Assembly Floor
- Jim Wood
Person
The Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember Lackey notices the absence of a quorum. The sergeant at arms will prepare the chamber, bring in the absent Members. The Clerk will call the roll.
- Committee Secretary
Person
[Roll Call]
- Jim Wood
Person
Members, we do have a quorum present, but they're not on the floor, so if Members could please make their way to the floor so we can begin our business. We have a lot of work ahead of us today, so please make your way to the floor.
- Jim Wood
Person
I know you're watching in the lounge, so please come in and it. Members, a quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the gallery and in the chamber to please stand for the prayer and the flag salute. The day's prayer will be offered by Assemblymember Soria.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
Father God, we thank you for giving us another day to live out your express will and purpose as we enter the last six days of this legislative session. We pray that you give us the fortitude to do the work and courage to face the challenges ahead of grant us the discernment to make decisions that uphold justice, promote peace, and protect the dignity of every individual.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
Help us set aside our personal and political interests and work together with a spirit of unity and collaboration for the common good. May your wisdom guide our debates on the floor, and may your compassion shape our actions. Give us the courage to do what is right and the humility to listen to those that we represent.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
Fill our hearts with peace and our spirits with boldness so that we may serve you faithfully, honorably, and justly. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Assembly Member Soria. Please join Assemblymember Aguiar Curry as she leads us in the pledge.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. You may be seated. Reading of the previous day's journal.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Assembly Chamber Sacramento Monday, August 12, 2024 the Assembly met at 01:00 p.m. the Honorable...
- Jim Wood
Person
Aguiar Curry moves and Mister Gallagher 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 and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the Governor there are none. Messages from the Senate? There are none.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to motions and resolutions. The absences for the day for illness Assemblymember Ortega and Assemblymember Cervantes, we will now move to our procedural motions. Majority Leader Aguiar Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
Good morning speaker and Members. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Holden, Alanis, Nguyen, Wendy Carrillo, Calderon and Quirk Silva to speak on an 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 118 to allow Assemblymember Carrillo to have guests at the rear of the chamber and to allow Assemblymember Luz Rivas to have guests seated at her desk.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 74 D to allow Assemblymember Ramos to take up SJR 16 Padilla and SJR 17 Allen today.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
I request unanimous consent to rescind the action whereby on July 1, 2024 SB 675 Limon was read a third time, passed and sent to the Senate. Please order the Bill back to the third reading file to allow Assemblymember Wicks to take up chaptering out amendments today.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection. Such shall be the order.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
Please move the following items to the enacted file. Item 299 SB 1205 layered at the request of the author. Item 332 SB 1482 Glazier at the request of Assemblymember Grayson, Clerk will note I request unanimous consent to suspend the rules to withdraw the following bills from Budget Committee and order them to the third reading file for tomorrow. SB 157 SB 158 SB 175 SB 177 SB 178 SB 179 SB 181.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Flora, for what reason do you rise?
- Heath Flora
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker. With hold consent and ask for roll call vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Mister Flora. Mister Flora is asking for a roll call vote. The majority leader moves Assemblymember Calderon seconds to suspend the rules. Members, this is a procedural vote on the suspension of the rules and not debatable.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote on Procedural Motion Assembly Member Aguiar Curry asking for an aye vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote procedural motion Members. All those vote who desire to vote. Miss Aguiar Curry, asking for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Flora asking for a no vote. Once again, this is a procedural motion. Members. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 42, nos. 10. Motion carries. Rules are suspended. Please go ahead.
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Legislator
There is a Rules Committee resolution at the desk to suspend the joint rule deadline to amend specified bills. I would ask that we take up that resolution now.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Resolved that joint rule 61 B 16 be suspended to permit consideration of amendments to Senate Bills 1400 and 1420.
- Jim Wood
Person
Members, this is suspension of the rules of the joint rolls. And it's not debatable. It requires 54 votes. 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. All those vote who desire to vote, say 54 vote Bill. Members, motion.
- Jim Wood
Person
Excuse me. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. This requires 54 votes. Members. Procedural motion. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote. Clerk will close roll, tally the votes. Ayes 56, nos. Zero. The joint rules are suspended. Members, we're now moving to guest introductions and announcements.
- Jim Wood
Person
If I could get your attention, please. Members. Members. Just. This isn't in my script, so that's usually a problem. But just. Just for clarify, just so you understand, this is going to be an unusual week. A lot of things will happen in different orders than they often do. And I ask that you bear with us.
- Jim Wood
Person
There will be times when we are not doing anything or it appears we're not doing anything. We may actually not be doing anything, but that is not unusual for this time of year. And that means we're waiting for action, something in the Senate and vice versa. So bear with us. This week, it's going to be different.
- Jim Wood
Person
We appreciate that. And we will be doing guest introductions and things. We're also going to be doing adjournment memories in unusual places. And trust me, that doesn't mean we're adjourning. We're doing this more as a respect and a timing issue.
- Jim Wood
Person
So with that, I just want to note, today is national dog day, so if you all folks with dogs. I know. Wow, that sounds more like a werewolf. Member from Los Angeles, I'm a little concerned. So, Members, we will now move to honoring departing staff.
- Jim Wood
Person
And I have the privilege of honoring my esteemed Chief of Staff, Kathy Mudge, my district Director, Ruth Valenzuela, and my scheduler, Nicole Curran. And I'll be doing that from here. I'd love to be down there closer to them, but because of the nature of the week here, Members.
- Jim Wood
Person
I'm very fortunate to have an amazing team, as I know all of you do as well. I want to say a few words about each of these amazing, amazing team Members. First, we'll start with Nicole Curran on your left up there. Nicole is our scheduler.
- Jim Wood
Person
Nicole has been in this building, in and out of this building for well over 20 years. She's known by so many people. She at 1.0 was worked for Assembly Speaker John Perez. She's been in our office for many years. She is a smiling voice, a wonderful voice on the end of the other end of the phone.
- Jim Wood
Person
And certainly during COVID she took it upon herself to do a lot of help with a constituent work around edd issues and just a variety of issues. She's always got a smile. She will be leaving the building to pursue an opportunity outside the building, but that doesn't mean she's going away.
- Jim Wood
Person
You'll still get a chance to hear her voice and see her smiling face in another way. So I want to say thank you so much to Nicole. Next in the center is Ruth Valenzuelo. Ruth is our district Director. We have an enormous district. We have three district offices.
- Jim Wood
Person
And right now she's the only staff Member actually in the district holding down three different offices. Ruth has worked for the Legislature for, I'm not sure exactly how many years, but I will tell you, 20. Okay, thank you for that. Appreciate. So she worked for my predecessor Wesley Chesbro for six years.
- Jim Wood
Person
She also worked for Assembly Member Patty Berg for several years before that as well. So she has worked with three different Members. She lives in Mendocino County. She lives off the grid. So when we talk about fire insurance and electricity and broadband, she lives it every day.
- Jim Wood
Person
She and her husband built their home and they live off the grid. As I think I just said, she is an amazing, amazing staff Member. Her work with constituents and her work supporting us here in Sacramento, second to none. Thank you so very much for everything you've done, Ruthenhenne.
- Jim Wood
Person
And certainly last but not least is my Chief of Staff, Kathy Mudge, who's been with us for nearly a decade now. My relationship with Kathy goes back to 1997, when I first met her at the California Dental Association. She was hired by a person you all know here in this building, Liz Snow, who is the speaker's Chief of Staff. And she worked, she actually started her career working for CMA back in 1990.
- Jim Wood
Person
She then went to the insurance industry and then in 1997 went to the California Dental Association until she came to work here in the building. In her role in the Dental Association, she worked in managing our government affairs division.
- Jim Wood
Person
She went on to be the Executive Director Director of the Foundation for the Dental Association prior to coming here. It's been an amazing, I can't believe nearly 27 years that I've known Kathy and what I will say is that she is the glue that holds everything together in our staff.
- Jim Wood
Person
I call her, in many ways, she's the team whisperer. She's the one person in the office who has an amazing capacity to get me to calm down a little bit when things are not going well. And she's, she's just an amazing, amazing person. Retiring this year. Can't thank you enough for your service.
- Jim Wood
Person
So thank you so much, Kathy. Thank you to the Assembly District team Members. Please join me in welcoming former Assembly Majority leader Chuck Calderon who was at Assemblymember Calderon's desk. I'm sure he might know some of the motions and things here today so I'm assuming we'll be on our best behavior, more or less.
- Jim Wood
Person
Okay, moving on to additional guest introductions. Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, you are recognized from your desk for your guest introduction.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Thank you Mister speaker and Members, I rise today to honor a great Angeleno in Californian celebrating 30 years in radio. Joining us in the Capitol neighborhood today is my very good friend, Mister Kurt Alexander, otherwise known as Big Boy from Big Boys neighborhood.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
We honor Big today as a respected californian who has significantly contributed to radio, art, culture and music and for his commitment to improve the quality of life in his community. He began as a bodyguard for the far side, a prominent hip hop group, back in 1994 and transitioned to radio at KPWR Los Angeles and now calls Real 92.3 with iHeartRadio Home.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
As he reigns as the voice of LA, Big has been a staple for many of us in Los Angeles and in California as he celebrates 30 years on air. I met Big in 2005 when I hosted the knowledge is power show and when he would bring me on his show as the neighborhood's political correspondent.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
We even interviewed Barack Obama on air. President Obama on air. I knew that Big was special for so many reasons. When I went to a college fair at Marco Fireball High School in Lynwood, a young sophomore told me her story about living in foster care. She said that she was found in a cabinet drawer as a baby and that she had been in and out of foster care her entire life.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
As far as she could remember, she said to me, the only thing that has been constant in my life has been waking up to Big boy's neighborhood, waking up to his voice as Luther Luffay. The phone taps and he just makes me laugh and I feel just a little bit better.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Big has received so many awards, including the prestigious Marconi Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a few years ago was inducted into the Radio hall of Fame. He has appeared in films, authored a biography which covers his personal journey, his rise to fame and radio, all of these celebrity interviews that he's made.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
And during the pandemic, he helps raise funds to distribute food to families in needs and gives back to the community without much fanfare. And he does it because he cares. He is a true Californian. Big's greatest accomplishment, however, is being happily married to his wife Veronica and being a father to his son J Money and his daughter Jada Chula Alexander. On behalf of Big Boy fans everywhere and the people of California, please help me recognize and welcome Mister Kurt Alexander, big boy to the Assembly floor.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Assembly Member Carrillo and welcome. Welcome to your guests. Members on behalf of Assemblymember Dixon, please join me in welcoming her capital interns to the rear of the chamber. Marissa Dunn, Jack Kesselring and Jack Kesselring, excuse me. Marissa joined Team Dixon in January as a Sacramento state semester intern.
- Jim Wood
Person
She was then hired on through the summer, experiencing her first legislative session. Marissa graduated with her bachelor's in political science in May of 2024. From Sacramento. She has assisted with taking meetings, supporting with staffing the Members of the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions, shepherding resolutions through the legislative process, and supporting traditional and social communications efforts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Jack joined Assemblymember Dixon's team in June and will be with him through September and will return to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for his final quarter before graduating with his bachelor's in political science in December of 2024.
- Jim Wood
Person
Jack has assisted with taking meetings, analyzing bills that came before the Member in Assembly and Appropriations Committee, monitoring Committee votes and actions, and being the first friendly face you see walking into the office. Join me in welcoming Assembly District 702's capital interns to the Assembly chamber.
- Jim Wood
Person
Members, as I mentioned, we are doing things a little differently today, so I'd ask for your attention as we move to an adjournment in memory. So I please ask for your attention. Thank you. Assembly Member Carrillo, we're moving to your adjournment in memory.
- Jim Wood
Person
Ask that you please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on an adjournment in memory, and Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Just want to make sure that the family is present in the chamber. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I rise to honor and adjourn in memory of Assembly Member Richard Alatorre, a distinguished public servant who dedicated his life to advocating for the people of Los Angeles.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
His career spanned decades of committed service, first as a member of the California State Assembly and later as a member of the Los Angeles City Council. He was a proud family man who dedicated his life to advocating for California, our Latino community, and the east side in East Los Angeles.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Long before he came to Sacramento, Assembly Member Alatorre's political career started at Garfield High School in East LA where he became the student body president after being inspired listening to John F. Kennedy speak at East Los Angeles College in 1960.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Assembly Member Alatorre was a champion for civil rights and a trailblazer for the fight for equality and equity. No one can dispute that he made history in his time under the Capitol dome. He was a founding member of the Latino Legislative Caucus and the Inaugural Chair, and he was the author of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act. He was a champion for reform in our state prisons.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
His tenure at the Los Angeles City Council was marked by a relentless focus on improving the lives of underrepresented communities and uplifting the voices of so many that were unheard. Beyond his legislative accomplishments, Assembly Member Alatorre was known for his deep connection to the communities he served.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
He was a mentor to many, a leader who never forgot his roots, and a fierce advocate for justice. When I first ran for office, he was one of the first people who sat down with me. He said that even though I went to Roosevelt High School and he was a proud Garfieldian, he would still offer me advice and mentorship and told me to fight hard for what I believed in. As Maya Angelou once said, 'when great trees fall, rocks in distant hills shudder.'
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Assembly Member Alatorre was one of those great trees whose impact was felt far and wide and whose absence leaves a profound void in our community. Senator John Burton sent me an email. Permission to read, Mr. Speaker?
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
'I remember the first time I saw Richard Alatorre. I was just finishing up a meeting in my Rules Committee office with a candidate for Assembly. I was totally unimpressed by him, and as I walked down the hall from my office to the floor, I saw this pachuco walking down the hall, draped coat and all, looking very cool. I said, 'hi,' and he said, 'what's good?'
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
'I turned to then Majority Leader of the Assembly, Wally Karabian, and asked, 'is that guy that just walked by Richard Alatorre?' And he said, 'which guy?' 'That guy over there that looks like a pachuco.' He asked why. I said, 'tell him that I'm supporting him for State Assembly.' And we have been friends ever since, from that moment until the day he died last week.'
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
I'm sorry that Covid prevents me from being here today to celebrate his life, and I want to thank Speaker Rivas for the opportunity to say a few words on behalf of Senator Burton. Speaker Emeritus and former Los Angeles Mayor shared, 'Richard was a friend, mentor, and constant force for good.'
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
'He knew what needed to be done and how to do it, and was never afraid to kick the door open when it needed to be. The opportunities he created paved the road of success for so many, creating levels of representation that continue to be felt to this day.'
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
'I am deeply saddened by our city's loss, but know Los Angeles and California are better off today because of his public service.' Members, Assembly Member Alatorre made a profound impact. He lived by the idea that representation matters. He made sure that if he was the first, many would follow.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
His collaboration with Speaker Willie Brown on redistricting in 1980 is what laid the groundwork for the Latino representation that we have today in our State Legislature. As we reflect on his legacy, let us remember Assembly Member Richard Alatorre, not only for his many accomplishments, but for the passion and dedication with which he served.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
He was a man of conviction, a visionary leader, and a beloved figure in our community. His loss is deeply felt, but his impact will be remembered for generations to come. Assembly Member Alatorre is survived by his two sons, Derrick and Darrell, his sister Cecelia, his daughter Melinda, his wife Angie, and his granddaughters Gabriela, Mariela, Daniela, and Casey.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
I respectfully ask that this body adjourn in loving memory of our colleague and dear friend, Assembly Member Richard Alatorre. May his memory be a blessing.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo. Assembly Member Calderon, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise to adjourn in memory of former Los Angeles City Councilman and Assembly Member Richard Alatorre. I first met Councilman Richard Alatorre when he was a special guest at one of my husband's fundraisers. After his like, 32nd introduction, I noticed Richard leaning against a wall.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
He was fidgeting and shifting his weight during my husband's ten-minute remarks. Afterwards, Richard came over to Chuck and somewhat affectionately said, 'hey, man, did you have to give the Gettysburg Address? I gotta go.' And he turned around and left. So that was my first introduction to the vato of the Assembly, Richard Alatorre.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
Richard was a man of few words. He had little patience for politicians who spoke too much and particularly for those that spoke more about themselves. You see, Richard only spoke when he had something to say and those around listened.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
So when UC Irvine asked for more money or money to build a medical center, Alatorre was then the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee. But he made his support contingent on them opening health clinics in Santa Ana and setting aside 25% of their enrollment for Black and Latino students.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
He told them, 'when you're ready to do that, come back and see me.' Richard was also my husband's mentor, and it was not an easy task being his protégé. On the first day of session, freshman Calderon went to Richard's office to ask for advice on how to be a good member.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
Richard had his feet up on the desk, which he was notorious for doing, and he looked at him matter of factly and he said, 'just sit down and shut the bleep up.' After several seconds of silence, Chuck said, 'is that it?' He said, 'yep.' He said, 'yep.'
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
A year later, Chuck finally had the courage to speak on the floor for the first time, and it was a bill he hated that had passed. So after he moved for reconsideration, the author brought the bill up again, and Chuck spoke against it. When he sat down, Richard was sitting in his seatmate's chair. Richard said, 'good speech.'
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
'Do you think you moved anybody?' And Chuck said, 'yeah, you know, I did my research. I spoke passionately. I think I may have moved some people.' Well, of course, the bill got out with more votes than it did the first time, and Richard turned to Chuck and said, 'sit down and shut the bleep up.'
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
Richard was direct and unapologetic for those people he fought for. As the Chair of the Elections and Reapportionment Committee, he created more districts for Latinos to run in. And whether dealing with the higher echelons of law enforcement, academia, or political office, his sense of purpose never wavered.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
He understood why he was in office and was never intimidated by power. Instead, he harnessed that power and wielded it to create equal opportunity and justice for others. Richard will never be forgotten by the people he helped, those that had a chance to run for public office, and those he served with. He was one of a kind, a force of nature. We will miss him. Members, I respectfully ask that we adjourn in the memory of Richard Alatorre.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Calderon. Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I rise to remember and honor the legacy of former Assembly Member Richard Alatorre. And I'm looking at the family because much of his story has already been told by my colleagues.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
And although he was a--had a legacy of being straightforward, one of the things that I noticed when I look at his family is those great smiles and those big dimples. And I got to know the former Assembly Member through his family, Darrell Alatorre.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
And as somebody who came out of politics in Orange County in a time when it was very difficult to get a seat in Orange County, it was Darrell who ran my campaigns. And I know that his father sat there with him and counseled about how are you going to attain a seat in Orange County and a very difficult seat, and it was the wisdom that he passed on to his sons and his family, Darrell and Derrick, and I know all of his family embodied him.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
He embodied the wisdom, the fortitude, the determination to make a difference in our communities, to give that voice when there were so few voices. I indeed won a seat under the support of Darrell Alatorre after losing a seat in Orange County. And this was hard fought.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
I'm the first Latina in Orange County to be here on the State Assembly. But it is because of the decades of the work that your father did to build the bench, as they would say, and your father made the difference from you.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Today, just speaking to Darrell, talking about when you were eight and ten years old, coming up here, flying up here, and walking these halls with your father. Like many of the families here, in essence, you were raised in this building, and that shows. That shows by the work you do in your communities to make that change.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Your father would be so proud of you, and I know he's looking down and saying, 'those are--this is my family.' So I thank you for not only honoring your father, but to honor your family. And I ask that we say aye to this resolution. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Quirk-Silva. Mr. Gipson, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I want to thank my colleague from Los Angeles for bringing this, this adjournment before us today. I go way back with Councilman Richard Alatorre, and when I was a young pup growing up in the Watts community and got my first job working for a City Council Member named Robert Farrow, that's when I encountered the Councilman Alatorre, and one of the things that I wanted to really elevate and bring up without being redundant is that his strategic approach to collaboration, especially with the African American community.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
My colleague, Ms. Calderon from Whittier, talked about the collaboration and how he said that he wanted to make sure there was money in the budget for Latinos and African Americans. That's who he was.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
And I remember a few years ago having breakfast at the Pacific Dining Car in Downtown Los Angeles with him, and he with his raspy voice said how proud he was of me because he remembered when I worked for Bob Farrow and to see my matriculation being on this floor, and then the stories started happening.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
I just simply want to say to his family, thank you very much for sharing him with all of us because had you restricted his ability to share his ability for all of us, we wouldn't have the laws that we have today. We wouldn't have the collaboration we have with Latino and the African American community.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
We wouldn't have people be an example to talk about inclusion instead of exclusion. And so I want to say thank you very much for allowing him to be his authentic self, making a difference in California.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Gipson. Our deepest condolences to Assembly Member Alatorre's family and friends. Here with us in the chamber are his sister Cecelia, his sons Derrick and Darrell, and his daughter Melinda. Also present, I believe--I could be wrong on some of these--but Assembly Member--former Assembly Members Michael Allen, Joe Coto and his wife, Camille, Felipe Fuentes and his wife, Lena, and Cristina Garcia. Once again our deepest condolences.
- Jim Wood
Person
Members. We will now be moving to business on the daily file, moving to concurrence and Senate amendments. We're going to start with file item one, AB 438 by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will read Assembly Bill 438 by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio and others and accolading to pupils with exceptional needs.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Rubio, you are recognized.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and Members for allowing me to present day b 438 relating to individualized educational programs or iepsitive. This Bill changes the beginning of post secondary transition planning for students with exceptional needs from age 16 to when the student enters high school or no later than age 16.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
The Bill has no opposition and amendments have been taken in collaboration with the governor's Administration to align with federal law. Thank you, and I respectfully ask for Nygaard.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Rubio. Seeing in 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. Eyes 52 no zero measure passes zero, excuse me.
- Jim Wood
Person
Oh, excuse me. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving to file item two, AB 1142 by Assembly Member Mike Fong. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 1142 by Assembly Member Mike Fong, an act relating to community colleges.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Fong, you are recognized.
- Mike Fong
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. Assembly Bill 1142 will extend the sunset date for the Civic Center Act at our community colleges from January 1st, 2025, to January 1st, 2030.
- Mike Fong
Legislator
The Civic Center Act was enacted in 2014 to ensure that structures and facilities built with public funds are accessible to the public for uses beyond schooling. Assembly Bill 1142 extends the sunset date by five years.
- Mike Fong
Legislator
This will ensure nonprofit organizations and clubs and associations organized for athletic activities for youth charitable purposes, or the civic well-being of our communities can continue to use any college facilities and grounds at minimal to no cost until January 1st, 2030. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Fong. 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Ayes 56. Noes zero. Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving to file item four, AB 1805 by Assembly Member Ta. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 1805 by Assembly Member Ta and others, an act relating to pupil instruction.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Ta, you are recognized.
- Tri Ta
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. AB 1805 is back with Senate amendment that include co-author and chairing our language. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Ta. 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 61. Noes zero.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senate amendments are concurred in. Moving to file item five, AB 1991 by Assembly Member Bonta. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 1991 by Assembly Member Bonta, an act relating to healing arts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Bonta, you are recognized.
- Mia Bonta
Legislator
Good afternoon, Mister Speaker and Members. The Legislature has enacted various scholarship and loan forgiveness programs that encourage healthcare providers to work in underserved areas in exchange for financial assistance or loan forgiveness. However, we currently do not have data on how long they continue to work in underserved areas after the financial assistance ends.
- Mia Bonta
Legislator
As amended in the Senate, this bill simply requires healthcare providers renewing their license online to provide their national provider identifier if they have one. Having the NPI will allow the Department of Healthcare access and Information to determine how long a provider stays in an underserved area and to assess whether or not the loan forgiveness programs are working as intended. I respectfully request your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Bonta. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 58. Noes zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to item six AB 2599 Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxics. Mister Garcia. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 2599 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, an act relating to water.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Garcia, you are recognized.
- Eduardo Garcia
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker and colleagues. This is an omnibus bill for the Committee, technical changes dealing with water quality and drinking water for the State of California. The Senate amendments were technical. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes 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. Moving to file item seven.
- Jim Wood
Person
AB 2721, the Committee on Agriculture by Assembly Member Soria. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Assembly Bill 2721 by the Committee on Agriculture, an act relating to food and agriculture and making an appropriation, therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
Speaker and Members, AB 2721 is the Assembly Agriculture Committee omnibus bill for 2024. The bill extends that 2030 to excuse me, the bill extends to 2030 the California Department of Food and Ag programs to license and enforce issues related to inedible kitchen grease.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
AB 2721 will also allow CDFA's produce safety program to comply with the USDA's produce safety rule. This bill would additionally allow CDFA to define great pricing districts in California if a cooperative agreement related to federal state cooperative market new services is not in effect in the state.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
AB 2721 has no opposition and passed the Senate unanimously. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Assembly Member Soria, seeing and hearing no further debate, but wondering about what edible chicken or kitchen grease might be. 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 60. Noes zero.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senate amendments are concurred in. Members, we will now be moving ahead to Senate third reading item 63, SB 1523, Committee on Government organization by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1523 by the Senate Committee on Governmental Organization, an act relating to gambling.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Rubio, you are recognized.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker and Members. SB 1523 is a simple clarification for business in California to allow the use of electronic equipment for purposes related to the operation of a lottery in another state. The bill has been on consent throughout the legislative process. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Rubio. 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 60. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 64, SB 1225, Senator Jones by Assembly Member Chen. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1225 by Senator Jones, an act relating to real estate appraisers.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Chen, you are recognized.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present Senate Bill 1225. This measure allows the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers to remove notices of disciplinary action from their website if certain conditions are met.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
In order to be eligible for removal, the disciplinary information must be at least 10 years old and determined by the bureau to no longer be necessary to ensure consumer protection, license revocations or voluntary surrenders that result pending investigation, are precluded from being removed from a living licensee's record.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
SB 1225 will give the bureau the authority it needs to declutter and streamline its database. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Chien. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 57. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 66, SB 1490, Senator Durazo by Assembly Member Lowenthal. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1490 by Senator Durazo and others, an act relating to food delivery.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Lowenthal, you are recognized.
- Josh Lowenthal
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker and Members. I rise today to present SB 1490 on behalf of Senator Durazo, which will strengthen the Fair Food Delivery Act by requiring food delivery platforms to disclose restaurants and customers additional information in connection with their services.
- Josh Lowenthal
Legislator
This bill no longer has any opposition after recent floor amendments and respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Lowenthal. 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. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 67, SB 900, Senator Umberg by Mister Valencia. Clerk will read,
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 900 by Senator Umberg, act relating to common interest developments.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Valencia, you are recognized.
- Avelino Valencia
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker, and buenas tardes to everyone. I rise to present SB 900 on behalf of Senator Umberg. SB 900 would clarify HOAs' responsibility for repairs of interruptions of gas, heat, water, or electrical services in a common area. The bill allows HOAs to conduct electronic voting to achieve a quorum and vote to commence the process of making repairs. I respectfully ask for a yes vote. Gracias.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Valencia. 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
56. Noes zero. Measure passes. Members, we're going to pause for a minute here as we recognize Assembly Member Luz Rivas as a continuation of our departing Member ceremony from last week. Assembly Member Ramos, you are recognized for delivering remarks in tribute to Assembly Member Luz Rivas.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. Today, I rise for my friend Luz Rivas, who works hard on issues for our state. From Pacoima to the Capitol, Luz works hard on issues, and sometimes people that come into our lives, we take for granted and don't really get to know the true person of our colleagues that comes into our lives.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Luz is a person with great conviction and fortitude to accomplish goals that are set before her like attaining her degree in electrical engineering from MIT. Her passions for STEM programs shows her passion to succeed, especially for women in the field of STEM.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Luz continues to lift up us all and all of our communities in advocating for missing and murdered indigenous women, and also speaking up at hearings to make sure that Native American remains come back to the proper reburials that are promised to them, to California's first people.
- James Ramos
Legislator
She has stood side by side with us here in the State of California, and in her next journey, she will continue that fight of injustice brought to this nation's first people and injustices to all of our communities here in the State of California as she moves forward to the Federal Government.
- James Ramos
Legislator
She continues to show passion in all she does and aspires to make a difference in her quest. She has made all of all who know her a better person.
- James Ramos
Legislator
As a Member of the Select Committee on Native American Affairs, Luz has stood side by side in this chamber championing the voice of injustice.
- James Ramos
Legislator
She continues to move forward and has grown very fond of the traditional music from this area in which I bid you the next journey in your life to be able to remember, remember our songs like tamale tamalo tamale tamalo tumani wa tumani wa tawe tamale tamalo. Aha, aha, aha ha ha. We bid you success. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Ramos. Assembly Member Lee, you are recognized for your tribute to Assembly Member Luz Rivas.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker, I have the great honor of rising in celebration of my friend and colleague, Assembly Luz Rivas, which I know this is less of a farewell, more of a graduation speech, because I know you'll be moving off to DC to do incredible and wonderful things.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
But I remember Luz was actually one of the first Members that I met. And during the pandemic era, when I only really knew people on the phone, it was actually our speaker Rivas introduced me to Assembly Luz Rivas.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And I remember concluding our call and I said something to the line of, well, I'm really glad that I'll be serving with someone else, also in my age bracket. And you laughed very hard because at the time, I never met you before.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
I'd only seen your photos online and I thought we really weren't the same, same age bracket, but you had gently reminded me, you said you take it, of course you said you take it, but you gently reminded me that you had a very long and lustrous career already in public service engineering.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And of course, you'd gone to MIT, and you almost would have lived in the Bay Area, and perhaps we would have grown up in the same area as well. But I think a lot about the two L's that really have defined our relationship is how much I have learned from you and how much we've laughed together.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
There's a lot in this place that is cringe-worthy, awkward, and frankly, frustrating. That happens. But we have very similar sense of humor that we are able to laugh through everything and sharing the jokes really have gotten us through some really frustrating times.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And I've also learned so much from you, being that honorary Member that can blend into your staff, especially during the beginning of the pandemic when no one knew who I was and when there'd be lobbyists swarming you and they wouldn't swarm me, and I'd be like, oh, no I'm staff. Don't talk to me.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
I could hide and pretend in the beginning, but it was really my honor to learn so much from you because sometimes, even when you'd find times where we could have dinner and learn about things, you'd still be on the phone negotiating and doing these really hard amendments.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And I relearned from you what it means to put your foot down and really say if the deal is really bad for Californians, you're ready to walk away.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And sometimes because of that tenacity, not just for the people of your district, for all of California, you've really delivered for them the best deal possible, and not just to make everyone feel better about a compromise.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And so, from the incredible accomplishments that I got to witness firsthand, from things like legalizing lowriders to making sure that low-income kids don't go hungry, you have been one of the most progressive legislators that I have had the honor of serving with.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And I know that in DC when you go there, there'll be even more things that are very hilarious that I'm sure we'll be learning, that we will laugh about. And I'm really glad that to have had you here in my legislative career, in my life, to learn so much from and to share so much together.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
And of course, also as a caucus chair, of the LA Caucus chair, your staff said this and it is actually a tempting thought of mine I've joked with you about is that I represent the South Bay too. Sorry Mister Muratsuchi. So, I was like, maybe I can join the LA Caucus as well from the Bay Area.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
But, but all jokes aside, you did run that caucus really well and I've seen you professionalize it. And I'm also learning that as a caucus chair myself. And so, I just wanted to bid you farewell for now.
- Alex Lee
Legislator
But you're gonna make us so proud in Congress and you're gonna teach so many people that California, this really is where the future begins, and they can catch up to us. So, thank you so much for serving with us.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Lee. Assembly Member Rivas, you are recognized.
- Luz Rivas
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I want to start off by thanking the Member from Highland. He asked me last week what I wanted him to say, and I said, I want you to sing for me. And he actually did. So, thank you so much. That means so much to me. We came in together and out of my class.
- Luz Rivas
Person
You know, James and I have been, remained very close and I have seen, watched him grow as a leader and lead us, and have learned so much from him on Native American issues. So, I want to thank you for teaching me everything that you've taught me and for being a partner on a lot of issues.
- Luz Rivas
Person
You know, him and I aren't very similar ideologies. You know, if you looked at our votes, we're probably night and day sometimes. But him and I sit down and talk. Out of everyone in this caucus and the Assembly, I've had more and more conversations with him about issues and bills, and I really have appreciated his friendship.
- Luz Rivas
Person
True gentleman. Thank you. I want to also thank the Member from San Jose. Thank you for being an honorary staff member in my office. I have a Member that's also a staff, but thank you for your thoughtful remarks. Your friendship means a lot to me, too.
- Luz Rivas
Person
First, I want to acknowledge Speaker Rendon for his trust in me and for appointing me as Chair of Assembly Natural Resources Committee.
- Luz Rivas
Person
During my time as the Chair of Resources, we made significant progress on some hard-fought issues that I was in the middle of nights and hours, but it assured that California continued to be a global leader on climate policy. And now that I'm going to DC, I recognize that even more.
- Luz Rivas
Person
The work that we have done, especially on climate, the world knows about it and they're following California. And I'm very proud of that. And to have been able to serve in that role. My team and I worked late nights, long hours, and I didn't always make everyone happy, but I'm sure we all can relate to that.
- Luz Rivas
Person
You don't come here to make everyone happy. You're here to do the right thing for Californians. But now that I think about it, I would also like to thank Speaker Rivas for pulling me off as chair of natural resources, especially in November. Perfect timing for me to prepare for my next role.
- Luz Rivas
Person
But in all seriousness, I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you here. Your friendship and support on both sides of the aisle has meant so much to me. I have learned so much from many of you through my six-plus years here in the State Assembly.
- Luz Rivas
Person
But as my time ends here, it's very. It's bittersweet. You know, I am excited about what's to come. I'm very looking forward to my next steps at the federal level. But I must admit that the thought of leaving the Assembly does fill me with some sadness.
- Luz Rivas
Person
But I'm grateful for how being an Assembly Member and interacting and the relationships that I've had here with many of you has really prepared me for my next role. I'm thankful to my amazing staff that I've had over the years. Many of the staff still work in my office.
- Luz Rivas
Person
I have some that have been with me since day one for almost six years, and I'm very grateful for that, to have that continuity and their expertise in guiding me as a Member. I want to start by thanking my Chief of Staff, Matthew Montgomery.
- Luz Rivas
Person
You know, under his leadership, I really believe he's one of the best chiefs here in the building and I'm lucky to have had him in my office. He has kept us moving forward with laughter, compassion, thoughtfulness, and dedication. And he's truly one of the best.
- Luz Rivas
Person
While I tried to recruit him to come with me to my next office, he wants to, for some reason stay here because he has a home and a family and all of that doesn't want to go to the East Coast with me. But I'm grateful and I really wish him success in his next role.
- Luz Rivas
Person
I want to thank my Legislative Director, Judy Yee. She has been dedicated to my success, one of the most loyal staffers that I have in my Capitol office, and she's proven to be highly capable, organized policy staffer, even when I would give her an issue area that was new to her.
- Luz Rivas
Person
But I'm like, I want to do this, figure it out. And I know a lot of our staff here in the building jump right to it when we want to get working on a new issue area, even though they don't know much about it. Then there's Jose, Omar, and Sloan.
- Luz Rivas
Person
You all do the hard work. The day in and day out that doesn't get enough recognition as legislative aides. Without all of you, none of my legislative priorities would have been successful. Next, my district team is here again from last week. They were able to fly up again, led by my District Director, Arturo Garcia.
- Luz Rivas
Person
Thank you for all the incredible investments in AD 39 and now 43 that we have secured over the years and the lives that we have positively affected together. We're both from the district, born and raised, and I know he cares about my constituents just as much as I do.
- Luz Rivas
Person
I want to thank my field representatives, Cynthia and Jessica, for your outstanding service and community engagement. We couldn't be doing the work that we do without you. My scheduler, Maribel, she has been one of the best schedulers a Member could ask for. We all know how important this position is.
- Luz Rivas
Person
The scheduler has the ability to make or break an office. Her positive attitude and attention to detail have been the cornerstone of my success. I would like to say several of my staff have indicated a desire to stay working in the building. Any of you would be lucky to have them.
- Luz Rivas
Person
Please come by afterwards and let me know if you're interested. You know, they all, they're a great team, and you would all be lucky to have them in your office. Finally, I would like to acknowledge Speaker Rivas. He and I also came in together in the building.
- Luz Rivas
Person
Since taking over, he has proven that he cares about his Members and their success and that this, and this is what a leader does. You know, he was the first person I called when I had when to let him know, to let anybody know.
- Luz Rivas
Person
He's the first Member I told that I was running for Congress the night before the announcement. He was right away very supportive and asked me, what do you need? And I really appreciate his support. I would like to thank my constituents who elected me to represent them. I have fought every chance I had to lift them up.
- Luz Rivas
Person
I'm from my district, like the Member from Highland mentioned. I'm from Pacoima. It's one of the lowest-income communities in Los Angeles. It's where I lived. My family came from Mexico in the fifties and sixties, and it's a beautiful community and they deserve representation and the resources, and that's why we're here.
- Luz Rivas
Person
That's why I'm here, to fight for communities like that. I want to, of course, thank my mom, which again, is back for her lifetime of support. Women like her, immigrants from Mexico, don't always get the recognition that they deserve. My mom was a single mother raising two daughters, and we lived in rooms, in a garage.
- Luz Rivas
Person
We moved every year. That's why it's not so hard for me to move to DC, because this will be number 30 in terms of places, I have lived in. And that change became something that's very comfortable for me. And so, because of her hard work, I am where I am today, and I really appreciate it.
- Luz Rivas
Person
Like I said, women like this do not get the recognition that they deserve. They never get the awards, they never all of this recognition. And I just want to thank her for everything, for supporting me all along the way. Thank you. Muchas gracias. And of course, my partner David, that's here today again with me.
- Luz Rivas
Person
I want to thank him for always being supportive. All these crazy ideas. He was with me before I started running for elected office. And now we're on our second elected office. And every time he's like, yes, let's do it. Let's go for it. What do I need to do? So, I appreciate that unconditional support and trust.
- Luz Rivas
Person
But thank you so much to all of you. Thank you for this beautiful ceremony, for having my team here, and I wish all of you success. And I expect all of you to come visit me in Washington. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Rivas, and welcome to your mother and your partner again. I know they were here last week, so thank you for them being here again. So Assembly Members, we are going to move back to Senate third reading. Pass and retain on item number 72. Moving to file item 75, SB 1249, Senator Roth by Doctor Bains. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1249 by Senator Roth and others, an act relating to older adults.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Bains, you are recognized.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
Thank you, Speakers and Members, as Chair of the Aging and Long-Term Care Committee, I rise to present SB 1249 by Senator Roth, which seeks to modernize the Older Californians Act.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
This bill conforms the OCA with recent changing in federal regulations, introduces accountability and performance measures, and ensure decisions are made using verified data, updates governance structures, and establishes timeframes for the Department of Aging to engage in stakeholder consultation. Thank you. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Bains. 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. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 76, SB 1300, Senator Cortese, by Doctor Jackson. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1300 by Senator Cortese and others, an act relating to health facilities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Jackson, you are recognized.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mister speaker. I rise to present SB 1300 on behalf of Senator Dave Cortese, which will help communities prepare for the elimination of psychiatric and perinatal services. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Jackson. 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 46. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 77, SB 1481, Senator Caballero, by Assembly Member Wicks. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1481 by Senator Caballero, an act relating the payment of claims against the state, making it appropriation, therefore declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Wicks, you are recognized.
- Buffy Wicks
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. SB 1481 is the second claims bill carried by the chairs of the appropriations committees each year to provide fiscal authority for legal judgments and settlements approved by the Department of Justice and the Department of Finance.
- Buffy Wicks
Legislator
This urgency bill appropriates 19.3 million from the General Fund to DOJ for the payments of five claims against the state. These judgments and settlements are binding state obligations. Any funds appropriated in excess of the amounts required for the claims will be reverted to the General Fund. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Wicks. 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. This is a 54 vote bill, Members. All those vote who desire to vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
All those votes who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 61 Noes 0 on the urgency. Ayes 61, Noes 0 on the Bill. Moving to file item 78, SB 393, Senator Glazer by Assemblymember Bauer Kahan. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 393 by Senator Glazer and others in accolade to civil actions.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Bauer Kahan.
- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and Members. I'm pleased to present SB 393 on behalf of Senator Glazer. This Bill by Senator Glazer helps affordable housing developers facing a CEQA lawsuit broaden bad faith, recoup some of the costs from litigation.
- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Legislator
I know there has been some confusion, but all this does is ensure that if a bad faith suit is brought in a CEQA action, that it is not on the developer, the affordable housing developer, to prove that the person bringing the suit cannot pay because they don't have that information.
- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Legislator
And this is critically important in our district where we're seeing a lot of sequal lawsuits that are stopping the affordable housing that our community supports. And with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Bauer Kahan. Seeing in seeing no further debate, 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 Kirkwood, close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes. 57 Noes 0, measure passes. Vote to pass temporarily on file item 81.
- Jim Wood
Person
Move to file item 84. SB 1067, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas by Doctor Jackson. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1067 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas and others, an act relating to healing arts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Jackson, you are recognized.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mister Speaker. My rise today is to present SB 1067 on behalf of Senator Smallwood-Cuevas. This bill creates an expedited licensor process at specified healing arts board for practitioners who plan to work in medically underserved communities.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
As amended, this bill also establishes a clear process for expediting these licenses, including requiring an offer letter from an employer, evidence that the employer is located in a medically underserved area. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Jackson. Seeing in 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 55. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 86, SB 1336, Senator Archuleta by AssemblyMember Pacheco. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1336 by Senator Archuleta and others, an act relating to state property.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Pacheco, you are recognized.
- Blanca Pacheco
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker and Members. Today I rise to present Senate Bill 1336 on behalf of Senator Archuleta. Members, California faces a critical shortage of psychiatric beds at all levels of care. In Los Angeles County, approximately 25% of our adult homeless population suffers from serious mental illness and is in dire need of proper care.
- Blanca Pacheco
Legislator
This bill provides a concrete opportunity to change that. SB 1336 authorizes a list of seven buildings at Metropolitan State Hospital in the City of Norwalk so that LA County may renovate these buildings to create a new mental health campus. This campus will serve adults and transitional-age youth with diverse mental health and housing needs.
- Blanca Pacheco
Legislator
By authorizing the lease of these buildings, the state will repurpose this property, enabling us to better serve some of our most vulnerable populations throughout LA County. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Pacheco. 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 58. Noes zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 88.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 532, Senator Wiener by Mister Ting. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 532 by Senator Wiener, an act relating to vehicles.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Ting, you are recognized.
- Philip Ting
Person
Thank you, Mister speaker. I rise to present SB 532 on behalf of Senator Wiener. SB 532 modernizes parking payments by authorizing, but not requiring, a five-year pilot program for the cities of San Francisco, Long Beach, and Santa Monica to implement paid parking without having to incur the high cost of meter installation and maintenance. Respectfully ask for your vote on SB 532.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Ting. 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 47. Noes five. Measure passes. Moving to file item 92.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 7, Senator Blakespear by Assembly Member Ward. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 7 by Senator Blakespear, an act relating to land use.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Ward, you are recognized.
- Chris Ward
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise today on behalf of Senator Blakespear to present Senate Bill 7. The bill will make minor changes to the regional housing needs allocation development process, which are based on findings from the Department of Housing and Community Development screen evaluation. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- 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. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 41. Noes 11. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 97, SB 1099, centered when by Assemblymember Sanchez. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1099 by Senator Nguyen in accolade to newborn screening.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Sanchez, you are recognized.
- Kate Sanchez
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present SB 1099 on behalf of Senator Nguyen. This Bill will require the Department of Public Health to provide more transparency to the Legislature and Californians as to research involving the birth defects monitoring program. This Bill has received widespread bipartisan support and has no opposition on file.
- Kate Sanchez
Legislator
I respectfully ask for your aye vote on this measure.
- 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 61 Noes 0 measure passes. Members, we're moving back and file order to item number 81.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 1001: Senator Skinner by Mr. Grayson. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1001 by Senator Skinner, an act relating to criminal procedure.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Grayson, you are recognized.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1001. The bill establishes a process for a person with a developmental or intellectual disability who is on death row to be able to prove that their development disability manifested prior to the age of 25. The disability must manifest and showcase low intellectual functioning in a youth or a person's developmental period, specifically that the person's below-average intellectual function damages their conceptual, social, and practical skills in everyday life.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Current law requires a diagnosis before the age of 25. This process in SB 1001 mirrors existing court ruling from 2004 that allowed someone to present a diagnosis after the developmental period. There are many circumstances that can result in a person who is either developmentally or intellectually disabled from not getting diagnosed prior to the age of 25, such as lack of health care or limited testing.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
By defining a process to determine the presence of an intellectual disability, SB 1001 will better align California with the Eighth Amendment and will help prevent the execution of those with intellectual disabilities. To add, this bill is consistent with current law and the judge has discretion throughout the entire process, and for these reasons, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- 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; tally the votes. Ayes: 44; noes: nine. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to back in file order back to file item 99, SB 1177, Senator Bradford by Mister Santiago. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1177 by Senator Bradford, an act relating to public utilities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Santiago, you are recognized.
- Miguel Santiago
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker. Today I rise to present SB 1177 on behalf of Senator Bradford. This would update California's utility supplier diverse law to better understand to better understand, spend concentration and foster more diverse workforce. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- 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 52. Noes two. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 105, SB 1441, Senator Allen by Assembly Member Berman. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1441 by Senator Allen, an act relating to petitions.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Berman, you are recognized.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. SB 1441 will provide clear timelines in the election petition review process when the proponent of a ballot measure that failed to qualify due to insufficient signatures would like to review the petition and reasons for signature rejections.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
Additionally, with recent amendments, this bill would help local governments recover costs in only the lengthiest instances so that the vast majority of cases would not cost proponents any money. The bill will ensure proponents do not abuse the review process while still protecting critical transparency. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Berman. 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 46. Noes 14. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to File Item 106: SB 963: Senator Ashby by Assembly Member Wicks. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 963 by Senator Ashby and others, an act relating to health facilities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Wicks, you are recognized.
- Buffy Wicks
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker. Today I rise to present SB 963, the Human Trafficking Detection Act, on behalf of Senator Ashby. SB 963 requires emergency room departments to implement confidential, trauma-informed, self-identifying human trafficking and domestic violence programs. Health professionals are on the front lines of identifying and caring for active victims of trafficking or violent situations.
- Buffy Wicks
Legislator
SB 963 builds off current pilot programs with proven success in detecting victims. It's a crucial step towards providing life-saving support for one of our most vulnerable populations. The bill's received unanimous bipartisan support; has no opposition. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Wicks. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Tally the votes. Ayes 62. Noes zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 108, SB 1091 Senator Menjivar, by Assembly Member Calderon. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1091 by Senator Menjivar, an act relating to school facilities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Calderon, you are recognized.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present SB 1091 on behalf of Senator Menjivar. Current law requires any new school greening projects to include upgraded passive travel without a limit on cost. These passive travel upgrades can include any restroom, parking, and other building improvements situated along the way.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
This poses a tremendous barrier to greening our K-12 schools since even a small school greening project can trigger expensive upgrades. SB 1091 by Senator Menjivar caps the required path of travel improvements to 20% of the adjusted construction cost.
- Lisa Calderon
Legislator
The 20% threshold is in line with projects subject to the Federal American Disabilities Act and will help increase our school's climate resiliency. This bill has no opposition and has received unanimous support thus far. Thank you and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Calderon. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 109 SB 1271 Senator Min by Assemblymember Friedman. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1271 by Senator Minn and others in accolade to public safety
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Friedman, you are recognized.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker. SB 1271 would prohibit a person from selling, leasing, renting, or offering for sale an electric bike, an e bike, or electric scooter unless the battery has been tested by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with specified standards and modifies the definition of an e bike.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Most e bikes and e scooters are powered by lithium ion batteries, and reports of deadly fires linked to these devices happen on the rise across the country due to poorly manufactured batteries. SB 1271 will protect consumers and the public by removing Low quality powered personal mobility devices from the market.
- Laura Friedman
Person
In addition to the problems with batteries, some manufacturers have been selling e bikes that are able to switch between different speed modes, which creates confusion about their legal classification and road rules.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Parents may not realize that a switchable class two e bike, which can switch to the class three e bike and reach speeds up to 28 mph, is illegal for children to use. This Bill will clarify those classifications and ensure battery safety, helping both parents and consumers. And I would request an aye vote. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Assembly Member Friedman, seeing and hearing no further debate, Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll tally. The votes. Ayes 63 Noes 0. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to File Item 114: SB 639: Senator Limon by Assembly Member Alvarez. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 639 by Senator Limon and others, an act relating to healing arts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Alvarez, you are recognized.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today, Members, with great honor to present SB 639, on behalf of Senator Limon. SB 639 adds dementia training to existing continuing medical education, known as CME, requirements for physicians who treat older Californians.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
The bill would also require certain nurse practitioners and physicians assistants to also certify that they completed some education and training in the special care needs of patients with dementia. As many of you know and maybe have had a personal experience, Alzheimer's disease is a growing public health crisis.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
According to the Department of Public Health, one in six Californians over the age of 65 will develop Alzheimer's and one in five will develop dementia by the year 2040. This is exacerbated by the fact by the year 2030, over a quarter of Californians will be over the age of 60.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
A 2020 report conducted by the Alzheimer's Association revealed that primary care physicians see a growing issue presented by dementia and nearly half reporting that they are not enough dementia care specialists in their area to meet patient demand.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
In order for us to be prepared to care for this growing population, SB 639 will ensure that health care professionals are equipped for dementia detection and diagnosis throughout our state. For that reason, I respectfully ask that you support these patients, these future patients, by voting aye on SB 639. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Alvarez. 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; no: zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 122, SB 1146, Senator Wilk by Assembly Member Chen. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1146 by Senator Wilk, an act relating to mortgages.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Chen.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker and Members. SB 1146 is a mortgage foreclosure cleanup bill.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
This bill is back in the Assembly and addresses the following: ensures all lenders meet the same standards under the Homeowner's Bill of Rights, specifies certified mail or independent courier for transparency and post-sale bidding, removes outdated Covid related provisions for clarity, automatically postpones trustee sales for unforeseen events and streamlines paperwork by recording full reconveyance upon loin payoff.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
SB 1146 has been on consent. It has had no no votes. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Chen. Seen 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 60. Noes zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 123, SB 285 Senator Allen by Assembly Member McCarty.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 285 by Senator Allen an act related to criminal procedure.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister McCarty, you are recognized.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
Thank you, Mister speaker. On behalf of Senator Allen, I present this measure. This is an issue that we worked extensively on the public within the Public Safety Committee.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
Four years ago, Senator Allen authored SB 483, which created a process for the retroactive removal of certain enhancements to ensure that no one was serving extra time based on two types of invalid enhancements. Unfortunately, there were a few people convicted of violent and heinous crimes or unintentionally made eligible for this resentencing.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
This clarifies that people who have been convicted of sexually violent offenses would not be eligible for the procedure under the prior SB 483. Respectfully asking for aye vote. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister McCarty. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 55 Noes 0 measure passes. Moving to file item 124, SB 1317. Senator Wahab by Mister McCarty.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1317 by Senator Wahab and others, an act relating to the county jail inmates.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister McCarty, you are recognized.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
Yes. 1317. Yes. Thank you. I rise on behalf of Senator Wahab, to present 1317. This extends a sunset date on existing process for obtaining court orders to administer involuntary medications for those with severe mental disorders in our county jail. Bipartisan bill. Respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister McCarty. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Ayes 56, noes zero, measure passes. Moving to file item 128, SJR 16 Senator Padilla by Mr. Ramos, the Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Joint Resolution 16 by Senator Padilla and others relative to the Chuckwalla National Monument, the Joshua Tree National Monument, and the Kw'tsan National Monument.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mr. Ramos, you are recognized.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present Senate Joint Resolution 16, which urges the President to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and to establish a National Park Service-managed Joshua Tree National Monument adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park, as well as urging the establishment of the Kw'tsan National Monument.
- James Ramos
Legislator
This would protect vital cultural resources, sacred sites that connects a people's origins to this area, local organizations, and the first people, sovereign nations that call this place home.
- James Ramos
Legislator
The Kiowa Nation, the Chemehuevi Nation, the Mojave Nation, the Quechan Nation, and the Serrano Indian People's Nations, in cooperation with regional and national organizations, are working to designate these lands as national monuments.
- James Ramos
Legislator
This designation would protect approximately 627,000 acres reaching west from the Coachella Valley region to east near the Colorado River, and also protects approximately 17,000 acres of public lands that are adjacent to the east side of Joshua Tree National Park. These efforts would also protect more than 390,000 acres in Imperial County.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Permanently protecting these public lands is a historic opportunity that would significantly advance state and federal 30 by 30 goals and would ensure equitable access to nature for a community that is in dire need of protection. Through this designation, we will also honor the cultural significance these lands represent for the tribal sovereign nations that call this place home.
- James Ramos
Legislator
These lands are a living landscape with interconnected cultural, natural, and spiritual significance. I ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Ramos. 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 57, noes zero, measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 129, SJR 17 Senator Allen by Assembly Member Ramos. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Joint Resolution 17 by Senator Allen and others relative to the Sattitla National Monument.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Ramos, you are recognized.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise on behalf of Senator Allen to present Senate Joint Resolution 17, a resolution urging our federal partners to establish the Sattitila pronounced area.
- James Ramos
Legislator
The proposed monument would permanently protect the lands of the Medicine Lake Highlands region, which represents 200,000 acres of additional conservation lands that are critical to meeting our 30 by 30 goals. The region known traditionally as Sattatila area is an ecological cornerstone and is vital to defending the diminishing biodiversity of our beautiful state.
- James Ramos
Legislator
This area provides a home for our areas of California wildlife from bald eagles to black bears, but also stores as much water as the state's, 200 largest surface reservoirs and filters the runoff that sustains agricultural for hundreds of miles.
- James Ramos
Legislator
The invaluable lands represents the ancestral homelands of the Pitt River nation and hold and hold the marks of the physical, cultural, and spiritual history of California's first people in the region.
- James Ramos
Legislator
The Pitt River Nation movement to enshrine this area is only one of the numerous tribally led efforts to protect the irreplaceable natural resources that California holds, including other efforts we have heard on this floor.
- James Ramos
Legislator
We urge the Biden Administration to take important steps to call this place area and to move forward at the federal level to establish the Sattitla national monument and allow this invaluable region to continue to benefit from traditional knowledge and balanced relationships in all Californias within it. I ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Ramos. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote to 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
58 Noes 0, Measure passes moving to file item 131, SB 37 Senator Caballero by Doctor Bains Clerk will read
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 37 by Senator Caballero and others in accolade to homelessness
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Bains, you are recognized.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
Thank you, speaker Members. SB 37 by Senator Caballero will create a program to provide housing subsidies to older adults and adults with disabilities who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
In the Aging and Long Term Care Committee, we've looked at study after study showing that Low income renters, especially older adults on a fixed income, that are able to access housing subsidies are able to remain are able to remain staying in their homes or exit homelessness for good.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
Not only is this the right thing to do, it is also the financially responsible thing to do, because providing subsidies for this population is significantly cheaper than providing shelters for renters who have become unhoused. Using this approach, we can reach the California master plan for aging's goal to end senior homelessness.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
SB 37 has no opposition and I respectfully ask for for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Baines. 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
- Jim Wood
Person
54 Noes 0, the measure passes. Vote to file item 132 SB 98 Senator Portantino by Assemblymember Addis the Clerk will read
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 98 by Senator Portantino in accolade to education finance.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Addis, you are recognized.
- Dawn Addis
Legislator
Thank you Mister speaker and Members. California has calculated school funding using the average daily attendance method for more than five decades. Besides California, the only other states that use the attendance based funding methods are Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas. Most states based school funding on the average enrollment to as average daily membership.
- Dawn Addis
Legislator
With chronic absenteeism on the rise, it is more important than ever that California schools have the most equitable funding mechanism possible. Recognizing the current budget deficit, SB 98 has been amended to require the Legislative Analyst Office to conduct a comprehensive study on implementing enrollment based funding in California.
- Dawn Addis
Legislator
This report will evaluate enrollment based funding models from other states and assess their applicability to California, explore how enrollment based funding might affect programmatic changes and funding equity for different student groups, and recommend timelines and phased in options for a possible smooth transition.
- Dawn Addis
Legislator
SB 98 has received strong support from organizations across the state, including those representing students, families, civic, business and employee groups, and local education agencies. And I respectfully ask for your I vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Addis. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 will close the roll. Tally the vote's eyes 57 no 00:56 no zero measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 133, SB 268 Senator Alvarado-Gil by Assembly Member Alanis. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 268 by Senator Alvarado-Gil and others, an act relating to crimes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Alanis.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. SB 268 classifies the rape of an intoxicated person as a violent felony. Under current law, rape is only considered a violent felony when it involves force, threats, or intimidation. However, rape is not classified as a violent one when the victim is incapacitated and unable to give consent. This bill would change that.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
I want to be clear that this proposal with this proposal, it must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant intentionally drugged the victim without their consent and with the intent to commit sexual assault. I recognize the concerns about prison, overcrowding, injustice, inequalities. I share those concerns. But there are severe crimes that deserve serious accountability.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
We must hold those who commit premeditated sexual assaults accountable. We must protect victims of this serious and violent crime. Rape by force is already classified as a violent felony. Colleagues, we should all be able to agree that drugging someone with the intention of removing their ability to consent is absolutely a form of force.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
The idea that raping an unconscious person is nonviolent simply because the victim cannot resist should not be acceptable. I ask that we courageously pass this law today and stand with the victims and the survivors of this terrible crime. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Alanis. 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. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 134, SB 295, Senator Dodd by Assemblymember Grayson. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 295 by Senator Dodd and others, an act relating to bar pilots and making an appropriation therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Grayson, you are recognized.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 295. This Bill would remove the statutorily established caps and allow unspent funds to carry forward to future fiscal years.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Historically, surcharges have been used to finance the repowering of existing vessels and the purchase of new vessels, but payments were made directly to pilots and there was no established account to meet financing schedules and planned capital expenditures.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
SB 295 would create additional flexibility in the new account to authorize the Board of Pilot Commissioners to collect, bank, and expend the funding necessary to directly fund the replacement or re-engineering of pilot vessels while saving on significant interest cost. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you Mr. Grayson. Seeing in 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. This Bill requires 54 votes, members.
- Jim Wood
Person
All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll tally the votes. Ayes 54. Noes zero. Measure passes. Pass temporarily on file item 135.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving now to file item 138. SB 536 Senator Rubio by Assembly Member Rodriguez. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 536 by Senator Rubio and others, an act relating to state government, making an appropriation, therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Rodriguez, you are recognized.
- Freddie Rodriguez
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker and Members. I'm proud to present SB 536, a district bill that will improve the quality of life for residents and community members in the City of Chino. This bill has received bipartisan support and has no no votes.
- Freddie Rodriguez
Person
SB 536 will begin the process for the City of Chino to acquire from the state a youth correctional facility that has been closed for nearly 15 years. Instead of remaining vacant, the property will be transformed into a place where children, families can come together to live and play.
- Freddie Rodriguez
Person
In addition, to the City of Chino, this bill is supported by several neighborhood cities and community organizations. This bill represents a great opportunity for residents and community members in the City of Chino. On their behalf and as a co-author, I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Rodriguez. 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, tally the votes. Ayes 16. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 139542 Senator Dahle, by Assembly Member Gallagher.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Committee Secretary
Person
Senate Bill 542 by Senator Dahle and others, an act relating to taxation and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Dahle. Excuse me. Gallagher. Excuse me. You are recognized.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I am proud to present SB 542. And this is a Senator Dahle Bill, so of course you should support it.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
Victims of wildfires are among our most vulnerable, and as we in the Legislature must do all we can to provide them with assistance as they begin to rebuild their lives and their homes, currently, settlement payments to fire victims are subject to income tax, meaning that the victims are not able to utilize the full settlement to rebuild.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
And as you remember, we did waive from tax settlements from the Camp Fire. This Bill would exclude settlement payments awarded to victims of the 2021 Dixie Fire and the 2022 Mill Fire.
- James Gallagher
Legislator
So, Members, I ask that you help support the recovery of wildfire victims and support this Bill today. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Gallagher, 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Ayes 60 Noes 0, measure passes, Ayes 60 Noes 0 on the urgency Ayes 60 Noes 0 on the Bill moving to file item 140 SB 551 Senator Portantino by Assemblymember Irwin the Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 551 by Senator Portantino in accolade to beverage containers and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Irwin, you are recognized.
- Jacqui Irwin
Legislator
Thank you Mister Speaker. I rise to present SB 551 by Senator Portantino. SB 551 clarifies approved reporting practices across plastic beverage container manufacturing company's product lines. In 2016, AB 2530 required manufacturers to report the amounts of virgin plastic and post consumer recycled plastic in their bottles. The practice was to report across a company's entire beverage portfolio.
- Jacqui Irwin
Legislator
AB 793 in 2020 required post consumer recycled material to be used in single serving plastic bottles, currently 15%, rising to 50% by 2030. The regulations for 793 narrowly interpreted the beverage manufacturer SB 551 addresses this issue by authorizing beverage manufacturers to comply with post consumer recycled plastic content requirements across their entire portfolio of products.
- Jacqui Irwin
Legislator
Returning to the 793 standard, the Bill has broad support, including the American Beverage Association and California's against waste. Respectfully urgent aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you assemblymember Erwin. 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 60 Noes 0 on the urgency. Ayes 60 Noes 0 on the Bill.
- Jim Wood
Person
Measure passes. Moving to file item 142, SB 632 Senator Caballero by Assembly Member Lackey. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 632 by Senator Caballero and others, an act relating to vehicles.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
Assembly Member Lackey, you are recognized.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. Thank you for the opportunity to present SB 632, an important Bill to create connectivity for off-highway vehicle, or OHV, riding areas around the Red Rock Canyon State Park and adjacent state and federal lands that also allow for OHV recreation.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Red Rock Canyon State Park is situated between Bakersfield and the Mojave Desert. Additionally, the park is sandwiched between the state and federal lands, both which allow OHV recreation.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Red Rock Canyon State Park, however, does not allow for OHV use within the park and would like a designated route through the park to retain connectivity to the region to OHV riding areas. This bill will legally restore OHV use on Sierra View Road and Red Rock Canyon State Park, maintaining historic connectivity for OHV users.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
The lack of a direct route through the state park to access nearby federal lands for OHV recreation will result in riders creating illegal routes, which could create resource protection concerns and other problems. Providing a designated route will preserve traffic safety, improve natural and cultural resource protection, and reduce OHV trespass on private lands.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Additionally, the bill will require the Department, in consultation with Caltrans and CHP, to submit a report to the Legislature evaluating the pilot project's effectiveness. Thank you, Members, for the time and consideration for this important measure.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
And I believe that this bill is an important step to link recreation sites in remote rural desert areas, providing a unified trail system while also preserving traffic safety and reducing ohv trespass on private lands, and approved natural and cultural resource protection. I hope we can get your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Lackey. 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 56 no zero, measure passes. Moving to file item 144, SB 764, Senator Padilla by Assemblymember Mckinnor, the clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
The Senate Bill 764 by Senator Padilla and others. Accolades to minors.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Mckinnor, you are recognized.
- Tina McKinnor
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Senate Bill 764, the Child Content Creator Rights Act, will require family content creators who are compensated for filming their minor children in more than 30% of their content to set aside a percentage of their earnings in a trust the minor can access when they are 18.
- Tina McKinnor
Legislator
This Bill builds off the 1939 Coogan Act, which became the national standard in protecting children from financial abuse in the entertainment industry after famous child actor Jackie Coogan had his earnings stolen by his guardians.
- Tina McKinnor
Legislator
However, the Coogan Act only pertains to youth performers operating under a contract and not for those filmed and posted on social media, leaving them without a guarantee to the profits generated by their participation.
- Tina McKinnor
Legislator
The rise of social media has seen family content creators explode in popularity, with many parents filming their daily lives and earning thousands of dollars in ad revenue, sponsorships and advertising. SB 764 would continue California's leadership in protecting child performers by simply updating the Coogan Act financial protections to fit modern entertainment and the 21st-century performers.
- Tina McKinnor
Legislator
SB 764 would recognize that children deserve financial protection compensation for being filmed. This bill has bipartisan support and no opposition, and I'm asking for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Mckinnnor. 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. Ayes 55 no zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 145, SB 906, Senator Skinner, by Assemblymember Friedman, you are recognized.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Thank you, Mister speaker, Members.
- Jim Wood
Person
I'm sorry. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 906 by Senator Skinner and others in accolade to collegiate athletes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Now you are recognized.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Okay, I'm rising again to present SB 906 by Senator Nancy Skinner. SB 906 is a follow up to Senator Skinner's SB 206 from 2019. That landmark Bill, which received unanimous support in this chamber, made California the first state to allow college athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Also known as NIL, SB 206 sparked a national movement, and today, every college athlete in the nation can make money from their talent and their hard work. To date, there have been numerous examples of college athletics, women and men earning NIL money, from Caitlin Clark in women's basketball to Caleb Williams and college football.
- Laura Friedman
Person
But recently, there's also been a rise in the creation of so called collectives. These are entities established by college boosters, wealthy fans that either broker or provide NIL deals to athletes. Anecdotally, it appears that these collectives and other NIL entities primarily benefit men's football and basketball.
- Laura Friedman
Person
SB 906 will bring transparency to NIL and reveal whether women athletes are being short changed and to what extent. SB 906 requires collective and other NIL entities that do NIL deals of 5000 or more to provide basic info to the college that the athlete attends, and the colleges would make anonymous aggregated data public.
- Laura Friedman
Person
Each college that helps its student athletes with NIL deals would also disclose the value of that support by gender and sport. Colleges would also provide anonymous aggregated data on any revenue sharing that they do. Again, the publicly available information provided will be anonymous and aggregated to protect the privacy of college students. SB 906 has strong bipartisan support.
- Laura Friedman
Person
It passed the Senate Floor on consent. It has received no no votes and it is no opposition. And I would request an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Friedman. 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 52 Noes 0, measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 146, SB 908, Senator Cortese by Doctor Arambula. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 908 by Senator Cortese and others, in accolade to public health.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Arambula, you are recognized.
- Joaquin Arambula
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise today to present Senate Bill 908 on behalf of Senator Cortese. Senate Bill 908 is a part of the Senate Safer California bill package and will require the California Department of Public Health to develop guidelines to protect and to prevent fentanyl-related deaths of children. Zero to five.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Arambula. Seeing in 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 54 no zero, measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 147, SB 920, Senator Seyarto by Assemblymember Mathis. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 920 by Senator Seyarto and others, an act relating to school recognition.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Mathis, you are recognized.
- Devon Mathis
Person
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I stand to present SB 920 on behalf of Senator Seyarto. SB 920 codifies a program under the Department of Education known as the Purple Star program. The Purple Star program was created in 2022 after the passage of ACR 53 by our colleagues from the 78th Assembly District.
- Devon Mathis
Person
The program is completely voluntary for schools to associate with and does not add any burdens or costs to the schools.
- Devon Mathis
Person
The Purple Star schools are part of a nationwide push by military families under the effort of the Military Child Education Coalition to help military families identify schools across the country that specialize in supporting military children and their unique challenges.
- Devon Mathis
Person
Some of these challenges include specialized mental health supports, transcript and graduation tracking, and direct support for military families that are moving mid-year to a new school from anywhere around the world.
- Devon Mathis
Person
In the two years since its implementation, California now has 91 schools that identify as Purple Star schools and approximately three out of four military children throughout our state are able to participate in one of these schools.
- Devon Mathis
Person
That is 48,000 children currently enrolled and benefiting from this program, and another 40,000 will be school-age in the next few years. Military children can be expected to move six to nine times between kindergarten and their senior year in high school, and each move resets their lives and their support networks.
- Devon Mathis
Person
This program is essential to military families and the support of these amazing children. SB 920 enshrines this program into state law, thus ensuring that its existence does not fall away, and guarantees that military families can rely on this critical program for years to come. Members, I ask you for an aye vote and to support our military children.
- Devon Mathis
Person
Thank you.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Thank you. Assemblymembers. Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote. And the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 57, noes zero, measure passes. We are moving on to item number 148, SB 941.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 941 by Senator Skinner, an act relating to greenhouse gases.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assemblymember Berman, you may open.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 941 by Senator Skinner. Industrial emissions represent roughly 22% of California's total emissions. SB 941 directs CARB to include industrial decarbonization in its next scheduled scoping plan. As we decarbonize buildings and transportation, we must also focus on industry.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
It's imperative we do this to achieve the state's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote. And the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 55, noes zero measure passes. Moving on to item number 149, SB 946.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The Clerk will read
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 946 by Senator McGuire in accolade to taxation take effect immediately. Tax levy.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Doctor Wood, you may open.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 946 on behalf of Senator McGuire. SB 946 is a common sense piece of legislation that will help the golden state's most vulnerable homeowners and communities take proactive measures to protect their homes from catastrophic wildfires.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Bill ensures that Californians who receive home hardening grants through the California Wildlife Wildfire Mitigation program do not need to pay state income tax on those grants. SB 946 will give those homeowners peace of mind when protecting their homes. Make California as a whole safer against future wildfires. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote, the Clerk will close the rol. Ayes 57 Noes 0 measure passes. As Members, we're going to jump to item number 203, SB 1423.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1423 by Senator Dahle and others, an act relating to MediCal.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Dr. Wood, you may open.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 1423 on behalf of Senator Dahle. Many hospitals are not fully reimbursed for their MediCal expenses, meaning they lose money on every MediCal patient they serve. The current formula is simply not working for many hospitals, especially those in our rural communities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Hospital finance is a complicated issue with many moving parts. So this Bill lays the foundation for the essential work that must be done to protect our vulnerable hospitals.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 1423 requires the Department of Healthcare Services to convene a rural hospital technical advisory group to look into the existing MediCal reimbursement methodologies and how those methodologies can be improved to increase the financial viability of critical access hospitals. The advisory group would consist of various stakeholders and would report back to the Legislature by March 31, 2026.
- Jim Wood
Person
It is essential that rural hospitals remain open because if critical access hospitals are forced to close, it severely limits the options for those living in rural areas. SB 1423 is an essential step in protecting our most at-risk hospitals, which serve the most vulnerable Californians, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, and the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 58, noes zero, measure passes.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Jumping to item number 230, SB 310, the Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 310 by Senator Dodd, an act relating to fire prevention.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Doctor Wood, you may open.
- Jim Wood
Person
Madam Speaker and members, I rise to present SB 310 on behalf of Senator Dodd, which pertains to cultural burning. SB 310 would recognize tribal sovereignty with respect to cultural burning practices, defined as the intentional application of fire by cultural fire practitioners to achieve cultural goals and objectives.
- Jim Wood
Person
The bill would vest authority in the secretary of natural resources to decide if, in recognition of tribal sovereignty, certain state approvals for cultural burning may be waived. Tribes and native people have retained control and sovereignty over cultural burning since time immemorial.
- Jim Wood
Person
Pursuant to an agreement with the state resources secretary, Native American tribes would not only be able to continue their cultural burning practices, but also benefit from protections granted to certified burn bosses and have access to the prescribed fire liability pilot program, which was established by SB 926 last session.
- Jim Wood
Person
The bill is supported by a number of organizations, including the Pacific Forest Trust, vendors of Wildlife, the California Farm Bureau, and the Humboldt Redwood Timber Company, among others. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote, the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 58, noes zero measure passes, and finally file item number 242, SB 768.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 768 by Senator Caballero and others, an act relating to environmental quality.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
And Dr. Wood, you may open.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 768 today, on behalf of Senator Caballero. In 2020, the Office of Planning and Research devised a vehicle miles traveled or VMT methodology to satisfy CEQA for infill projects in transit-priority areas.
- Jim Wood
Person
For projects with high VMT, the developer may be assessed a VMT mitigation fee or be required to build in amenities or design features that reduce VMT, such as improving or increasing access to transit or bicycle parking.
- Jim Wood
Person
While many of those project amenities are not a direct fee, they still result in increased costs to developers, which are passed off to buyers. For example, a proposed VMT mitigation fee ranged from 50,000 to two million per new home for a recent housing project out of San Diego County.
- Jim Wood
Person
The bill requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a study of the implementation and impact of VMT on housing projects. The study will include an analysis of the differences in VMT mitigation measures used with rural, suburban, and urban housing developments and ways to mitigate for VMT where active or public transportation are infeasible.
- Jim Wood
Person
A comprehensive study is necessary to draw attention to any opportunities for improvement in VMT analysis. Thank you, Members. I respectfully ask your aye vote and request immediate transmittal to the Senate.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll. Ayes: 52; no: zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving back in file order to file item 150, SB 951, Senator Wiener by Assemblymember Haney. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 951 by Senator Wiener. An act relating to coastal resources.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Haney, you are recognized.
- Matt Haney
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, I rise today to present SB 951 on behalf of Senator Wiener. SB 951 provides an adjustment to how the Coastal Commission engages with local governments.
- Matt Haney
Legislator
Projects in coastal counties can be appealed to the commission if they do not conform to the principally permitted use in the approved local coastal program. This appeal authority was intended to protect rural counties. However, this authority currently applies to San Francisco, which is both a city and a county.
- Matt Haney
Legislator
It is clear that this provision was not intended for urban cities, and as such, SB 951, is a justice authority to treat San Francisco like the city that it is. It has received bipartisan support in both houses, and the Coastal Commission is neutral on this legislation. Respectfully ask for your aye vote on behalf of Senator Wiener.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Haney. 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 52, no zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Going to pass temporarily on item 152. Moving now to one. Item 153, SB 974, Senator Grove, by so many, Member Lackey. The Clerk will read
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 974 by Senator Grove in accolade to taxation and making appropriation therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senator, Member Lackey, you are recognized.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present Senate Bill 974 by Senator Grove, which makes technical changes to the lithium Extraction Excise Fund. The lithium Extraction Excise Fund imposes a tax upon every metric ton of lithium produced.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Under existing law, 80% of the revenue of the Fund goes to counties that produce lithium, and 20% goes to the Salton Sea lithium Fund. The Bill simply updates the tax allocation for other counties so each county is able to keep their fair share of the Fund and in doing so, ensures local communities benefit from the lithium mining.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
And I ask for your support.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Lackey. Seeing in 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 58, Noes 0, measure passes. Moving to file item 154, SB 977.
- Jim Wood
Person
Senator Laird. We're going to pass this. We're going to pass temporarily there. Moving to file item 155, SB 978, Senator Seyarto. By Assemblymember Lackey. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 978 by Senator Seyarto, an act relating to state government.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Lackey, you are recognized.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand to present SB 978 on behalf of Senator Seyarto. This measure will move California forward towards a greater transparency in the budget process and historical documentation. To put it simply, this measure requires the Governor's Budget and documents at the state library be machine readable.
- Tom Lackey
Legislator
Members, we can ensure that data transparency in the state budget process by putting into statute that our budget documents are machine readable. This Bill has received bipartisan support and no opposition, and we ask for your support once again.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Lackey.
- 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 to who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 57, noes zero, measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 156, SB 989, Senator Ashby, by Assembly Member Pellerin. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 989 by Senator Ashby and others, an act relating to domestic violence.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Pellerin, you are recognized.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker and Members. I rise to present SB 989, the Domestic Violence Deaths Act, on behalf of Senator Ashby. Experts say there could be as many as 1200 hidden homicides where abusers make domestic violence murders look like suicides and or accidents.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
This bill was inspired by Joanna Hunter, a daughter, sister, musician, and friend to many whose life was lost under these tragic circumstances. SB 989 enhances investigation protocols for domestic violence-related deaths by empowering investigators with evidence-based detention methods to identify suspicious cases.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
This bill also expands rights to immediate family members to obtain information about their deceased loved ones. SB 989 received bipartisan support and has no opposition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Pellerin. 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Ayes 63. Noes zero. Members SB 989 was inspired by Joanna Hunter, a daughter, sister, musician, and friend whose life was lost under similar tragic circumstances. SB 989 honors the legacy of Joanna Hunter and her family, who has attended every single hearing to see its passage. Joanna's mother, Patricia, joins us today in tribute to Joanna.
- Jim Wood
Person
Faith Whitmore also joins us from the gallery, who is the CEO of the Family Justice Center and an advocate for domestic violence survivors. Let's please give a heartfelt welcome to the Hunter family. Thank you again, Assembly Member Pellerin, and welcome to your guests. Moving to file item 157, SB 991 Senator Gonzalez by Assembly Member Santiago. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 991 by Senator Gonzalez, an act relating to school districts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Santiago, you are recognized.
- Miguel Santiago
Person
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present Senate Bill 991, on behalf of Senator Gonzalez. This would remove the sunset date and allow Los Angeles Unified School District Office of Inspector General to continue his transparent oversight responsibilities and perpetuity--as I stutter. Thank you. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Santiago. 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. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 159, SB 1015, Senator Cortese by Doctor Baines. The Clerk will read
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1015 by Senator Cortese and others an act relating to healing arts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Baines, you are recognized.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
Thank you, speaker and members. SB 1015 by Senator Cortese takes the steps to address inequitable access to clinical placements for nursing students. This bill will allow us to gather information on how nursing programs manage their clinical placements and use the information to develop equitable standards for all clinical placements.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
SB 1015 will help California grow a nursing workforce that reflects the diversity of our state. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Baines. 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 48, noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to File Item 163: SB 1101: Senator Limon by Assembly Member Flora. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1101 by Senator Limon, an act relating to fire prevention.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Flora, you are recognized.
- Heath Flora
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1101, on behalf of Senator Limon. This bill has three main components: it will streamline contracting and procurement procedures for beneficial fire throughout CAL FIRE, it will expand pre-fire planning, requiring identification of important cultural and ecological resources, it will also require an additional fire post--additional post-fire mapping to better understand the impacts of wildfire. Bill has no opposition and respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Flora. 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: 55; noes: one. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 164, SB 1118, Senator Eggman by Assembly Member Soria. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1118 by Senator Eggman, an act relating to electricity
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Soria, you are recognized.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
Speaker and members, SB 1118 by Senator Eggman will ensure that eligible projects on tribal lands can participate in the solar on multifamily affordable housing program. Last year, SB 355 by Senator Eggman made a number of improvements to the SOMAH program, including expanding eligibility projects on tribal lands.
- Esmeralda Soria
Legislator
However, the unique funding mechanisms and governance structures associated with projects on tribal lands are not aligned with the eligibility requirements of SOMAH. SB 1118 is a simple fix to this issue and has no registered opposition. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Soria. 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, noes zero. Measure passes. Mister Flora, you are recognized.
- Heath Flora
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker. I'm given a one-day notice to remove item A-17, SB 1413 Niello from the inactive file and placeed on second reading.
- Jim Wood
Person
Without objection, such shall be the order. Moving to file item 166, SB 1130. Senator Bradford by Assemblymember Garcia. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1130 by Senator Bradford, an act relating to electricity.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Garcia, you are recognized.
- Eduardo Garcia
Person
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. This bill would expand the eligibility criteria for the Family Electric Rate Assistance program and require the state's three largest investor-owned utilities to report on their efforts to enroll customers in this program. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- 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 48 no zero measure passes. Moving to file item 135, SB 312, Senator Wiener by Assemblymember Bryan.
- Jim Wood
Person
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 312 by Senator Wiener and others, an act relating to environmental quality.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Bryan, you are recognized.
- Isaac Bryan
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker and colleagues, I rise to present SB 312 on behalf of the incredible Scott Wiener. SB 312 addresses issues with SB 886 from last legislative session. It's a bill that will streamline student and faculty housing on UC, CSU, and community college campuses.
- Isaac Bryan
Legislator
When bringing this bill forward, we put a bunch of high standards for them to meet. The housing would have to meet lead platinum certification. The university would have to respond to complaints you couldn't build more units than are permitted in the existing EIR. Whatever challenge we threw at them, the author rose to the occasion.
- Isaac Bryan
Legislator
I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Bryan. 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 43. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to File Item 167: SB 1131: Senator Gonzalez by Assembly Member Schiavo. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1131 by Senator Gonzalez and others, an act relating to Medi-Cal.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Schiavo, you are recognized.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise to present Senate Bill 1131 by Senator Gonzalez, which will ensure that access to essential family planning services for low-income Californians across the state.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
Since 1997, California has been providing family planning services like contraception, pregnancy testing, STI and HIV testing, and low-income individuals at no cost through the Family Planning Access, Care, and Treatment Program, also known as Family PACT. Due to outdated requirements, it's difficult for some clinics to become certified and begin providing these essential services to their community.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
SB 1131 updates these requirements to increase access to essential family planning services for low-income Californians across the state. Thank you, and respectfully ask for your aye vote on Senate Bill 1131.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member 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. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes: 42; noes: nine. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 168, SB 1138, Senator Newman by Assembly Member Alvarez. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1138 by Senator Newman, an act relating to pupil attendance.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Alvarez, you are recognized.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. Appreciate the opportunity to present SB 1138 on behalf of Senator Newman. This is a bill that would add participation in the military entrance processing to the list of excused school absences in California.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
A person who is in the process of enlisting in the United States armed forces will generally be required to participate in one or more mandatory screening and other preservice activities at the designated military entrance processing station, either in Sacramento, San Jose, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
A student in California who's contemplating service in America's military is more than deserving of the latitude currently offered to students for other reasons.
- David Alvarez
Legislator
Adding military entrance processing to the list of excused absences will create parity with other similar circumstances and accommodating the needs of those who would consider serving their country as a member of the branches of the armed forces. The bill has gone through the legislative process with no no votes, and I respectfully ask your aye vote on SB 1138.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Alvarez. 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 55. Noes zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 169.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 1161, Senator Becker by Doctor Jackson. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1161 by Senator Becker an act relating to juveniles.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Jackson, you are recognized.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. SB 1161, on behalf of Senator Becker, makes subtle but much-needed changes to the welfare and institutions code to ultimately streamline both access and sealing opportunities for eligible youth in the juvenile justice system. Several sections of WIC have not been updated to reflect timeliness or changes in modernization.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
By doing so, SB 1161 streamlines the opportunities available for eligible youth in the juvenile justice system. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Jackson. Seeing in 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. Subtle changes. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 44 nos 5. Excuse me. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Pass temporarily on file item 171. Moving to file item 172. SB 1183, Senator Hurtado, by Doctor Weber. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1183 by Senator Hurtado, an act relating to community colleges.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Weber, you are recognized.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker. Members, I rise today to present SB 1183 on behalf of Senator Hurtado. SB 1183 expands access to registered nursing programs. SB 1183 will allow community colleges, using the multi-criteria screening for nursing programs, to also consider other candidates for medically underserved areas.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
By expanding the admission criteria to include candidates for medically underserved areas, SB 1183 takes a significant step towards ensuring that nursing programs are more inclusive, addressing regional healthcare disparities, and cultivating a healthcare workforce that is better equipped to serve diverse and underserved communities.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
It is crucial to focus on increasing numbers of registered nurses in the workforce and ensuring access for individuals from the communities that they will serve. And in closing, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1183. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Weber. 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 60. Noes zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 173, SB 1184, Senator Eggman by Assembly Member Maienschein. The Clerk will read,
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1184 by Senator Eggman, an act relating to mental health.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Maienschein, you are recognized.
- Brian Maienschein
Person
Thank you very much, Mister Speaker. I'm presenting SB 1184 on behalf of Senator Eggman. This bill would allow a medication treatment order made at the beginning of an involuntary hold to remain in effect while a court makes a capacity determination during a Reise hearing prior to the start of the next hold.
- Brian Maienschein
Person
This holdover treatment provision will prevent the interruption of desperately needed medication for the patient, remove unnecessary clinical risk, and maintain the patient's due process rights.
- Brian Maienschein
Person
While we never want to involuntarily hold or treat a patient longer than necessary, medically indicated treatment is being interrupted because the timing of the Reise hearings do not always align with the court's calendar. This leads to patients decompensating and ultimately spending longer than necessary on an involuntary hold.
- Brian Maienschein
Person
SB 1184 will protect patients by avoiding gaps in their care and the dangers associating with clinic with interruption of medication treatment, all while maintaining a patient's due process rights. I respectfully request an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Maienschein. 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 55. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 175, SB 1188, Senator Laird by Assembly Member Pelerin.
- Reading Clerk
Person
The Clerk will read Senate Bill 1188 by Senator Laird and act relayed to drinking water.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assume Member Pellerin, you are recognized.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
Thank you. Mister speaker and colleagues, I rise to present SB 1188 by Senator Laird in the authors. In my district, Big Basin Water Company is an example of a small water system that lacked very basic and fundamental technical, managerial and financial TMF failings components.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
Due to these failings, the state and local governments had to step in and provide $900,000 of public money to Prop up the system so hundreds of people did not lose access to clean water.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
This bill requires the Water Board to develop and adopt minimum standards related to the TMF capacity of small water systems with fewer than 3300 service connections. SB 1188 will establish standards of administrative capabilities for small water systems to ensure problems are identified before the systems reach a tipping point and require emergency intervention.
- Gail Pellerin
Legislator
The author's office has worked with stakeholders to move them to neutral and as a result, there is no registered opposition to this Bill. I respectfully ask for your I vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you. Assembly Member Peloran. Seeing in hearing no further debate, Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 45 nos. Four measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 176, SB 1207, Senator Dahle by Assemblymember Connolly. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1207 by Senator Dahle and others and act relating to public contracts.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Connolly, you are recognized.
- Damon Connolly
Legislator
Thank you, Mister speaker and members. SB 1207 amends a Biclean California Act to cover all insulation product types as an eligible material. Current law only includes mineral wool board insulation as an eligible product. This bill would expand that definition to include all insulation types.
- Damon Connolly
Legislator
This change will ease industry confusion regarding building regulations, and it will create market competition for insulation manufacturers to continue finding ways to reduce the global warming potential of their products. On behalf of Senator Dahle, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Connolly. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Clerk will read. Actually, Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 60, noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to File Item 181: SB 1248: Senator Hurtado by Dr. Weber. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1248 by Senator Hurtado and others, an act relating to pupil health.
- Jim Wood
Person
Dr. Weber, you are recognized.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today with a heavy heart on behalf of Senator Hurtado and as co-author to present SB 1248, also known as Yahshua's Law. This bill was named in honor of Yahshua Robinson, a 12-year-old boy who tragically lost his life during an extreme heat condition while participating in his PE class on August 29th, 2023.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
The heartbreaking death of Yahshua Robinson serves as a stark reminder that no child should have to face the dangerous combination of excessive heat and mandatory physical education to the point where their health and life is put at risk.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
Our children's safety should be a priority woven into the fabric of our educational system, and we must provide statewide guidance to ensure that every school is equipped to better protect students during extreme weather conditions.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
With Yahshua's Law, we are requiring the Department of Education to compile existing guidance and frameworks so that our schools can implement procedures to better protect children from the risk of exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
Yahshua's family has been a part of this process and we owe it to them to commit ourselves to ensuring that no other family goes through this tragic experience due to inadequate protections at our schools during extreme weather conditions.
- Akilah Weber
Legislator
By passing Yahshua's Law, we are answering the call of our communities and ensuring that schools are implementing frameworks to better protect our children participating in physical activity during all extreme weather conditions. And with that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SB 1248. Thank you.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Dr. Weber. 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: 58; noes: zero. Measure passes. Pass temporarily on File Item 182.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to moving to file item 183, SB 1270, Senator Grove by Assembly Member Alanis.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Clerk will read Senate Bill 1270 by Senator Grove. Natural and agriculture are making appropriation, therefore, Assembly Member Alanis, you are recognized.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. SB 1270 updates the fees for the market Enforcement Branch, or MEB, of the California Department of Food and Agriculture to help it cover costs and protect our agricultural market. MEB is funded entirely by industry fees which haven't been updated in over 10 years.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
SB 1270 will ensure MEB is properly funded to continue serving farmers. This is an industry supported measure that would support agricultural operations. I thank you, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Alanis. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 55. No zero measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 185, SB 1288, Senator Becker by Assembly Member Muratsuchi. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1288 by Senator Becker and others, an act relating to public schools.
- Jim Wood
Person
Member Muratsuchi, you are recognized.
- Al Muratsuchi
Legislator
Thank you very much. I rise on behalf of Senator Becker to present Senate Bill 1288. This bill directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene an artificial intelligence working group to ensure that we carefully integrate this new technology into our schools. This bill has received bipartisan support. No opposition and no no votes. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Muratsuchi. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 55 56. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 189, SB 1318, Senator Wahab, by Assemblymember Gipson. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1318 by Senator Wahab and others an act relating to pupil health.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Gipson, you are recognized.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise to present Senate Bill 1318 by Senator Wahab. This bill ensures that students experiencing mental health crisis on school campuses receive care from a qualified behavior health professional.
- Mike Gipson
Legislator
We have seen an unprecedented surge in children's children facing health care crisis on schools, and this bill, SB 1318, requires the Department of Education to revise and modernize their youth suicide prevention policies. I respectfully ask when aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Gipson. 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 will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 45, nos seven. Measure passes. We're going to pass temporarily on item number 190.
- Jim Wood
Person
Also pass temporarily on item number 191. Moving to item 194, SB 1367 Senator Hurtado by Doctor Bains. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1367 by Senator Hurtado, an act relating to agriculture and making appropriation, therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Bains, you are recognized.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
Thank you, Speaker and Members. SB 1367 seeks to safeguard funding for the safe animal feed education, authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado program by extending the sunset for the program from 2025 to 2031. The SAFE program provides educational resources, training programs, outreach, and research grant opportunities.
- Jasmeet Bains
Legislator
This bill has received bipartisan support as it has moved through the Legislature, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote on this measure today.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Bains. 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. This is a 54 vote bill which we surpass now. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 61. Noes zero. Measure passes. I'm going to pass temporarily on file item 196.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 197, SB 1384, Senator Dodd by assemblymember Alanis. The Clerk will read
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1384 by Senator Dodd and others, an act reating to power wheelchairs.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
Thank you again, Mister speaker. Today I'm presenting SB 1384 on behalf of Senator Dodd. This bill is designed to give powered wheelchair users a much-needed alternative to expensive and time-consuming repairs. It will allow consumers and independent repair providers to access the parts, documentation and software they need to repair and maintain their own devices.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Alanis, you are recognized.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
In addition, the bill includes important protections for consumers and clearly defines the types of repairs that can be safely performed by independent repair providers, while ensuring that consumers receive written notice about their warranty rights before any repairs are done. SB 1384 is about dignity and quality of life for Californians who rely on powered wheelchairs.
- Juan Alanis
Legislator
Thank you and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Alanis. 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.
- Jim Wood
Person
Tally the votes. Ayes: 58; no: zero. Measure passes. Moving to File Item 198: SB 1400: Senator Stern by Assembly Member Friedman. For the purpose of amendments, the clerk--oh. Pass? Okay. We'll move back to Mr. Ting; File Item 190: Senator Wahab by Mr. Ting. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1319 by Senator Wahab and others, an act relating to behavioral health.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Ting, you are recognized.
- Philip Ting
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I'm rising on behalf of Senator Wahab to present SB 1319, which will increase access to behavioral health treatment for Californians. The bill directs relevant state departments to receive and process applications for behavioral health treatment facilities more efficiently.
- Philip Ting
Person
The bill will not change the application requirements, but simply directs the departments to coordinate related application processes to streamline approvals. Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Ting. Seeing and hearing no further debate, 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 60. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Now moving to file item 191, SB 1324, Senator Limon by Mister Ting. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Limon, an act relating to ocean resources.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Ting, you may proceed.
- Philip Ting
Person
Thank you, Mister Speaker. Rising on behalf of Senator Limon for SB 1324, the bill will allow the Ocean Sciences Trust to become a contracting resource for state entities within the Natural Resources Agency and Environmental Protection Agency, including departments, boards, commissions, and conservancies. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Ting. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 59. Noes zero. Measure passes. Moving back in file order to file item 171.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 1182, Senator Gonzalez by Mister Ting. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1182 by Senator Gonzalez and others an act relating to school facilities.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Ting, you're recognized.
- Philip Ting
Person
Thank you, Mister speaker. I'm rising on behalf of Senator Gonzalez to present Senate Bill 1182, which will require cross-agency collaboration and communication on how California can keep its school safe in an error of extreme impacts from climate change. Respectfully for ask for aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Ting. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Clerk will open the roll. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote and who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, Clerk will close the roll until the vote. Ayes 50, noes zero. Measure passes. Moving to file item 196.
- Jim Wood
Person
SB 1383: Senator Bradford by Assembly Member Wilson. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1383 by Senator Bradford, an act relating to telecommunications.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Wilson, you are recognized.
- Lori Wilson
Legislator
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise to present SB 1383, on behalf of Senator Bradford. SB 1383 makes three changes to Broadband Public Housing Account: it widens the eligible applicant pool to more than just housing authorities and landlords, it clarifies that new Internet subscription plans can be provided for free or at low cost to the community, and lastly, it enables grants to be awarded to deploy devices that can improve existing broadband services. With that, I thank you, and noting that this bill has no opposition, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Wilson. 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: 61; no: zero. Measure passes. We've already passed in--on file.
- Jim Wood
Person
We've already passed file item 203. Moving to file item 210. SB 1456, Senator Ashby by Mister Berman. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1456 by Senator Ashby, an act relating to professions and vocations and demanding appropriation, therefore.
- Jim Wood
Person
Mister Berman, you are recognized.
- Marc Berman
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. SB 1456 is the sunset bill for the California State Athletic Commission, which is set to expire on January 1st. This bill will extend its operations and ensure the Commission can continue its critical work of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of California's boxers and mixed martial arts athletes. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Berman. Seeing and hearing no further debate, Clerk we'll 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 61. Noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 212, SB 1463, Senator Niello by Assemblymember Nguyen. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1463 by Senator Niello and act related to Developmental Services.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assemblymember Nguyen, you are recognized.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Thank you, Mister Speaker. I rise to present SB 1463 on behalf of Senator Niello, which seeks to ensure the success of the self determination program, or the SDP, by creating a dedicated senior position at the Department of Developmental Services focused solely on the program's success.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Self-determination recognizes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the same right to and responsibilities that accompany self-determination as everyone else. People with developmental disabilities are entitled to opportunities, respectful support, and the authority to exert control over their lives.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Section 63 will affirm the state's commitment to self-determination and improve accountability over the success of SDP program. This bill has bipartisan support and no no votes. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assemblymember Nguyen. 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 61, noes zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 214, SB 1488, Senator Durazzo by Mister Santiago. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1488 by Senator Durazzo and an accolade to outdoor advertising.
- Miguel Santiago
Person
Senate Member Santiago, you are recognized. Thank you, Mister speaker. SB 1488 directs Caltrans to support arena advertising displays in their current negotiations with the Federal Highway Administration. This bill would reduce the length of time for marketing contracts from one year to 120 days, which is more appropriately reflects outdoor advertisement opportunities. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Santiago. Seeing in 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, tally the votes. Ayes, 46. No's, One. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Moving to file item 215, SB 1491, Senator Eggman by Doctor Jackson. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1491 by Senator Eggman and others, an act relating to post-secondary education.
- Jim Wood
Person
Doctor Jackson, you are recognized.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. SB 1491, on behalf of Senator Eggman, is an LGBTQ Caucus priority bill designed to protect some of our most vulnerable higher education students, which is our LGBTQ women.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
This Bill protects lgbtq women by requiring the Student Aid Commission to provide information to students about whether their institution is exempt from Title IX and requiring the CSU and community colleges to designate a liaison from the LGBTQ campus community to provide a confidential process for students to report sexual harassment or gender based violence.
- Corey Jackson
Legislator
I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Doctor Jackson. 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. Tally the votes. Ayes 47 nos zer. Measure passes.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Moving on to file item number 218, SB 1511. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 1511 by the Committee on Health and others, an act relating to health.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Schiavo, you may open.
- Pilar Schiavo
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, SB 1511 is the Senate Health Committee's omnibus bill. This bill makes non-controversial and technical changes to existing law and has bipartisan support. Respectfully request an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 60. Noes zero. Measure passes. Taking us to item number 221, SB 931. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Bill 931 by Senator Dodd and others, and act relating to gambling and declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Ramos, you may open.
- James Ramos
Legislator
Well, thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to present SB 931, which would ratify four tribal state gaming compacts for the following tribes, the Campo Band of Diegueno Indians, the La Posta band of Diegueno Indians, and the Tibu Shoshone nation, also the Elem Indian colony.
- James Ramos
Legislator
This Bill also ratifies 31 year extensions for the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, and the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, and the Trinidad Rancheria. The ratification of these compacts and extensions are vital for the economic development and security of these tribes. I ask for your aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. So 54 votes. 54 votes members. All those vote who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 61 noes zero on the urgency. Ayes 61, noes zero on the bill.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Ayes: 61; no: zero. Measure passes. Moving on to File Item Number 223: SB 53. The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 53 by Senator Portantino and others, an act relating to firearms.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member McCarty, you may open.
- Kevin McCarty
Person
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Present this bill on behalf of Senator Portantino. This builds upon his 2019 measure establishing safe firearm storage. This is expansion of this measure by ensuring the requirements for storage are focused on all gun owners. There is an amendment we took earlier this week to clarify some issues. Respectfully ask your aye vote. Thank you.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll. Ayes: 43; noes: 14. Measure passes.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Moving on to file item number 224, SB 85. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 85 by Senator Wiener and others an accolade to Immigration
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Pacheco, you may open.
- Blanca Pacheco
Legislator
Thank you Madam Speaker and Members. Today I rise to present Senate Bill 85, which expanded which expands the refugee social services an additional 90 days of case management management for a minimum total of 180 days.
- Blanca Pacheco
Legislator
Often, these are individuals coming from combat zones and are experiencing physical or mental health implications such as PTSD as a result of their experiences in their prior homes. In addition to being a righteous effort, extended case management will benefit our state tremendously. Refugees who successfully resettle are an economic boom and bring new life to our communities.
- Blanca Pacheco
Legislator
SB 85 is supported by a robust coalition of refugee and immigrant advocacy organizations alongside the Jewish community who recognizes imperative a robust safety net for refugees. This measure has received bipartisan support and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote, the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 49. No, Zero. Measure passes. Taking us to item number 226, SB 242.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 242 by Senator Skinner, an act relating to Public Social Services.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Quirk Silva. You may open.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise today to present SB 242 on behalf of Senator Skinner. In the 2022 Budget, California established Hope Trust accounts, commonly known as baby bonds. These funds are set aside for children and become available when they turn 18.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
California is proud to be the first state in the nation to create trust accounts specifically for children who have lost a parent to Covid-19, including long Covid, as well as for foster youth.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
SB 242 strengthens the Hope Trust account by ensuring that funds deposited into these accounts are not considered income or assets for means tested programs protecting these funds from being collected by banks for other debts, preserving access to safety net program benefits without interruption and clarifying that a former foster youth and a former youth impacted by poverty will have a seat on the Hope advisory board.
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
Legislator
Hope accounts are an essential first step in securing a better future for our most vulnerable children, and SB 242 will only enhance this vital investment. This bill has garnered bipartisan support and currently faces no opposition. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no other wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Ayes 55 no zero, Measure passe. We're going to pass temporarily on item number 227, taking us to item number 228, SB 278. The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 278 by Senator Dodd and others, an act relating to elder abuse.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assemblymember Grayson, you may open on the bill.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker. And I am here to, let me see here, make sure I get the right bill. To present SB 278. SB 278 is about protecting seniors from financial scams, plain and simple.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
We have all had our calls from constituents and their families highlighting how big of a problem elder financial abuse is, and today we have an opportunity to help stop this. The bill author has spent over 21 months working with stakeholders to get the bill to what it is today. There is no remaining opposition to this bill.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Elder financial abuse is everywhere. Losses equal $3 billion annually in California alone. Once a senior falls prey to financial fraud, they may never recover. As mandated reporters, financial institutions are well positioned to detect elder financial abuse, take action to protect elders, and this bill gives them the tools to do so.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Banks and credit unions would have liability protections for doing what has been asked of them. And that is number one, notify a joint account holder of emergency financial contact if one is provided and delay by three business days of transaction if they reasonably suspect it is due to financial abuse.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
This bill includes a delayed implementation for one year. This bill enjoys broad support from consumer and legal aid organizations, senior and disciplined rights groups and many more. Members, this is a very important bill to protect vulnerable and growing populations, such as the senior citizens within our communities, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 55 no zero. Measure passes.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Moving on to file item number 231, SB 366, the Clerk will read Senate Bill 330.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 366 by Senator Caballero and others an accolade to water.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, you may open on.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
SB 366 thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. Today I rise as a proud co author to present SB 366 on behalf of Senator Caballero. This bill, which has been a collaborative effort between the author and the Department of Water Resources, set critically important water supply targets for the state and modernizes the California water Plan.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
In April of this year, Governor Newsom announced 81 new targets, which are direct descendants of the 2045 carbon nutrients target. However, no similar targets focused on sustaining our water supply have been established by the Legislature, despite the fact that nearly 40 million California residents depend on water to survive.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
The unfortunate truth is that currently, thousands of California residents suffer from the lack of clean drinking water. As our population continues to grow amid climate change, it is critical to develop a plan for a reliable water supply. A new approach, guided by state policy, must be implemented to meet the challenge of navigating California's uncertain water future.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
Thank you, and with that, I request an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote, the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 49. No, Zero. Measure passes. We're going to jump to item number 235, SB 445.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 445 by Senator Portantino and others, an act relating to special education.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, you may open on the bill.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. I rise to present SB 445, on behalf of Senator Portantino, which would require the Department of Education by January 1st, 2027 or no later than 18 months after the Individualized Education Template is converted to a digital platform, whichever date comes first, to translate the IEP template into the top ten most commonly spoken languages and make those templates available to the department's website.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
The IEP process can be very overwhelming and intimidating for someone who is not familiar with the process or the terminology, especially if that person's primary language is not English. The lack of a timely and accurate translated IEP does a great disservice to both parents and students.
- Blanca Rubio
Legislator
SB 445 is a good step in the right direction for families and school districts and has enjoyed bipartisan support and no opposition throughout the legislative process. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll. Ayes: 54; no: zero. Measure passes, taking us to File Item Number 241: SB 758.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 758 by Senator Umberg and others, an act relating to firearms.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Grayson, you may open on SB 758.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I do rise to present SB 758, the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act. In 2021, California saw the highest number of guns traced back to sources outside the state, with 15,942 firearms originating from other jurisdictions. Tragically, California has experienced numerous mass shootings where the perpetrators obtained illegal firearms from outside our state.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
One example is the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooter who purchased a weapon legal in Nevada but banned here in California. SB 758 places further restrictions on the illegal sale and transfer of firearms.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Specifically, the bill makes it a crime for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm from a dealer when they know that the firearm is being delivered illegally.
- Timothy Grayson
Legislator
Additionally, the bill does expand the scope of several crimes related to the illegal transfer of handguns, making them applicable to the illegal transfer of semi-automatic centrefire rifles as well. These offenses would be punishable as wobblers, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. All those votes who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 50. Noes zero. Measure passes. Taking us to file item number 243, SB 778.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
The Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 778 by Senator Ochoa Bogh, an act relating to evictions.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assemblymember Chen, you may open.
- Phillip Chen
Legislator
Thank you, Madam Speaker. SB 778 by Senator Ochoa Bogh clarifies and streamlines several provisions of the Call Before You Dig law, which will better protect workers who excavate around potentially dangerous underground utility lines. The Committee amendments were accepted at the request of the Administration. I respectfully ask for aye vote.
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Clerk will open the roll. All those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, all those votes who desire to vote, the Clerk will close the roll. Ayes 56, noes zero. Measure passes. Taking us to file item number 244, SB 782, the Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 782 by Senator Limon and others, an accolade to state government
- Stephanie Nguyen
Legislator
Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo. You may open.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members. On behalf of Senator Limon, I rise to present SB 782 as a proud co author. SB 782 requires the office of the Governor to maintain on its website a list of all state boards and commissions, including the purpose membership list and information on when they convene.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
The bill also requires an annual report with aggregated demographic information of individuals appointed to the state boards and commissions. It is essential to gather facts to help us institutionalize best practices and gains made to diversify the state's boards and its commissions.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
Without data to guide the appointment process, we will continue to see gaps in geographic, gender, ethnicity, and veteran representation, amongst others. California has expressed a commitment in state statute to ensure state boards and commissions are diverse and reflective of the state. However, no formal mechanism exists to evaluate this commitment for statewide boards and commissions.
- Wendy Carrillo
Person
SB 782 provides the missing mechanisms to measure our progress and to institutionalize the gains made. Thank you and I respectfully request an aye vote on SB 782.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo. Seeing and hearing no further debate, the Clerk will open. The Oh, I'm sorry, I haven't seen any debate all day, so you kind of surprised me there, Mister Zbur.
- Rick Chavez Zbur
Legislator
Mister speaker, Members, no debate. I rise in very strong support of SB 782. First, I want to thank Senator Limone for bringing this bill forward and for including sexual orientation and gender identity data in the measure.
- Rick Chavez Zbur
Legislator
SB 782 mandates an annual demographic report of Gubernatorial appointments, creating a transparent mechanism to monitor our progress and identify gaps in representation, including lgbtq representation. This kind of data was a very high priority when I was at Equality California and remains that of the LGBTQ community. What we used to say is, our community, if we're.
- Rick Chavez Zbur
Legislator
If our community is not counted, we don't count. This bill is crucial because representation matters in every leadership position and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- Jim Wood
Person
Thank you, Mister Zbur, for your testimony and support your comments and support. Clerk seeing and hearing no further debate. Now 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, 58. No, Zero. Measure passes.
- Jim Wood
Person
Zero. Measure passes. We're going to move back into file order. Well, we were, but that Member disappeared. Oh, there she is, moving back and file item 154, SB 977, Senator Laird by Assembly Member Addis. Clerk will read.
- Reading Clerk
Person
Senate Bill 977 by Senator Laird and others, an act relating to elections.
- Jim Wood
Person
Assembly Member Addis, you are recognized.
- Dawn Addis