Assembly Floor

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

[Roll Call]

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

Thank you, colleagues. It's my honor to lead to these prayer. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me so love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute. Assemblymember Sanchez will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members, join me with putting your right. Hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge of allegiance to the flag.

May be seated to our many guests and visitors today. State law prohibits persons in the gallery from interfering with legislative proceedings or disrupting the orderly conduct of official business. Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest or other appropriate legal remedies. Reading of the previous day's journal.

Assembly chamber Sacramento Tuesday, February 11, 2025 the Assembly met at 7am Honorable Tri Ta Assembly Member of 7th District presiding. Chief Clerk Sue Parker at the desk. Reading Clerk David A. Bowman reading. The following were placed upon morning roll call. 69.

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Mr. Garcia moves and Mr. Flores seconds that the reading of the previous day's Journal be distanced with Members. Today is Taylor Martin's last day as Reading Clerk. We are going to miss her so much. Such a deep part of this institution. Happy Valentine's Day, Taylor. We love you so much. Presentations and petitions, there are none.

Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the Governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none. Moving to motions and resolutions. The absences of the day will be deemed read and printed in the Journal.

Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Mr. Speaker, I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Macedo and Tangipa to speak on an adjournment in memory today.

Without objection.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly rule 118A to allow Assembly Members Boerner and Bauer-Kahan to have guests seated at their desk and to allow Assemblymember Connolly to have guests in the rear chamber today.

Without objection. Such shall be the order. Members, this is a friendly reminder, Please, that the 2025-26 Assembly panoramic photo, it's going to be taken at the beginning of session, Tuesday, February 18th. Please make sure that you are in here seated at your desks at 1pm on Tuesday.

We are now going to be moving on to guest introductions. Assemblymember Muratsuchi, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Good morning, everyone. I want to join several of my colleagues today in welcoming all of the YMCA youth and government participants from throughout the State of California. They are here to learn about leadership, about government. And I want to join my colleague from.

We have two representing San Pedro and welcoming the San Pedro delegation of the YMCA Youth in Government program. They are here sponsoring a bill that would require all high school football players to wear guardian caps, reducing the risk of brain injuries. Please join me in welcoming the San Pedro delegation of the YMCA Youth in Government program.

Such a joy to see the future leaders of our great state. Assemblymember Boerner, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good morning and happy Valentine's Day. Today I'm happy to have my daughter Maya with me. Stand up, Maya. And we also have friends from the district. We have Jessica and Everly Rios. If you can stand up so we can see you. There we go from our district coming and visiting us.

So welcome to the State Capitol. And I do want to do a shout out to the youth and government people who were staying at the Sheridan. The Sheridan. The Sheridan Caucus. Thank you for your orderly conduct and checking in last night and checking out this morning.

Welcome to the California Assembly. Assemblymember Connolly, you're recognized for your guest introductions.

Good morning, colleagues. Today I have the honor of welcoming a remarkable young athlete and an inspiration to our community, Minna Stess, a proud constituent from Petaluma and a Member of the 2024 USA Olympic team.

At just 18 years old, she has already made history in the world of skateboarding, representing the United States on the biggest stage, the Olympic Games. Her journey from the skate parks of Petaluma to the Olympic Games is a testament to her hard work and.

And passion, but it also serves as an inspiration to young athletes across our state. She is paving the way for the next generation of skateboarders, particularly young women in sports, proving that with determination, anything is possible.

On behalf of the California State Assembly, we congratulate you on this incredible achievement and will continue to cheer you on as you represent not only the North Bay, but the nation. And I understand we're going to be heading into 2028 in that regard as well. So congratulations from the State Assembly.

Colleagues, please join me in welcoming Minna Stess.

Congratulations and welcome it. Assemblymember El Hawari. You are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, I am honored to welcome an incredible group of young leaders to the Assembly today. The Westchester YMCA Youth and Government delegation. You all can. Oh, I love this. They even have a little signal. All right.

This delegation consists of 70 high school students from across the west side, all of whom have been actively engaged in civic leadership. They've spent months drafting and debating legislation on critical issues such as education reform, criminal justice reform and environmental protections.

Many of these students have stepped up beyond their delegation, holding statewide leadership roles, including Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy officer of the National Assembly, as well as various presiding officer positions, a testament to their dedication and leadership.

Supporting them on this journey are nine advisors, mentors who have long been connected to the YMCA and Youth in Government program. Their guidance has helped shape the next generation of civic leaders. I want to recognize Emily Starr, a superstar. Wave Emily. Who is a dedicated advisor to this delegation and someone who is near and dear to me.

Her passion for mentorship and youth empowerment has made a lasting impact, and I'm thrilled to welcome her and this delegation to the Capitol today. I met Emily when she was 18 years old, when she was a freshman at USC in my district. And she was already showcasing tremendous leadership and tenacity leading young people with Mayor Karen Bass.

She played a critical role in helping along my journey, even interviewing some of my Sacramento and district staff. Staff and lending a critical youth voice to this process. Please join me in welcoming Emily and the Westchester YMCA youth and government delegation. Thank you.

Westchester in the house. That's it. You roll deep. Welcome to the California Assembly. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. You are recognized for your guest introductions.

All right. We're mighty up here, my little area. Mr. Speaker, Members, I want to recognize the California YMCA Youth and Government programs leadership team and board of Members in. The gallery today from my district. And a special hello to Isabella Gornick, a youth Member of their Sonoma delegation's board of managers.

They're here in Sacramento for their annual conference. Many California political leaders have come from programs just like this, as well as from the YMCA. And I just want all of us to say hello to our future legislative leaders.

Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. I think I will take this moment, Members to welcome YMCA youth and government Director Mari Bissell. And I can tell you, Director Basell, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind I would not be standing here today had it not been the impact youth and government made on my life and my development.

And with all respect to this incredible floor team that has spent countless hours training me. I learned how to preside as a delegate in youth and government. Thank you so much for everything that you do. We have a few more introductions, but we are actually going to skip ahead to business on the daily file for the moment.

Assembly third reading. We are going to pass and retain on file items 1 and 2 and move on to the second day consent calendar. Before we vote, we are going to take up a resolution on the consent calendar for the purpose of adding co authors. Clerk will read the resolution on the consent calendar.

Assembly concurrent resolution 26 by sub Member Bonta and others, relative to Casa Appreciation Day.

Clerk will now open the roll to allow any Member to add on as a co author on these resolutions. Members, this vote is for co authors. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. This is for co authors. Clerk will close the roll.

There are 50 co authors moving to a vote on the Consent Calendar. Pass and retain on item 4. Is there any Member who wishes to remove an item from the Consent Calendar? Seeing and hearing none. The Clerk will read the second day.

Consent calendar assigned Concurrent Resolution 26 by Senator Bonta and others relative, to Costa Appreciation Day.

Clerk will open the roll on the Consent Calendar. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes, 56. No's 0. Consent calendar is adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 5.

Ayes, 56. No's, 0.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 8.

Ayes, 56. No's, 0.

Senate Concurrent resolution 9.

Ayes, 56. No's, 0.

Set Concurrent Resolution 13.

Ayes, 56. No's, 0.

And Senate Concurrent Concurrent Resolution 14.

Ayes, 56. No's, 0. Members, we are going to have to skip around a little bit in the interest of time and we will be moving on to adjournments in memory. Members, we are moving on to adjournments in memory. Please take your desks. Thank you. Members, please take your desk.

Quorum call is still in place. Please give your respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on their adjournment in memory. Please take all conversations off the floor. Assemblymember Macedo, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I rise to adjourn in memory of a dedicated community leader and Kings County Fire Captain Mark Eads. On February 1st, Captain Eads passed away in the line of duty while on the scene of a fire call in Avenal at the age of 62.

Captain Eads was born and raised in Fresno, but resided in Madera with his wife Robin. He is survived by Robin, his two kids, Ryan Eads and Lauren Eads Primero, along with their spouses Gabrielle and Holly. He was also looking forward to his first grandchild coming this spring.

Captain Eads began his career with Kings county fire Department in 2003 and was promoted to captain in 2021. He was just six days short of his 21st anniversary with the Department when he passed.

In addition to his dedication to service of Kings County, Captain Eads had a wonderful sense of adventure where he and his wife spent their free time camping, boating and spending time with friends and family. Captain Eads was also the President of Camara Raiders, where he and Robin organized horseback rides across California.

A devout Catholic and an active Member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno, Mark led both Faith and Mischief Never too shy to show his playful side and always ready to be the life of the party. His presence filled every room and his stories left a lasting mark on those fortunate enough to hear them.

He was devoted to his community and we thank him for his years of service. Please join me in praying for his family and the Kings County Fire Department as they grieve this tragic loss. I ask that this body adjourn in his memory.

Thank you, Assemblymember Macedo. Members, can you please take your conversations off the floor? Assemblymember Tangipa, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise and adjourn in memory of Kings King County Fire Captain Mark Eads. Though Fire Captain Eads served in Kings county, he was born and raised in Fresno and lived in Madera with his wife, Robin. He was not only a firefighter, but a leader.

At 39, he began his journey as a first responder, starting as a volunteer firefighter in Fresno before dedicating 21 years of service to Kings County Fire Department. Beyond his service, Mark and Robin, his wife, cherished their time together again. Boating, camping, and being with loved ones.

They were also wholeheartedly involved in organizing horseback rides across California Camorra Riders, where Mark served as the President. I reiterate the same statement that he was a devout Catholic. Mark was also an active Member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno. His dedication to his faith, family and community made a lasting impact in the Central Valley.

Mark again is survived by his wife, Robin, his children, Ryan and Lauren, along with their spouses, Gabrielle and Holly, and his first grandchild expected this spring. Please join me again in keeping his family and community in our thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Fire Captain Eads. I ask that we adjourn in his memory.

Thank you, Assemblymember Tangipa. Please bring the name to the desk to be printed in the Journal. All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the Journal. Members, we still need you here in the chamber. We're moving back to guest introductions. Assemblymember Gabriel, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. Just one more of the many youth and government delegations that are descending on our state capitol for a lesson in democracy. I am very proud and pleased as a youth and government alum to welcome constituents from the Mid Valley Family YMCA here to the State Capitol.

These are some amazing young leaders who I know are going to help chart a better course for our state in the future. Colleagues, please help me welcome these young leaders to our State Capitol.

Members, we have one final matter of business before our body. Without objection, we will rescind and expunge the adoption of the consent calendar. We will now take up the consent calendar. The Clerk will read the consent calendar.

Assigning Concurrent Resolution 26 by Senator Bonta and others relative to Casa appreciation day.

Is there any objection to adopting the consent calendar by a voice vote? Seeing and hearing, none. All those in favor of adopting the consent calendar say aye. All those opposed, no. The ayes have at the consent calendar is adopted, the Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar adopted by the voice vote.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 26. Oh, all the way. Okay. Senate concurrent Resolution 5. Senate concurrent Resolution 8. Senate concurrent Resolution 9. Senate concurrent Resolution 13. And Senate concurrent Resolution 14.

Folks, one last great goodbye for the great Taylor Martin. Moving on to announcements once again, this is a reminder that the 25-26 Assembly panoramic photo will be taken at the start of session this upcoming Tuesday, February 18th. Please be seated in your desk by 1pm Session schedule is as follows. Monday, February 17th. President's Day observed.

Tuesday, February 18th. Floor session at 1pm Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Garcia moves and Mr. Flores seconds that this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 18th. At 1pm the quorum call is lifted. We are adjourned. Happy Valentine's Day.