Assembly Floor

Welcome back. Welcome back. The Assembly is now in session. I am looking for Assembly Member Wallis. Assembly Member Wallis notices the absence of a quorum sergeant. Arms will prepare the chamber and bring in the absent Members. Clerk will call the roll.

[Roll Call]

Members, please don't forget to insert your keys. Turn your keys, please. Thank you. Members. Members of quorum is present. We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for today's prayer. Reverend Oshita will offer today's prayer. Reverend Oshita.

Please join me in a moment of reflection. This past year, 2025 was especially eventful for my siblings children. Niece Marissa married, nephew Gavin became engaged and nephew Trevor became a father on July 5. On the 5th of every month, we send a note to our grand nephew Miles.

This is the message that he will receive today, January 5, 2026. Happy first New Year's, little Miles, and welcome to 2026. Today you are six months old. Right now, your world is timeless and full of wonder. And every moment you are wrapped in a deep, warm cocoon of love.

We hope that in your heart this feeling will remain and you will always know you are loved. For you, there is no sense of time passing. And without words, you know that real love is timeless.

In the coming years, you will learn about clocks and calendars and you will begin announcing your age using fractions like I'm six and a half or saying I'm eight going on nine. When we are young, time seems to move so slowly and we can't seem to grow up fast enough.

If circumstances allow and the world survives to celebrate the year 2100, you will be 75 years old and wondering, just as your Auntie Patti, Uncle Bob feel now, where have the years gone? Time has passed by so quickly. Our New Year's wish is that you won't grow up too quickly.

Enjoy every year of your life, for they are all special and will never come again. Remember that your life has been nurtured by loving kindness. And if you live with loving kindness for others, you will make the world a better place.

And we hope that you will always feel us all holding you in our hearts in a cocoon of love that is timeless and forever. Passion is often momentary, but we will save that discussion when you are a teen.

Our love for you is timeless and forever Huge happy, timeless and forever First New Year Hugs your Auntie Patti and Uncle Bob. And with this first Assembly floor session of 2026, we would like to wish a happy New Year and timelessly loving New Year to all of you. Let us live a kindness and gratitude beyond words.

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

Colleagues, please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

You may be seated. Members, before I do any announcements, will you join me in welcoming some Assembly retired Members? Assemblymember Rudy Salas, Assemblymember Jose Solario. Retired Assemblymember. Current Mayor of San Diego Todd Gloria in the rear of the chambers. 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 Friday, September 12, 2025. The Assembly met at 1pm The Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tempore.

The Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar Curry moves and Ms. Sanchez seconds that the reading of the previous day's journal be dispensed with presentations and petitions. There are none. Production 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. Now moving on to motions and resolutions. The absences for the day are due to illness. Assemblymembers Alvarez, Arambula and Calderon. Now on to procedural motions. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assemblymember Sharp Collins and Ward to speak on adjournment in memory today.

Welcome back, everybody. Decorum, please. Madam Majority Leader, you're recognized.

I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly rule 118A to allow Assembly Member Ward to have guests in the rear of the Chamber and Assembly Members Quirk Silva, Gabriel, Patel, Pacheco and Ortega to have a guest seated at their desk today.

Without objection, such shall be the order.

Pursuant To Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re refer bills to Committee. There is a list at the desk. Clerk will read.

Assembly Bill 34, Patterson from the Natural Resources Committee to the Utilities and Energy Committee and then back to the Natural Resources Committee. Assembly Bill 37 El Hawari from the labor and Employment Committee to the Business and Professions Committee.

Assembly Bill 52 Agri Arcuri from the Natural Resources Committee to the Agriculture Committee Assembly Bill 72 Jackson from the Elections Committee to the Economic Development, Growth and Household Impact Committee Assembly Bill 230 Ransom from the Transportation Committee to the Agriculture Committee Assembly Bill 501 Pappin from the Judiciary Committee to the Banking and Finance Committee and Judiciary Committee.

Assembly Bill 634 Jeff Gonzalez from the Public Safety Committee to the Health Committee and Judiciary Committee. Assembly Bill 647 Mark Gonzales from the Local Government Committee to the Transportation Committee Assembly Bill 739jackson from the Housing and Community Development Committee to the Business and Professions Committee and then back to the Housing and Community Development Committee.

Assembly Bill 763 Ward from the Water Parks and Wildlife Committee to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Assembly Bill 874Aavi Lafadias from the Local Government Committee to the Housing and Community Development Committee and then back to the Local Government Committee. Assembly Bill 883 Low income from the Judiciary Committee to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee.

Assembly Bill 933Amy Lafadias from the Health Committee to the Insurance Committee, Assembly Bill 939 Schultz from the Transportation Committee to the Housing and Community Development Committee, Assembly Bill 946brian from the Public Safety Committee to the Natural Resources Committee and Water Parks and Wildlife Committee.

Assembly Bill 1060 Avila Fadias from the Local Government Committee to the Education Committee, Assembly Bill 1070 Ward from the local Government Committee to the Housing and Community Development Committee, Assembly Bill 1073 Avila Fanias from the Judiciary Committee to the Insurance Committee, Assembly Bill Bill 1245 Stephanie from the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee to the Governmental Organization Committee and Labor and Employment Committee and Assembly Bill 1359 errands from the Housing and Community Development Committee to the Judiciary Committee without objection.

Such shall be the order. Thank you, Members. Thank you, Members. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.

At the request of the author. I am giving one day notice to remove item 24, AB710 Irwin from the inactive file.

Clerk will note, on the topic of Assemblymember Irwin, it was Assemblymember Irwin's birthday over the weekend. Let's wish her a very happy birthday. Also our Speaker's birthday over the weekend. I think he sneaked out of the room, but very happy birthday to our speaker and Members. I would like to ask for decorum.

We're moving on to guest introductions. Members, Let's get through this, folks. Thank you. Members, thank you. Thank you. Okay. Assemblymember Quirk Silva, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members, and happy new year. Today is the first day of my last year on this green floor. And one of the things that is. Especially. Notable is that we all return from recess, kind of like from school. And so we're all chattery and happy to see each other.

And we leave after exhausting hours and we come back as good friends. And I hope we can continue that. But one of the things that sustains us all and that is universally important is our families. And so for all of our Members here, it's returning home to our families and to those who stand by us.

And this particular man has been by my side for many years and has supported me through elections and campaigns as he has run his own campaigns as mayor of Fullerton. So I'd like to introduce my husband, Jesus Silva.

Welcome to the California Assembly. Continuing on, Assemblymember Patel, you are recognized for your guest introduction.

Yes, thank you. And thank you, Members. With me today, I have my eldest daughter, Adya Naik. She is with me for the week as she prepares to leave for her semester abroad in England, where she will be studying in the international development module there at the University of Sussex. So happy to have my daughter with me.

She is a rock for me as I go through life. Love being able to work with her as an adult now instead of just as my child.

Welcome. Welcome. Members, moving on to business, on the daily file for concurrence, we're going to pass and retain on file items one and two on the governor's vetoes, we're going to pass and retain on file items 3 through 76 for reconsideration, all items shall be continued. Those are file items 77 through 79.

Assembly, third reading, file item 80, we shall pass and retain. Senate, third reading, file items 81, 82. We shall pass and retain. Members, with a short session today, we're moving on to adjournments and Memory. The quorum call is still in place. Let's give our respectful attention to those who were granted prior permission to speak on their adjournment In memory, please take conversations off the floor. Members, thank you. Thank you, Members. Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.

Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues today rise to adjourn in memory of Roman Rojtas-Vogelsang, the beloved son of our Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee Secretary, Tabitha Vogelsang, and a value Member of our extended capital community.

Roman was born in Sacramento on July 30, 1997 and he was deeply loved by his parents, Tabitha and Rick, and his sisters, Lauren and Megan, and later in life, his husband, Sasha. Their bonds were one of both family and friendship. From a young age, Roman's bright personality shone through.

Affectionately called Doobie, he grew into a warm, vibrant young man with a passion for music, comedy, cooking, and learning interests that defined much of his life. He had a natural elegance and curiosity, a sharp sense of style, a talent preparing food and wine, and a capacity to bring joy into every room.

Roman was known for his infectious laugh and for making everyone feel seen and appreciated. Roman pursued excellence in all that he did. He was musically gifted, just like his father. He was intellectually sharp and driven by a strong sense of justice. He graduated magna cum laude from Sacramento State with degrees in political science and economics.

Now, he was raised here in this capital community and specifically in the Assembly. He was coming to work with his mom as a child and always admiring her and her service to the state.

He shared a story just before our session today about how he was often known to be seen in the hallways, sometimes even leading his own classmates through the building because he knew it so well, they almost thought it was his home.

He aspired to work in this sphere as he grew up, and of course, he did just that. He quickly became admired in our broader capital community, first at Apria&Co. And later as a policy analyst and a lobbyist with Capital Advocacy. Roman was widely regarded as a rising star in California public policy.

He began a beautiful life with his husband, Sasha Reutes. The relationship was tender, supportive, and full of shared dreams. They were married in September at Roman's bedside, a powerful testament to love and devotion. Roman's passing came suddenly, and he faced every challenge with courage, surrounded by his family's unwavering love.

Celebration of Life was held here in Sacramento in September and was standing room only, and you heard several themes from the conversations there. That his friendships were true, that his passion for policy was sincere that he was a healer to many and that decency guided his every moment.

His loss is profound for Sasha, for Tabitha, for Rick and their family, and for his many friends and for all who knew him.

Roman's humor, compassion and radiant energy made a lasting impact on everyone he encountered and so behalf on the State of the State Assembly, we offer our deepest condolences to the Vogelsang family and the Reutes family colleagues. I ask that we adjourn today in memory of Roman Rojtas-Vogelsang, whose light and legacy will never be. Forgotten.

Thank you Assemblymember Ward Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor this historic California. Assemblymember Sharp Collins. You are recognized for your adjournment in Memory.

Thank you, Mr. Chair Speaker. Today we honor a remarkable man, Pastor Glenn Arthur McKinney Senior A man whose life was defined by love, faith and service. Pastor McKinney was a native of San Diego, rooted in the community and deeply committed to his people.

He carried forward a powerful legacy as senior pastor of St. Stephen's Cathedral Church of God in Christ, a church founded by his father, the late Bishop George McKinney, that has stood as an anchor in San Diego's inner city for more than 60 years.

When Pastor McKinney was appointed in 2021, he stepped into leadership with humility, vision and clear commitment to love God and love people. He stepped into ministry the day of his father's service. What made Pastor McKinney so special was not just what he did, but how he did it.

He had a way of making people feel seen, heard and valued. He met no stranger. Whether you were a longtime Member of his church, a young person searching for direction, or someone simply in need of encouragement. He welcomed you with open arms, a warm smile and genuine care.

He had a special heart for youth and also for children. Through his ministry, he worked with the Urban Youth Collaborative and his everyday presence in the community, he poured into young people, guiding them, listening to them and reminding them that their lives truly does matter.

He believed in second chances, in growth, and in the power of faith to transform lives. At his core, Pastor McKinney was a family man. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Carol, and a proud, loving father to Glenn, Jr, Janae and Quincy.

His love for his family was evident in everything that he did, and that love extended outward into the community as he served truly faithfully.

Pastor McKinney lived a life of service, from counseling students at Job Corps, to working with community leaders and in the Black Advisory Board, to supporting seniors through the St. Stephen's Retirement center that his father and family founded. His passion for people never wavered, and his serve because he truly cared.

He was a scholar, he was a preacher, he was a mentor, and he was a wonderful musician who actually worked with so many celebrity artists. So if you guys ever heard the song by Brandy, I Want to Be down, and you heard that good bass guitar. That was him. That was him.

His laughter was contagious, his spirit was uplifting, and his love was real. So today I'm asking. Well, I'm not asking, but I know today we are still grieving his loss, but we also are celebrating his life. His life was lived and it was full. So I'm asking us to celebrate that life.

As his passing was sudden, he went to a convention and went to sleep and never woke up. Pastor Glenn McKinney, Senior leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion and hope that will continue to live on through his family, his church, and every life he has touched.

So I say to you once again, as I did on that day, farewell. Rest well, Pastor McKinney, and thank you for your love, your leadership, and that light. You will forever be in our hearts in the city of San Diego and now in the hearts of the state of California. I ask that we adjourn in Pastor McKinney's. Memory.

Thank you, Assemblymember Sharpe Collins. Members, please bring the names to the desk to be printed in the Journal. A request to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the Journal. If I could have your attention, please, for the announcements, session schedules as follows. Tuesday, January 6th is. Check in. Wednesday, January 7th, check in.

Thursday, January 8th. This is important. Session is at 10am we're going to hold a joint convention for the Governor's State of the State address in the Assembly chamber this Thursday. However, we must first dispense with our House's business. Thank you, Members. Thank you, Members. We convened sharply at 10am it is critical that everybody is here on time.

That there will be increased security. Going into the building will take you more time to arrive into the building. Finally, if Members are attending Senator Limon's swearing in ceremony, please report to the Senate chamber immediately upon adjournment. Today, seeing and hearing no further business, ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.

Madam Majority Leader Aguirre Curry moves and Ms. Sanchez seconds that this House stands adjourned till Thursday, January 8th. At 10am Quorum call is lifted and we are.