Assembly Floor

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

[Roll Call]

Members, the quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for the prayer in the flag salute in honor of today's Latino spirit award ceremony. Assemblymember Ramos will lead today's prayer. Assembly Member Ramos

Well, thank you so much. And it's an honor to be a city Member in this house, and it's an honor to be able to open up events over this weekend and today in land acknowledgement of the Indian people from this territory here, Miwaq Nissanan, as we open up with land acknowledgement for them in our culture, in our language, we pray to the almighty, almighty God, almighty creator. In our language, we say amu, Amit, chinnap, Chinnip, Chinup is the one that we pray to all good, all knowing God.

That's similar to everybody here, so we're not so much different. The song that I'm going to sing, you'll hear muki Mauki in it, and that talks about the people as they travel.

[Native American Song] Thank you on behalf of all California Indian people in this festivity. Thank you for allowing me to bless this event.

Thank you, Assembly Member Ramos. Assemblymember Villapudua will lead us in the pledge.

Please place your right hand over your heart and let us pledge our beautiful American flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag, the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, invisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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

Assembly Chamber of Sacramento Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The Assembly

Moves Mister Flora seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions there are none. Introduction and references of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the Governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none. Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day will be deemed read and printed in the journal. Moving to procedural motions. Majority Leader Aguiar Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Good afternoon, Mister Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Reyes, Calderon and Jones Sawyer to speak on an adjournment in memory today.

Without objection. Such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118 to allow Assemblymember Cervantes to have guests on the floor and to allow Assembly Members Holden and Jones Sawyer to have guests in the rear of the Chamber today.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

At the request of the Assembly Member Wicks, please remove item 125, AB 2098 Garcia from the consent calendar. Additionally, the request of the authors. Please remove the following items from the consent calendar. AB 113 AB 1862 Vince Fong AB 119 AB 1978 Vince Fong AB 124. AB 2094 Vince Fong AB 133 AB 2531 Bryan and item 158, Ajr 11 Davies. I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 2496 Valencia from the Appropriations Committee and order the Bill to the second reading file. The Bill is non fiscal.

Without objection. Such shall be the order. Moving to introductions. Assemblymember Holden, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you. Mister Speaker, I rise today with admissible pride as I introduce the exceptional individuals who have interned in my office this year through the SAC semester program. Please extend a warm welcome to Anna Marie Mina Moreno, Farrar Al Masari and Lucille Morado, the next generation of leaders who have made invaluable contributions during their time with us. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of them for their dedication and hard work as they all prepare to graduate this year with a bachelor's degree in political science. I wish them the very best in their future endeavors. Members, please welcome our interns.

Thank you Mister Holden, and congratulations to your interns. Assemblymember Lee, you are recognized from the majority Leader's desk for your guest introductions.

Thank you Mister speaker. Members, I have the great privilege of representing the California School for the Deaf in my district, the Northern California school. The school is truly a hidden gem of educational excellence, serving roughly 350 students as the sole bilingual school offering education in American Sign Language and English in this region, it serves as a hub for deaf and hard of hearing students across northern and Central California.

The California School for the Deaf has over 160 years of history at its current location in Fremont, California. Last year, the students in the gallery today proposed a Bill to raise awareness for their community and enable more families to be aware of all educational opportunities offered by the school. Their project inspired me introduced AB 2367 to create highway signs for state special schools. It is great to see the passion of these students in pushing forward their calls. Colleagues, please welcome our guests from the California School for the Deaf, Fremont. In an ASL friendly applause please.

Assembly Member Gallagher, you are recognized.

Yes, thank you Mister speaker and Members, I also want to welcome the California School for the Deaf. Student. Seniors who are are visiting us here today had the opportunity, great opportunity with my good colleague Member Lee to visit the school earlier this year and they told us about the Bill that they wanted to propose and so they're actually here supporting that Bill.

That was one of their ideas and it's great to just see the amazing education that the California School for the Deaf provides for our deaf and hard of hearing community. So just a special welcome and a big hello, you know, from the Assembly. Thank you.

Thank you Mister Gallagher, and welcome to your guests. Moving to business on the daily file, second reading Clerk will read Assembly bills.

[Second Reading]

All bills will be deemed read. All amendments will be deemed adopted. Moving to reconsideration. All items shall be continued

Members, we will now move to the Assembly's Latino Spirit Awards Ceremony. Without objection, we will take up file item 81, HR 96, Cervantes. The clerk will read.

House Resolution 96 by Assemblymember Cervantes, relative to Cinco De Mayo week.

Assemblymember Cervantes, you may open on the measure.

Thank you. Madam Speaker and members. Today I rise as author of HR 96 and chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus in honor of Cinco De Mayo. Cinco De Mayo commemorates the victory of a small and outnumbered Mexican army over the powerful French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Under the leadership of its first Zapotec indigenous President, Benito Juarez, the battle has become a symbol similar to that of David and Goliath.

While Cinco De Mayo has been celebrated nationally for over a century, the tradition started right here in California by Mexican Americans 161 years ago. The holiday is celebrated with enthusiasm in Mexico and within the United States, with parades, music, dancing, traditional foods, honoring the bravery and determination of the Mexican soldiers who fought for their country's independence. Their unwavering determination and strength have inspired others to keep pushing forward, even in the most difficult of times.

These stories serve as a testament to the resilience of our community and remind us that we are capable of overcoming any obstacle when we work together and support one another. Cinco De Mayo is a reminder that no fight is too small, no feat is too difficult or impossible to defeat, that our yearn for liberty and freedom shall always prevail and lift us in moments when the barriers feel insurmountable. For these reasons, colleagues, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on HR 96.

Thank you, Assemblymember Cervantes. Seeing and hearing no further debate. Mr. Ramos, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, I rise as chair of the Native American Legislative Caucus in support of HR 96, designating the first week of May as Cinco De Mayo week. It also memorizes the battles of Puebla with a smaller Mexican army overcame a larger French force at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Since the anniversary has developed into a celebration of Mexican culture and the diverse contributions of Latinos to the United States, it also stands for the resiliency of elders and ancestors of the Mexican people, our people. They have excelled in all fields and contributed to the growth of our economy, but also in the fields of literature, the nation's air defense, the arts, government, and in the battle for civil rights. Today, I stand side by side and ask for an aye vote on HR 96.

Thank you, Assemblymember Ramos. Assemblymember Ortega, you are recognized.

Thank you, Speaker and members. On behalf of the California Legislative Women's Caucus, I rise in strong support of HR 96, proclaiming May 5 as Cinco De Mayo. Cinco De Mayo is memorized as a significant date in the history of California and Mexico. In recognition of the courage of the Mexican people who defeated a better-trained and equipped army at the Battalion De Puebla on May 5, 1862, a small volunteer army took on 60 French troops in Puebla in what is known as the Batalla De Puebla.

After only one day of fighting, the French, who were better trained and equipped, retreated in an important symbolic victory for Mexico. Back in California, Mexican Americans followed the new news and Spanish-language newspapers and were thrilled by Mexico's victories. It led them to form political organizations, juntas patrióticas Mexicanas, which met monthly and raised money to send to Mexico's President Juarez to aid in his fight against the French. There would eventually be 129 juntas, mostly in California.

The first Cinco De Mayo commemorations were held in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 1863 with parades, speakers, and music. While the Cinco De Mayo celebrations were a hit, the juntas, all run by men, lost steam when the French regrouped, eventually took Puebla. On May 17, Francisca Manso De Cavazos, a Mexican immigrant living in Los Angeles, didn't lose hope. She called a meeting about 100 women where she made a long and impassioned speech about how, even if the man had given up, the women would not.

Once she started Junta Patriótica De Senoras Mexicanas De Los Angeles, others followed with their own groups. Once the women started meeting, the men's group started up again, and eventually some of the organization split and others went on to become mutual aid societies. This only reinforces the fact that when women come together, we can move mountains.

Let this day serve to remind us that the foundation of any nation in our state, it is the people, it is the spirit and the courage and the face of adversity and the strength of their drive to achieve self determination, in their willingness to sacrifice even life itself in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. Thank you.

Thank you, Assemblymember Ortega. Assemblymember Chavez Zbur, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Chair, Madam Speaker, and members, today I rise in support of HR 96 on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ caucus and as well to speak about Nancy Sutley, an exceptional LGBTQ Latina who has dedicated her life to serving the public. Cinco De Mayo is a reminder of the courage and resilience of the Mexican people who fought against tyranny and oppression.

As members of the LGBTQ community, we relate to this struggle and draw inspiration from it, a feeling both I and Chair of the Latino caucus especially understand as members of both caucuses. The bravery of the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla and the Latinos who fought to defend the freedom of the United States in every armed conflict reminds us that we all have taken a stake in protecting our democracy and human rights. Latino resilience has helped to ensure the eventual triumph of justice and equality.

We must continue following this tradition by working towards a more unjust society. For many of us in the LGBTQ community, this day holds special significance as we honor the contributions and struggles of LGBTQ Latinos. Latinos in California have been at the forefront of social and economic justice movements, fighting for the rights of workers, immigrants, and marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ community members. Today, we'll be honoring our modern-day Latino trailblazers during our annual Latino Spirit Awards.

As a point of personal privilege, we will also soon recognize Nancy Sutley, my Latino spirit nominee, who expertly leads Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's environmental, energy, and sustainability policy and programs, as her chief sustainability officer. But Nancy's life of public service has spent decades. She has advised governors, advanced renewable power and energy efficiency in Los Angeles, and implemented environmental standards for new communities.

She served as the top White House advisor on the environmental and climate change on environmental climate change to former President Barack Obama when she led the White House Council on Environmental Quality for five years in the White House during his administration. That made her the first prominent LGBTQ person and, of course, the first prominent LGBTQ Latino named to a senior role in the Obama Administration.

In that role, she carried out President Obama's green agenda, which preserved natural heritage sites such as the Chesapeake Bay, the Everglades, and the Great Lakes. And Nancy helped to change the White House itself, promoting measures to conserve energy and even use recycling bins. She eventually made her way back to Los Angeles, for which we are very grateful. Her work has benefited and we will continue to benefit Californians, the United States, and the world.

And in her spare time, she served as President of California Environmental Voters Education Fund and serves on the board of Equality California. And she's lovingly known as Tia Nancy to my three kids. As we come together to honor the resilience and the spirit of the Mexican community, let us always remember our core values of resiliency, strength, and intersectionality. May this day be a reminder of our shared struggles, triumphs, and the beautiful tapestry of community that binds us all together.

Standing here on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ caucus, and joining my fellow members of the Latino caucus to celebrate a community known for resiliency, let us be reminded of the importance of unity and solidarity. Thank you to the chair of the Latino Caucus for bringing forth this measure celebrating Cinco De Mayo week. And on behalf of the LGBTQ caucus, I respectfully ask for your support of HR 96.

Thank you, Assemblymember Zbur. Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus in celebration of Cinco De Mayo to commemorate the strength of our Latino community here in California and beyond. As we've heard from so many, the story of the Battle of Puebla commemorated today is one of great courage and enduring resilience and a fitting opportunity for us to reflect on the incredible strength and achievements of the Latino community.

Every year, we honor leaders and activists in the Latino community for their contributions in public service, business, philanthropy, science, music, sports, culture, and so much more. And we do so because California would not be the place it is today without the remarkable contributions of our Latino families. These are the hands and shoulders of California, an integral part of our history and legacy. The Jewish community is proud to help recognize our Latino siblings. Latinos are an integral part of our Jewish community here in California as well.

This includes luminaries in government like Alejandro Mayorkas, the first Latino and first immigrant to serve as a secretary of homeland security, who is the proud son of Jewish Cuban refugees. Media personalities like Univision host Don Francisco, and one of our own Holocaust Remembrance Day honorees last week, Jen Rofe, who's a literary agent and the descendant of Holocaust survivors and Cuban refugees. In short, our Jewish community feels a deep sense of kinship with the Latino community.

And we are so proud to join you in celebrating the honorees today and in recognizing the immense contributions the community makes to our state every day. I know that on behalf of my own family, I have two nieces and a nephew who are Latino, who don't call me Tia Rebecca. I won't say on the mic what they call me. It's not that nice.

But it has been such an honor to stand side by side as a member of the legislative Jewish caucus in the fights of the Latino caucus over my six years here, whether it was finally seeing the day where every single Californian has access to healthcare, no matter their immigration status, or when I joined the Legislature fighting to make sure that there was dignity at our borders for those crossing to reach security here and continuing that fight today, it really is immense what the Latino caucus and the leaders we're honoring today bring to our state and what they do for their communities every single day. And so it is in that spirit. On behalf of the Jewish caucus, I respectdully request an aye vote on HR 96.

Thank you, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan. Assemblymember Wilson, you are recognized.

Good morning, Madam Speaker. Members, today I rise on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus to offer our heartfelt recognition of Cinco De Mayo and the profound significance its hold for the Mexican American community, and indeed, for all of us who cherish diversity and resilience. Cinco De Mayo, a day that marks the historic battle of Puebla, serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

It is a reminder of the bravery and fortitude displayed by the Mexican people as they defended their sovereignty against overwhelming odds. As members of the Black Caucus, we understand the importance of commemorating historical milestones that embody the struggle for freedom and justice. Just as our own community has faced and overcome countless challenges throughout history, so too have our Mexican American brothers and sisters. But Cinco De Mayo is more than just a celebration of military victory. It is a celebration of culture, heritage, and resilience.

It is a day when communities come together to honor their shared history and to reaffirm their commitment to unity and solidarity. And recognizing Cinco De Mayo, we also recognize the contributions of the Mexican American community to the rich tapestry of our state and our nation. From art to cuisine, from literature to music, Mexican American culture has enriched our lives in countless ways, shaping the very fabric of society. As we commemorate this important day, let us recommit ourselves to the value of diversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

Let us stand together as allies in the fight for justice and equality, knowing that our strength lies in unity. In conclusion, let us honor Cinco De Mayo not just with words, but with actions that reflect our shared commitment to a better, more inclusive future for all Californians. Thank you, Madam Speaker. And that is why I rise today in support of HR 96.

Thank you, Assemblymember Wilson. Assemblymember Lee, you are recognized.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise in support of HR 96 on behalf of the API Legislative Caucus. Cinco De Mayo too often is misnomer for Mexican Independence Day, which, of course, it is not, as we know, in this body, but it is a testament to the Mexican people and Latino culture refusing to accept and surrender to imperialism, which our folks in Asia know all too well.

In fact, our own brothers and sisters from Southeast Asia know all too well about having against-the-odds fights against the French as well. So I think it is really commemorative and important to remember that the consent of the government of the native people in the area must always be respected, and we must do what we can to support our communities. Of course, the Asian American experience has always been interwoven with the Latin American history.

When the United States was too racist to accept Chinese folks, we often sought work in Latin American countries. And still to this day, there are vibrant Asian American communities in Latin America. So on behalf of the API Legislative Caucus, strongly support HR 96 and solidarity with our Latino Caucus. Thank you.

Thank you, Assemblymember Lee. And now, seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Cervantes, you may close.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Thank you to all of our colleagues in the diversity caucuses for recognizing HR 96. I like the first roll to be open for co-authors.

All right, I'll debate. Having ceased, the Clerk will open the roll for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Members, this is for co-authors. The Clerk will close the roll. There are 69 co-authors added. Without objection, we will now take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.

Opposed, say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. 22 years ago, the Latino Caucus created the Latino Spirit Awards to recognize individuals who exemplify the true spirit of our Latino culture and heritage. Today, we honor 16 individuals who represent a wide range of talents found across our state. Miss Cervantes, you are recognized for your introductory remarks.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and members. Today the Latino Caucus is honoring and recognizing the significant contributions of prominent Latino leaders across all industries who are making a positive impact across our great State of California. Each year, the Latino Spirit Awards continues to shine a bright light on the incredible achievements and contributions of our honorees, reminding us all of the boundless potential we have. This year, we celebrate 16 honorees.

Honorees who are immigrants, migrant farm workers, journalists, healthcare advocates, artists, writers, youth athletes, as well as individuals who are changing the TV and film landscape. Our communities are teaching us to literally aim for the stars. Our honorees all make our Latino community proud, serving as a clear reminder that our community is a source of inspiration to all Californians, current and future. On behalf of my colleagues in this chamber, let's welcome each of our honorees to the California State Assembly. Thank you.

Thank you. I am appointing an escort committee to bring our honorees onto the floor for our ceremony. Members should retire to the rear of the chamber as aye call your name. Assemblymembers Cervantes, Pacheco, Bonta, Villapudua, Garcia, Rodriguez, Arambula, Rodriguez, Santiago, Quirk-Silva, Rendon, Calderon, Wendy Carrillo, Luz Rivas Ortega, Blanca Rubio, Soria, Zbur, Valencia, Alvarez, and Juan Carrillo, and Senators Durazo, Eggman, Limon, Archuleta, Alvarado-Gil, Susan Rubio, Caballero, and Padilla.

I ask that Speaker Rivas, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, and Republican Leader Gallagher moved to the front center aisle to receive our honorees. Members, it is now time to introduce and welcome our 2024 Latino Spirit Award honorees. The clerk will read.

For achievement in music and entertainment is Lupita Infante, escorted by Assembly members Pacheco and Cervantes. Lupita Infante, the granddaughter of Pedro Infante Cruz is a singer-songwriter who has been nominated for both the Grammy and Latin Grammy awards and quickly became one of the most beloved Mexican musicians of this generation. Please welcome Lupita Infante. For achievement in advocacy and entertainment is Diana-Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal, escorted by Senator Durazzo and Board of Equalization Member Antonio Vasquez.

Diana-Maria Riva is a dominant force in film, television, theater, and advocacy, along with Lisa Vidal, who is also a veteran television actress and advocate. Together they co-founded Latinas Acting Up, an organization working to unionize underpaid and exploited Latinas across the entertainment industry. Please welcome Diana Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal. For achievement in science and philanthropy is Doctor Jose Hernandez, escorted by Assemblymember Villapudua and Senator Eggman.

Doctor Jose Hernandez is a former migrant worker who became a NASA astronaut and served as flight engineer for the 2009 STS-128 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. His life story was the subject of the Amazon Prime biopic, A Million Miles Away. Please welcome Doctor Jose Hernandez. For achievement in art and civil rights is Ignacio Gomez, escorted by Assembly members Garcia and Rodriguez.

Ignacio Gomez is a world renowned painter and sculptor whose painting of Edward Jones Olmos for the play Zoot Suit is in the Smithsonian Art Museum. He has also designed the headstone of Cesar Chavez that was made part of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial National Monument by President Barack Obama. Please welcome Ignacio Gomez. For achievement in public service and health is Doctor Diana Ramos, escorted by Assembly members Arambula and Santiago and Senator Limon.

Doctor Diana Ramos is California's second surgeon General and is the first Latina to serve in that role. She previously served as the assistant Deputy Director of Chronic Disease Prevention for the California Department of Public Health. Please welcome Doctor Diana Ramos. For achievement in animation and film is Jorge Gutierrez, escorted by Assemblymember Quirk-Silva. Jorge Gutierrez is an Emmy Award-winning animator, painter, voice actor, writer, and Golden Globe nominee. He directed the Book of Life and created the animated series El Tigre, the Adventures of Manny Rivera.

Please welcome Jorge Gutierrez. For achievement in culinary arts is Maite Gomez-Rejón, escorted by Assemblymember Garcia and Senator Limon. Maite Gomez-Rejón is the founder of Art Bites, an organization exploring the nexus of art and culinary history through lectures, tastings, and cooking museums across the country. She has been recognized by the Today Show and the BBC and has worked in restaurants in France and Mexico. Please welcome Maite Gomez. For achievement in healthcare is Cástulo de la Rocha, escorted by Assemblymember Calderon and Senator Archuleta.

Cástulo de la Rocha is president and chief executive officer of AltaMed Health Services, an organization transforming a storefront bureau clinic in East Los Angeles into one of the largest federally qualified health centers. Please welcome Cástulo de la Rocha.

For achievement in art and music is Doris Anahí Muñoz, escorted by Assembly Members Ramos and Juan Carrillo. Doris Angi Munoz is a singer, songwriter and activist who was the subject of the featured documentary "Mija" and has released the critically acclaimed album "Aprendiendo por las Malas and for the Buenas" or "learning the hard way." Learning the hard and easy way, please welcome Doris Anahí Muñoz.

For achievement in cinema and literature is Rafael Augustín. He is escorted by Assembly Members Wendy Carrillo and Luz Rivas. Rafael Augustín is the author of the bestselling memoir "Illegally Yours," The founding Executive Director of the Youth Cinema Project, was a writer on the television show "Jane the Virgin," and has been named a power player by the LA Times. Please welcome Rafael Augustín.

For achievement in journalism is Pilar Niño, escorted by Assembly Members Ortega and Blanca Rubio. Pilar Niño is a renowned Emmy award winning reporter for Telemundo 48 in Northern California. She is also an advocate and activist and has received the Dolores Huerta Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Please welcome Pilar Niño.

For achievement in agriculture business is Joe L. Del Bosque, escorted by Assemblymember Soria. Joe L. Del Bosque is a graduate of California State University, Fresno and a civic leader and organic farmer who established his own melon farm in 1985. He also produces organic tomatoes, almonds and cherries and sits on various boards and commissions that oversee water policies. Please welcome Joe L. Del Bosque.

For achievement in public service is Nancy Sutley, escorted by Assemblymembers of Zbur. Nancy Sutley is currently the Deputy Mayor for Energy & Sustainability under former Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass. She led the White House Council on Environmental Quality under President Barack Obama and served as deputy mayor for energy and the environment under former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Please welcome Nancy Sutley.

For achievement in youth athletics is Vanessa Aguilar, escorted by assemblymember Valencia. Vanessa Aguilar is a Soledad native and rising soccer star who has played for the Bay Area, Sur, San Francisco, Glenns, and on the international soccer pitch. She recently participated in France with the U-17 Mexican national team, leading to the crucial goal propelling Mexico to the finals. Please welcome Vanessa Aguilar.

For achievement in community empowerment is MANA De San Diego, escorted by Assemblymember Alvarez. MANA De San Diego is the largest chapter of the national Latino organization that has done invaluable work, uplifting and advocating for Latinas in the San Diego region for 38 years. Representing them are Executive Director Dr. Inez González Perezchica and board chair Claudia Rempel.

Again, congratulations to all of our honorees. On behalf of chair Cervantes and the Members of the California Latino Legislation Caucus, thank you for helping us celebrate this year's outstanding Latino Spirit award. Honorees, this concludes our celebration.

Members will be moving back to business on the daily file. Members, as our guests are leaving here, congratulations once again to our honorees. How about another round of applause for our honorees. Mister Patterson Assemblymember Jim, uh, Joe Patterson, I do recognize there is a difference. Assembly Member Joe Patterson, you are recognized for your guest introductions. Members, your attention please for Assembly Member Joe Patterson's guest introductions. Whenever you're ready, sir.

Thank you Mister speaker. And once a year I'll let you call me Jim Patterson. Just never do it again.

You were saying?

Thank you Mister speaker. Members, today it's my honor to welcome part of the senior class from Oak Ridge High School. Performing arts and much more. Oak Ridge is one of the top performing high schools in the state, from sports to the classroom. And what's really great about being so close to the capital of my district is that I get to welcome many students here, especially today, Oak Ridge High School, they come here every year at this one time. And thank you for being here and please give them a round of applause.

Thank you Assemblymember Patterson, and welcome to your guests.

Moving to business on the daily file. Assembly third reading file item 31 AB 2429 by Assemblymember Alvarez. For the purpose of amendments, the Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 2429 with amendments by Assemblymember Alvarez.

Assembly Member Alvarez, you are recognized.

Thank you Mister speaker. An opportunity to present Assembly Bill 2429 today. The amendments are technical in nature, changes the reference of opioid antagonists to say a pre-filled nasal product rather than a pre-filled nasal spray. It's a one word change and respectfully asked for your aye vote.

It sounded like more than one word, but we will see. In hearing no further debate, we'll take a voice vote on that. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The amendments are adopted. The battle is out to print and back on file. Moving to file item 49 for the purpose of amendments, AB 2573 by Assemblymember Mike Fong.

Assembly Bill 2573 with amendments by Assembly Member Mike Fong.

Assembly Member Fong, you are recognized.

Good afternoon Mister speaker and members. Assembly Bill 2573 makes clarifications regarding the Asian Pacific Islander Capital Association Fellowship program. Amendments broaden the Bill to include fellows of any nonprofit organization. I ask that the Bill be amended, sent out to print, and placed back on file. Thank you.

Seeing nobody objecting, will ask for a voice vote on that, with an aye, actually. A voice vote on the amendments, all in favor say aye. Oppose, say nay. Amendments are adopted, and you said all the other things, so thank you, Mister Fong. We will move on to file item 75, AB 3093 for the purpose of amendments by Assemblymember Ward clerk will read.

The Clerk will read Assembly Bill 3093 with amendments by Assemblymember Ward.

Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister speaker. Writers present amendments to AB 3093. The amendments replace language to implement a recommendation for from HCD's recent report on the regional housing needs assessment process. Respectfully ask for your eye on these amendments.

Seeing and hearing no objection, we'll ask for a voice vote on this. We'll take a voice vote on this. All in favor say aye. Opposed say nay. Ayes have it. The Bill is out to print. Back on file. Members, pursuant to Assembly rule 77.2, I'm re referring item 75, AB 3093 by Selma Member Ward to the Housing and Community Development Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Moving to file item 78 for the purpose of amendments AB 2682 by Assemblymember Kara Kirk will read Assembly Bill.

2682 with amendments by Assemblymember Kalra.

Assemblymember Kalra, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendments clarify there are separate contracting thresholds for materials and construction and ensure contracts. The general manager engages in our binding respect for an aye vote.

We'll take a voice. Without an objection. We'll take a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Ayes have it. Bill is out to print. Back on file. Assemblyember, Majority Leader Aguiar Curry, you are recognized.

I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 2946 of Valencia from the Appropriations Committee and order the bill to the second reading file. This bill is non fiscal.

Without objection. With objection. The clerk will note, moving to file item 108 for the purpose of amendments, SB 357, the clerk will read.

Senate Bill 357 with amendments by Assemblymember Davies.

Assemblymember Davies, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. The amendment to SB 357 shifts the timeline of the bill to allow more time for implementation. Respectfully, ask for an aye vote.

Without objection. We'll take a voice vote on this. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The ayes have it. Bill is out to print and back on file. You we're now moving to the consent calendar we have removed. Moving to a vote on the consent calendar we have removed file item number 158. Any member wished to remove an additional item from the consent calendar? Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.

Okay, moving to a vote on co authors on the consent calendar. Clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar first.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 167 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, relative to student Mental Health Awareness Week in California and House Resolution 88 by Assemblymember Boerner relative to Darth Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. On the resolutions for co authors, all all those vote who desire to vote all those who desire to vote as a co author on resolutions on the consent calendar, all those vote to desire to vote clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Aye 62, no 0. Now we will move to a vote on the consent calendar. We have removed file item 158. There were no objections to any additional items.

Clerk will read on the consent calender.

Assuming Concurrent Resolution 167 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo relative to Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.

Clerk. Hang with us for a minute, members. We've got a technical computer challenge here. Okay, we are back up and running here. The clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who decides desire to vote on the consent calendar, all those vote who desire to vote Clerk will close the roll and tally votes. Ayes 62, noes 0. Clerk the consent calendar is adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

House Resolution 88, and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 169.

Members, the quorum call is still in place. We ask that you please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on an adjournment in memory. Assemblymember Jones Sawyer, you are recognized for your adjournment before you start, members. Members, note the quorum call is in place. Please take any conversations off the floor. Ask that you give your respectful attention to Assemblymember Jones Sawyer, please. Assemblymember Jones Sawyer, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved community leader, legendary civil rights activist, and force of change and peace, Reverend Doctor Cecil Chip Murray. His unfortunate passing on April 5 this year is not only a loss to the Los Angeles community, put the thousands of lives he influenced through his tireless efforts to uplift communities that have been historically overlooked.

Reverend Murray was born in Lakeland, Florida, on September 261929 and lived in a segregated south until he graduated from Florida Amm University, after which he served in the US Air Force for 10 years. Ever committed to education? His relationship with Christ? He received a doctorate in religion from the School of Theology at Claremont College and became a pastor of First AME Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, where he served for 27 years.

His historic and socially engaging sermons quickly grew a congregation of 250 members to an over 18,000 person membership, bringing in celebrities, community members and policymakers alike. Like Los Angeles first African American mayor, Mayor Tom Bradley, Reverend Chip Murray did not shy away from political issues that impacted his constituents, such as during the 1992 riots following the Rodney King verdict.

He became nationally recognized through his incorporation of personal spirituality, a thrust for justice, an expectation of accountability, to uplift and offer guidance to community members through faith led civic engagement and compassion. And on a personal note, I would like to say if Reverend Chip Murray had been alive during these past civil unrest, it would not have been as bad in Los Angeles, especially at USC and UCLA. He had a common influence on people that helped us move to a nonviolent way of protesting.

He was the master of it. And I wish that many of us who had the opportunity to meet him could share that with other members here, because it was a once in a lifetime. He was our. In Los Angeles, he was our Martin Luther King in many ways. And if you ever went to one of his sermons or ever really just talked to him, you would know how influential he was.

He was a man inspired by Christ's message of hope, seen beyond the problems facing his congregation, and facilitating solutions that serve the underserved. He's responsible for bringing millions of dollars into South Los Angeles communities through employment, economic development, housing and educational reforms. Leading a Christ led life by example, he shared a successful framework with hundreds of faith leaders who will continue with the intention of showing the same love, dedication and desire for positive social change that is the Reverend Murray's legacy.

He is survived by his son Drew, niece Tammy Murray, nephews Anthony Murray and Kevin Murray, grand niece April Cohe, and grand nephews Isaiah Murray and Corey Mary Corey Murray. I respectfully request that we adjourn in this memory. Thank you.

Thank you Mr. Jones Sawyer. Mr. Gipson, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and members. I want to thank my colleague from Los Angeles, my capper brother, for bringing this adjournment before this body today as we honor the life, the legacy of the Reverend Cecil L. Murray. We call him Chip Murray. He was known by many names. Chip Murray, pastor, civil rights leader, the Black Moses of Los Angeles, the drum major for justice, a fighter for the marginalized and the left out and those who've been forgotten.

A voice for the hopeless and the disenfranchised. He was a veteran, a husband, a father, someone you can reach out and touch any time. No matter how big his church attendance rose. He was always a pastor that entertained the VIP, if you will. But he was always down earth for anyone that can touch him and reach him. And he always had a powerful word to say.

After receiving his undergrad degree from Florida Ame in 1951, Chief Cecil Chip Murray enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War as a jet radio interpretation officer and received a medal of valor. After serving his country, he moved to Los Angeles and he was a pastor of the first A M E Church of Los Angeles. And I remember back in 1992 being at first Ame.

It was a tough time in Los Angeles because that was a time when Rodney King, the motors was beaten and we gathered as leaders. I was working for at that time, Mervyn Diamond. I was a police officer in Maywood, and I remember Tom Bradley being ushered out of first a and me quickly. Los Angeles was burning. But as turmoil broke out, Chip Murray had a word for the people, and he was listened by so many people that he had that much influence in Los Angeles.

As an activist, he created job training centers, home ownership loans, affordable housing, and also he got involved in the HIV AIDS awareness in Los Angeles. He also started the Renaissance, a nonprofit organization that focused on economic development in South Los Angeles. He is remembered by his family, who my colleague had already made mention, and those individuals stand in the back and we're very grateful. But I want to leave his quote, it's a quote that I always use.

"I know that God's tomorrow will be better than today." And I want to say thank you very much for being a drum major for justice. Thank you for having an impact on so many lives, and thank you to his family for allowing him to do what he was called to do. I respectfully ask that we adjourn in his memory.

Thank you Assemblymember Gipson, and our condolences to your guests. Thank you Assemblymember Calderon. I'm so sorry, I didn't.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues with us today are Reverend Murray's family. His niece Tammy Murray, grandniece April Cohe, and Rhetus Murray in the back. Want to give the family a round of applause.

Thank you, Mr. Jones Sawyer. Assemblymember Calderon, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to adjourn in memory of Cathy Marucci, a dedicated public servant who passed away on April 27 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Southern California, Cathy was a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, and would eventually call the City of Industry her home. After a career as a financial services compliance specialist, she was drawn to public service.

Cathy was first elected to the industry City Council in 2017 and became mayor pro tem in 2019. An avid animal lover, she led the efforts to establish the first no kill animal rescue in the San Gabriel Valley. I had the honor of recognizing Cathy as my 2024 Distinguished Woman of the year for Women's history Month. She will be remembered for her advocacy, leadership and for her heart. Cathy is survived by her husband Stephen and daughter Lauren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Members, I respectfully request that we adjourn in the memory of the Honorable Cathy Marucci.

Thank you assemblymember Calderon. Assemblymember Reyes, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you Mr. Speaker and members. Today I ask that we adjourn in the memory of a dear friend and tireless advocate, Gil Navarro. Gil was a political and civic trailblazer who forged new paths and fought tirelessly for a better education system, especially in the Inland Empire. Gill passed away on Saturday, April 6. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy. He was a businessman, a business owner and a respected representative across the Inland Empire.

He is best known for being an education advocate. A longtime San Bernardino resident, he was a community leader dedicated to protecting and uplifting students. His son, Joe Navarro, who is now President of the Harupa Unified School board, shares how his father stepped in to protect his family from an injustice. Joe shares how his oldest brother was almost expelled because he was handed a pair of sunglasses by a classmate and then was accused of stealing these glasses.

But as Father Gil stepped in to prevent this unjust action that was being contemplated as expelling his son, Gil continued to be a voice for his community for over three decades across various leadership positions, including the San Bernardino County School Board, the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, and the California Parent Association. As an elected, he worked hard to be the voice for the voiceless and often worked hard to hold the rest of us accountable.

He dedicated his time and heart into helping families navigate the student discipline system and assisted students and parents with its students academics. Gil will be missed by the Inland Empire community along with the countless friends and especially the students that he worked to save. Through his advocacy, his legacy and impact will forever live on in the lives of those he touched and in the system of education that he changed for the better. He is survived by his five children and eight grandchildren and so many students.

Our hearts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. I respectfully ask that we adjourn in his memory today and to celebrate and honor his life. Que en paz descanse. Gil Navarro presente. Thank you, members.

Thank you, Assemblymember Reyes. 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 today. Budget Subcommittee Number One on Health meets upon adjournment in Capital Room 127. Business and professions meets upon adjournment in swing space, room 1100. Session schedule is as follows. Tuesday, May 7, check in session. Wednesday, May 8 check in session.

Thursday, May 9 floor session at 09:00 a.m. All other items will be remaining will be passed and retained. All motions shall be continued. Seeing and hearing no further business. I'm ready to entertain a motion. Ms. Aguiar Curry moves Mister Hart seconds that this house stands adjourned until Thursday, May 9 at 09:00 a.m. The quorum call is lifted and the house is adjourned.