Assembly Floor

Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember Wallace notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant-in-Arms will prepare the chamber. Bring in the absent Members. Clerk will call the roll.

[ROLL CALL]

Members, 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.

Reverend Oshita will offer today's prayer. Reverend Oshita.

Please join me in a moment of reflection. It is interesting that Confucius has said one who wishes to be a leader of others should play music for four hours a day. It is also said that the historical Buddha would engage in solitary meditation for four hours a day.

And interestingly, the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu began each day with four hours of quiet prayer. Whether it is playing music, meditating or praying. I feel these spiritual leaders are encouraging the need to engage in calming self reflection in order to keep ourselves centered.

If we allow ourselves to listen deeply in trying to play music, we can hear and reflect on how we feel. It's impossible to play when we are angry or preoccupied. So too is it impossible to meditate or pray when we are upset, distracted and unfocused.

And the greater the responsibility of leadership, the more there is a need for deep and quiet reflection in each day. Remembering again the humility it takes to truly lead, let us all embrace our responsibilities of leadership with daily self reflection.

Whether it is with music, meditation or prayer, self reflection can help us focus and undistracted as we continue to set the bar of leadership high. Gratitude and kindness beyond words.

We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute. Assemblymember Sharp-Collins, lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Thank you. It is an honor and privilege to lead you in the flag salute on this historic day. I would like to wish everyone a happy Juneteenth. And with that, please place your right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin.

I pledge allegiance to the flag the United States of America, and to the Republic which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Happy Juneteenth indeed. You 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 removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal remedies. Reading of the previous day's Journal.

Assembly Chamber Sacramento. Monday, June 2, 2025. The Assembly met at 1pm. The Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly presiding. Chief Clerk Sue Parker at the desk reading. Clerk David A. Bowman reading.

The Roll was called. Assemblymember Wallace moved a quorum call of the Assembly. Motion carry time. At 1:07pm, the Speaker temporary directed the Sergeant at Arms to close the doors and bring in the absent Members. At 1:21pm, Speaker Pro Tem Lowenthal declared a quorum of the Assembly present.

The role was called. Addis. Aguiar-Curry...

...Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry moves and Mr. Flora seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with.

Presentations and petitions there are none. Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted. Messages from the Governor: there are none. Messages from the Senate: there are none.

Moving on to motions and resolutions. The absences for the day: For legislative business, Assemblymember Bryan. For personal business, Assemblymember Wicks. For illness, Assemblymember Kalra. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assemblymembers Rubio and Michelle Rodriguez to speak on an adjournment in memory today.

Without objection such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assemblymember Schultz to have guests seated at his desk and to allow Assemblymember Rubio and Michelle Rodriguez to have guests in the rear of the Chamber today.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

At the request of the author, please remove item 29, AJR 9, from the consent calendar.

Clerk will note

Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to Committee:

SB 86 McNerney from the Revenue and Taxation Committee to the Transportation Committee and then back to the Revenue and Taxation Committee. SB 512 Perez from the Emergency Management Committee to the Elections Committee. SB572 Gonzales from the Transportation Committee to the Judiciary Committee and then back to the Transportation Committee.

SB 601 Allen from the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee to the Judiciary Committee and then back to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. SB 614 Stern from the Natural Resources Committee to the Utilities and Energy Committee then back to the Natural Resources Committee. SB 627 Wiener from the Local Government Committee to the Public Safety Committee.

SB 733 Wahab from the Housing Committee to the Development Committee to the Public Safety Committee. SB 847 Reyes from the Insurance Committee to the Judiciary Committee then back to the Insurance Committee Committee.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Room 96 to withdraw AB 470 McKinnor from the Rules Committee and order the Bill to the third reading file.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

Members, we're going to now move on to guest introductions.

Well, daddy duty calls. We're missing Mr. Schultz. We will wait for him to return. In the meantime, Members, if I could ask you to draw your attention to the gallery and welcome the Lin family. Now the Lin family hails from Taiwan.

Those of you who have ever bought hand tools in the United States and California, you've probably bought them from their companies manufacturing facility.

The reason why they're so special in my heart is because they came to the City of Long Beach to work on development projects in my district as well as the Member from Newport Beach in her district. Iconic gateway projects of Peter's Landing and 2nd & PCH in Long Beach.

And rather than simply do the projects and move on, the Lin family did is became deeply integrated with the community of Long Beach as part of our fabric. Supporting nonprofit organizations, supporting the marginalized and communities across the spectrum.

They've become the best of friends with the people in our city and they celebrate that today by visiting us here in the Capitol to learn more about our state government. Please join me in welcoming the Lin family.

Assemblymember Schultz, you are recognized for your very important guest introduction.

Thank you very much Mr. Speaker and Members. I just want to thank all of you for your warm welcome this week. I've been joined by my wife Allie, our son Aiden and our daughter Ella.

Our they've really had a great time in the state capitol and learning a little bit more about what dad does when he's away from home all of the time. So I just want to thank you so much, every one of you for all your warm welcome for our family here. Thank you Mr. Speaker.

Welcome Schultz family. Welcome welcome.

Okay. Members, pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, I am re-referring AB 470 by Assemblymember McKinnor to the Communications and Conveyance Committee. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your motion.

I request unanimous consent to suspend joint rule 62A to the file notice requirement to allow the Communications and Conveyance Committee to hear AB 470 McKinnor at their hearing on Monday, June 23rd upon adjournment of the session in the Capitol Room 444.

Seconded by Assemblymember Ortega. This motion is not debatable. It takes 40 votes. 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 tally the votes. Close the role. Tally votes. Ayes 46, noes 8. Rules are suspended.

Now moving on to business on the daily file. Second reading. Clerk will read.

Senate Bills 399 with amendments, 543 with amendments, 233 with amendments, 748 with amendments, 272, 409, 558, 735, 736, 737, 390 and Senate Bill 757 with amendments.

All bills will be deemed read. All amendments will be deemed adopted. Assembly third reading. Pass and retain on all items. Senate Third Reading we're going to pass and retain on all items.

Now we're going to be moving on to the second day Consent Calendar. Before we vote, we will first take up resolutions on the Consent Calendar for the purpose of adding coauthors. Clerk will read the resolutions on the Consent Calendar.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 93 by Assemblymember Dixon relative to Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 95 by Assemblymember Kalra relative to the 2025 International Day of Yoga.

Apologies, Mr. Reading Clerk. Clerk will now open the roll to allow any Member to add on as a coauthor to the resolutions. All Members vote who desire to vote. Members this is for co authors. All Members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll. There are 61 coauthors added.

Moving to a vote on the consent calendar. Item 29 has been removed from the Consent Calendar. Does any Member wish to remove an item from the Consent Calendar? Seeing and hearing none. The Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution 93 by Assemblymember Dixon relative to Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day.

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. Clerk will close the roll. Tally the votes. Ayes 64, noes 0. Consent Calendar is adopted.

Clerk will read the remaining item on the consent calendar

And Assembly Concurrent Resolution 95.

Ayes 64, noes 0. Members, quorum call is in place. That's a special moment. I'd like to ask that you take your seats. All Members, please take your desks. Mr. Tangipa, can you please take your desk? Thank you. Mr. Alanis. Thank you Members.

Please give your respectful attention to those granted prior permission to speak on their adjournment in memory. Assemblymembers Rubio, followed by Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.

Thank you, madam- miss -...thank you Mr. Speaker and Members. I ask today that this body adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park's hero, Officer Samuel Riveros.

Samuel, known as Sammy to his friends, was the embodiment of bravery, selflessness, and courage. These characteristics were demonstrated by the circumstances surrounding his death earlier this month when he rushed in to save his partner, Officer Anthony Pimentel, during a tragic shooting in the City of Baldwin Park.

Sammy is remembered fondly for his kindness and generous spirit by his colleagues, his community Members and his family. He had a passion for snowboarding, he loved the Dodgers, and loved the work that he did.

He graduated from UC Irvine, entered the public safety training on April 3, 2016, and he became a sworn officer just a few months later. Sami then became a SWAT Team member, bringing his dedication and specialization with him, serving for over five years.

Most recently, he was appointed as a field training officer, where he continued not only practicing his specialization, but also serving as a mentor to his colleagues.

At this time, I want to take a moment to to acknowledge the courage of Officer Anthony Pimento, who was injured in the line of duty, and to honor the memory of Darius Wong, a civilian who tragically lost his life during the incident.

Officer Samuel Riveros' end of watch was May 31, 2025 but his warmth, his leadership and care will be remembered forever. Samuel is survived by his mother, Lily, his stepfather Daniel, his sister Lillian, and his two brothers, Jorge and Daniel.

He's also survived by the officers and Members of the Baldwin Park Police Department, countless friends, and the 48th Assembly District, who is deeply grateful for his service. The loss of such an exemplary man is one that is not easy to accept, but is one that was made out of the dedication, heroism, and unbelievable courage.

Joining us in the back of the chamber is Officer Riveros' mother Lily, his stepfather Daniel, Baldwin Park Police Captain Joshua Hendricks. Members, I ask that you join me in adjourning in the memory of Baldwin Park's hero, Officer Samuel Riveros. Thank you.

Thank you. Assemblymember Rubio. Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.

Mr. Speaker, today I also rise to request that we adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros. Officer Riveros was tragically taken from us far too soon. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by many. As a mother of law enforcement officer, my heart aches with the pain of this senseless tragedy.

I can only imagine the grief Officer Rivero's family is enduring. Officer Rivero served with dedication, courage, and heart. Let us honor his legacy by remembering him unwavering commitment to public service and the countless lives he touched.

May he rest in peace knowing he made it a meaning, made a meaningful difference in our world. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask we adjourn in memory of Samuel Riveros.

Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor the life of this historic Californian, Officer Samuel Riveros.

Please bring the names to the desk to be printed in the journal. All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Members, moving to announcements. Session schedule is as follows. Friday, June 1: no floor session, no check in session. Monday, June 23: floor session at 1pm.

Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry moves and Mr. Lackey seconds that this House stands adjourned until Monday, June 23rd at 1pm. The quorum call is lifted and we are adjourned.