Assembly Floor

Assembly Member. Excuse me. The Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember Dixon notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant in arms will prepare the chamber and bring in the absent Members. Clerk will call the roll.

[Roll call]

Members quorum is present. We ask our guests in the and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for our prayer. Assembly Member Valencia will offer today's prayer. Assembly Member Valencia.

Thank you and good morning. Heavenly Father, in moments of doubt, fill us with hope. In trials, grant us perseverance in our weakness. Pour out your grace. In every challenge, give us grit to endure. And as we walk this path, teach us to lift one another up, to work together, to love deeply and to build with unity. May our efforts be guided by your wisdom, our hearts strengthened by your presence and our hands joined in the work you have set before us. Amen.

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

Members, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the greatest nation in the world. I pledge allegiance to the flag.

May be seated. To our 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 a removal, arrest or other appropriate legal remedies. Reading of the previous day's Journal

Assembly Chamber Sacramento Thursday, March 6, 2025 the Assembly met at 9am The Honorable Josh.

Garcia moves and Mr. Flora seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with presentations and petitions? There are none. Introductions 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 for the day for legislative business. Assemblymember Carrillo for personal business. Assemblymember Wicks now moving on to procedural motions. 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 Member Schultz to speak on adjourn in memory today. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly rule 118A to allow Assembly Members Arambula, Bonta, Hadwick and Michelle Rodriguez to have guests in the rear of the chamber today.

Without objection. Such shall be the order. Members, if I could have your attention, please. We are now moving on to guest introductions. Assemblymember Hadwick, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Hi. Mr. Speaker, can I. What. Can I make an announcement before my introductions, please?

Without objection, please.

I wanted to announce that my cow, Sky, that came to Ag Day had her baby last night. So Callie is a girl, and she's happy and. And spry, and there was only three inches of snow, so. And now I'll go ahead and introduce my guests today at the back of the chamber.

It is with great honor and pride that I stand before you today to introduce someone who not only shaped the lives of so many students in our community, but also has had an immense personal impact on my life, Mr. Jim Shanks. For 37 years, Mr. Shanks has dedicated.

Has been a dedicated agriculture teacher at Butte Valley High School in Siskiyou County. And as the Butte Valley FFA advisor, he has poured his heart and soul in helping students discover their passion for agriculture, leadership, and personal growth. Mr. Shanks and FFA saved me. I was headed down a different path. Mr. Shanks wasn't just a teacher. He.

He stepped in as the adult I needed in my life. He held me accountable, encouraged me to pursue my dreams and keep me busy with FFA activities, pushing me to grow in the ways I never imagined. His guidance truly changed my life.

Starting today, you will see thousands of blue jackets around Sacramento as the state FFA leadership conference begins at Golden 1. The conference brings together ag students and teachers from 368 chapters throughout California to learn, gain leadership skills, discover agriculture careers, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Today with Mr.

Shanks is his wonderful wife, Judy, his best friend and Fellow Ag teacher, George Wald from Anderson High School, and the officers from the Butte Valley FFA chapter. In the gallery, we have Butte Valley FFA Members, Anderson FFA Members, and my son Zach from Alturas FFA. My office will be presenting Mr.

Shanks with a resolution today recognizing his remarkable career. And tomorrow at the state conference, he will receive the prestigious California FFA Golden Owl Award. A well deserved recognition of his dedication and commitment to shaping the future of agriculture. I am so proud to honor you today for your incredible career.

And I can confidently, confidently say that I would not be standing here without you. Thank you for 37 years of shaping the Butte Valley community. Please welcome Mr. Jenks, Mr. Shanks and Butte Valley FFA.

Congratulations, Zach, it's so nice to see you again. Okay, Members, we are going to continue on. We could have some decorum, please. Thank you, Members. Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you Mr. Speaker for allowing me to introduce my district staff colleagues. Please join me in welcoming Roxanna Gracia, Sophia Cohen, Camille Hemsworth. This is the first time visiting the State Capitol and I'm honored to have them on the Assembly floor today.

Honestly, together this trio works tirelessly to serve the residents of the 53rd Assembly District with commitment and excellence. Their hard work makes a real difference in the lives of many constituents. And I'm proud to have them as part of Team Rodriguez. And they are definitely Team Rodriguez in more ways than one. Thank you.

Okay, Members, we are going to continue on with our guest introductions. Assemblymember Bonta, you are recognized for your guest introductions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. I'm proud to welcome today local health Department leaders and Members of the County Health Executives Association of California here today to recognize National Public Health week, which is April 7th to 11th, 2025.

Public health is a shared responsibility that protects our communities and improves our quality of life. It shapes how we live, work and play and strives for safety and wellness for all. In fact, public health efforts have significantly improved our lives. Americans now live despite my voice an average of 35 years longer than 150 years ago.

And California's 61 local health departments continue to keep communities safe from public health threats like the spread of viruses and diseases and the health impacts of disasters and weather related emergencies. A well trained and supported public health workforce is essential for responding to these well known and emerging health challenges.

I'm proud that California continues to commit vital funding for state and local public health workforce and infrastructure through the Future of Public health initiative.

Since 2023, Future of Public Health has invested roughly $188 million annually into local health departments, helping to add more than 1100 positions including epidemiologists, public health nurses, disease investigators and other crucial public health professionals to strengthen our front lines of defense against disease. Despite the recent federal cuts to the CDC and incredibly important public health efforts nationally.

California will continue to ensure that our public health efforts ensure resilience and prepare our thriving community. I want to close by thanking state and local public health heroes throughout the state for their tireless efforts to keep our communities safe and healthy. We must protect public health because public health protects us.

In the rear of the chamber, we have Kimmy Watkins, Tart Director of Public Health Department in Alameda County, Tim Lutz, Health Services Director at Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Laura Medina, Assistant Deputy Director of Public Health, Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency. Carla Gomez, Chiak Policy Analyst, and Michael Ballier. Thank you.

Welcome to the California Assembly. Thank you for all that you do. Members, we will continue on with guest introductions. Assemblymember Sanchez, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, I'd like to recognize seven outstanding students from Saint Jean De Listoniac Catholic School who are visiting us from the great City of Temecula in my district. These students are proud Members of Future Farmers of America, an organization rooted in leadership, responsibility and a deep respect for agriculture and sustainability.

They are joined today by their dedicated leader, Amy Minyar, whose guidance and passion have helped shape these students into the confident, capable people we see before us. Under her leadership, St.

Jean's FFA program continues to thrive, empowering students to engage in hands on learning that connects them to California's agriculture heritage and prepares them to be leaders in their communities. Please join me in welcoming these exceptional students and Ms. Minier to the California State Assembly.

Welcome. Welcome FFA Members. Okay, we have some other very important guests here. Assemblymember Patterson, you are recognized for your guest introduction. Great.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I'd like to welcome some senior students from John Adams Academy, which has three campuses in my district. It's a charter school. They're right up here. In fact, my kids actually went to John Adams Academy a few years ago. It's a great program, very unique charter school and what they do.

Right now they're here learning about state government, which I think something everybody can learn about, including some of us Members on the floor here. So would like also to recognize the teacher, Mr. Fernandez. And thank you everybody for being here and welcome to the State Assembly.

All right, John Adams in the House. Welcome, welcome. John Adams, not to be mistaken with John Quincy Adams. Okay, we are going to be moving on to the business on the daily file, beginning with the second reading. Clerk will read the second reading.

Assembly Bill 7891486 with amendments 788 with amendments 458 with amendments 1094 with amendments 2 with amendments 1327 with amendments 410 with amendments 723 with amendments 1405 5Amendments 483115234 and Assembly Bill 943 with amendments.

All bills will be deemed read and all amendments will be deemed adopted. Now on to the Assembly third reading file items 15 through 35 we are going to pass and retain on all items and move ahead to the Senate third reading file item 36 SCR1 by Assembly Member Pacheco. Clerk will read

Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 by Senator McGuire relative to the adoption of the joint rules of the Senate and Assembly for the 2025-26 regular session.

Senate Member Pacheco, you are recognized.

Thank you. Good morning, Mr. Speaker and Members. Today I rise to present Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 by Senator McGuire which establishes the joint rules of the Senate and Assembly for the 2025-26 regular session.

The following changes were made from the 2023-24 joint rules requiring a Bill amending the Emergency Ambulance Employee Safety and Preparedness act to be published in its final form for 12 business days prior to passage in the Assembly or Senate. Updating legislative calendar dates including the Bill introduction deadline to reflect the appropriate dates for the 2025-26 session.

Updating the the Joint Rule 61 legislative deadlines to correspond to the correct calendar dates and making other technical non substantive changes. These rules will help govern the work of both houses for the two year session. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SCR one. Thank you.

Okay, thank you. Assemblymember Pacheco seeing and hearing no further debate. Clerk will open the roll. All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes ayes 50, no's 14. The resolution is adopted without objection immediate transmittal to the Senate.

Now I'll be moving on to the second day consent calendar acr42 before we vote, we will first 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 42 by Assembly Member Pacheco relative to adult education.

Clerk will read the resolution on the consent calendar. Oh, excuse me. Clerk will now open the roll to allow any Member to add on as a co author to the resolution. My bad, David. Members, this is for co authors on the consent calendar. Co authors please. All those vote who desire to vote.

All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. It is Thursday. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 65 co authors added. Moving on to a vote on the consent calendar. File items 37 to 39. Does any Member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar? Seeing and hearing none. The Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.

Assembly Bill 565 by Assembly Member Dixon an act relating to trusts.

The Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. All Members vote who desire to vote. The Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes71 know zero. Consent calendar is adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

[Consent Calendar]

Members, if I could have some decorum, please. One more guest introduction we need to do here. Assemblymember Gabriel, you're recognized for your very important guest introduction.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Good morning, colleagues. Today I am privileged to introduce some amazing students from the San Fernando Valley. We have visiting the capital today, students from the Y School, which is A. Diverse and vibrant community in my district.

There is an emphasis here on developing good students, but more importantly on developing good human beings. These are students who are taught to think critically, learn creatively and engage with. Their Jewish heritage so that they can help repair the world, what we refer. To in Hebrew as Tikkun olam. Colleagues, please help me welcome these future leaders to the State Assembly.

Welcome. Thank you for joining us. Okay, Members, it is now time to do our adjournments and memory quorum call is still in place. Please give your respectful attention to those who are granted prior permission to speak on their German and memory. You need to continue your conversations. Please take those off the floor now. Appreciate that. Members. Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized for your adjournment and memory.

Yes. Thank you. Mr. Speaker and Members, this morning I asked that the Assembly adjourn in memory of United States Army Sergeant Sergeant Edvin F. Franco of the City of Glendale. Sergeant Franco, as some of us are aware who've been monitoring the news, was one of four soldiers who died in a training accident in Lithuania late last month.

Sergeant Franco was an M1 Abrams tank system maintainer. And after his initial training at Fort Benning in the State of Georgia, he was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment in 2019 and served tours in both Korea and in Germany.

Sergeant Franco was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Oakley Fluster, the Army Achievement medal, with Oakley Fluster, the Army Good Conduct medal, the National Defense Service medal, and the Global War on Terror Service medal. Sergeant Franco is, of course, remembered as more than just an exceptional leader and soldier.

His infectious smile and genuine joy in being a Member of his team was matched only by his tenacity and his drive. Sergeant Franco is survived by his wife, Georgia, and his newborn son.

As we adjourn today in Sergeant Franco's memory, I ask that we remember his service to our country, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Assemblymember Schultz. Please bring the name to the desk to be printed in the Journal. A request to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal. Moving on to announcements, session schedules as follows. Friday, April 4, no floor session, no check in session.

Monday, April 7, floor session at 1pm seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr. Garcia moves and Mr. Lackey seconds that this House stands adjourned until Monday, April 7, at 1pm Quorum call is now lifted, and we are adjourned.