Assembly Floor
- Jim Wood
Person
The Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember pelerin 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.
- Committee Secretary
Person
[Roll Call]
- Jim Wood
Person
Members, a 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 and the flag salute. Today's prayer will be offered by our Assembly chaplain, Imam Yasir Khan.
- Mohammad Khan
Person
In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful, Almighty God. As we come together in this Assembly, we seek your guidance and presence. Fill us with your wisdom and clarity so that our decisions may be thoughtful and just. Grant us the strength to approach each issue with an open mind and a compassionate heart.
- Mohammad Khan
Person
Help us to listen to one another, respect differing viewpoints, and find common ground. May our efforts today lead to positive change and benefit for all. Let our work be a reflection of your love and a testament to our shared commitment to the greater good. In your name we pray. Amen.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Please join assemblymember Mathis as he leads us in the pledge.
- Devon Mathis
Person
Ready? Salute. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic which stands one nation, under God, invisible, with liberty and justice for all.
- Jim Wood
Person
Reading of the previous day's journal
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Chamber Sacramento Wednesday, June 19, 2024-
- Jim Wood
Person
Miss Aguiar-Curry moves, Mister Flora seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with. Presentations and petitions, there are none. Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
- Jim Wood
Person
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 Alvarez for illness, Assemblymember Holden and Assemblymember Chen. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
Good morning, Mister Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assemblymembers Juan Carrillo, Wilson, Mathis, Papan and Low to speak on adjournment in memory today
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Members Arambula, Flora, Juan Carrillo to have guests in the rear of the chamber today.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objections, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I am giving a one day notice to remove the following items from the inactive file.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
Item A-2, SB 819 Eggman at the request of Assemblymember Flora, item A-5, SB 683 Glazier at the request of Assemblymember Berman, and item A-21, SB 931 Committee on Government Organization at the request of assemblymember Ramos.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will note.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to return the following items to the Senate for further action. Item 13, AB 2143 Connolly and item 23 AB 3116 Garcia.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 1828 Waldron from enrollment and order the bill returned to the Senate for further action.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to withdraw AB 2636 Baines from enrollment and order the bill to be held at the desk.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
The Senate has returned SB 1146 to the Assembly. I request unanimous consent to rescind the action whereby on July 1, 2024 SB 1146 Wilk was read a third time, passed and sent to the Senate. Please order the bill back to the third reading file.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to withdraw SB 219, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review from the Budget Committee and order the Bill to the second reading file.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
Please remove the following bills from the consent calendar.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
Item 133 SB 285 Allen at the request of Assemblymember McCarty, Item 146 SB 1317 Wahab at the request of Assemblymember McCarty, Item 147 SB 1333 Eggman at the request of Assembly Members of the Zbur, Item 150 SB 1411 Ochoa Bogh at the request of Assemblymember Bauer Khan, Item 153 SB 1489 McGuire at the request of the authorization, and item 155 SB 1528 Committee on the Revenue and Taxation at the request of Assemblymember Irwin
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will note.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
AB 1974 Petrie Norris has been held at the desk. I request unanimous consent to order the bill back to enrollment.
- Jim Wood
Person
That objection set shall be the order. Sorry, that was down. That's me. Thank you. You're done. Members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I'm re referring the following bills to Committee, item number six, AB 672 Jackson, to the Judiciary Committee and item eight, AB 1239, Calderon, to the Insurance Committee. Moving to guest to our introductions and announcements.
- Jim Wood
Person
I will note that today is National Relaxation Day. Clearly not everybody got that memo, so anyway, we'll move on. Assemblymember Arambula, you are recognized for your guest introductions.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker and members, I'm honored today to introduce Doctor Michael Galvez and Doctor Cesar Padilla here to our chambers. Co-founders of National Latino Physicians Day. Doctor Michael Galvez is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Valley Children's Healthcare and Doctor Cesar Padilla is an obstetric anesthesiologist at Stanford Healthcare.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
Doctor Galvez and Padilla established this organization of National Latino Physicians Day to address the disparities we find within our Latino population by increasing the number of Latino physicians who provide linguistically and culturally competent care. Thank you members for the opportunity to introduce these doctors to our floor.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Doctor Arambula and welcome to your guests.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to business on the daily file second reading the Clerk will read.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senate Bill 537.
- Jim Wood
Person
All bills will be deemed read. All amendments will be deemed adopted. We are now moving to concurrence in of Senate amendments.
- Jim Wood
Person
File item four, AB 2154 by Assemblymember Berman, the Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 2154 by Assemblymember Berman and others, an act relating to mental health.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Berman, you are recognized.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
Thank you Mr. Speaker. AB 2154 would ensure that if a person is involuntarily detained, then their family members would be provided a copy of the Department of Health Care Services Patient's Rights Handbook, providing family members with valuable information and resources enables them to support their loved ones during a mental health crisis.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
Senate amendments removed opposition and ensure that patient access to information about their rights is on par with family member access I respectfully ask for an aye vote on concurrence and Senate amendments.
- Jim Wood
Person
Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 56, no zero.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senate amendments are concurred in moving to file item five, AB 1470, Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, the clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 1470 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva and act relating to MediCal.
- Reading Clerk
Person
You are recognized.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and Members. AB 1470 addresses the persistent issue of excessive paperwork that has prevented mental and behavioral health providers from focusing on patient outcomes. Despite a third party review in 2014 that recommended reducing redundant paperwork, little action has been taken.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Excessive paperwork is a major factor driving clinicians out of the mental and behavioral health sector. This Bill is crucial given the dramatic increase in behavioral health needs among children and adults in our state. Senate amendments modify reporting requirements to only apply twice AB 1470 has enjoyed unanimous bipartisan support and has no opposition.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Assembly Member Quirk-Silva. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote's Aye's.
- Jim Wood
Person
Ayes 57, noes zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving to file item 12, AB 2117 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Bill 20117 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson and others, an act relating to land use.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Patterson, you're recognized.
- Joe Patterson
Legislator
Great. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Members, Senate amendments clarify what the word permit means, and I respectfully ask for your vote in support of concurrence and Senate amendments.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Patterson. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 59, noes zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
- Jim Wood
Person
We'll now move back to guest introductions. Assemblymember Wallace, you are recognized for your guests introductions.
- Greg Wallis
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, it is my pleasure to introduce Jen Dahlman and several members of Women in Animation, or WIA, an organization that has been a trailblazer in the animation industry for over three decades. Founded in 1993, WIA has grown into the foremost nonprofit organization advocating for gender equity and inclusion in animation, visual effects, and gaming. The organization is headquartered in Los Angeles and has expanded its reach across the globe in Europe and Asia.
- Greg Wallis
Legislator
They are here today to support ACR 227, which this body approved on Monday and is currently under consideration in the Senate. This resolution aims to bring awareness to the work of women in the animation industry and the challenges it faces in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Please join me in welcoming Jen and her fellow WIA members who represent the 11,000 members of Women in Animation. We celebrate their achievements and the incredible impact they've had on making the animation industry more inclusive. Welcome.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mr. Wallis, and welcome to your guests. Now, moving back to concurrence and Senate amendments. Pass and retain on file item 17. Moving to file item 18, AB 2867 by Assembly Member Gabriel. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Bill 2867 by Assembly Member Gabriel and others, an act relating to civil actions and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Gabriel, you are recognized.
- Jesse Gabriel
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to present 2867, which is back on concurrence. This bill will assist California residents in recovering stolen personal property taken during the Holocaust or other acts of political persecution. This bill was introduced in the wake of a unfortunate 9th Circuit Court decision that failed a family of holocaust survivors here in California who had lost an impressionist masterpiece that was taken by the Nazis.
- Jesse Gabriel
Legislator
This bill builds on the very excellent work of our Attorney General Rob Bonta and our former Attorney General, Kamala Harris, who have been deeply engaged in this effort. Amendments in the Senate add an urgency clause to make sure that we can prevent any further injustices from being done. This bill has bipartisan support. No known opposition and is sponsored by our Lieutenant Governor. Respectfully ask for your aye vote on 2867.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mr. Gabriel. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 64, noes zero on the urgency. Ayes 64, noes zero on concurrence and of Senate amendments. Pass and retain on file item 20. Moving to file item 22, AB 3062 by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Bill 3062 by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, and act relating to electricity.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, you're recognized.
- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and Members. AB 3062 is back on concurrence and amendments are technical and clarifying in nature. The Bill has bipartisan support and no opposition. Respectfully ask for your I vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. I 63 no zero Senate amendments are concurred in the.
- Jim Wood
Person
Under governor's vetoes, pass and retain. Reconsideration. All items shall be continued. We're now moving to Assembly Third Reading. Moving to file item 36, HR 110 by Doctor Arambula. The Clerk will read
- Committee Secretary
Person
House Resolution 110 by Assemblymember Arambula, relative to infrastructure.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Arambula, you are recognized.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker and colleagues, for the opportunity to present House Resolution 110. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, much of California's infrastructure is in need of repair. The lack of adequate infrastructure disproportionately affects our rural and low income communities.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
As an example, the failing drinking water systems, two-thirds of them are in low-income areas that require us to purchase bottled water for both drinking and cooking purposes. HR 110 demonstrates California's support of a national infrastructure bank, which will bring an additional potential funding of $5 trillion for infrastructure projects that do not require increasing federal taxes.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
The bank will result in tremendous public benefit through infrastructure improvements, which will create 25 million new jobs nationwide. A national infrastructure bank will become an additional source of funding for California's infrastructure projects and help to ensure that all Californians live in vibrant communities.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
We should look to the past when our country has done this under federal, under FDR, and we saw a tremendous opportunity for us to invest back into our country.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
I look forward to our colleagues being able to support this resolution, and for us to send a message to our country and to all leaders that we're ready for another national infrastructure bank. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
Thank you. Doctor Arambulla, would you like your resolution open for co authors? Clerk will open the roll for co-authors. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote as a co-author. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
There are 49 co authors added. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Moving to file item 37, HR 116 by Assemblymember Gallagher.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
House Resolution 116 by Assemblymember Gallagher and others relative to the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Mr. Gallagher, you are recognized.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, colleagues, I rise to present HR 116, condemning last month's assassination attempt on the life of President Trump, and committing ourselves to opposing a disturbing recent trend in political violence.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
On July 13, 2024 while addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, survived an assassination attempt by just inches. By the grace of God, the last-second turning of the head President Trump was not fatally struck. However, this violence was not without tragic loss.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Cory Compintor, a husband, father, decorated firefighter, and a veteran, was killed as he heroically protected his family with his own body. Two other rallygoers were critically wounded that day and are still recovering.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
This attack was not just an assault on one man, but on the principles that we hold as a nation our commitment to peaceful discourse and the rule of law.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
In the days leading up to the Republican National Convention, where President Trump was a presumptive nominee, an armed individual intent on silencing a voice took aim from a rooftop, firing multiple rounds at the President and the innocent people gathered there. It was a cowardly act.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
In the aftermath of this horrific event, President Trump, despite his injuries, stood before the nation and for unity, reminding us that even in the face of violence, America's strength lies in our ability to come together as a nation. President Biden condemned this violence and urged all Americans to resolve our differences peacefully.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Now, make no mistake, I blame the perpetrator of this act. But I think this all gave us pause that day. It struck me on that day that we haven't seen this kind of violence in a generation. I had never really seen that. My parents' generation experience the assassinations of JFK, of Martin Luther King Junior, Bobby Kennedy.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
I was very young when Ronald Reagan was shot. We haven't really experienced that until now. And it should give us all pause that why is this happening? And how can we together stop this? We have passionate disagreements many times on this floor, passionate disagreements about the future of this nation.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
We may have very different worldviews, but we cannot allow that to devolve us into violence. The election of Donald Trump is not the end of democracy. The election of Kamala Harris would not be the end of our republic. Those things can only happen if we allow it to happen.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
As Benjamin Franklin said at the founding of our nation, a republic, if you can keep it, it's on us as the people to continue to cling to the principles of freedom, of representative democracy, of separation of powers. It is those things that will stop mob law. It is those things that will stop authoritarianism.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
It's us continuing to cling to those foundational principles and maybe also showing people what, showing the public what they don't always see. And I think you can all attest to this. We can all attest to this. We can have pretty heated debates in Committee on this floor, but maybe they don't always see that off of that floor.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
There's fist bumps. There's people asking about their kids. How are your kids doing? Hey, how's your dad doing? I know he was sick. We're all humans, and we have that connection, and we have that link to our republic. That is what unites us. So this is a disturbing increase that we've seen. Troubling trend in political violence.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
But it's time for us as leaders, to stand united against all forms of violence, regardless of party affiliations or political beliefs. Today, let us send a clear message. We condemn the July 13 assassination attempt on President Trump and all acts of political violence.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
And we reaffirm our commitment to our foundational principles of this country, and to a political process based on respectful discourse and nonviolence. I urge you all to support this resolution and stand with me in defending the values that make our nation so strong. Thank you, Members.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Low, you are recognized.
- Evan Low
Person
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and colleagues, for allowing me to also speak on what is and should be a bipartisan effort, and acknowledging this as an American value, a California value, in keeping our community safe and lowering any attempts of political violence. And as we speak about the facts of this shooting.
- Evan Low
Person
A Republican candidate for President was shot by a registered Republican using a weapon that Democrats have pushed for a national ban on. And in this regard, this is a bipartisan effort to reflect the values that we hold so near and dear.
- Evan Low
Person
I urge support in this measure, and permission to read, Mr. Speaker, that the resolution then states very clearly, be resolved that there are troubling trends of political violence that undermines the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
- Evan Low
Person
And be it resolved that the state Assembly condemns former President Donald Trump and all forms of political violence. Excuse me, the Assembly condemns the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and all forms of political violence. I urge my colleagues in support of this measure.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mr. Low. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Mr. Gallagher, do you wish co-authors on your resolution?
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Yes, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to first roll over for co-authors. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mr. Gallagher. Seeing, hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the 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. There are 64 co-authors added.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Moving now to Senate third reading. We will pass and retain on file item 54. Moving to file item 57. SJR 6, Senator Caballero by Assemblymember Ward.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Joint Resolution 6 by Senator Caballero and others relative to veterans benefits.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Jim Wood
Person
Excuse me, Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Well, thank you, Mister speaker. Members, I rise today to present SJR 6 on behalf of Senator Caballero, an important measure to denounce the historic discrimination against the LGBTQ Service Members created under the don't ask, don't tell military policy.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Under don't ask, don't tell, if a military service member identified as LGBTQ, it could lead to a dishonorable or an other than honorable discharge. Veterans that received these discharges lost access to their military benefits such as Healthcare, college tuition assistance, employment opportunities, and retirement benefits. Between 1994 and 2011.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
The don't ask, don't tell policy under the Department of Defense led to a discharge of more than 14,000 service members, willing, ready and able volunteers who wanted to fight for our country.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
In 2010, President Obama repealed this discriminatory policy, allowing members to serve openly without fear of discharge, and created a process for discharge members to amend their status through the US Department of Veterans affairs and receive their benefits due.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
The review process to grant benefits to a Member who had been wrongfully discharged is made on a case by case basis. Veterans required an advocate to gather and submit the documentation for a VA's review, including service records, incident details, supporting evidence, and performance evaluations.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
The current process to update the status of discharged veterans is unnecessarily burdensome, adding complexity to an already painful experience, forcing veterans to revisit a very difficult and unfair time in their life and worsening the victim's trauma.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
SJR 6 urges the President and Congress to establish a straightforward process, provide legal aid, and rectify the wrongful discharge or misclassification of veterans based on their identity, ensuring that they receive the benefits they rightfully deserve for their service to our country and its citizens. This measure is a LGBTQ caucus supported resolution.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker, and on behalf of our caucus, I respectfully ask for your vote. Aye vote on SJR 6.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Assembly Member Ward. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll until the votes Aye's 52. No's 0 measure passes. Resolution is adopted.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Nguyen, you are recognized for your guest introductions.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker. Members, it brings me such great joy to introduce you to some young leaders who are change makers who have spent so many countless hours of their time in making sure that this world is a better place in our community here in Sacramento. They are students from McClatchy High School and Grant High School.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
And members, this is their first time here in the Capitol. Let's give them a huge round of applause and show them some love for being here with us today. Building Sacramento youth leadership. Thank you very much.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you assemblymember Nguyen. Welcome. Welcome to your guests. Moving back to Senate third reading file item 64, SJR 12 by Senator Min. By assemblymember Hart.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read Senate joint Resolution 12 by Senator Minn. Relative to oil and gas leases.
- Gregg Hart
Legislator
Thank you Members. I'm presenting SJR 12 on behalf of Senator Minh. This resolution urges the Federal Government to revise bankruptcy laws to prevent the oil industry from offloading the costs of decommissioning oil and gas wells onto state taxpayers.
- Gregg Hart
Legislator
So may Member Hart, you are recognized, Mister speaker.
- Gregg Hart
Legislator
Oil operators have found a loophole to avoid paying for the decommissioning of oil rigs, declaring bankruptcy to escape their financial responsibilities. One of the most glaring examples is platform Hawley, an offshore oil platform off the coast of Santa Barbara.
- Gregg Hart
Legislator
Following the bankruptcy of Venico, the platform was abandoned and the state was left to assume responsibility for the decommissioning process in Ventura County. Rincon island became the state's responsibility after its parent company declared bankruptcy and failed to maintain the wells and infrastructure.
- Gregg Hart
Legislator
The bankruptcies of Venneco and Rincon Island Limited have already cost the state's General Fund over $200 million. This resolution seeks to ensure that federal bankruptcy laws are revised so that the oil well bankruptcies do not place an undue financial burden on the state's taxpayers.
- Gregg Hart
Legislator
We must hold the oil industry accountable for the full cost of decommissioning their infrastructure, protecting our environment and our taxpayers. I respectfully urge your I vote on SJR 12.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Hart. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 45. Nos, seven. The resolution is adopted.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 64, SCR 151, Senator Stern by Assemblymember Schiavo. The clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Concurrent Resolution 151 by Senator Stern, relative to the Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial highway.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker and colleagues, I rise today to present Senate Concurrent Resolution 151 on behalf of Senator Henry Stern. SCR 151 would designate a portion of the I-5 in my district of Los Angeles to a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer tragically lost his life at the age of 30 while in active patrol as a deputy in the county.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
A deputy sheriff in the County of Los Angeles, he was an eight year veteran of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and followed in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather as a fourth-generation peace officer. In addition to his loving family, he also leaves behind his fiance Brittany, whom he was engaged to marry.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
The portion of the I-5 that was chosen by his family in the heart of where Deputy Clinchen Brumer was born and raised, attended high school, and spent most of his adult life working and living.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
In recognition of Deputy Clinkunbroomer's dedication to his career in law enforcement, his service to the residents of the Los Angeles County and his ultimate sacrifice is fitting to tribute to dedicate a portion of the interstate five near his birthplace, hometown and patrol as the Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Highway. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Schiavo. Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, you are recognized, Juan.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker. I also rise in support of SCR 151. Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer protected my community, the community I live in. He served in the City of Palmdale and it was a truck check event.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
It happened on a weekend and I do recall that when I got that call and just wanted to thank our colleague from Santa Clarita for bringing this resolution. I'd appreciate an aye vote on this SCR 151. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 65, noes zero. Resolution is adopted.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 69, SB 990, Senator Padilla by Assembly Member Ward. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 990 by Senator Padilla and others, an act related to state government.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker. Members, SB 990 ensures that our state disaster plans are updated to meet the needs of communities most impacted during an emergency or a natural disaster. As California suffers record numbers of catastrophic natural disasters, recent reports have indicated that LGBTQ people are disproportionately impacted.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
In an effort to ensure that those most impacted are supported during such catastrophic events. SB 990 ensures Cal OES is equipped to adequately safeguard our most impacted communities by consulting directly with advocates, organizations, and researchers with subject matter expertise. The measure is received bipartisan support, has no registered opposition, and is an LGBTQ caucus priority.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Bill, I respectfully ask for your I vote on SB 990.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Ward seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Aye's 57, no's 0. Measure passes. Moving to File Item 71.
- Jim Wood
Person
SBIN 1022, Senator Skinner by Assembly Member Kara. For the purpose of amendments, Mister Clerk.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 1022 with amendments by Assembly Member Kalra.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mr. Kalra, you are recognized.
- Ash Kalra
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to introduce jointing amendments for Senator Skinner's SB 1022, a bill concerning civil rights. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. Bill's out to print and back on file. Moving to file item 73, SB 1137, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, by Assembly Member McKinnor.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 1137 with amendments by Assembly Member Mckinnor.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will read
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Mckinnor, you are recognized.
- Tina McKinnor
Legislator
Good afternoon. I rise to present amendments for SB 11367 pertaining to intersectionality within civil rights law. Recent amendments address chaptering out conflicts and adding a Senate co author. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember McKinner. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Guys have it. Amendments are adopted. We're out to print and back on file. Pass temporarily on File Item 76. Moving to File Item 79, SB 1518, Committee on Public Safety. By Assembly Member McCarty, the Clerk will
- Committee Secretary
Person
Read Senate Bill 1518 by the Senate Committee on Public Safety and acclimating to public safety.
- Committee Secretary
Person
So, Mayor Mccarty, you are recognized.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
Thank you. This is the annual omnibus public safety Bill. Bipartisan support, no opposition making technical changes to various public safety codes. Ask for your I vote. Thank you.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. I 64. No. Zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 90, SB 532.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senator Wiener, by assailing Member Ting for the purpose of amendments.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 532 with amendments by Assembly Member Ting.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Ting, you are recognized.
- Philip Ting
Person
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present amendments to SB 532 on behalf of Senator Wiener. The amendments make clarifying changes and add the cities of Long Beach and Santa Monica to the bill's parking pilot program with agreements of those cities, the respective state legislative delegations, and the relevant committees. Respectfully ask for aye vote and ask the bill go out to print and back on file.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Ting. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. Ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. The bill is out to print and back on file. Moving to file item 96, SB 7, Senator Blakespear, by Assembly Member Ward. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 7 with amendments by Assembly Member Ward.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present an amendment to SB 7 on behalf of Senator Blakespear. It addresses a one-word drafting error. Oops. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, we'll take a voice vote to rectify the oops. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The ayes have it. The bill is out to print, hopefully correctly and back on file. Moving to file, item 100, SB 961, Senator Wiener by Assemblymember Lee.
- Committee Secretary
Person
The Clerk will read Senate Bill 961 with amendments by Assembly Member Lee .Assembly Member Lee, you are recognized.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present amendments to SB 961 on behalf of Senator Wiener. These amendments exempt motorcycles from the Bill and make other clarifying changes respectively, as I vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Lee. Seeing and hearing without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The ayes have it. The Bill is out to print. The amendments are adopted. The Bill is out to print and back on file. Moving to file, item 101, SB 1053, Senator Blakespear.
- Jim Wood
Person
By Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 1053 with amendments by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, you are recognized.
- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker. The amendments on SB 1053 help ensure that we will not have plastic bags at point of sale and make other clarifying amendments. Respectfully ask for your aye vote on these amendments.
- Jim Wood
Person
That objection will take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. The bill is out to print and back on file. Moving to file, item 115, SB 1522, Committee on Agriculture, by Assemblymember Connolly.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 1522 by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, an act relating to fertilizer.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Connolly, you are recognized.
- Damon Connolly
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and members. Good morning. I rise on behalf of the Senate Ag Committee to present SB 1522. This bill would allow the California Department of Food and Agriculture to adjust the mill assessment rate on fertilizer materials registered in California without using administrative regulations or the rulemaking process in certain cases.
- Damon Connolly
Legislator
Additionally, SB 1522 extends the validity of the registration fertilizing material from two years to four years and adjusts the fees for registration accordingly. The bill would not increase the registration fee. It has received bipartisan support. CDFA reported the cost to adopt this legislation would be minor and absorbable. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Mister Connally. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 66, noes zero. The measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving back to file item 62, SB 347, Senator Newman, by Assembly Member Juan Carrillo. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 347 by Senator Newman, an act relating to land use.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Carrillo, you are recognized.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today to present SB 347 on behalf of Senator Newman, which will streamline the deployment of new zero emission vehicle infrastructure by exempting electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling stations from California Subdivision Map Act. As California moves to accelerate the adoption of new zero emission vehicles, it is estimated the state will need an additional 1.2 million EV chargers and another 500 hydrogen fueling stations by the year 2035.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
SB 347 builds upon a pass exemption granted to wind, solar, and grid battery storage by accepting new sewer emission charging and refueling stations from the Subdivision Map Act, thereby removing a burdensome layer of red tape while also preserving local control. SB 347 has no no votes and no register opposition. I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 64, noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving back to file item 17, AB 2637 by Assemblymember Schiavo. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 2637 by Assemblymember Schiavo, act relating to health facilities and making an appropriation therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Schiavo, you are recognized.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. AB 2637 is back on concurrence after having been on consent in the Senate. Senate amendments require that health that California Health Facilities Financing Authority create financial guard rails for medical institutions that apply for working capital financing. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Schiavo. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll in tally the votes. Ayes 70, noes 9.
- Jim Wood
Person
Nine Senate amendments are concurred in. Mister Flora, you are recognized for your guest introductions.
- Heath Flora
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker and colleagues. I think all of us know that our staffs are some of the most important people to us as we do our jobs. And backing up our staff is our interns that we are also fortunate to have. With me today on the floor, we have Nate Guerrero and Ava Hawkins.
- Heath Flora
Legislator
And so just want to say thank you to both of you, your incredible work. Good luck back at school. We got one going to USC, so it's exciting but appreciate all your efforts. Appreciate everything done for the office and the constituent the 9th Assembly District. So thank you very much.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Flora. Welcome to your guests.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving back to Senate Third Reading. Pass temporarily on file item 116. Moving to file item 117. SB 1006 Senator Padilla by assemblymember Petrie-Norris.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 1006 with amendments by Assembly Member Petrie-Norris.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Petrie-Norris, you are recognized for the purpose of amendments here.
- Cottie Petrie-Norris
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today on behalf of Senator Padilla to present amendments to SB 1006. These amendments specify that transmission utilities will be consulted on what information should not be disclosed as part of this bill in order to protect the security of their system. Respectfully ask for your aye vote on these amendments.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Assembly Member Petrie-Norris. Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye. Opposed say no. The ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. Bill's out to print and back on file. Moving to file item 123, SB 830, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, by Assembly Member Kalra.
- Committee Secretary
Person
The Clerk will read Senate Bill 830 with amendments by Assemblymember Karla Summit.
- Jim Wood
Person
Member Kalra, you are recognized.
- Ash Kalra
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present amendments for SB 830 pertaining to custom sheet metal duct fabrication and offsite prevailing wage. Recent amendments address questions raised with the Department of Industrial Relations regarding the enforcement of out of state fabrication facilities.
- Ash Kalra
Legislator
The Bill now provides that out of state fabrication facilities that fabricate custom H VAC ducts for a California public works project not have to register as a public works contractor and not be directly liable for violations.
- Ash Kalra
Legislator
The out of state fabricator will be contractually obligated to comply with prevailing wage requirements, but will not be subject to regulatory enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
- Ash Kalra
Legislator
The Department only has to enforce these requirements against the in state contractor that is obtaining and installing the ducs of this is consistent with current law that contractors are jointly and severely liable for public works violations by the subcontractors. Thank you. And I respect. We ask for an aye vote without objection.
- Jim Wood
Person
We'll take a voice vote on the amendments. All in favor say aye, opposed say no. The ayes have it. The amendments are adopted. The Bill is out to print and back on file. Moving to file item 125, SB 639. Assemblymember or Senator Limone by well, we're going to pass temporarily on that or pass and retain on that.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mr. Alvarez is not here today. We're going to move back to concurrence of Senate amendments to file item 10, AB 1934 by Assemblymember Grayson. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Bill 1934 by Assemblymember Grayson, an act relating to financial regulation.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Grayson, you are recognized.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Thank you Mr. Chair. AB 1934 is back on concurrence. Senate amendments extend operative dates. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Assemblymember Grayson. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 62, noes zero. Measure passes. Oh, excuse me.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senate amendments are concurred in. We bounced around a little bit. Kind of forgot where I was. Moving to file item 14 AB 2350 by Assemblymember Hoover.
- Committee Secretary
Person
The Clerk will read Assembly Bill 2350 by Assembly Member Hoover. An act. Open meetings. Senator Member Hoover, you are recognized.
- Josh Hoover
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker. AB 2350 is back from the Senate. We took amendments to remove opposition. This Bill simply modernizes communication between school boards and Members of the media in regards to emergency Board Meetings. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Thank you Mister Hoover. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll until votes. I. Six, two. No zero. Senate amendments are concurred.
- Jim Wood
Person
In moving to file item 15, AB 2422 by Assemblymember Grayson. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Bill 2422 by Assemblymember Grayson. An act relating to financial institutions.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Grayson you are recognized.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Thank you Mr. Chair. AB 2422, Mr. Speaker. Which is back on concurrence. Senate amendments are minor and technical in nature. I respectfully ask for an aye vote, Mr. Speaker.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Mr. Grayson. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 66, noes zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
- Jim Wood
Person
Move back and to file item 20, AB 2988 by Assemblymember McCarty. The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Bill 2988 by Assemblymember McCarty. An act relating to the court facilities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember McCarty, you are recognized.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
Thank you. This is a concurrence on setting amendments for a district Bill to repurpose our county courthouse into needed housing in our central city. I respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Mr. McCarty. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 68, noes zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
- Jim Wood
Person
We're going to going to bounce around a little bit here. We do have additional business likely before us, but I would like to go to adjournments in memory at this point. So obviously the quorum call is in place because we will have additional business.
- Jim Wood
Person
But ask that Members please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on an adjournment in memory. Members, your respectful attention to Members who were given prior permission to speak on adjournment memory. If you need to have a conversation, please take it off the floor. Assembly Member Papan, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, today I rise to remember Elaine Kontominas Alquist, a former Member of this house and California State Senate who recently passed away at the age of 79. Born on August 21, 1944 in Chicago and raised in a Greek immigrant family, Elaine earned a BA in math and would later be honored as a Distinguished Alumna of the Year from MacMurray College in Illinois.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
At the age of 22, she received an MA in guidance and counseling from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, where she graduated with honors. She then went on to serve in the PTA in Santa Clara County, worked for Stanford University, and became a member of the school board, and then became a Member of this body. The first Greek American woman to serve in this body.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
I think I might be the only second, but I'll have to look that up. In any event, Elaine was really quite a trailblazer and had a real great body of work while she served both in the Assembly and in the Senate. She was elected in 1996 and was twice reelected in 98 and then in 2000.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
She was elected co-president of the freshman class. I guess they did that in those days. I didn't know that. Elaine's colleagues in the Legislature called her one of the most productive and industrious Members of the California State Assembly. In her first term, Elaine was among the top 10 Assembly Members with the most bills signed by a Republican Governor, Pete Wilson.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
As Chair of the Assembly Information Technology Committee, she received notice for exposing and putting an end to expensive government waste, something that was even around in those days, and in a troubled statewide automated child support system.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
As Chair of the Assembly's Committee on Aging and Long Term Care, she really worked to create laws to enhance quality of life for seniors, including osteoporosis prevention. Elaine joint authored the major reform legislation on nursing home reform, and she also authored legislation on combating breast cancer and requiring nursing homes to list documented violations on the Internet.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
When she went on to serve in the Senate, she was instrumental in establishing the Silver Alert. And as the Silver Tsunami comes our way, I can't think of something that is probably more important to us these days. She also worked as a joint author on healthy families legislation that extended health coverage for California's uninsured children.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
And one of my personal favorites, she created the Homebuyer's Down Payment Assistance Program, which provided the critical down payment for first time home buyers. She also co-authored, back in 2002, a state housing bond measure, the largest in history at that time, which allocated 290 million to the down payment program.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
I mean, this is a woman that had an incredible body of work. Elaine received too many awards and recognitions to easily recount through her 22 years of elected service and more years of community service. Always proud of her Greek heritage, Elaine was an active member of the Philoptochos and the Daughters of Penelope, and she previously served as an Honorary Chair of the Modern Greek Studies Foundation.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
She was the proud mother to sons Peter and Bryan White, and a proud Yaya, which means grandmother in Greek, to her grandchildren, Jasmine, Logan, and Liam White, and loving partner to what she called her PF, permanent fiance, Duncan Benas. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, and it will have an impact on generations to come.
- Diane Papan
Legislator
And on a personal note, when I was a young woman and I would see her at political events, she always kind of sought me out and made sure that myself and my sister, we're just kind of provided for and we're getting the most out of each political event. So I felt like she was such a warm person and really had heart. And I think it shows in her body of work, but it also showed on an interpersonal level. So I thank you for the opportunity to remember her today. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Assembly Member Papan. Assembly Member Low, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Evan Low
Person
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I joined my colleague from San Mateo County in adjourning in the memory of Senator Elaine Alquist. Nearly 20 years ago, I joined as a Senate staffer for then Senator Elaine Alquist. And of course, she is an institution in the Silicon Valley region as well as the State of California.
- Evan Low
Person
And in fact, her late husband also, Al Alquist, was also an institution and helped create the California Seismic Commission, which is also named after Mr. Al Alquist as well. I learned about the terminology of yaya. She would oftentimes tell me that she was my yaya, the Greek grandmother, with deep affection. And so I joined my colleague from San Mateo County in adjourning in the memory of Senator Elaine Alquist.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Low. We will have one additional adjournment memory in just a moment. But in the interest of doing something else here while we wait, we will now move to a vote on the consent calendar. We have removed items 133, 146, 147, 150, 153, and 155. Does any Member wish to remove any other items from the consent calendar? Seeing and hearing none. The Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 56 by Senator Skinner, an act relating to the public contracts.
- Jim Wood
Person
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 desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 57, noes zero. The consent calendar is adopted. The Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.
- Committee Secretary
Person
[Consent calendar]
- Jim Wood
Person
Pause for a moment here, Members. We're waiting family for our second adjournment in memory and they will be here in just a couple of minutes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. While we wait for some important guests to arrive, we'll move back to file item 9, AB 1879, by Assembly Member Gipson.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Clerk will read Assembly Bill 1879 by Assembly Member Gibson and accolading the property.
- Jim Wood
Person
Taxation so may Member Gipson you are recognized.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
Thank you very much Mister Speaker 1879 is back on the file for concurrence. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Mister Gipson. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the 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 and tally the votes. Eye 64 nos. Zero Members.
- Jim Wood
Person
We will have a little additional time, so if you have an item on concurrence that wasn't flagged would be brought up today, please notify the floor unit. And we could try to take that up today. So nothing like a little efficiency on national relaxation Day while we all relaxed, waiting for appropriation suspense later.
- Jim Wood
Person
Members, if we could get your respectful attention, please. Members, we have an adjournment in memory. Your respectful attention, please. Mister Juan Carrillo, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and Members, thank you for your patience. Today I rise with a heavy heart to adjourn in memory of my legislative aide and dear friend, Aldo Javier Garcia. Aldo was born on February 71999 and raised in Corcoran, California.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
He was a proud son of the Central Valley and it was in part due to the of where he came from and his passion to serve others that he found himself at UC Berkeley where he earned a degree in political science and later in 2022, joined the Capitol community as a Member of the Assembly fellowship program.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
As we all know, capital offices often grow close to each other and become a family. When we lost Aldo, we lost more than a colleague. We lost a friend, a mentor, a brother, a son. Aldo was the truest embodiment of a public servant.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
He exemplified the American dream, the son of farm workers who, like me, migrated from Guadalajara to work and build a better life for their family.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
We frequently talk about the hardship and sacrifices that we as Latinos make to bring our parents and families out of the shadows and how that is one of the many driving factors of why we do the work that we do here.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
I remember the first time he brought his parents up to meet with me in my office shortly after his fellowship ceremony. It warmed my heart to witness how proud his parents were of the work that he was doing and the young men that he had become.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
It was during this time that I learned that he was also a big fan of Las Chivas, his professional soccer team from Guadalajara, where I was born. I feel incredibly lucky that in a short amount of time, we share so many stories and memories. That I will share is forever.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Aldo was a loving and devoted son who sought to carry on the legacy of his parents hard work and dedication. Although his time with my capital team was cut short, it was clear that he was remarkably and his future was bright. He was a rising star, never took shortcuts, and wanted to grow and succeed in his role.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
But what I will always remember, the Maya Bar Aldo, is that he never lost sight of what was truly important, family and community. Aldo always talked about his hometown of Corcoran and his dream of taking the skills and resources he was developing in the capital back home to serve his community.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
He was the heart of our office, deeply passionate about his work, especially issues such as access to clean water in Low income communities and ensuring that immigrant families obtained the resources and support they needed to thrive. Aldo, as a role model for my junior staff, he was a treasure mentee to my senior staff outside of our office.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Aldo was an important Member of the Capitol community. Despite his relative short time in Sacramento, his impact was enormous. His friendships were deep, and he went out of his way to welcome new Members of the Capitol community, ensuring they understood that they felt supported and that someone cared about them.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
His impact was exemplified last month by the Members of people who showed up in front of the Capitol during a vigil celebrating his life. As we remember his legacy, it is hard to express how much it means that so many people have shared stories of Aldous positive impacts.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
And it's equally hard to express how difficult it is to know that we will never be able to witness the extent of his potential. The loss of Aldo has left a hole in our hearts, the hearts of many. And this past month has been incredibly difficult. I never would have anticipated I would be up here.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
I wish I wasn't. But please take a moment to remember Aldo, his impact on the capital community, and that, above all, his life mattered. His life exemplifies the experience of so many young staffers that show up every day, working long hours, in what can be a challenging environment with the hope of making a difference.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Please keep Aldo and his family, who is here with us today, in your hearts, and think of them as we carry out these few weeks of session. Aldo, our world is better for having you in it. You have whatever changed my life, the life of many others in this institution, for the better.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Campaz Descanse, I respectfully ask that we adjourn in memory of an extraordinary young man, Aldo Javier Garcia.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Carrillo and Assemblymember Wilson, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
Members, I rise today to adjourn in memory of Aldo Javier Garcia, who passed away on June 24 at the age of 25. Aldo, a son, brother, a cherished friend, was a pillar of and the many communities he touched. A native, Corcoran Californian, a Central Valley kid at his core, Aldo was kind and a gentle soul.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
He was dedicated to helping his community. He was the proud son of hardworking farmworkers and committed to his family. Aldo attended UC Berkeley, where he excelled academically and made many lifelong friends through his campus activities and leadership.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
My office was fortunate enough to have Aldo as our first fellow, where he excelled and contributed immensely, leaving an indelible mark on our team and on the work being done to this day.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
I had the distinct honor of walking Aldo to the floor to introduce his first Bill and celebrated with him months later after the Bill was signed into law.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
But I also remember how when we did that, he did not want to take a picture, and that was because he wanted to reserve his first picture for crossing a Bill, was when he crossed the constitutional amendment, ACA 8, the Enslavery Act. He had spent hours throughout his first year working with stakeholders and in negotiating language.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
We could not have got that across the finish line this year without his commitment to all of that early work. Just last year, we walked down this very aisle when Aldo received his resolution for completing the Assembly fellowship program while his parents watched proudly from the gallery.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
And I remember when we were celebrating earlier over lunch and a Member of our team asked his father whether he was proud of Aldo. And without skipping a beat, he said, I am proud of both my sons. And he gave them each a separate look.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
And as a mom and as a parent who has faced challenges to give children everything that we had, I knew that look and I understood the depth of that statement. I also understood why all don't talk too often of his parents and his brother. He wanted to do so much.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
He wanted to work hard and make a good living and give back to his parents who had sacrificed so much for him. Aldo's promising journey in public service was filled with many plans for the future.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
His contribution to our community and to the state were just beginning to unfold, and it is an absolute understatement to say that Aldo is missed. I struggle to find the words to express how I feel, and I know it is likely the same for all who remember him.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
His loving family, his friends, the community of Corcoran, his classmates at UC Berkeley, his fellow cohort and the Capitol community, California has lost a brighten and compassionate individual. However, his place in our community is cemented and his legacy of dedication and service will continue to inspire us all.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
Colleagues, I ask that we respectfully adjourn in memory of Aldo Javier Garcia.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Wilson. Assemblymember Mathis, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.
- Devon Mathis
Person
Thank you Mister speaker, and thank you colleagues, for your heart moving speeches. Aldo Garcia was a man who wanted to make his valley community a better place. As the Assemblymember of the district and competency Corcoran, Aldo Garcia was from a very, very close area nearby where I grew up.
- Devon Mathis
Person
Aldo was a man who always brought out the best in others. Former mayor of Delano recalled that when Aldo canvassed the community for him in his State Senate run Aldo would connect with the voters and the volunteers in such a way that it was always clear that he had the bright future in politics.
- Devon Mathis
Person
He would truly take the time to understand the concerns of valley residents and seek ways to help them. His classmates from Berkeley report being inspired by Aldo, while his coworkers described his brilliance and natural talent. But he never let that influence him. He always demonstrated humility, let his passion for public service guide him.
- Devon Mathis
Person
His friends all recall all the stories Aldo shared about his family. How he was always eager to make the long drive to Corcoran to see his family, and the even longer road trip to Arizona to visit his extended family. Aldo was a proud son of farmworkers and giving back to his community.
- Devon Mathis
Person
It's one of his most foremost desires to serve and to make sure that our little part of California was never overlooked. His work in the state Legislature is a major accomplishment that his family should be proud of. And I know they are, that they are deeply proud of him.
- Devon Mathis
Person
And I am proud to call him one of my constituents. Members, thank you for adjourning in Aldo's memory.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Mathis. I know there's family, our friends and staff here. It's an honor to have you here with us today and just know that you have our deepest condolences. Thank you, Members. Mister Juan.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker. Today I have the privilege of welcoming the family of Aldo Garcia to the Assembly floor, who drove here all the way from Corcoran this morning. His mom, Maracelle Garcia, and his father, Javier Garcia.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Aldo's older brother, Orlando Garcia, Tania, Orlando's wife, Ralph Gonzalez, and Yesenia Gonzalez, who were like second parents to Aldo, Christian Gonzalez, who was his best friend and a brother, Crystal. Christian's sister, thank you for being here today. Gracias. Porestaraqui conosotros quiro tomorrow momento para Los pilaris ques Para De Aldo. Comos primeros Maestro Nel valores De amor.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
Respecto y humilidad. Celebramos subida contandos os historias. Hablemos De suswenios De suspaciones. Aldo nosade halo unlegado unrecordatorio constante De lobonito ques vivir converdado con animo aprendamo De Forma De Segira De Lante Incluso memento De fisiles Sigamos Adelante no Solon randos memorial compartirki and Fue sinotamienjevando suluzentro De Nosotros atraves De Nostra saxiones. Gracias propestarnosu presencia dia De oydez.
- Jim Wood
Person
Once again, on behalf of the Assembly, you have our deepest condolences. Members, we will be moving to announcements. The Appropriations Committee will meet at 01:00 p.m. in the swing space, room 1100. Session schedule is as follows. Friday, August 16. No floor session, no check-in session. Monday, August 19, floor session at 01:00 p.m.
- Juan Carrillo
Legislator
all other items will be passed and retained. All motions shall be continued. Seeing and hearing no further business. I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. As Aguiar-Curry moves, Mister Flores seconds at this house. Stand adjourned until Monday, August 19, at 01:00 p.m. The quorum call is lifted and the house is adjourned.
Committee Action:Passed
Previous bill discussion: September 12, 2023
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