Assembly Floor

The Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember Mathis 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]

And while we're waiting for other Members to arrive, I just want to thank and welcome the 25 Members of today's On Time caucus. Thank you. Members, please report to the floor. 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. In honor of today's Native American caucus. Ceremony, Assembly Member James Ramos will deliver the prayer.

Thank you so much Mister speaker. Today, in honor of our ancestors and the resiliency of our people, we have California Native American Legislative caucus event. And the prayer that we're going to offer is a song and it's a Serrano Bighorn Sheep Song. And you'll hear bah bah. That's the bighorn sheep. To naive searching for the bighorn sheep.

Even after all these years, we're still searching for closure on a lot of issues affecting California's first people. So let's go ahead and honor this song for all of our people. [Serrano Bighorn Sheep Song]

Thank you Assemblyember Ramos. Members please and guests, please join Doctor Arambula as he leads us in the pledge.

Please place your right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance.

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation.

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

Chamber Sacramento Wednesday, June 19, 2024 the Assembly met at 07:00 a.m.

Santiago moves. And Mr. Flora seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions there are none. reports of committee's introduction. 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 for legislative business, Assemblymember Aguiar Curry, Assemblymember Grayson, Assemblymember Ting and Assemblymember Irwin. Moving now to procedural motions to our assistant Majority Leader Santiago. You are recognized for your procedural motions.

Thank you Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow myself, Assembly Members Joe Patterson, Wilson, Berner, Maienschein to speak on adjournment memory today.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

I request anonymous consent to suspend rule 18 A to allow Assembly Members Ramos to have guests on the floor, to allow Assembly Members Holden, Kalra, Wallace to have guests in the rear of the chamber, and to allow Speaker Rivas and Assembl Members Mathis, Jones-Sawyer and Wicks to have guests seated at their desk today.

Without objection such shall be the order.

Such shall be the order. Mr. Speaker, I also request anonymous consent to return item 17, AB 2531 and item 20, AB 3258 to the senate for further action.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

Please remove the following bills from consent calendar. Item 101, SB 1060.

Thank you Mr. Santiago.

Thank you. Please remove item the following bills from the consent calendar. Item 101, SB 1067 at the request of Assemblymember Jackson item 106, SB 1329 at the request of Assembly Member Muratsuchi.

Item 107, SB 1336 at the request of the author item 109, SB 1395 at the request of Assemblymember Hart and item 111, SB 1412 at the request of Assemblymember Gabriel.

The Clerk will note.

At the request of Assemblymember Nguyen, I am giving a one day notice to remove item one a, SB 336 from the inactive file.

The Clerk will note. Thank you Mr. Santiago. Members moving to our announcements and introductions, let's wish an early happy birthday to Assemblymember Petrie Norris who celebrates on Wednesday. Happy early birthday. She seemed a little surprised about that. Moving to business on the daily file. Second reading file items one through 11. The clerk will read.

Senate bills 804, 1001, 1132, 1133, 1381, 532 with amendments 827, with amendments 981, with amendments 1283, with amendments 1251 with amendments, and Senate Bill 918 with amendments.

All bills will be deemed read and all amendments will be deemed adopted. Moving into concurrence in Senate amendments Senate Member Luz Rivas.

Members, we will now move to the Assembly's Native American Day Ceremony. Without objection, we will take up file item 15, ACR 140 by Assemblymember Ramos. The Clerk will read.

Assembly concurrent Resolution 140 by Assembly Member Ramos and others relative to California Native American Day and the California Indiana Cultural Awareness Conference.

Assemblymember Ramos, you may open on the measure.

Thank you, Madam Chair, for this important event here today. I rise as the chair of the California Native American Caucus to request your I vote for ACR 140, which recognizes the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference and the importance of California Native American Day, celebrated every year on the fourth Friday of September.

In June of 2019, Governor Newsom apologized to California Native American tribes for the acts of genocide and heinous atrocities committed by previous administrations and legislatures as the state was created.

It is heartening to have the Governor atone and acknowledge the genocide and war of extermination against Native Americans in the State of California that marked assimilation, denial of civil rights, denial of those areas, and other grave injustices. But we have survived and prevailed with the resiliency that runs inside of our bloods as California's first people.

Dealing with the trauma of this past begins with understanding and acknowledgement of that history. Since the formal apology in 2019, historic legislation has been signed into law demonstrating that California is making progress in building a relationship with its first people.

Many pieces of legislation moved through this floor since 2019, and together we have brought a path forward for our people.

One of those bills, and several of those bills was granting tribal police access to databases used by other law enforcement agencies, establishing a monument on the Capitol grounds to honor local tribes here in this area, and requiring the Cal State universities to comply with Kalnakra and fulfill their obligation to repatriate the remains of our ancestors.

We also move forward together as a body, creating the historic Feather Alert that starts to move forward and starts to notify those in California when a Native American person goes missing, combating the missing and murdered Indigenous person epidemic that plagues California.

We also moved forward to establish the California Indian Education Act that would call on school districts to work with their local tribes to get the true history of their area out within the school system.

And also, this body worked on renaming a college of law in San Francisco that bore the name of someone that brought atrocity to the Yuki Indian people, and that institution no longer bears that name and is called now the College of Law San Francisco.

We also moved forward as a body banning racist terms as the s word that continued to plague the State of California and in 2022. AB 2022 was signed into law in 2021. These are just but a few things that we have worked together side by side to bring awareness around California's first people.

Our passage of these measures and others through the discussion and testimony of California's first people in our hearings brought us all greater knowledge and understanding about the state's tribes and concerns. Together, we have helped to push the arc of justice forward. While we must acknowledge the dark history, we must also remember that California's tribes are resilient.

Resilient in the resiliency to move forward and to make sure that our ancestors voices that are still crying out from the grounds in the State of California tell them who we truly are as California Indian people resonates in this chamber and throughout the State of California. We will learn about the awardees coming forward in this first class.

We will hear about a strong and long serving tribal Chairwoman who has led her nation in search of prosperity, equality and cultural preservation, and is succeeding on all these fronts.

We also will learn about a woman who works tirelessly to ensure justice and equity in her community and is always lending her voice to important Native issues here at the State Capitol.

In addition, you will also hear about an individual who serves her tribe as a top administrator and is courageously committed to fighting the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Another is a man who cherished and steadfastly labored to preserve and share his culture and steadfastly labored to preserve that culture.

And today, the likeness of him sits on the Capitol Park as a testament in his memory and cultural preservation. And finally, we will celebrate a young girl who fought to attend a public school 100 years ago and set a legal precedent cited decades later to eliminate school segregation across the nation.

With us today in the gallery are various tribal leaders, families of our honorees and partners from throughout the state. Let's give them a round of applause. The important work we do here in this chamber would not be possible without their support. I ask for your aye vote on this ACR.

Thank you. Assemblymember Ramos, are there any other Members who wish to speak on this item. Assembly Member Lee.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. On behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and API Caucus, I rise in support of ACR 140, which recognizes the importance of California Native American Day at the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.

This day and the conference provide the avenue for educators to receive critical resources as well as provide the opportunity for youth to learn about the history of Native American tribes. As history shows, European colonization of Native Americans not only devastated each tribe as a whole, but also uprooted the ceremony roles of Two-spirit and LGBTQ+ First Peoples.

This imposition of anti-Indigenous values used violence and coercion to not only replace Native traditions but also erase significant stories and knowledge that had previously been passed down generation by generation.

Consequently, generational stories of Two-Spirit and LGBTQ First Peoples who held special standing or were revered as holy beings were lost, and Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Native Americans were forced to hide themselves.

California Native American Day and the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference is a time to deal with trauma of the past and put back together the lost histories and stories of California's First Peoples.

On behalf of both the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and API Legislative Caucus, I am proud to stand with the chair of the Legislative Native American Caucus in highlighting the importance of Native American culture and history and recognizing our inseparable intersectionality. Respectfully ask that we affirm and support ACR 140. Thank you.

Thank you. Next, Assemblymember Weber.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today I rise on behalf of the California legislative Black Caucus with great enthusiasm to express our unwavering support for ACR 140, a pivotal measure that embodies the values of progress, unity, and collective well being.

Today, we gather to celebrate California's First People and their history of resilience, bravery, and unity of communities that refuse to be subjugated by oppression and injustice. The history is, unfortunately, not taught in schools. However, Black and Native Americans often created autonomous communities defying oppressive systems of slavery imposed upon them by European colonizers.

This resolution is not merely a legislative act it is a testament to our commitment to addressing crucial ideas that affect our communities and our future.

This measure is a result of the diligent work from our colleague from San Bernardino, who understands the importance of forging your own path towards meaningful change when injustice continues to permeate within our society. ACR 140 helps to both highlight and address the needs of our most vulnerable populations and ensures that no one is left behind.

It underscores that our collective responsibility to foster an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By championing this resolution, we affirm our commitment to justice, equality, and inclusivity. And with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 140.

Thank you. Assemblymember Gabriel.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I rise today on behalf of the Legislative Jewish Caucus in very strong support of ACR 140. I want to thank our colleague from San Bernardino for his extraordinary leadership in bringing forward this resolution, for the work that he has done for his community.

I will say, as someone who has been a chair of a diversity caucus, that I think we all stand in awe of the way that you have so ably created and led this caucus, the work that you have done to represent it, to give voice to it, and the incredible spirit of that you bring to that work.

And we are really in awe of you. And I think this is a further example of that. And the tremendous body of work that you described is a testament to your energy and your effort.

And the Jewish Caucus has been so proud to stand with you and behind you and shoulder to shoulder to you in supporting that work. California Native American Day is an opportunity to celebrate California's First People.

I was reflecting that regardless of what corner of the state we come from, one thing that all of us share in the common is that we live and celebrate and exist on the land of California's First People.

And it is so important that we understand that history and that the way that this specific legislative body, this Legislature, has a role in the genocide that was perpetrated against those communities.

But as our colleague talked about the tremendous and extraordinary resilience of those tribes of California's first people, that despite the genocide that was perpetrated against them, despite the efforts at forced assimilation, despite the efforts at confiscation of land, they continue to be here today.

And I think that is exemplified by the fact that we began our legislative session today with that beautiful prayer that was offered by our colleague from San Bernardino, and that is the ultimate symbol of the resiliency of California's First People.

So we, as the Jewish Caucus, feel a strong sense of kinship with the Native American Caucus, with our shared experiences of genocide, of persecution, of forced assimilation. We know that their history needs to be taught, that it needs to be taught truthfully in all of its colors and in all of its nuances.

And we are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with you to celebrate the extraordinary leaders that are here today, to celebrate the extraordinary work that you're doing. And you can count on our Jewish Caucus to continue to stand strongly with you as you do this important work.

So in partnership with our tribal nations and in partnership with the Native American Caucus, the Native American and California Indian people, the Jewish Caucus is proud to support ACR 140, and I respectfully request a strong aye vote on this measure. Thank you.

Thank you, Assemblymember Cervantes.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. Today I rise on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus in support of House Assembly Concurrent Resolution 140 commemorating Native American Day, which is celebrated this year on September 27 in the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness conference.

Also want to thank our good friend and colleague from San Bernardino for authoring this very important resolution and continuing to be a resolute representative of his community. May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands.

The Nisenan foothills, Southern Maidu Valley and Plains, Miwok, Miwook, and Patwin Wintun peoples who are the original stewards of the land in Sacramento County. California enjoys the largest Native American population with approximately 110 federally recognized tribes.

Although we are honoring this day today, may we not forget to recognize the multi-generational, inter-generational trauma and marginalization of Indigenous communities that permeate and trickle into housing insecurity, homelessness, educational barriers, employment, healthcare, and cultural support.

Our country must acknowledge and the forceful removal of Indigenous children from their families and their placement in boarding schools in the child welfare system. Along with the abusive tactics used to ensure that children did not speak their own Indigenous language or practice their cherished cultural traditions.

This has contributed to patterns of normalized violence for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-spirited people. California must do better to provide ample resources to the Indigenous communities, the women, girls, and the Two-spirited people. We cannot stand idle to the impacts of colonization and its prominent involvement in systems such as child protection.

Indigenous people have historically had a higher risk of violence and exploitation. May we continue to honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the endless contributions they have made to our world, and continue to make as our honorees today remind us, and renew our commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

Despite enduring centuries of upheaval and adversity, tribal nations persist and flourish, serving as trailblazers and leaders in various domains. The rich tapestry of cultures, vibrant communities today serve as a powerful testimony to the enduring dedication of generations past to safeguard their traditions, cultural identities, and autonomy.

For these reasons, I respectfully ask for an aye vote for ACR 140.

Thank you. Assemblymember Waldron.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise today as a co author of ACR 140 and as a Member of the Native American Caucus. Thank you to our colleague from San Bernardino for recognizing California Native American Day and to bring awareness to the huge impact on California's history that our tribes have made.

The fifth annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event is very important, as we need to educate everyone about the importance of Indian culture and their history. Thank you to all of the honorees that are here with us today for recognition. All of your hard work has transformed and significantly shaped the state's history.

My district, the 75th Assembly District, is home to more tribal governments than any other district in the state, which is a major region. The reason tribal issues have always been so important to me, especially safety, prosperity, and preserving sovereignty.

I've served in the Legislature for 12 years now and have witnessed significant legislation passed to support Native American cultural education in our schools, protecting cultural sites, and improving cooperation with law enforcement.

But much more needs to be done to bring resources to tribal lands, opening access to healthcare treatments, housing, and cultural awareness, and earnestly work to solve the missing and murdered Indigenous people's crisis. I urge your aye vote on this important resolution and look forward to continuing educating and working on cultural awareness. Thank you.

Thank you. Assemblymember Addis.

Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members, and thank you to our colleague from San Bernardino and Chair of the Native American Caucus. Today, I proudly rise on behalf of the Women's Caucus, as Chair of the Central Coast Caucus, and as a Member of the Native American Caucus in honor of ACR 140.

California Native Americans have been stewards of our state, its natural lands, and its coast for centuries. For too long, their indelible contributions have been erased, rejected, and ignored. Moreover, California Native Americans have been subject to nefarious marginalization, systemic eradication, and characterization by settlers.

As a former teacher, I cannot overemphasize how critical it is to make sure that our students acknowledge, respect, and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people and their tribal nations.

As a resident of the central coast, I'm incredibly grateful to our local tribes for their advocacy to protect sensitive habitats, restore working lands, and protect the natural beauty of our coast through their tireless activism and community collaboration.

As a Member of the Women's Caucus, it is especially imperative that we acknowledge and honor the contributions of Native women in particular, including Toypurina, a Gabrielino medicine woman from the 18th century who fought against Spanish rule; Alice Piper, a Paiute woman who advocated for school integration in the early 20th century; and Juana Maria, the last surviving member of the Nicoleño tribe who inspired Scott O'Dell's novel Island of the Blue Dolphins.

We must further advocate on behalf of the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women whose stories remain untold and whose families lack real closure and answers. So I want to thank the author for bringing this important resolution forward as we continue to reconcile California's problematic past with our hopes for a better, more fair and inclusive future.

And I respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 140.

Thank you. Assemblymember Mathis.

Speaker, Members. On this day, we have before us this ACR. But it's not just about today. It's about the generations. It's about the people that are here being recognized.

It's about their family stories and the generations of struggle to even get to this point. To be able to recognize our first people, what they've gone through, what every individual tribal culture has gone through.

In my tenure here, I remember when our Chairman, Mister Amos, got here and he came to me and he said, 'Devon, you have tribes in your district. Help me.' And I said, 'Anything you need.' And we started. A lot of us came together to form this caucus, to form the Native American Caucus, to draw attention to these issues.

But how nuts was it that we didn't already have this going on? That we aren't already paying attention?

That the last 10 years we have gone from not having any, hardly any recognition to where we're at, to where we have Feather Alerts, to where we have recognition for missing and murdered Indigenous women, that we actually have groups and task force and law enforcement working together.

Because we forget that our tribes are so far away, too often, that they don't get the help that they need. That when there's natural disasters and emergencies, they don't have the same resources because they are sovereign. When I first got elected, I remember one of my tribal chairmen telling me, with very strong conviction, 'These are my people.'

And I had to remind him, as your elected Assemblymember, 'Your people are my people.' And I encourage all of you, all 80 of us, to remember that the tribal members that we represent are our people.

And it is our job to get them every single possible resource they need to be successful, just as we would for anybody else. And that we need to recognize their hardships.

As hard as that history might be at times, that we have to face the past and come together as Californians and say, these things have happened, and some of them are horrible, but we have to do better for the future. And we're doing that today with ACR 140, with Chairman Ramos's leadership, to say, we are coming together.

We're going to celebrate this culture. We're going to celebrate these differences and work together to do better in the future. With that, Members, I ask you for your support on this measure. Thank you.

Thank you, Assemblymember Carrillo.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise as a proud co founder of the Native American Caucus in strong support of ACR 140. And I just want to bring a little bit of nuanced, institutionalized institution history into the body today.

Looming over this amazing Assembly floor is the portrait of our 16th American President, Abraham Lincoln. Who, while leaving a lasting legacy when it came to the fight for self-determination and ending slavery in the United States, his relationship to Indigenous Americans, to Native American people, is at best questionable. Giving away millions of acres of Native American land, as well as allowing and granting the execution of 38 Dakota Sioux warriors in this nation.

And so I share that today, because while we honor the history of our country, it is important to recognize that existence is an act of resilience, that Native American and Indigenous people have not gone anywhere, that they have struggled and survived and thrived and are here with us today.

And we can be in this chamber, and we can honor the fifth annual Californian Indian Cultural Awareness Event. And I thank the member for Riverside for being such a strong and staunch leader in this issue and those of us and everyone in this body who has been in support.

While we remember and honor the history of this country, we must also remember that history is written by those in power. And what we are doing today here in California sets a different tone.

That while our 16th President can look over this body, there is a new wave and a new face and a new resurgence that is also looking back and claiming a history that has long been forgotten. And with that, I respectfully request an aye vote on ACR 140.

Thank you. Assemblymember Jackson.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. As a Member of the Native American Caucus and as the representative of California's official outdoor play, the Remota play, that is a story of our Native American brothers and sisters in the Inland Empire.

And certainly as African American who, whose history is inextricably linked to the Native American people, in terms of our collective struggle, resistance, and perseverance, I am reminded that both of our communities have faced systemic oppression and discrimination.

And as our brothers and sisters were slaughtered and their land was stolen, Black people were forced to build on that stolen land and till that land.

I am remember of a verse of the Black national anthem that says, 'That stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, felt in the days when hope unborn had died; yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet come to the place for which our fathers sighed.'

We have come over a way that with tears have been watered. We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, out from the gloomy past till now we stand at last where the white gleam of our star is cast.' This verse also reminds us that we must be authentic allies.

And as authentic allies, it's not just about supporting our Native American brothers and sisters from places of comfort, but from places where we also must sacrifice in order to support our brothers and sisters.

So as we continue to go through about our business and continue to think about the rich culture, the great allyship that many of our ancestors have had with our Native American brothers and sisters, let us make sure that we continue not to just rise for ACR 140, but to make sure that we continue to recognize the struggle, the resilience, and also ensure that this becomes a continued call to action.

Let us vote aye on ACR 140.

Thank you. Assemblymember Gallagher.

Yes, thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise on behalf of the Republican caucus, also in proud support of ACR 140. And I just, I want to, you know, thank the author, who's done a whole lot of work in these, in these past few years, a tremendous amount of work.

And one thing I want to briefly highlight is the repatriation that I think is we're making some really great strides on.

And I had the distinct honor of being part of the Select Committee hearing, recently, where we were hearing from Chico State, in my district, and, and how they had really been behind in the audit that came out in terms of bringing back, and this is important.

This is bringing back ancestors, getting them back home, artifacts that belong home with their tribe, and just seeing how long it has taken. Way too long that it has taken, but to hear in that hearing the progress that had really been made, and that even since that audit, that many of the things have been returned.

We're still following up on that and staying on. And the author has made this a very big priority of the Native American Select Committee in the caucus.

But just in that hearing to see that progress that had been made and to hear directly from the tribal Members and the struggles that they had been through to get those, to get their ancestors returned to them, and so a lot more work to be done, but a tremendous amount of progress that has been made.

And I appreciate the author for bringing, not only bringing forward this resolution today, but for real action, you know, that has led to the betterment of Native peoples in this state. Thank you.

Thank you. Seeing and hearing no further debate. Assemblymember Ramos, you may close.

Madam Speaker, first, I want to thank all my colleagues for supporting this resolution, and it's only fitting that we're here today on our first day back, honoring California's First People. When the state was created back then, one of the first acts they took was putting out a bounty on California's First People.

This Legislature is far different and shows the culture and diversity of each and every one of us in this house. And with that, I ask for your aye vote on ACR 140.

Thank you. Would you like the first roll to be open for co authors?

Yes, please.

All debate having ceased, the Clerk will open the roll for co authors. All Members vote who desire to vote. Oh, okay. Do I say that? Oh, please strike the roll. Okay. We can't add co authors under Senate concurrence and Senate amendments. Okay. We will now go to a vote on the resolution. Clerk, please open the roll.

All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will now close the roll. There are aye 73. No, zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Okay. Assemblymember Ramos will now kick off the 2024 Assembly's Native American Day celebration with opening remarks.

I want to thank each and every one of you for being here, and especially California's first people who are in the gallery up there, and also the performers that will come through. And I want to thank the speaker, Speaker Rivas, for continuing to support Indian people and California's first people.

We have with us today the presenters, but we also have singers from throughout Southern California, from the Yurok Tribal nation, we have singers coming up that will sing. We also have, from the Miwok Nation, Shingle Springs, Tuolumne and Wilton that will be here singing also representing Miwoks.

And we have Southern California inter tribal bird singers that will kick off this ceremony. So let's give them a round of applause.

Thank you, members. Let's give a round of applause to our special guest performers.

Members, let's give a round of applause to all our special guest performers as they exit the chamber. We will now move to recognize our esteemed honorees. The Native American caucus will now highlight five distinguished honorees for their valuable contributions to our state and country.

I am appointing an escort Committee to bring our guests onto the floor for our ceremony. Members should retire to the rear of the chamber as I call your name. Assembly Members Addis, Freedman, Fong, Lee, Nguyen, Wendy Carrillo, Chiavo Calderon, Valencia, McKinnor, and Gibson.

I ask that Speaker Rivas and Republican Leader Gallagher move to the front, center aisle. And Assemblymember Ramos. Members, it's now time to introduce and welcome our 2024 Native American Legislative Caucus honorees, the Clerk will read.

Escorted by Assembly Members Fong, Ting, and Nguyen, members of the AAPI caucus, is Sally Franklin Rodriguez, Theresa Yonemura, and Margaret Franklin. On behalf of William Franklin Sr. The first ever Native American monument in Capitol park bears the likeness of the late Miwok tribal elder William Franklin, Sr.

Franklin Seniors likeness was chosen to represent the Miwok and Nisenan tribes, formerly a site representing the historical trauma that Miwok, Nisenan and Native American peoples have had to overcome. Franklin's legacy is a just replacement, embodying resilience and dignity. Accepting the resolution on his behalf are his daughters, Sally Franken Rodriguez, Theresa Yonemura, and Margaret Franklin.

Please welcome them to the Assembly floor.

Escorted by Assemblymembers Wendy Carillo and Schiavo, members of the Legislative Women's Caucus is Morning Star Gali. A citizen of the Pit River tribe, Morning Star Gali is the founder and Director of Indigenous Justice.

The organization's mission is raising awareness and visibility for Native American communities by coordinating support of indigenous led policies through cultural, spiritual, academic, and political advocacy by Native Americans and their allies. Please welcome Morning Star Gali.

Escorted by Assemblymembers Addis and Friedman, members of the Jewish Caucus is Taralyn Ipiña. A citizen of the Yurok tribe from the villages of Morek and Pek-tah along the Klamath River, Taralyn Epina serves as the first chief operations officer of the Yurok tribe.

She, along with her tribe, spearheaded the missing and murdered Indigenous People's Day of action at the state capitol in 2022. Her efforts effectuate positive change in Native American communities across California. Today, she is away at her cultural ceremony and unable to be here. Accepting the resolution on her behalf are Billy and Theresa Wilson. Please welcome them to the Assembly Floor.

Escorted by Assemblymembers Calderon and Valencia, members of the Latino Legislative Caucus is Chair Lynn Valbuena. In 2024, Lynn Valbuena was elected to a 6th term as Chairwoman for the Sam Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For nearly 50 years, she has held numerous appointed and elected positions within the tribe.

For five years, Miss Valbuena served on the Constitution working group and was a signer of the new constitution adopted by the tribe in 2021. Please welcome Lynn Valbuena to the Assembly Floor.

Escorted by Assemblymembers McKinnor and Gibson, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus is Cheyenne Stone, on behalf of Alice Piper. In Piper versus Big Pine, Alice Piper initiated integration for Native American students at Big Pine High School.

In 1923, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled in her favor on the same day that President Grover Cleveland signed the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. The Big Pine Paiute tribe and the Big Pine Unified School District commemorated her landmark case with the unveiling of a statue at the same school and grounds where her rights were denied.

Accepting the resolution on her behalf is Cheyenne Stone. Please welcome her to the California State Assembly.

On behalf of Chair Ramos and the members of the Native American Legislative Caucus, thank you for helping us celebrate this year's remarkable honorees. Members, to learn more about these distinguished individuals, please read their biographies by scanning the QR code in the program on your desks. This concludes our celebration.

As our honorees exit the chamber, let's give them another round of applause.

Members, we still have a fair amount of business ahead of us, so if I could get your attention, please, I'd appreciate that. We're moving back to member announcements, introductions. Superintendent of Public Education Tony Thurmond, former member of the Assembly, was here. Is he still here? Okay. He's not here. Okay.

But he was, so a round of applause for the Superintendent. Also, former Assemblymember Marc Levine was in the house and I don't see him. There he is. There he is. Assembly Member Levine, welcome. Thank you. Assembly Member Fong, you are recognized for your announcement.

Thank you, Mister speaker. Members, Senator Min has introduced SR 102, and I have introduced HR 114 to recognize November 22, 2024, as Kimchi Day. Kimchi is an important Korean dish with a history spanning more than 2000 years.

The United States has the largest Korean community outside of South Korea and Los Angeles County is home to the most Korean Americans in our nation.

As part of the recognition of the contributions of Koreans and Korean Americans and importance of Kimchi to the community, I invite you to stop by the members lounge to bring home a jar of Kimchi to enjoy with your dinner today tonight. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Assemblymember Fong. We'll have a lot of guest introductions, but I'm going to bounce around a little bit in the interest of time and trying to be efficient here. I want to move back to business. On the daily file governor's vetoes, file items 25 through 27; pass and retain on.

File items 25 through 27, and under reconsideration, all items shall be continued. Okay, moving back to guest introductions. Assemblymember Wallace, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Mister speaker. Members, it is my pleasure today to welcome to the California State Assembly the newly crowned winner of season 22 of American Idol, Abi Carter. A talented singer songwriter, she captivated the American Idol audience during her audition with her soulful rendition of Billie Eilish's "What was I made for?" from the Barbie movie.

One of her songs in the American Idol finale was a captivating performance of "Somewhere" from West Side Story, a tribute to her hometown in Indio. She attended high school in Palm Desert and in 2023 graduated summa cum laude from Cal State University San Bernardino's Palm Desert campus.

Just last weekend, she performed in front of a packed house, headlining her first arena concert at Acrisure arena in Palm Desert. She is the Coachella Valley shining star, a hometown talent that has captured the hearts of people not only at home, but across the globe.

Since success has many mothers, I'm taking full credit for launching Abi's career since she put on an amazing show at one of my district events a few years ago. I'm very proud of Abi's success, but not at all surprised.

I'm thrilled to welcome her to the Assembly and to invite you all to a meet and greet reception at 03:00 p.m. in room 317. Now I'd like to turn it over to my colleague from Coachella, who I'm sure will share credit for Abi's success.

Oh, Mister Garcia, you are recognized as for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Mister speaker and colleagues. I rise to join my colleague from Palm Desert in welcoming Abi Carter to our California State Capitol as a 2024 American Idol champion. Abi Carter's powerful talent captivated the entire nation. From singing at local street fairs to representing our community and state on one of the largest musical platforms in the world.

Our entire Coachella Valley community came together to root for our homegrown superstar that specific week. We all were cheering for Abi, and we continue to support her as she embarks on the next chapter of her musical career. Abi was courageous in following her dream.

Her hard work and determination serves as an inspiration for others and most especially motivation for young, talented youth to pursue their dreams. And I got to tell you, I have a 10-year-old little girl that was glued to the TV the entire time.

Thank you for being an inspiration for her and many other young girls throughout our nation. We commend you for your extraordinary talent and generous heart. We appreciate all the time that you've dedicated to giving back to the community, including the students at the elementary school that you attended. She sponsored a major donation for the arts program there.

And so, we thank you for doing that right out the gate. From her very first audition where she impressed the judges. Katy Perry, that is; her rendition of Billie Eilish's "What was I made for?", it was clear that Abi Carter was made to be a star.

And I got to tell you, that rendition was a tearjerker for this guy right here as I was watching you perform. Please help me. And welcoming Abi Carter to the California State Assembly floor.

Mister Garcia, you are recognized for an additional introduction.

Thank you, Mister speaker and colleagues. Again, it's with great honor to introduce two guests who have traveled from Imperial County, specifically Calexico, California, where California and Mexico meet. Please join me in welcoming Robert Martinez, close friend and advisor to Imperial Irrigation Director Javier Gonzalez.

Both of these gentlemen have traveled from all the way to again where the beginning of the state is Calexico, California, and Imperial County, to be here with us today. Please help me welcome them to the California State Capitol.

Mister Holden, you are recognized from Speaker Rivas desk for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Mister speaker. It's a. It is an honor to be able to welcome to the Assembly floor the 2024 Naismith NBA Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Cooper. Coop is a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Was one of the key members of the Showtime-era Lakers that revolutionized NBA basketball as we know it today. He is a five-time defensive player with all NBA honors. And he was the defensive player of the year in 1987. Now, if you think about this, Coop became the NBA defensive player of the year, and he wasn't even a starter. Larry Bird described him as the most difficult defensive player he's ever played against. That's saying a lot. His tenacious attitude and the way he addressed the game, his fierceness and his competitiveness was second to none. Can you imagine playing on a team with Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan.

I'm sorry about that, Coop. Well, Michael Jordan had a problem with you defensively, too so. Magic Johnson, James Wilkes, James Worthy. Jamal Wilkes, James Worthy. But this is an all-star team. And it's a team that, along with Boston, had battles throughout the eighties.

But Michael Cooper took the game to another level when it came to defensive prowess. And as someone who we went to the same high school together in Pasadena, Pasadena High School. Coop would always come back. He wasn't one of those players, those stars that would go away and forget his roots. He came back.

He would set up basketball camps for the rest of us to learn the skills as he's developed them himself. And I remember I was always four years behind Coop. So, when I was a freshman in high school, he was a graduating senior.

When he was leaving the University of New Mexico, I was entering at San Diego State, both in the same conference. So, I never got a chance to play on the same court with him. And so, when he was drafted by the Lakers, and then I finished my four years, I think that's when my following Michael Cooper ended.

But to be able to be here today as someone who grew up with him in the same neighborhood, someone who is a proud product of Pasadena, but Los Angeles County and California, and has brought amazing memories to all of us.

It's my pleasure to be able to welcome him here today with his wife, Yvonne, who's joined us as well. And so let us give a round of applause for the new hall of Fame NBA player, Michael Cooper.

Thank you Mister speaker and Members, I want to introduce special guests who are here with us today in the gallery to celebrate transgender History Month at the Capitol.

If you will please join me in welcoming to the California State Legislature the first recipients of our transgender awards, Tracy Jada O'Brien and Cal Kalamia, the recipient of this year's Transgender Legacy Award and Transgender Trailblazer Award, selected by the LGBT caucus.

I also want to recognize Jupiter Pirazza, who originated the idea to establish Trans History Month, of which this is the first time that we are going to be establishing or recognizing it at the beginning of the month here in August.

I also see up there Honey Mahogany, who is The Director of San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives and also a Member of the Palm Springs City Council. Lisa Middleton is with us as well.

With them, we have Members from The San Francisco Transgender District, The San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives, The Ella Para Trans Latinas, The Trans Family Support Services, Equality California, Sacramento LGBT Community Center, Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance, Translatina Coalition, Queer Humboldt, ACLU California Action, and Parivar Bay Area. Please join me in welcoming them to the state capitol.

Thank you Mister Haney, and welcome to your guests. Assembly Member Nguyen, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you Mister speaker, speaker and Members, let me turn this way so I can see them. Our youth are our future and what better way to prepare our next generation of legislators, specifically Assembly Members, to have them attend and go through our very own young Assembly Member program.

This year for three weeks, I had 20 participants who sat through and learned about what we do every day, about how a bill becomes law. And they had the opportunity themselves to present their own bills right here on this very floor.

Please join me in welcoming my participants from Ad 10's young Assembly Member program right up there in the gallery.

Thank you Assembly Member Nguyen. Doctor Weber, you are recognized from the majority leader's desk for your guest's introductions.

Thank you Mister Speaker. I rise today to introduce Members of the San Diego chapter of Jack and Jill of America, age groups 3 and 4, which encompasses fourth through 8th graders.

Jack and Jill of America was founded in 1938 and our families are dedicated to nurturing the future African American leaders through programming in the areas of cultural awareness, educational development, health and civic engagement. Nationally, we have over 40,000 Members and the San Diego chapter is one of 262 chapters in the United States.

I was a Jack and Jill kid and now a proud mother Member with my boys, Kadir and Jahliel, who are also in the gallery. To my Jack and Jill family. Thank you all so much for making the trip from San Diego to Sacramento.

And Members, please give a very warm welcome to the Members of the San Diego chapter of Jack and Jill, age groups 3 and 4.

Thank you Doctor Weber and welcome to your guests. Assembly Member Lee, you are recognized from the majority Leader's desk for your guest introductions.

Thank you. Members, please join me in welcoming BAPS Temple Community Members who are joining us to celebrate BAPS Day. August 4 marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first speech temple in North America, established by his holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in New York City.

Since its inception 1974, BAPS North America has played a vital role in fostering the hindu values of faith, service, and global harmony. Over the last 50 years, BAPS has grown to over 100 temples across the United States, enriching the lives of our community Members through educational programs, humanitarian efforts, and cultural activities.

To commemorate their 50th anniversary, I was honored to join BAPS community Members yesterday in my district to celebrate the milestone as BAPS Day recognizes the dedication and hard work of the Members of volunteers across North America. Colleagues, please give a warm welcome to our guests from BAPS Temple up in the gallery.

Thank you, thank you Assembly Member Lee and welcome, welcome to your guests. Assembly Member Joe Patterson, you are recognized. You are recognized for your guest introductions. Mister Assembly Member Joe Patterson.

Great. Thank you Mister speaker. Members, I'd like to welcome Members of my district team to the Assembly chambers today. We have my field reps Megan Schultz and Victor Wolf and a bunch of interns that have been helping out the fifth Assembly District, Luke, Sophia, Sophia, Riley, Kriti, and Arnav. So thank you for being here.

Thank you, Assembly Member Patterson. We still have a couple of introductions ahead of us. We are going to move to Assembly third reading, moving to file item 35, ACR 13 by Assembly Member Waldron.

The Clerk will read Assembly Concurrent Resolution 213 by Assembly Member Waldron relative to disc golf.

Assembly Member Waldron, you are recognized.

Thank you Mister speaker and Members. Today I rise to recognize and celebrate a growing spirit that not only brings joy and friendship, but also promotes physical, mental, and emotional well being. ACR 213 recognizes August 32024 as California Disc Golf Day.

The roots of disc golf go back to the 1920s when children at an elementary school in Canada played the earliest known games. Since then, disc golf has evolved into a sport that now exceeds over 11,300 courses worldwide, with 75% of those courses here in the United States. Disc golf is a sport for everyone.

It doesn't require expensive equipment or membership. All you need is a couple of discs and a desire to play. It plays similar to ball golf with tees, pars and a basket instead of a pinnae. ACR 213 acknowledges the significance of disc golf and its positive impact on our communities.

This simplicity makes it accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities. The inclusive nature of disc golf means that anyone can participate, whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer, old or young, looking for a fun way to stay active in today's fast paced world, finding ways to unwind and destress is crucial.

The rhythmic motion of throwing a disc, the sound of chains as it hits the target, and a peaceful outdoor surrounding creates a meditative experience. Let's continue to support and grow this incredible sport, ensuring that its positive impact reaches more people around the world. I urge your aye vote on ACR 213. Thank you.

Thank you Assembly Member Waldron. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 and I believe you have an announcement.

Assembly Member Waldron, I want to invite everybody to come out to the west steps area of Capitol park tomorrow. Tomorrow between 10 and 1 to throw some discs. We're going to have some baskets out there.

We're going to have some of the reps from the professional disc golf not only Association, but also the manufacturers of discs who will be out there. So please join us to celebrate California Disc Golf Day between 10 and 1 tomorrow. The event is open to the public, will feature professional discharge golfers as well as enthusiasts.

And you can try your hand at some putting and hear the sound of the chains for yourself. Thanks.

Thank you Assembly Member Waldron. We're going to back up and pretend we're in a different time and space and allow Assembly Member Joe Patterson, you have guest introductions.

Thank you Mister speaker, Members, it's my pleasure once again to reintroduce my great district team up here. I have two of my field reps, Megan Schultz and Victor Wolf, and also a bunch of interns, Luke, Sophia, Sophia, Riley, Kriti and Arnav. Thank you for being here and thank you for everything you do for the fifth Assembly District.

Thank you Mister Patterson. Mister Hoover, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you Mister Speaker. I as well have some wonderful special guests with me today. From my district office and capitol office. We have our amazing field representative Natalya Sobchak here with us today, as well as a host of interns from both our district and capital office.

Ayush, Shara, Elise, Palash, Alina, Lauren, Eva, Pranav, Esther, Erica, Sonia and Sebastian. Please join me in welcoming everyone to the chamber today. Thanks for all you do for the 7th district.

Thank you Mr. Hoover, and welcome to your guests. We're moving back to Assembly third reading file item 36, ACR 221 by Assemblymember Papan.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 221 by Assemblymember Papan relative to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Assembly Member Papan, you are recognized.

Thank you so much Mr. Speaker. So I rise to present ACR 221, which designates September 2024 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution raises awareness of one of the deadliest cancers affecting women globally, and champions the incredible innovative work being done by medical professionals to find a cure.

By dedicating a month to honor those affected by this disease, we affirm our commitment to supporting them and investing in technologies that will help save lives. In this country alone, in 2024, 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. And guess what? More than half of them will die.

That's because it is not a disease that we diagnose early. As a matter of fact, most women and most folks don't have a lot of nerve endings in their abdomen. It's why we are able to carry your children. Unfortunately for us, it is also a place where cancer can begin.

If we do detect it early in stage one, it is that you have a 94% chance of surviving. But regrettably, we don't have super effective early screening for ovarian cancer. If we can improve those detection abilities, we will be able to approve the outcome of this devastating disease.

Having been affected by the disease myself, this is a cause that is extremely close to my heart. Now, I don't often speak about my family publicly, although we know that my father lived a very public life as a member of this body. But many of you don't know about my mother.

And she was an incredibly beautiful person with a glorious spirit and an iron will to live. But it was not to be for her. She did not see any of her children get married. She never met a grandchild. It just didn't work out for her. And when she was diagnosed, it was

By the time she was my age, she was already into year three of a five year battle. So I'm here to tell you that this is a very personal issue for me and I hope to God that we do raise awareness to detect ovarian cancer early on.

It is a very cruel disease, and the chances for recovery when you do detect it early really go up exponentially further. Like I said, it usually affects women that are like 63 years of age or older.

But 25% of the women that get ovarian cancer are aged 25 through 53, so it is a particularly crucial topic for all women. This is a call to action. This Assembly resolution and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the hardship that families across California have undergone because of this disease.

By devoting September to Ovarian Cancer Awareness, we stand strong in our mission to make more women conscious of the risk presented to them by this disease and then in preventing a personal battle against it and honor those who have already been impacted by it. Colleagues, I humbly request that you become co-authors to ACR 221.

Thank you, Assemblymember Papan. Seeing and hearing no further debate, we will take a voice vote on this resolution. All in favor, say aye. I'm sorry, I didn't open the roll for co-authors; my apologies. We'll leave the first roll. We'll open the first roll for co-authors.

All those vote who desire to vote as a co-author. All those vote who desire to vote as a co-author. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes, 61, there are 61 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. Moving to file item 37, AJr 18 by Assembly Member Davies.

The Clerk will read Assembly joint Resolution 18 by Assembly Member Davies and others relative to newgear fuel.

Assembly Member Davies, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister speaker. Members, today I'm here to present AJR 18 Members. Back in 1998, the Federal Government was legally obligated to work with states who had nuclear facilities in their state to find safe and secure places to store excess nuclear fuel.

California, as you know, has had facilities in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego and Humboldt counties. After more than 25 years, we are still waiting. Nothing has been done, and our communities are suffering for it.

As noted by the supporters of AJr 18, since 2000, us taxpayers have paid $10.6 billion in damages to cover costs associated with on site nuclear storage that hasn't been moved yet. AJr 18 is quite simple.

It simply implores the Federal Government to enact policy outlined in the latest blue ribbon Commission on America's nuclear future and finally get this fuel out of our state and to consented basis sites approved by the Federal Department of Energy Members. The resolution is not here to debate the merits of nuclear energy.

It is a simple tool to show the Federal Government that the worlds fifth largest economy is ready for them to start acting and do the job they have been neglecting for over two decades.

This resolution passed Assembly Utilities Committee 150 and is supported by multiple chambers of commerce, our state parks, foundations, US, San Diego, a local Native American tribe, and many other organizations. I respectfully ask for an aye vote and we'll leave it open for co authors. Thank you.

Thank you Assembly Member Davies seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the role for co authors. All those vote who desire to vote as a co author all those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote as as a co author, Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.

There are 53 co authors added. The Clerk will open the roll on the resolution. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote on the resolution. All those vote who desire to vote Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. I's 55 no zero. The resolution is adopted.

Moving to file item 38, ACr 211 by Assemblymember Kalra, the Clerk will read Assembly Concurrent Resolution 211 by Assembly Member Kara relative to Cricket Assembly Member Kara, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister Speaker. ACr 211 would encourage the California Interscholastic Federation to recognize cricket as an official high school sport. Cricket is a game that originated in the United Kingdom in the 19th century and quickly spread to many of its former colonies and neighboring countries, including India, Pakistan, and Australia.

Since then, it has achieved immense popularity, cultivating thriving player and fan communities all across the world. This includes the United States, where well over 200,000 people play the game.

California has positioned itself as one of the hubs of American cricket, hosting two of the six major league cricket teams and preparing to reintroduce cricket after a 120 year absence as an official Olympic sport at the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

Cricket also holds particular importance for many Members of our state's south Asian diaspora, who consider it integral to their historical and cultural heritage. Despite this, cricket has not yet been recognized as an official high school sport in the State of California, depriving students of the opportunity to participate in inter school play.

In response, ACR 211 urges the California Interscholastic Federation to take steps towards officially recognizing cricket if one of its Member schools brings it before them for consideration. It also emphasizes that the establishment of high school cricket should support continued cricket play at the collegiate level.

ACR 211 not only celebrates cricket's rich history, but encourages us to ensure that it has an even brighter future here in California and across this country. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you Assembly Member Kara. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 and I believe you have some guest introductions.

Thank you so much Mister speaker. I have with me both on the floor and the gallery some guests I'd like to introduce, including Lasia Mulapudi and Ishani Baguila, Members of the 2023 United States under 19, T 20 World Cup team, as well as Hamont Bush, founder of the California Cricket Academy.

And joining us in the gallery are Shekhar Chattput, high school cricket advocate, and a number of current California high school cricket players, including Shreyas Chatput, Chaitanya Tarani Gandhi, Srinakash Venkata Salapati, and David Wu. Please join me in welcoming our guests to the Assembly floor.

Thank you Mister Kara and welcome to your guests. Once again, Thank you Mister Karl and welcome to your guests. Moving now to Senate third reading file items 40 through 95 pass and retain Members. Before we move to the second day consent conduct, I will be telling you we will leave.

The quorum call will be left in place for our adjournments in memory. Before we do that, we're going to the second day consent calendar. Before we vote, we'll first 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 220 by Assembly Member Kalra and others relative to California seek American Awareness and Appreciation Month and House Resolution 111 by Assembly Member Kalra and others relative to Diwali.

Kirk will now open the roll to allow any Member to add on as a co author to the resolutions. Members this vote is for co authors to the resolutions. 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.

There are 63 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 220 by Assembly Member Kalra and others relative to California seek American Awareness and Appreciation Month.

The 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 who desire to vote Clerk will close the roll on tally the votes.

There are 62. Ayes, 62. No's 0 consent calendar is adopted Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

House Resolution 111.

Aye, 62. No's 0.

Senate Bill 1361.

Aye, 62. No's 0.

Senate Bill 1514.

Aye, 62. No's 0.

Senate Bill 1063.

Aye, 62. No's 0.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 132

Aye, 62. No's 0.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 160.

Aye, 62. No's 0.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 162.

Aye, 62. No's 0.

And Senate Concurrent Resolution 143.

Aye, 62. No's 0. Members of quorum call is still in place. You need to have a conversation, please take it off the floor. Please give I'd like to. Members, if you need to have a conversation, please take it off the floor. Members, if you need to have a conversation, please take it off the floor.

Members, if you need to have a conversation, please take it off the floor. Please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on an adjournment in memory. Send me Member Joe Patterson. You are recognized for your adjournment in memory.

Thank you Mister speaker. Members, it's with great sadness that I ask that you join me today and adjourn in the memory of Aldo C. Panecci, junior, an absolute pillar of the Placer County community. Aldo was born in Roseville on December 13, 1957.

He was raised in a family with a passion for community, local politics and philanthropic service, and that upbringing turned out to be instrumental in Aldo's identity, career and work ethic. Aldo was a local boy.

He attended St. Rose Catholic School, Roseville High School and Sierra College before transferring to UC Davis, where he pursued a degree in political science. When Aldo returned home to Roseville after graduation, he married his childhood friend and neighbor, Leslie, and the two had two children, Evangeline and Anthony.

Aldo opened Aldo Paneshi Consulting, where he quickly became revered for his keen instinct and became a quiet giant in the Placer County community. Those who ran for office or placed a measure on a ballot always deferred to Aldo.

His unique understanding of the fabric of Placer County made him an asset to any team he was a part of. During his 40 year career, Aldo worked with the Roseville, Rockland and Lincoln Chambers of Commerce, the Placer Business Alliance, Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center.

Visit Placer, the Health Education Council, the American Leadership Forum, the Placer Breast foundation, and so many more.

He created the Santucci Golf tournament, which raises scholarship money for students within Roseville Joint Union High School District, and he was the driving force behind causes such as the Tommy Apostles Fund, an organization that helps struggling families afford clothing, school supplies and other essentials.

If there was a scholarship Fund, local community group or nonprofit, Aldo was almost certainly a part of it. Despite his many accomplishments, Aldo was known for his humble demeanor and aversion to the limelight, preferring to work behind the scenes, unnoticed. He was an ally and friend to many in my community.

Aldo was 66 years old when he passed away on May 28 this year in Roseville after a year long battle with cancer.

He survived by his wife of 38 years, Leslie, and their children, Evangeline and Anthony, his sister Leah Alberto and her husband, Mario, his brother, Alan Paneshi, his spouse, Susan, brother, Neil Paneshi and his partner, Diane Perini. Mother in law, Susan Goto, brother in law, Eric Gato, his spouse, Deb, and many nieces and nephews.

On a personal story after the lines were drawn after redistricting, I happen to be out in Roseville one day and I saw Aldo walk into the restaurant that I was at and I hadn't really told anybody, but I said to him, I said, hey, you know, I think I'm going to run for this Assembly seat that's going to open up.

And for those of you who are, you know, may be familiar with place county politics, I was kind of an outsider when I came through Rockland City Council and then to this position that I hold now.

And when I told Aldo that I didn't really know what to expect, he wasn't a guy who, you know, a lot of people, you know, we all have these in our community, those people that you go up and you sort of like kiss the ring. Like you sort of say, hey, I'm gonna do this.

He was not one of those guys, but he's a guy you wanted to tell. And I was so lucky to run into him this day. And the encouragement that he gave me, he said, Joe, I like that you should run for that office. And he was literally the first person to know outside of my wife and kids.

And so I'll never forget that moment. And he will be remembered as a wise leader, a selfless humanitarian, and a pillar in his community. He will deeply be missed. Members, I ask that you join with me and adjourn in the memory of Aldo Paneshi.

Thank you. Mister Patterson, you have some introductions?

Yes, thank you, Mister speaker and Members. I'd like to recognize some of his family Members that I have up here with me in the gallery. Aldo's wife Leslie, his two children, Evangeline and Anthony. He also has Leah Pency, Alberto, the honorable Alan Paneshi, Susan Paneshi, Eric Gato, Deborah Goto, Doug Kent, Deborah Otto Kent and Mark Murphy.

Thank you for being here.

Thank you, Mister Patterson. And our condolences to the family. Thank you for being here. Mister Santiago. You are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you Mister speaker. Today I rise with a heavy heart in the adjourning of the memory of Haig Papaian, Jr, esteemed and former President and CEO of the Commerce Casino and Hotel. His visionary leadership and impact on the Commerce Casino Hotel were instrumental in shaping the commerce and a premier entertainment destination that it is today.

He became Director of the boards started became Director of the board of directors in 1995 and was elected Chairman to the board in 2000. He became the President and CEO of the company in June 2009.

During his tenure as President CEO between 2009 and 2021, he led the initiatives to transform the card room industry and foster the culture of excellence and integrity. He's a respected leader in the community. He was forever championing various philanthropic efforts and ensuring I.

The Commerce Casino Hotel was a positive force in the City of commerce and its surrounding areas. He was instrumental in creating an environment where all employees felt that they could be part of the company's success and set an example for excellence for all to follow.

He considered the people he worked for, the people that worked for the commerce as part of his family. And under his leadership, the casino became a place where everybody worked hard to elevate their performance, performance and focus on serving others. He will always be cherished as a Member of the Commerce family.

His focus on fostering teamwork and proportioning excellence led the company to name the annual employee of the year award in his honor, which we will continue to remember. Haig is survived by his beloved wife and his four loving children. Colleagues, please join me in adjourning the memory of Haig Papaian. Thank you.

Thank you Mister Santiago. Yes, go ahead, please go ahead.

And with us here today in the gallery are Members of the Commerce Casino and hotel family, specifically John Griffo, who serves as the Vice President of community relations. Thank you Members.

Thank you Mister Santiago, and welcome in our condolences. Mister Gipson, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you very much, Mister Speaker. I want to thank my colleague from Los Angeles for one putting forth Haig Papaian's name as an adjourned in memory of. And my narrative goes back when I was on the City Council in the City of Carson.

When I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Haig at either a contract cities event or independent leagues of cities event in Santa Barbara. Had opportunity to have dinner with this gentleman.

But our relationship continued to flourish and grow even until his time where he resigned or retired as I should say from the board transforming the commerce casino to where it's at today I received the news he passed early in July.

I received the news last week and made sure I had to make sure that I be able to one not only support my colleague from Los Angeles but also elevate his name. The work that he has done is immeasurable. He really cared about people, especially the people who work for the casino and he's transformed lives and communities.

He will certainly be missed. I want to say thank you to the family for one sharing this great man with all of us because certainly anyone that he pass their way in their life he made their lives a lot better.

So thank you very much and respectfully ask that my colleagues and I join in memory of this great man. Thank you.

Thank you Mister Gibson. Assembly Member Boerner, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.

Thank you Mister speaker Members today I rise and to adjourn the memory of our friend Becca Taylor. Becca left an indelible mark on the San Diego region. She was an inspirational leader, a tenacious and brilliant community organizer, a veteran and a personal friend. She was born in Idaho and grew up in Texas.

She was called to serve in the Navy for five years, was deployed overseas to Germany and Afghanistan. After serving in the Navy, she moved to San Diego where she earned a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Oxford study abroad program and a master's from the San Diego State University.

Becca worked as an organizer in San Diego, playing a pivotal role in her community and was civically engaged. She herself was elected to the Ocean Beach Town Council and most recently served as the San Diego County Democratic Party chair.

While her influence in San Diego region and state cannot be overstated, it was Becca's leadership and service that will be most remembered. Both will live on in San Diego through our pasmen. Sorry through our passion, action and quest for adventure. Please join me in a journey in memory of Becca and Taylor. Thank you.

Thank you Assembly Member Boerner. Assembly Member Maienschein. You are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you Mister speaker. I rise to join in a journey in the memory of Rebecca Taylor. And we've spoken of Becca's storied career as a veteran, as an activist and as a party leader. And these are incredible biographical details of her where she has made an impact in San Diego.

But I really want to talk about Becca as a person. When you met her, she instantly made you feel like you were a part of her family. She was welcoming, she was gracious. She was always positive. Always. And as somebody who's running a political party, that's difficult to do.

To always be positive with all the headaches that you have to deal with. And she, huge smile on her face every single time I saw her. She had a real zest for life. She loved adventure. She loved having new experiences. Always showing you pictures of her latest trip and it was some crazy trip somewhere.

Loved riding motorcycles, whatever the thrill was on that particular trip, she would show you that she did that. She really loved living life. She was fearless. She was fearless in her personal life, she was fearless in her politics. And a challenge never scared her.

Instead of backing away, she rolled up her sleeves and she said, let's get to work. She became the leader that we needed in our party. She had a talent for uniting the party behind a central mission. And for any of you who spent time on central committees or any of that, you know, that's hard to do.

You know, it's hard to unite people and keep people focused. And Becca was able to do that. Her talent, her passion and her drive will be missed throughout San Diego. For me personally, mostly, I will miss that smile. I will miss that hug every single time that I saw her that she gave me.

And I will miss my friend. Thank you for joining me in a journey in memory of Rebecca Taylor.

Thank you. Mister Maienschein, Mister Alvarez, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you, Mister Speaker. I want to join my colleagues from San Diego in asking that we adjourn in the memory of Rebecca Taylor. Rebecca pursued both her career in politics and her hobby of riding motorcycles. As you've heard from the stories from my colleagues, with joy and steadfast purpose.

She will not be defined by the tragic event of the accident that took her life. She'll be defined by the memories shared by my colleagues here and the numerous individuals in our San Diego community that have already expressed their love, their admiration, and the memories that they created with Becca.

We all know that the political culture doesn't always bring out the best in those who participate in it. And certainly San Diego is not the exception to that. But Becca was the great exception to this. Certainly in San Diego at an important time.

As mentioned by my colleague, everyone liked Rebecca because she was polite and she was respectful to everyone. It is not easy to be the chair of a political party. It's a difficult job to do. But Becca made it look easy. Her secret power was her kindness.

Approaching everybody, open to everybody and willing to always have the conversations that needed to happen with everyone. She treated everyone with respect and she was able to work with all of us. And for that reason, we ask you that you adjourn in memory of Rebecca Taylor. Thank you.

Thank you Mister Alvarez. Assembly Member Wilson. You are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you Mister speaker. Colleagues, I rise today to request that we adjourn in memory of Officer Matthew Bowen, a dedicated law enforcement officer whose life was tragically cut short in the line of duty, leaving a profound impact on the City of Vacaville and beyond.

Officer Matthew Bowen was tragically killed on the morning of Thursday, July 11, 2024 while performing his duties with the City of Vacaville Police Department. Officer Bowen was initiating a traffic stop when he was what it appears to be intentionally struck by another vehicle.

Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, Officer Bowen succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Officer Bowen began his service with the City of Vacaville on June 13, 2023 following a dedicated tenure with the City of Concord Police Department. His commitment to serving his community with honor and dedication was unwavering.

His loss is deeply felt across our district, including the Vacaville Police Department, the City of Vacaville and his family. He has survived by his wife, two sons, parents and brother, who now face an unimaginable loss.

In this time of mourning, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Vacaville Police Department and other neighboring agencies for their tremendous support during what has been a challenging time. Officers Bowen's dedication to duty and his ultimate sacrifice serves as a solemn reminder of the dangers faced by those who serve and protect our communities.

His bravery and commitment to keep the public safe will never be forgotten. On a personal note, I'd like to speak to the fact that he was born in Walnut Creek. Officer Bowen was raised in Fairfield, where he graduated from Rodriguez High School in 2010.

In his youth, he enjoyed participating in soccer, wrestling, track and field, and play trumpet in the school band. Baptized at Vacaville Community Presbyterian Church, he was an active Member at the Fairfield Community United Methodist Church, belonging to the youth group and children's choir.

He was a senior leader of Boy Scout Troop 853, working his way up to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was especially proud to complete a 50 miles hike up Mount Whitney with his troop.

As we reflect on Officer Matthew Bowen's life and service, let us honor his memory by upholding the values he exemplified in his work and by extending our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

I ask that we adjourn today's session in memory of Officer Matthew Bowen and express our profound sympathy to his loved ones during what is a difficult time. Thank you.

Thank you, Assembly Member Wilson. 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, there is a Joint Hearing of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management. Assembly emergency management and Senate governmental organization at 02:30 p.m.

or actually later now upon adjournment of the Assembly and Senate sessions. Session schedule is as Tuesday, August 6 check in session Wednesday, August 7 check in session Thursday, August 8 floor session at 09:00 a.m. all other items will be passed and retained. All motion shall be continued.

Mister Santiago moves and Mister Jim Patterson seconds that this house stands adjourned until Thursday, August 8 at 09:00 a.m. the quorum call is lifted and the house is adjourned.

Vote change, Friedman AGR 18 yes to not voting, and I'd like to be removed as a co author.

Vote change Assembly Member Friedman. Assembly joint Resolution 18 aye to not voting.