm workers, it is an honor to introduce this resolution. I have many childhood memories from my grandparents'house in Mendota where I would listen to their stories about life in the fields. I also remember sitting at the dinner table hearing my family talk about a man named Cesar Chavez. They admired him.

Cesar Chavez is an icon in the American civil rights movement as a mark of the strength and resilience of the Latino community. The rallying cry c se puede is etched in American history. In 1962, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association, which would later become the United Farm Workers. In 1966, they organized a massive strike against grape growers in California, leading over 1000 farm workers and their supporters in a 340 miles march from Delano to Sacramento.

Cesar Chava's efforts led to the enactment of California's agricultural Labor Relations act of 1975, the only law in the nation protecting the rights of farm workers to organize and bargain with their employers. In 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded Cesar Chavez the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and in 2006, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger inducted him into the hall of Fame. Today, the fight to empower farm workers across our state goes on. Please join me in celebrating the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Calderon, Assembly Member Cervantes, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today I rise as a proud joint author and as a Member of the California Legislative LGBTQ caucus in support of House Resolution 78. Whether it's fighting for better jobs and working conditions for workers, improving access to health care, eliminating discrimination, improving the quality of education, providing services to others, or simply treating others with dignity and respect, no matter their background or who they are, Cesar Chavez's selfless example is a standard we should all strive to follow.

Cesar Chavez was an ally to the LGBTQ community. In fact, in 1987, Chavez attended and spoke at the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and gay rights, serving as a grand marshal. It was at this march that he asked attendees, how could you demand equality for your own people while tolerating discrimination against anyone else because of who they are? The efforts of Cesar Chavez are a reminder that together we can break down all barriers.

When my own father served as mayor of the City of Coachella, he gave Cesar Chavez the first key to the city. Cesar Chavez, the farm worker movement, and the fight for civil rights are deeply rooted in the history of eastern Riverside County and its communities. In 1990, my father led the efforts to name an elementary school after Cesar Chavez. It was actually one of the first schools in the state named in his honor.

Cesar Chavez reminds us of the social responsibility to serve our communities and ensure dignity and respect for all, especially our most vulnerable. He was and is a symbol of strength and hope in our communities in California and in across our nation. La Lucia Continua colleagues, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on House Resolution 78.

Thank you, Assembly Member Cervantes. Assembly Member Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise on behalf of the California Native American Legislative Caucus to join in celebrating the life, achievements, and the example of Caesar Chavez. His family left Mexico when the government began paying a bounty for each Indian scalp, much like California did in the 1850s. Caesar honored and cherished his mother's native roots. When he passed away of natural causes in April of 1993, he was holding a book on Native American art.

We celebrate his commitment to service, to justice, to learning nonviolence, and the fierce pride he took in his roots. His work inspired hundreds and hundreds of people from all ages and walks of life to believe in themselves and their right to build better futures for themselves and their families. And although Caesar only attended school through the 8th grade, he possessed an unending passion for learning.

His office at union headquarters had floor to ceiling bookshelves holding thousands of books on topics ranging from management and business, to history to philosophy. He had a complete collection of the writings of Gandhi and volumes on Native American art and culture. In his 1984 speech to the San Francisco Commonwealth Club, he reminded us why we must all remember that service to others and exercising respect towards others can change the world. I quote, once social change begins, it cannot be reversed.

You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. I urge your. aye vote and we stand united.

Thank you, Assembly Member Ramos. Assembly Member, Juan Carrillo, you are recognized.

Buenos Dias, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I rise in proud support of HR 78 by Assembly Member Calderon, observing march the first assessor Chavez's birthday and as a day of public service. As I stand here on the Assembly floor today, I am filled with deep sense of gratitude and honor to commemorate the life of the legacy of El Grand Cesar Chavez. As an immigrant who came to this country at the age of 15, I never imagined that I would one day become a proud citizen of this great nation, raise a beautiful family, and even speak English. Apes are De todo aquistoi standing before you today. A testament to El Sonio Americano that Cesar Chavez worked hard to uphold.

Cesar Chavez was a visionary, a tireless advocate for farm workers'rights, and a champion for social justice. He fought against discrimination and equality, and his unwavering commitment to his cause inspired millions worldwide. As we commemorate Cesar Chavez on this day, we must remember that his legacy is not just a historical footnote, it's a compromise. Uncompromiso. As Cesar Chavez once said, we cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.

Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others for their sakes and our own. We stand on the shoulders of a giant like Sister Chavez, who paved the way for us to have a voice and make a difference for all. As we remember his legacy, let us together build a California that reflects these values. A state where everyone has the chance to succeed, no matter their economic background or color of their skin.

Let us stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, fighting for the rights and dignity for equality, justice and opportunity. And let us never forget our struggles and successes are connected. We're all in this together. Ricuer De LA Niona, Cela Fuerza thank you, Cesar Chavez, for inspiring us all to be the change we want to see in the world. Gracias.

Thank you. Assembly Member Carrillo, Assembly Member Waldron, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, I rise to support HR 78, recognizing March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. On this day, we highlight the important and vital contributions farm workers provide to bring food to all the families in our state. As the legislative representative of a rural district, I am humbled by the role our region plays as an agricultural county. A testament to the hard work of our farmers and farm workers. Each year, I am honored to rise in support of recognizing Cesar Chavez's day.

He was a historic leader and his legacy will live on for decades to come. A quote spoken by him that I find impactful reads, true wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire. Even today, we acknowledge there is more work to be done. Providing safe and secure farm worker housing, access to quality education for their families.

And as was highlighted during the COVID epidemic and championed by our speaker, not leaving anyone behind when it comes to PPE and access to vaccines and treatment. Taking care of those who take care of us and recognizing the dignity and humanity of all our peoples was the aspiration of Cesar Chavez and should continue as our goal today. I urge an aye vote.

Thank you, Assembly Member Waldron. Assembly Member Rubio, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, I rise on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus in support of HR 78. Recognizing one of the most inspirational labor leaders of the 20th century, Caesar Chavez. Chavez cofounded the National Farm Workers Association, NFWA, which later became the United Farm Workers UFW Labor Union.

The Chavez family became migrant workers after his parents lost their farm during the Great Depression and lived in a succession of migrant camps bearing firsthand witness to the poor treatment of migrant workers inspired him to organize a union that would protect and serve the farm workers whose poverty and powerlessness he had shared.

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge some incredible women who led in the civil rights and labor movements, starting with the most inspirational woman, Dolores Huerta, who has spent nearly her entire life as a labor and civil rights activist. A daughter of farm workers, she spent years at the forefront of the effort to create UFW. In 1962, she worked alongside her UFW cofounder, Caesar Chavez, during the strikes, walkouts, and demonstrations of the 1960s.

She has since expanded in the activism of farm worker movement, becoming a voice for women's equality, especially for Latina women and those of us that are looking to find equity and parity in elected office. Maria Moreno, the first woman farm worker hired as a union representative for the Agricultural Workers Organization Committee in 1959 when severe flooding devastated California farms and their crops, Maria began her activism by advocating for government, food, and financial assistance for farm workers.

Through her dedication and activism, Maria became a trailblazer for women in politics and finally, Jesse De La Cruz, who began working in the fields at age five. Along her family. She continued the work even as she had her children, and worked alongside her husband, Arnold, who later worked with Caesar Chavez and the National Farm Workers Association. When the NFWA became UFW, Jesse continued to advocate for agricultural workers and to expand opportunities for women in UFW leadership.

These women and countless others worked tirelessly alongside Caesar Chavez in the fight for better treatment and were instrumental in the advancement of the labor and civil rights movement. Today, we honor their work and thank them for their commitment and contributions to California. Thank you. Mr. Speaker and Members, I respectfully ask for your aye vote in support of House Resolution 78.

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

Dear Members, Today I rise on behalf of the API caucus in support of HR 78, which recognizes Cesar Chavez's extraordinary legacy and commemorates Cesar Chavez Day. Thank you to Assembly Members Calderon and Cervantes for bringing this resolution forward. Cesar Chavez was a champion of civil rights and a fearless labor leader whose courage and determination reshaped the landscape of labor rights in America.

Chavez understood that the dignity of labor was non negotiable, and he dedicated his life to ensuring fair wages, humane working conditions, and basic rights for all workers. I have the extreme honor of representing Delano in the Legislature and as a native of Delano. The world of Delano is much different from the day that it was when Cesar Chavez fought for rights.

See, near the end of his life, he was fighting for one thing, one thing that he couldn't fight for in Delano, and that was access to health care. He wanted to reshape and make sure that alongside labor rights, access to health care remained colleagues. This year, we have some difficult decisions to make. Let us recommit ourselves to protecting access to health care and making sure we protect our vulnerable communities in the spirit and work of Cesar Chavez.

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

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too, rise today in support of HR 78. On behalf of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, I want to thank our colleague from Whittier for her beautiful words and also for her leadership in bringing forward this resolution. The Jewish caucus is proud to join with Californians of all faiths and backgrounds in recognizing the incredible legacy of Cesar Chavez.

He is an iconic civil rights and labor leader and someone who is an inspiration and a moral exemplar, not just to farm workers, not just to the labor community, not just to the Latino community, but to Californians from all backgrounds. Because of the work that he did to promote justice, the work that he did to promote human dignity, the work that he did to transform California into a better place for all Californians, and the example that he provided for all of us.

The Jewish community was captivated by Mr. Chavez's efforts, his moral compass, and I'm proud that so many Jewish communities and organizations stood with him. And in particular, that there were many rabbis across the State of California that told their congregations that non union grapes were forbidden to eat under Jewish law. Some of you may have heard of kosher food and non kosher food. Rabbis in the State of California told their congregants that it would violate Jewish law to eat grapes that were picked with exploited labor.

We also know that there were many Jews in California and throughout the United States that joined to support Caesar Chavez. Marshall Gans, the Longtime Legendary Union organizer. Mark Grossman, who is his personal aide, Jerry Cohen, who was the head of the UFW legal staff. There were Jews, actually, who joined all of the picket lines.

Tragically, the first person to lose their life on a farm worker picket line was a 17 year old by the name of Nan Freeman, who was a college student who was killed by a truck crashing into the picket line. And perhaps my favorite and happiest story about the way that the Jewish community felt compelled to support Caesar Chavez was his wife. Helen once told a story about when they were first fundraising and collecting money for the union.

Her sister started opening checks and she turned her and she said, all of the people making these donations have the same first name. Their first name is Rabbi. And that is something that we take great pride in, the fact that our community was there. Cesar Chavez was also an incredible ally to our community and a supporter of our community and actually stood up for our community in so many important ways.

And so just another example of someone who is an iconic moral leader, not just in certain communities here in the State of California, but really for diverse communities across the state. And so, on behalf of myself and the Jewish caucus, request an aye vote on HR 78.

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

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus to express our unwavering support for HR 78 in commemorating Cesar Chavez Day. Chavez's legacy had a profound impact not only on the Latino community, but across all communities here striving for social justice and equality. Cesar Chavez was a visionary leader whose relentless advocacy for the rights of farm workers ignited a movement that transcended all racial and ethnic boundaries.

His commitment to nonviolent resistance and his unwavering dedication to the principles of fairness and dignity in the workplace inspired generations of activists, including many within the African American community. In commemorating Cesar Chavez Day, let's acknowledge the interconnected struggle for civil rights and social justice faced by both the Latino and black communities, by the API community, the Native American community, the Jewish American community, and all of our communities.

Collectively, our collective fight for equality is strengthened when we stand together in solidarity, amplifying each other's voices and advocating for change together. Juntos Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus stand in solidarity with us in the California Latino Legislative Caucus to honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez and to reaffirm our commitment to build a more just and equitable society for all Californians. Let us continue to draw inspiration from his courage and conviction as we work together to confront the challenges that lie ahead. Thank you. And I respectfully request an aye vote for HR 78.

Thank you, Assembly Member Bonta. Assembly Member Calderon, would you like to close?

Yes. Thank you. Mr. Speaker and Members, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on HR 78 and that the first roll be open for co authors.

Thank you. Assembly Member called Roan the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote for co authors. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote Clerk will close the roll. There are 54 co authors added without objection, we will take a voice vote on the resolution. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted and you have an announcement of Assembly Member Calderon.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, please find a special art print by Ignacio Gomez on your desk on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Ignacio Gomez is most famously known as the artist behind the painting of the character El Pacheco, which was used as a poster for the first Chicano play on Broadway, Zootsuit by Louis Valdez. The zoot suit poster is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection.

Ignacio was also the designer and sculptor behind the Cesar Ichavez Riverside Memorial. Ignacio was born and raised in East La and is a U. S. Army veteran. The army gave him the opportunity to be creative and he continues to use his artistic visions to serve his community. The positive impact of his vast collection of posters, illustrations and murals encourage our youth and bring pride to our communities. Colleagues, we hope this is a memorable print for each of you. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Calderon. Assembly Member Bauer Kahan, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I want to welcome a group of my son's friends and basketball teammates to the Chambers. We have a fourth grade class from Wagner Ranch and we're welcoming them to the Capitol to show them what we do every day. So welcome.

Thank you Assembly Member Bauer Kahan, welcome to your guests. Moving on to file item 37, HR 80 by Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo. The Clerk will read

House Resolution 80 by some Member Wendy Carrillo and others relative to Major League Baseball Opening day 2024.

Senate Member Carrillo, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise to present HR 80 commemorating Major League Baseball 66th opening day in California. It was in 1958 that the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants, already linked through over half a century of history, took the leap and began their seasons on the West coast together. For the first time this year, California's baseball teams opened new Frontiers once again with the first Major League Baseball regular season games played in the Republic of Korea.

Be kind to the Dodger and Padres fans in your life today because we have been up and catching the 03:00 a.m. Season opener in Seoul. The San Francisco Giants will also break new ground this season, playing a regular season game in June at the historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, to honor the legacy of Negro League baseball at the stadium where Willie Mays once played. We have five teams that are points of civic pride, bringing fans together and inspire young people in our communities.

Northern California is home to the San Francisco Giants and they haven't left yet. The Oakland A's Southern California is home to my home team, the best in the west, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and also home to the Los Angeles Anaheim Angels and way down south, the San Diego Padres.

The teams generate billions of dollars to our local and state economy, employ thousands of Californians across our state, sell millions of hot dogs, nachos, peanuts and give back to our communities through philanthropy, efforts and education and youth sports across the state. Their achievements have contributed to our culture, our California identity, and countless arguments on where exactly is the divide between northern and Southern California, allegiances usually landing somewhere just north or south of Fresno, depending on who you ask.

And while we may differ in our favorites, we can all recognize what they mean to our constituents. I'm very proud that the oldest park west of the Mississippi is Dodger Stadium in my district. As a little girl from my parents'home in Boyle Heights, I would watch the colors of the night sky amiss Southern California palm trees from hues of pink, oranges and blues as the lights of Dodger Stadium gleaned on.

And I would listen to the voices of Jaime Harin and Vince Gully with the roar of the crowd in the background. And I can't help it. Members at the boys in blue are all star legends, MVPs, hall of Famers. They are the players and coaches of all time. Jackie Robinson, Sandy Kofax, Kirk Gibson, Steve Garvey, Fernando Valenzuela, Tommy Lasorda. And this year, our roster includes MVPs Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts, Freedy Freeman. And we welcome our record breaking free agent, Shohei Otani, to the blue.

Throughout the years, California teams have achieved incredible feats, winning 14 World Series championships. The most recent amid the pandemic, were our boys in blue, the Dodgers in 2020.

So today, as we commemorate opening day for America's favorite pastime, we recognize not only those achievements on the field, but the baseball fans across our state, those who have invested in our California teams and the thousands of players, coaches, the team staff and most importantly, the stadium staff who were born in, live in or realize their dreams in California. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on HR 80 and that the first role be open for co authors and let's play ball and have some fun.

Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo. We could be here all day once we start naming all the Giants who have contributed so amazingly to baseball here. So we're going to move on to Assembly Member Flora, who is recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I rise in strong support of HR 80 and I want to offer my condolences to the fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers because I can't imagine being a fan of a $300 million team and still losing in the first round. So let's go.

Let's be respectful of our less fortunate colleagues. Assembly Member Flora, Assembly Member Haney, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise as the proud representative of Oracle park, the home of the San Francisco Giants and the unofficial chair of the Giants caucus. Although I think my colleague from Lodi is giving me a run for my money today, we are so excited for the start of another baseball season here in California. I grew up playing baseball, little league baseball. Like so many people across our state, I grew up going to games with my dad and my grandparents.

I attended the games during the World Series in 1989 when we had the earthquake, the battle of the Bay. There's so much baseball history in the State of California. We are the only state to have five teams, five major league teams in our state. We also are the home to many minor league teams. And I want to give a special shout out.

Not only are we representing the San Francisco Giants, but we are also representing two minor league teams as part of our organization, the San Jose Giants and the Sacramento RiverCats. We, as the San Francisco Giants organization, have fans all over the state and everyone here who is a fan of the Giants, we have a lot to be proud of. Not only did we finally have a good season where we signed a lot of new players, including the Cy Young award winner last year, Blake Snell.

But we are also the winningness California team ever, and the winningness team in any major league sport in history. The San Francisco Giants has more wins than any other team. We are a very proud team for everything that our team has accomplished.

And I thought you were going to say, Mr. Flora, that we wanted to give a shout out to the San Diego Padres for beating the Los Angeles Dodgers this morning in South Korea, but this is also a year where we send our solidarity to the fans of the Oakland A's who are also a very proud franchise. It's a shame that that organization is leaving California, but we welcome all Oakland A's fans this year to the San Francisco Giants caucus.

I also want to take a point of personal privilege. This month, in honor of Women's History Month, I was able to honor a San Francisco great, a trailblazer, the first ever woman to be a PA announcer in a championship game. She served for 24 years as our announcer at Oracle park since we first opened. Miss Renell Brooks Moon. She is an icon in the Bay Area, and this last year will have been her last year serving as announcer.

It was announced that she unfortunately is not being brought back, but we are so proud of her and the inspiration that she has provided and the trailblazer that she has been. And so I honored her this year as the woman of the year for Assembly District 17. I also want to thank my colleague from Los Angeles for all that she does to bring such support and joy and celebration of baseball. It is America's pastime. It is California's pastime.

And because of the contributions, not just of the Giants, but the A's, Angels, Padres, and, yes, even the Dodgers, California is blessed to be a strong, successful and enduring baseball state. Let's play ball. Go Giants.

Thank you, Mr. Haney. Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, I rise as a proud wife of a former Oakland ace baseball player, also a proud mom of AA baseball player that plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. I'm wearing gold and black because of that. I'm typically an Oakland A's fan, so I would have wore my green and black, but I am upset that they are moving.

But I did want to rise today because I wanted to send a special shout out to my son, who I just got to see during spring training this past week. I got to see him play, actually, with the major league players. He's batting 375. He was actually drafted in 2019 in the third round. And so I'm just very proud of the work that he's put in, and I'm hoping that he'll get up to the majors pretty soon.

But we're super excited to be able to go watch him play this year. So let's play ball. And a shout to Matt Frazier this year playing again with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Thank you, Assembly Member Soria. Best wishes to your son. Assembly Member Schiavo, you are. oh, I'm sorry, you weren't. Never mind. My vision is blurred over there. Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized.

Thank you. Point of information, Mr. Speaker, isn't it true this is the year the Padres are going to go all the way?

You are out of order, Mr. Ward.

Mr. Speaker, I rise, certainly to recognize all the great contributions and energy that we have around our sports teams here across the great State of California. But I particularly wanted to note that this Saturday, we had the honor earlier this year to be recognizing in Memoriam a great leader in Peter Seidler, who will be celebrating at Petco park this Saturday, who transformed our team, integrated it with the community at large in San Diego and really contributed to so many causes.

But importantly, played the long game, made those investments to make sure that we were drawing the talent that we were doing. San Diego was punching above its weight. And so I know that this is going to be the year that we go all the way. Mr. Speaker, let's go play ball.

Thank you, Assembly Member Ward. And that's why we play 162 games. We don't have a clue. Assembly Member Maienschein, you are recognized.

You very much, Mr. Speaker. Opening day is a great day, kind of symbolic of life. Hope springs eternal. We're all in first place for at least a brief moment. And for me, baseball has always been something. It's been an important part of my life. I have played my whole life. Certainly along with a number of Members up here and along with my colleague, we have gotten to organize legislative softball, which is a huge highlight up here.

Now we're all getting jerseys of our favorite teams, which, yeah, exactly. Representing over there, which is, I think, nice for all of it, all of us. And on my family, I've had the great opportunity to coach my daughter, who was a fine, still is, and really an excellent softball player and such a treat to be able to travel with her. We visited a lot of your all districts for all her tournaments and certainly a big treat in my life.

And I will say, too, on behalf of the Padres, I was part of the San Diego City Council when we built Petco park, which is recognized oftentimes as the best ballpark in the country. I know the Giants fans will disagree a little bit and certainly have a beautiful park. The Oakland A's fans won't disagree. I've been to that one

Caution, Mr. Maienschein, you're dangerously close.

And the other thing, too, is probably a lot of people my age grew up loving Tony Gwynn, and it wouldn't be opening day without mentioning him. Was certainly my favorite player as I grew up and was somebody who's really much more than a baseball player in San Diego after he retired, went and coached the Aztecs. Didn't need to do that, but did so. His son is a friend of mine. Announcer for the Padres has continued his father's legacy.

And certainly one of the thrills of my life was I got to rename, got to lead the effort to rename a street, a major thoroughfare in San Diego, Tony Gwynn highway. So everybody hereafter who will drive through their young kids, who will drive through, who will ask their mom or their dad, who was Tony Gwynn. And we get to talk about somebody who was more than just a great baseball player.

If any of you are ever on social media and ever on any baseball site, weird statistics that pop up always are about Tony Gwynn struck out 19 times in a season. Somebody else struck out 19 times in the first 10 games. Always these really incredible statistics about Tony Gwynn, but he was an even better person, too. So with this on opening day, I believe the padres are still in first place. We're going to enjoy this as long as we can.

We don't have quite the deep pockets that the Dodgers do, but we're still going to be in it fighting all year. But today is a great day for all of us because it's opening day. Thank you very much. I urge an aye vote on HR 80.

Thank you, Assembly Member Maienschein. Assembly Member Ortega, you are recognized.

Thank you, speaker. I rise today as a proud daughter of an Oakland A's janitor. And while the A's, we are devastated about the fact that we're losing the A's, they're still here and I will still be representing them. And I did not need to wear green because our carpet is green. Thank you. I support HRA 80.

Noted. Thank you. Thank you, Assemblymember Ortega. Assembly Member Reyes, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a proud Member of the Dodgers caucus, a closed caucus only for our Dodger fans. But do see, Assemblymember Carrillo, if you'd like to get an application, I also want to stand up for my rancher, cuckamonga quakes. They are the minor league team for the Dodgers. They are the single a. I had to learn these phrases single A for our Los Angeles Dodgers and I'm very proud of them. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Reyes. Assembly Member Bauer Kahan.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to rise as someone who was born and raised on the giant side of the bay and thank them for welcoming me home because I'm a loyal, lifelong Californian who never will leave. And so I'm proud to have the Giants representing me as a Californian now and forever. Thank you.

Thank you. Assemblymember Bauer Kahan, seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Carrillo, would you like to close?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I just want to thank all the Members for participating in today's commemoration of opening day. Most importantly, we represent amazing people in California, 40 million people across the state who love baseball. And at the end of the day, we do this work for them. They have fun.

They said, so we are having fun and with that I respectfully request an aye vote on HR 80 and I wish all the teams a great baseball season and a special moment to recognize the Oakland A's fans. You are always welcome to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Thank you, Assemblymember Carrillowe will open the roll for co authors. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote for co authors for this resolution. All those vote who desire to vote Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. We have 58 co authors added without objection. We will take a resolution on the measure. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The ayes have it and go Giants.

We will move on to Senate third reading pass and retain on file items 42 and 43 Members. We now move to the second day consent calendar. Before we vote, we'll take up resolutions on the consent calendar for the purpose of adding co authors. The Clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 160 by Assemblymember Weber relative to Women in STEM Day and Senate Concurrent Resolution 69 by Assemblyman Dahle and others relative to Public Health

Clerk will now open the roll to allow any Member to add on as a co author to the resolutions. All those vote who desire to vote for co authors all those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. There are 56 co authors added. Moving to a vote on the consent calendar. Does any Member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar? Seeing and hearing none, the Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 160 by AssemlyMember Weber relative to women in STEM day.

Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Ayes 54 no zero. The consent calendar is adopted. That was it. But the clerk will read the remaining item on the consent calendar and Senate Concurrent Resolution 69 Ayes 54 no zero.

Members, if you indulge me please, for one moment, I'm going to leave the quorum call in place for Mr. Fong's adjournment in memory, and then we will lift the quorum call. So your respectful attention to Mr. Fong, Members.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I rise with a heavy heart to request that we adjourn in the memory of Mrs. Anita Maxey, who passed away on November 6, 2023. Anita's rich and fulfilled life touch the lives of countless people in the San Gabriel Valley. She was best known for her work as an inspirational teacher at the Garvey School district, where she taught for 33 years. At Garvey Intermediate School, Dewey Elementary School and Marshall Elementary School.

She had a strong belief in the power and promise of education to transform lives and spent her entire career dedicated to inspiring young minds. She was a respected Member in her field and was recognized as one of the nation's most respected teachers in 2002 and 2003 by who's who of America's teachers.

She was an active Member of her community, feeding the hungry during the holidays, participating in her children's, her school's PTAs, serving as an education advisor for people to people, and so much more, including the National Education Association, the Urban League and NAACP. She was a woman of faith and a Member of the first African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, where she was part of the world renowned Brooklyn Heirs Gospel Choir. Anita was truly an extraordinary woman who rated love and kindness to awe.

Today I ask that we adjourn in the memory of a beloved teacher, wife, mother, community leader and friend, Mrs. Anita Maxey. And joining us in the gallery today is a family of Anita Maxey, including her husband of 48 years, Kenneth Maxey senior, and one of her two sons. A really good friend of mine, Kenneth Maxey II. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Mr. Fong. Thank you to the family for being here. Thank you for your adjournment in memory. Members, a quorum call is lifted. We still have a little business ahead of us here, so please take your conversations off the floor. Please take your conversations off the floor. Members, we ask that you give your respectful attention to those Members who have been granted the opportunity to adjourn in the memory. Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members, I rise today to adjourn in the memory of Dr. Stephen Lewis Weber. Dr. Weber was an integral Member of our San Diego State University community, serving as President for 15 years. Born in 1942, Dr. Weber and his family moved to Stony Ridge, Ohio, when he was nine, and he grew up playing basketball and caring for the farm animals on his grandparents farm.

Dr. Weber was a bright and curious student, so it came as a shock to many when he failed to graduate high school. However, Dr. Weber eventually did make it to Bowling Green State University, where he fell in love with two things, philosophy and his future wife, Susan Kim. After graduating, Dr. Weber earned his PhD in philosophy from Notre Dame and began his career as an assistant Professor at the University of Maine.

In 1988, he earned his first college presidency at the State University of New York and later was selected to serve as interim provost of all 64 SUNY campuses. In 1996, Dr. Weber brought his talent to San Diego, where he was appointed President of San Diego State University. And in that time, Dr. Weber brought a new energy to our University. He pioneered programs to help military veterans, Low income and first generation students, raised academic standards, diversified the campus, and strengthened women's sports.

Dr. Weber was also a financial force who helped the campaign for SDSU to raise $800 million in donations to help support SDSU's research branch and help to raise more than $67 million to upgrade the sports arena. Dr. Weber was a leading force for SDSU and stayed connected to his school as the Chairman of the board of Avid, a supporter SDSU supports team, and an advocate for Measure G, which brought us the new space in Mission Valley.

Dr. Weber passed away surrounded by his family on March 18 in Jersey City after a longtime battle with ALS. Please join me keeping Dr. Stephen Weber and his family in our thoughts as we adjourn in his memory today.

Thank you, Assembly Member Ward. Assembly Member Alvarez, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also rise in request adjourn in memory of Dr. Stephen Weber. Dr. Weber was President of San Diego State University while I was a student on campus there. And I remember him, his presence very well. Never had a chance to actually interact very much with him as a student, as his presence sometimes appeared intimidating.

But the work that he did as President really was transformative for San Diego State University, the campus, and the community particularly. I want to acknowledge Dr. Weber's work to ensure that first generation students from San Diego, particularly from my district, South Bay of San Diego, through the initiative that he envisioned and he brought together, which was called the Compact for success. That compact guaranteed that kids from our local schools as San Diego State was becoming a more popular school.

And we know that now, it's one of the most challenging schools to get into because of the popularity. He was committed to making sure that local students had that opportunity so that they could go to their local CSU. That is the type of leadership that he committed, the type of leadership that he brought that sometimes we would like to see more of, so that more Californians and certainly more kids from our own communities have a chance to attend our public institutions of higher education.

So I joined in a journey of his memory. He had his tenure, and when he left, he acknowledged that it was a time to go on and give the role of President to somebody else because his work, as he thought at that point, had been completed, because he was a dedicated servant to education and certainly had a great human spirit. So I ask that we adjourn in the memory of Dr. Stephen Weber. Thank you.

Thank you Assembly Member Alvarez. Assembly Member Holden, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.

Thank you Mr. Speaker. Today I rise and request that we adjourn in the memory of my dear friend Devin Wright Hartman, who passed away on February 18 of this year. Devin was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to California in 1969. In the mid 70s, Devin's studies brought him to Pitzer College, one of the esteemed Claremont colleges in the 41st district, where he began studying French and psychology.

During a study abroad program in Paris, Devon apprentices under a stonemason and discovered his love of the art and craft of architecture and building. He also learned the importance of beauty, art and culture and how they can lift our spirits and enrich our lives. Upon his return from France, Devon began his study of architecture, continued apprenticeship to the finest builders and ultimately cofounded Hartman Baldwin design build. In 2010, he fulfilled a personal dream and built the nonprofit Chirp known as Community and Home Energy Revolution Project.

CHERP focuses on educating and engaging the community about improving home performance to reduce energy consumption, maintain a more comfortable home with lower bills, and contribute to the sustainability of our natural resources and future health. I met Devin in 2015 when he first proposed Chirp's capstone initiative, the idea of a locally grown power program and building the world's first nonprofit solar factory in La County. In 2019, this legislative body approved appropriation of $2 million to establish the first locally grown power factory.

This factory gives form to the vision of bringing middle class manufacturing jobs back to the United States, with Devon's leadership showing the way. Each subsequent locally owned nonprofit factory will produce jobs, solar panels and energy within communities across the country, especially producing energy and opportunity in underserved communities. Devin is survived by his loving wife Mary byerly, daughters Megan and Emily, and grandsons Hendrix and Lyon, as well as brothers Keck and Grant Hartman. He is also survived by his legacies with his Hartman, Baldwin and CHERP families. I respectfully ask that we adjourn in his memory.

Thank you Assembly Member Holden. Members, please bring the names to the desk to be printed in the journal. All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal. Moving to announcements Committee hearings Rules Committee will meet upon adjournment in Capitol Room 126. Session schedule is as follows. Spring recess begins today. Upon adjournment of session Monday, April 1, floor session at 01:00 p.m. All other items will be passed and retained.

All motions shall be continued. Seeing and hearing no further business. I'm ready to adjourn. Motion by Mr. Carrillo, second by Mr. Holden. That this house, pursuant to joint Rule 51, that this house stands adjourned for spring recess until Monday, April 1, at 01:00 p.m. The house is adjourned.