Senate Floor

Secretary will call the roll.

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A quorum is present. Will the members and our guests beyond the rail and in the gallery please rise. We will be led in prayer by this morning by our chaplain, sister Michelle Gorman, After which, please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Sister Michelle Gorman.

So we gather in God's presence. And let us pray that today we will be merciful to ourselves and to others. If we utter the word mercy standing, each of us, by an open window anywhere we are in the world. Then the word mercy will carry on the sound waves, on outwards and unceasing through the air of the wounded world. And maybe when it takes flight into deed and kindness, justice and effort, it will effect a healing, a hope, and a blessing.

It may call the homeless home. It may coax to hope the betrayed and broken. It may ease the burdened earth. Listen for it. Listen for its neighborly dialects and global idiom.

Imagine those who like you are saying it aloud and those who need to hear it today. One word, one deed of justice, one kind effort at a time. Gracious God, give us the courage to say and be mercy today. Amen.

Please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag. Thank you, members. Privileges of the floor, there are none at this time. Messages from the governor will be deemed read.

Messages from the assembly will be deemed read. Reports of committees will be deemed read, and amendments adopted. Under motions, resolutions, and notices, pursuant to Senate rule 29.1 b, file item one eleven AB 1448, the following rule the following bills will be referred to committee on rules. File item one eleven AB 1448.

And pursuant to Senate rule 29.1 c, the following bills are referred to committee on rules, file item one ten AB 672, file item 22 AB 1149.

Consideration of the daily file. Second reading file, secretary, please read.

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Reading file will be deemed read. We are moving to governor's appointments at this time, and, we'll do so as soon as the Senator is present. We are in government's, governor's appointments. I file item 23. Senator Grove, you are recognized.

Thank you, mister president. Colleagues file item, 23 is the confirmation of Dina El Tawasi for the appointment for director of Department of Transportation, also known as Caltrans. Forgive me. I just came up the stairs. Also known as Caltrans.

She's a civil engineer, twenty seven year veteran of the department. She previously served in leadership positions for Caltrans district four, the Bay Area, and district twelve in Orange County. She's an incredible asset to this team. She'll bring a new exciting leadership to the department, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Senator. Seeing no discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Grove moves the call.

We are moving to item 29. Senator Grove, you are recognized.

Thank you. Mister president, Kyle colleagues, file item 29 is a confirmation of Al Allison Saltenstall for appointment for the court of reporters board. She is a certified court reporter for Sacramento County Superior Court where she served since 2017. She's also the president of the Sacramento Official Court Reporters Association. She was approved, by the rules committee on April 15 at a five o vote, respectfully asked for an aye vote.

Thank you, senators. Seeing no discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Grove moves the call. We are moving to item 32. Senator Grove, you are recognized.

Thank you, mister president. Colleagues, file item number three 32 is the confirmation of Olivia May Assenption for appointment to the California Commission on Disability Access. She's a project architect, for Quat Rochi, which is Korok Architects, and serves as a commission as a representative on disability community. She was approved by the rules committee on a five o vote on April 15. We respectfully asked for an aye vote.

Thank you, senators. Seeing no discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Grove moves the call. We are now moving to the next item, item 33. Senator Grove, you are once again recognized.

Thank you, mister president. File item 33 is a confirmation of William Adams for appointment for the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors. Mister Adams retired as president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in 2024, where he has served as a leadership position since 2023. He also serves as a vice president of San Francisco Port Commission, and I'm sure all those qualifications make him qualified for the exposition of fair board directors.

He was approved by the rules committee on April 22 on a unanimous vote, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Senator. Seeing no further discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Grove moves a call. Members, if you have conversations, please, if you will, take them off the floor. We are moving into Senate third reading. Senate third reading, item 41, SCR 143. Secretary, please read.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 143 by Senator Umberg, relative to Hmong Laotian Special Guerrilla Unit veterans.

Senator Umberg, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. President and colleagues. I rise today to present SCR 143, which will recognize and honor the sacrifice made by the Special Guerrilla Unit of Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in the secret war in Laos during the Vietnam conflict. In the early 1960s, the United States recruited these forces to serve in covert and very dangerous missions in Laos.

Tens of thousands of men and boys, some as young as 12, served alongside our forces. These soldiers retrieved down US pilots behind enemy lines, guarded US radar and air bases, essential for the Vietnam War, engaged the North Vietnamese Army in Laos to disrupt supply routes along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. This effort devastated the Hmong population, with over 30,000 Hmong soldiers losing their lives and more becoming wounded and disabled.

Many of those who survived were forced to resettle the United States as refugees, but their service did not receive the same recognition as US Vietnam veterans. Today, I'm privileged and honored to welcome a large delegation of Hmong veterans who served in this conflict and honor their courage, sacrifice, and service to the United States.

The resolution before you today recognizes their achievements and honors the Hmong and Laotian lives lost in the service of the United States. This is a long overdue recognition, and I'm privileged and proud to be able to present it today. With that, I urge an aye vote.

Thank you, Senator. Seeing no mics up for discussion... Or we do have... Senator Archuleta, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise as Chair of the Military and Veterans Committee and to honor these men who've given us so much. The loss of 35,000 plus will never be forgotten. Their sacrifices to work with the American troops during that era is very, very important. And your service to us, well, again, is pride, honor, and dignity, and we're honored to have you with us today. So on behalf of the State Senate, I agree with my colleague that this is overdue. Congratulations and welcome home.

We will move to privileges of the floor for guest introductions right after we take a vote. Senator, I see no other further discussion or debate. Secretary, please call roll. Oh, Senator Umberg, would you like to close?

Oh, just I'm grateful for the opportunity to recognize them after not recognizing their service for so long. Urge an aye vote.

Thank you so very much. With that, Secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Umberg moves the call. Members, we're gonna move to privileges of the floor for purposes of guest introduction. Senator Umberg, you are recognized to introduce your guest today in the Well,

thank you very much, Mister President. Today, among us are the veterans of that special guerrilla unit who joined, us in Vietnam, and they're here with us today in the gallery. In December, my office received a letter from, Yang Shung of Tulare, which brought this issue to my attention. And I was quite pleased that they would bring it to my attention, so we had an opportunity to recognize these courageous men and their families who fought with us in Vietnam. So thank you.

Welcome to the Senate Chamber. Members, we're moving back to Senate 3rd reading to file item 62, SR 96. Secretary, please read.

Senate Resolution 96 by Senator Cortese, relative to National County Government Month.

Senator Cortese, you are recognized from the from the Majority Leader's Desk.

Thank you, Mr. President and colleagues. I rise to present SR 96, proclaiming April as National County Government Month in recognition of California's 58 counties and the California State Association of Counties, otherwise known as CSAC.

This year carries special significance. 2026 marks the 176th anniversary of California's original 27 counties and our state's statehood, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary. CSAC, which was founded in 1895, has spent 131 years advocating for county governments before this very body.

Counties are California's operational backbone. We know that. Legally, they're a subdivision of state government. They implement state and federal programs while remaining accountable to local communities, delivering health care, food assistance, public safety, and elections administration to 39.5 million residents every single day.

As a former county supervisor at Santa Clara County, I know firsthand the weight of the decisions supervisors face and how county government touches people's lives. And it's been a great honor to recognize over the course of the year of one of my colleagues that I voted with day after day and week after week, Susan Ellenberg is the current current president of CSAC.

I also wanna recognize unique challenges we're facing today, even unprecedented. Counties are preparing to absorb the impact of significant federal action on health and human services. They're our first line of defense. When federal programs are cut or restructured, it is county employees, all 419,000 of them, who were asked to fill the gap.

I wanna say as recently as ten minutes ago, I was advocating, as have so many on the floor of the Senate, so many colleagues, to make sure that those 419,000 county employees have the resources they need to address the gaps that we're looking at, especially those caused by HR 1.

Colleagues, please join me in honoring California's 293 county supervisors and administrations and the hundreds of thousands of county employees who serve the public every day. I'd respectfully ask for your aye vote on SR 96.

Thank you, Senator. Senator McGuire, you are recognized.

Thank you so much, Mr. President. I rise today in support of SR 96. Really appreciate the Senator from San Jose advancing this important resolution. I think that we can all agree that California's 58 counties, from Del Norte to San Diego, are the backbone of the Golden State.

And they ensure that our communities have fair and safe elections, high quality infrastructure and services, and they protect our most vulnerable residents. And especially this year with the impacts of HR 1, one of the worst pieces of legislation to pass out of the House and Senate in decades, we're in trouble.

And especially California counties. Over $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, 3 million Californians losing their health care. Taking food assistance off the table for millions across this country. And I'm grateful that county leaders are standing up, standing strong, and speaking out about the need for assistance. I'd like to be able to recognize one of the officers of CSAC. He's a leader within the organization, Supervisor Sabatier.

Supervisor Sabatier is from the great County of Lake. He has been a champion for helping residents recover after devastating wildfires. He's been a champion for building affordable housing and growing local jobs. I wanna say thank you to him and the leaders of CSAC for their incredible work. Would respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, Senator. Seeing no other mics up for discussion or debate. Senator Cortese, would you like to close?

I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Senator. Secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Cortese moves the call. Members, we're moving back to privileges of the floor for purpose of guest introductions. Senator Cortese, you are recognized from the Majority Leader's Desk.

Thank you for the opportunity, Mr. President, to introduce my guests, our guests from CSAC today. We have Susan Ellenberg, the current president, as I alluded a few moments ago, the current president of CSAC. Luis Alejo, former Assembly Member, who is CSAC's vice president, first vice president, as they would say at CSAC. We also have Lake County Supervisor Bruno Sabatier, and we have CSAC chief executive officer, Graham Knaus. Please join me in welcoming them at this time. Thank you.

Moving back to Senate 3rd reading, we are moving to item 51SB1347. Secretary, please read.

SB1347 by Senator Niello, in AccuLane to People Health.

Senator Niello, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister President. I appreciate the opportunity to present SB1347. This Bill really is just a simple cleanup measure that clarifies existing law for the stocking of albuterol in public schools. In 2023, the legislature passed on a bipartisan basis AB1283 by then, Assemblyman Chen, which authorized stock albuterol in public schools. Authorized.

Since the passage of AB1283, the state has made access to preschool a priority and is now expanding to universal preschool. This clarifies that stock albuterol is authorized in all public schools, which now includes a preschool. The measure has a support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you, senator. Seeing no mics up for discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Niello moves a call. We are moving to item 63, SB977. Secretary, please read.

SB977 by Senator Weber Pierson, inequity to children's health.

Senator doctor Weber Pierson, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister President. Good morning, senators. I rise today to present SB977, A Bill that will require a chain restaurant that sells children's meals to offer at least one healthy meal that meets minimum nutrition standards. These nutritional standards are that a child's meal should not contain more than 550 calories, no more than 700 milligrams of sodium, 10% of calories of saturated fat, 15 grams of sugar, and zero grams of trans fat.

These nutritional standards were set by the National Restaurant Association as a part of the kids live well program.

We have all seen the alarming impact of poor nutrition on our children's health. And as a mother, I know how challenging it can be to find healthy options when dining out. Currently, our state faces a childhood obesity crisis and we must take action now to reverse these trends. SB977 is an important step forward. The Bill will require a chain restaurant to offer healthier meal options for children, helping families make better food choices when dining out.

Now let's discuss the importance of choice. Some may say that parents understand their children's needs and how to best determine the appropriate meals when eating at restaurants. But when the choices are limited in the restaurants in your community, do parents really have the ability to choose what is best for their children? About 80% of families either dine in or take out from restaurants every week.

And some families live in areas where their options are not as healthy or that you may find in other more affluent areas.

It's no surprise that these are also the areas where we have the increased rates of childhood obesity, childhood diabetes, and other childhood chronic illnesses. It is also no surprise that these are areas where one's life expectancy is lower than more affluent parts of California. By setting clear nutritional standards, we are making it easier for parents to provide healthier meals for their children no matter where they live or no matter where they eat.

We are also breaking down some of the societal factors that are leading to disproportionate health outcomes. As a mother, I try to set my kids up for a healthy future and this should be an option, a realistic option for every family in California, whether you live in the inner city, the suburban area, or the rural area.

This Bill helps ensure that children's meals not only meet basic nutritional standards, but also supports their long term health. It's time to prioritize our children's well-being, truly give parents all parents the ability to choose what's Best for their family, and take steps towards a healthier California for all. And I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SB977. Thank you.

Thank you, Senator. Seeing no mics up for discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Dr. Weber Pierson moves the call. Members, we're moving to item 76, SB 1234. Secretary, please read.

Senate Bill 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil, an act relating to juveniles.

Senator Alvarado-Gil, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. President. I proudly rise to present Senate Bill 1234, the ABC Act, which stands for Accountability Before Custody. This bill ensures that when a juvenile court is in a dependency case already orders a parent or a guardian to undergo drug testing, that that testing includes fentanyl. Fentanyl is one of the deadliest opioids in and is rising crisis for our youth.

Between 2015 to 2023, fentanyl poisonings increased by 924% among children 12 and younger and 1506% among teens thirteen to nineteen, according to the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. It's hard enough to protect our youth from illicit drugs on the street.

But let's protect them by ensuring that we keep fentanyl out of the homes, the place where children are cared for and supposed to be kept safe. Senate Bill 1234 has received zero no votes and is heavily supported by law enforcement as well as angel families who have lost children due to fentanyl exposure.

I wanna thank my co-authors across the aisle and thank the Members of this body for ensuring that we continue to fight against the fentanyl epidemic and continue to save lives. With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you so much, Senators. Seeing no mics up for discussion or debate. Secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Alvarado-Gil moves a call. Members, today, we are graced with the presence of Senator Steve Glaser, former Senator Steve Glaser. Welcome back to a very familiar place. With that, members, we are going to move to the next item, item 80, SCR 161. Secretary, please read.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 161 by Senator Weber Pierson, related to Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

Senator Dr. Weber Pierson, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mr. President. Members, today, I rise to present SCR 161, a legislative Women Caucus resolution recognizing May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in California. Maternal mental health conditions are the leading complication of pregnancy, yet far too many go cases—go undiagnosed and untreated. Postpartum depression and psychosis are also significant contributors to maternal mortality. In California, one in three mothers experiences pregnancy related depression or anxiety.

And despite how common these conditions are, most women do not receive the care they need, due to provider shortage and systemic barriers. There are simply just not enough trained professionals, especially in underserved and rural communities to adequately screen, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. At the same time, women face real obstacles to care, including insurance limitations, high cost, long wait times, and a lack of culturally competent services.

Every day, challenges like transportation, childcare, and limited postpartum follow-up further restrict access, leaving many women without support during a critical time. When left untreated, these conditions can have serious consequences for both the mother and child, including poor birth outcomes and long-term developmental challenges.

Additionally, stigma and lack of awareness continue to keep families from seeking the help that they need. Many women hesitate to speak up out of fear of judgment or as being seen as an unfit parent and may not realizing that they are experiencing is both common and treatable.

Families and support systems often lack the tools to recognize the warning signs—tools to recognize the warning signs delaying care. Cultural expectations and misconceptions about motherhood can also further silence these conversations. And this is why increasing awareness is essential to ensuring early identification, timely intervention, and access to care. By recognizing May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, SCR 161 helps shine a light on these critical issues and underscores the need for improved screening, timely treatment, and sustained support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SCR 161.

Thank you.

Thank you, Senator. Seeing no mics up for discussion or debate, secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Dr. Weber Pierson moves a call. Members, before we move to the next item, I would like to draw our attention. We, all throughout the session this morning, we've had groups moving in and out students. We just so happen to have some students up in the gallery.

Wanted to draw special attention to their engagement and learning a little bit about state government and here visiting with us in the gallery. Let's welcome our students to the Senate gallery. Thank you. With that, we are going to move to the next item in Senate third reading, item 81, SR 101. Secretary, please read.

SR101 by Senator Ashby relative to the election of members of this Senate committee on rules.

Senator Ashby, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister President. Our Senate rules require members of the Senate committee on rules to be elected by this body. Leader Jones has served with distinction on the rules committee for the last several years and suggested that it was time to pass the torch to another member of the caucus. Senator Jones served through Pro Tem Limon's transition and they worked together on this change. Senate resolution one zero one appoints Senator Ochoa Bogue to replace Senator Jones effective tomorrow.

I ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Senator. Senator Jones, you are recognized. Let's make sure your microphone is working.

I don't really need it.

Try it again.

Thank you, Mister President. I would rise and affirm the majority leader's comments and ask for an aye vote.

Thank you so very much. Senator Ashby, would you like to close?

Thank I thank our minority leader for his dedicated service to this body and respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you so much, secretary. Please call roll.

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Senator Ashby moves the call. We are moving to item 83, SB 1111. Secretary, please read.

Senate Bill 1111 by Senator Ashby, an act relating to digital replicas.

Senator Ashby, you're recognized.

Thank you, Mr. President. Since 2019, the creation of artificially intelligence generated deep fakes has risen by over 500%. This alarming statistic leads us to the introduction of SB 1111. More than 9,500 websites have been identified with AI generated content. Of the videos found on these sites, over 95% are sexually explicit and feature women who did not consent to their creation.

SB 1111 creates a framework to hold AI users accountable by creating clear legal standing for victims and defending the boundaries of AI technology. This bill expands liability for a very specific set of instances when someone uses another person's voice or likeness to create a digital replica without their consent. SB 1111 has no opposition that we are aware of and has received bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Thank you. Seeing no mics raised for discussion or debate. Secretary, please call roll.

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Senator Ashby moves a call. Members, we're moving to item 96, SCR 128. Secretary, please read.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 123.

128.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 128 by Senator Pérez, relative to high school voters education weeks.

Senator Pérez, you're recognized.

Thank you, Mr. President. Colleagues, I rise to present SCR 128, which declares April 13-24, 2026, as High School Voter Education Weeks. Moreover, this resolution encourages local education agencies to include amongst the information provided to students during these two weeks to address the topics including but not limited to the importance of young people voting and civic engagement, political empowerment and policy awareness, using voter education resources, the history of voter suppression, and election inclusiveness and access.

And ensuring the well-being and longevity of our electoral process is largely dependent on engaging with young people early on the importance of participating in government so that they become familiar, comfortable, and engaged with the political and electoral process. Unfortunately, engagement of young voters has continued to be underrepresented and trended downward in relation to voter turnout, civic participation, and feeling disconnected amongst political movements.

While high school institutions educate their students about US history and governance through curriculum courses, it's imperative to provide young students with in-depth knowledge and resources to provoke and inspire them to want to learn more and become engaged in our democracy. Among the challenges inhibiting participation for them is the continued impacts of events like the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as students not feeling prioritized or included in critical decision making processes.

SCR 128 is a call to action to address key topics of interest that can and should be covered during this pivotal time of electoral education to help engage and inspire this essential electoral body to become politically active and the future votes and leaders that we need them to be.

They are the future of this country, and with their increased interest, they should be welcomed and encouraged to find their voices in these spaces. This resolution will support California's commitment to building civic engagement and increasing youth participation in election cycles. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Thank you, Senator Pérez, and pardon the gavel. Members, I see no mics raised for discussion or debate. Secretary, please call roll.

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Secretary, please call absent Members.

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Ayes 35. No 0. The resolution passes. No. Members, give us just one moment before we go to lift calls on previous votes.

Members, we are lifting calls on previous votes. We are moving to item 40 or item 23. Item 23 to lift a call on item 23. Secretary, please call absent members.

[Roll Call] ayes 35, no 0. The appointment is confirmed. Moving to item 29, lifting call on item 29. Secretary, please call absent members.

Ayes 35, no 0. The appointment is confirmed. Moving to item 29, lifting call on item 29. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Aye. 35. No zero. The appointment is confirmed. Moving to item 32. Lifting call on item 33. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Aye. It's 35. No zero. The appointment is confirmed. Members moving to item 33 lifting call on item 33. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Aye. 35 no zero. The resolution passes. Lifting call on SR96, item 62. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Ayes 35, no zero. The resolution passes. Lifting call on SB1347, item 51. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Secretary, please call absent members once again.

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Ayes 35, no 0 the Bill passes. lifting call on SB977, item 63. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Ayes 35. No Zero. The Bill passes. Move lifting call on SB 1234. Item 76. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Ayes 35 no zero. The Bill passes. Lifting call on SCR161 item 80. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Ayes 35 no zero. The resolution passes. Lifting call on SR101, item 81.

Secretary, please call absent members.

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Ayes 35, no 0. The resolution passes. Lifting call on SB1111, item 83. Secretary, please call absent members.

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Ayes 35. No 0. The Bill passes. Members, we are moving to the consent calendar for today.

Secretary, please read all items or are there any members wishing to remove an item from the consent calendar? Senator Cervantes, you are recognized.

Thank you, mister speaker. I would like to remove SB1381 file item 133 from the consent calendar.

The desk will note. Thank you. Any other members wishing to remove an item from the consent calendar? Seeing none, Secretary, please read all items on the consent calendar.

SB1437, 1170, 1274, 1438, 8929, 0291, 4963, 1008, 1100, 1133, 1169, 1245, 1263, 1264, 1324, 1434, and SCR108.

Secretary, please call roll on file item 117.

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Eyes 35, no 0. on item 117, and eyes 35, no 0 on the remaining items of the consent calendar. Members, before we move to committee announcements, we do have, members, or on behalf of, senators Allen and Stern, please welcome students from the Brentwood School joining us in the gallery. Thank you for that welcome. Welcome to the Senate Gallery. Committee announcements.

Senator Menjivar, you're recognized.

Mister President, budget subcommittee number 3 on health and human services will meet 15 after session in Room 1200 in building in the old building.

Thank you. Senator Hurtado, you are recognized.

Mister president, budget sub four will meet in Room 113, 15 minutes upon adjournment of session.

Thank you. Senator Perez, you are recognized.

Thank you, Mister President. Budget sub 1 on education will meet in Room 2100 5 Minutes after session.

Thank you. Returning to motions and resolutions, members, if you do have a conversation, please take it off the floor. We want to respect the member offering adjournment memory. Senator Wiener, you are recognized for your adjournment memory.

Thank you, Mister President. Colleagues, it's with great sadness that I rise today to ask the Senate to adjourn in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, who passed away on November 14 at the age of 51. Alice will be mourned and remembered by San Franciscans for her relentless pursuit of disability justice. She was diagnosed at birth with muscular dystrophy, a progressive neuromuscular disease that slowly weakened her muscles, and doctors told her parents that she would not live to the age of 18.

Growing up with a disability, Alice had to quickly learn to advocate for herself.

She used this experience in her professional career to advance the conditions, that folks in the disability community face. She founded movements that work to uplift and empower other disabled people, including the disability visibility project and hashtag crip the vote. She served on the National Council on Disability under president Obama from 2013 to 2015. She was also an accomplished writer. She was published in the New York Times, Teen Vogue, and Yes Magazine.

In 2022, Alice released a memoir, Year of the Tiger, an Activist's Life. Friends and family describe Alice as a luminary. She was also a foodie who loved to cook for others. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and with her cats, Bert and Ernie. She was among the awardees for the MacArthur Genius Grant in 2024.

Alice is survived by her parents and her two sisters. Please join me in adjourning the Senate in memory of the of the life and legacy of Alice Wong. Thank you.

Senator, please bring the name of your adjournment memory to the desk to be properly memorialized. Thank you. And if there is no other business, Pro Tem Limon, the desk is clear.

Thank you, members. Our next floor session is scheduled for Monday, 05/04/2026 at 2PM.

The Senate will be in recess until 03:30pm, at which time the adjournment motion will be made. We will reconvene Monday, 05/04/2026 at 2PM. Members have a good weekend in your districts.