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• Resolutions, petitions, memorials, and other papers. We have none, Mr.
• Um, but certainly adjourning memories.
• Journey Memory. Yes, sir. I'd like for the House to help me adjourn in memory of Miss Mary Everett.
• Journey Memory. Yes, sir. I'd like for the House to help me adjourn in memory of Miss Mary Everett.
• Journey Memory. &gt;&gt; Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Journey Memory. &gt;&gt; Yes,<00:10:09.839><c> sir.

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• Assembly Member Calderon, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
• Please join me in honoring the memory of William Brett Potter. Thank you.
• Today I also rise to adjourn in memory of William Brett Potter.
• Today I rise to adjourn in the memory of Rob Ashley.
• Please join me in adjourning in the memory of Rob Ashley. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then made a series of guest introductions recognizing Vaisakhi celebrations, nonprofit leaders from San Joaquin County, immigrant and refugee advocate Liu Yang, students from Somerdale Elementary School, Trustee Sylvia Leong, and a Leadership Torrance delegation. The chamber also took up several procedural motions, including a successful motion to withdraw SB 100 from Budget Committee and send it to the second reading file, and unanimous consent to re-refer several Assembly bills to different committees. On the floor, members considered a number of bills and resolutions. AB 238 on wildfire relief, providing up to a year of mortgage forbearance for fire-impacted homeowners, passed with urgency. AB 373 on client-directed representation for non-minor dependents in foster care passed unanimously, as did AB 287 requiring accessible parking for curbside voting at vote centers. AB 628, requiring new residential leases to include a working refrigerator and stove, passed 49-8. ACR 15 designating April 15 as California Propane Day was adopted by voice vote after adding 55 co-authors. AB 483, requiring disclosure and limiting fees for early termination in fixed-term installment contracts, passed 43-11. AB 234, an urgency bill allowing the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem or their designees to sit on the Fair Plan governing committee, passed 60-0. The Assembly also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including for Gustavo Camacho Lopez, retired firefighter William Brett Potter, and Rob Ashley. The day concluded with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session schedule, followed by adjournment until April 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. A later vote change noted Assembly Member McKinnor changed her vote on AB 483 from aye to not voting.

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• It is time for our adjournments in memory. Thank you, members.
• I'd like to adjourn in memory of Oxnard Police Commander Scott Aaron.
• I rise this afternoon to adjourn in memory of him. He passed away earlier...
• I appreciate the Assembly adjourning in his memory. Thank you.
• I rise today to adjourn in memory of Betsy Marchand.

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• That's in essence what House Memorial 1 attempts to do.
• Since I brought this memorial, care for undeserved population.
• Okay, we will now go to, okay, so we have House Memorial 35. Okay, so we have House Memorial 35.
• I'm Representative Kathleen Cates here to present House Memorial 36.
• And so we have House Memorial 35, pediatric palliative, and...

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

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• Memorial. Oh, I'm sorry, 274. Mr.
• Speaker, commending memorials laid on the Speaker's table, page 7, House Resolution 2074, commending
• They have worked tirelessly to research and memorialize local heroes with the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial
• Page one, first category, memorial resolutions laid on the Speaker's table.
• The remaining in-block memorial resolutions are before you, in addition to two that can...

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• Members, today I I rise to adjourn in memory of Shafter Police Sergeant Moses D Martinez.
• For your adjournment in memory. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I respectfully request that we adjourn in the memory of Deputy Timothy Corlew.
• Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
• Assemblymember Wallace, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Thank you, Mr.

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• Senate Resolution 4, a resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Minnesota State
• Senate Resolution 10, a resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of the victims of
• Senate Resolution 16, a resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of C.
• of David Delvin Drake, loving memory of David Delvin Drake, Senator<00:27:13.600><c> Thomas.
• </c> Senate in honor and loving memory of C. Senate in honor and loving memory of C.

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• If you have any amendments for this joint memorial, I have no idea if you can amend joint memorials,
• Again, I just want to say thank you to all of you for this joint memorial.
• We strongly support House Joint Memorial 4012.
• With that, we will close the hearing on House Joint Memorial 4012.
• With that, we will close the hearing on House Joint Memorial 4012.

Bills: HB2523 , HB2606 , HB2684 , HJM4012

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: community reinvestment, housing, local funding, urban development, economic revitalization, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy, social disadvantage, business certification, state guidelines, economic equity, minority-owned businesses, combat veterans, support, military service, injury compensation, veteran affairs

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• House Joint Memorial 4004 on third reading.
• And I rise today to ask for a yes vote for this House Joint Memorial.
• Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001.
• Speaker, rising as well to urge support of this joint memorial.
• I urge you to support this Joint Memorial as well. Further remarks.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before moving through introductions, caucuses, and messages from the Senate. Several bills were taken up under third reading, with the chamber suspending rules to advance them to final passage. The day also included recognition of Colville Tribal Business Council members and the adoption of prior minutes without objection. Members approved House Bill 1269, which raises pawnbroker interest rates and fees, with supporters arguing the changes are modest and needed to help small businesses serve unbanked customers; it passed 83-14. Substitute House Bill 2123, dealing with foreign national participation in Washington elections, passed 68-29 after debate over whether the bill appropriately reduces burdens on candidate campaigns while preserving restrictions for initiative campaigns. Substitute House Bill 2178, a technical court-rules bill aligning statutes with court procedures, passed 89-8, and House Bill 2120, which reduces or eliminates certain JLARC reports to free staff time for higher-value audits, passed unanimously 97-0. The House also passed House Bill 2309, eliminating postgraduate degree requirements for some state jobs to reduce barriers to state employment, by a 97-0 vote. Substitute House Bill 2158, authorizing electronic remote notarization of physical documents, passed 96-0 with bipartisan support focused on access in rural areas. Substitute House Bill 2411, expanding shared leave eligibility to include employees affected by hate crimes or immigration enforcement actions, passed 60-36 amid concerns about cost and scope. House Joint Memorial 4004, a nonbinding request to Congress related to tribal management of sea lions to protect salmon, passed 80-16, and Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001, honoring Russell Blount by naming the East 34th Street overpass over I-5, passed 96-0. The House then adjourned until the following Friday morning.

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• Thank you both for being here for this adjournment in memory.
• I respectfully ask that we adjourn in Grant Ward's memory.
• I respectfully ask that we adjourn in Grant Ward's memory.
• Please bring the name of your adjournment in memory to the desk to be properly memorialized.
• Please bring the name of your adjournment in memory to the desk to be properly memorialized.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of corrected journals, and a brief recognition of guests. The body then considered four gubernatorial appointments to the Seismic Safety Commission: Deborah Garns, David Rabbit, Cindy Silva, and Vincent Wells. Senators spoke in support of the appointees, especially highlighting Garns’ leadership during the Rio Dell earthquake response and the commission experience of the others. All four confirmations were approved unanimously, with 37 ayes and 0 noes each. The Senate next adopted SR 69 designating February as Montessori Month. Senator Niello described Montessori education’s history, California ties, and current teacher shortages, while a group of Montessori educators and students from the California Montessori Project was recognized in the gallery. The Senate then took up SCR 122 honoring Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week. Senator Weber Pearson and many others from both parties spoke about Black history as American history, the legacy of Carter G. Woodson, ongoing civil rights and education issues, and the importance of recognizing Black contributions in public life, culture, and policy. The resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0. The remainder of the session focused on Black History Month observances, including the California Legislative Black Caucus’s “Unsung Heroes” honorees, who were introduced and recognized for community service, arts, public safety, health care, and youth support. The Senate also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward, who died after a battle with cancer, and for civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, with members recalling his advocacy, charisma, and personal impact. The Senate adjourned after announcing its next meeting for February 26, 2026.

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• Members, we're now moving on to adjournments in memory. Quorum call is still in place.
• Today I rise to adjourn in the memory of Thomas Kent Carter, who was known as TK.
• Today I rise to adjourn in the memory of Thomas Kent Carter, who was known as TK.
• Please join me in adjourning in the memory of Dave Hodges. Thank you.
• The request to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Summary: The Assembly met for a floor session marked largely by ceremonial and procedural business. After a quorum call, the body opened with Valentine’s Day remarks, a prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by guest introductions recognizing California YMCA Youth and Government participants from several delegations, including Glendora High School, Crenshaw YMCA, Wilmington YMCA, and Mid Valley YMCA. On the daily file, most items were passed, retained, or continued without controversy. The only recorded vote was on the consent calendar, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was adopted 63-0. The chamber also approved a request to allow certain members to speak on adjournments in memory. Several members then offered adjournment tributes: Assembly Member Gibson honored James Armstrong, a veteran and community leader in Carson and Watts; Assembly Member Rubio remembered actor-comedian Thomas Kent Carter (TK Carter); and Assembly Member Boerner honored Dave Hodges, founder of the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. The Assembly then announced there would be no session on President’s Day, with the next floor session scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 at 1 p.m., and adjourned accordingly.

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• So we have House Memorial 2, please. Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee.
• Chair, and thank you, Representative Garrett, for this memorial.
• I have a question where it comes to assessment... in this memorial.
• Is there anybody on Zoom that's in support of House Memorial 16?
• And I'm in support of this bill, or this memorial. Thank you. All right.

Bills: SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• the resolution, and I further move that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn in the honor and memory
• of DeWan Anthony Stiegel, Jr., and that when the House adjourns today, it do so in his honor and memory
• During today, it do so in the honor and memory of DeWan Anthony Stiegel, Jr.
• All those in favor of adopting those memorial resolutions as read by the clerk shall please rise.
• Page 1, first category: memorial resolutions laid on the Speaker's table.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of memorial and commending resolutions out of order and in block. Members offered tributes to Colonel James T. O’Kelly for his Marine Corps service and later public service; to Taran Mehta and DeWan Anthony Stiegel, Jr.; to Noreen Torin for her long career in Central Virginia journalism; to Bernard L. Henderson, Jr. for extensive public and civic service; and to Child’s Family Orchards for growing a record-setting peach. Several additional memorial and commending resolutions were adopted in block, including newly added resolutions for Stephanie Daniel Myers and Lynn Kathleen McKay, among others. The chamber then considered the conference report on House Bill 30, the biennial state budget. Speakers praised staff and conferees for their work and noted provisions such as pay raises for teachers and state employees, infrastructure funding, a higher standard deduction, and a utility-related rebate issue. Some members criticized the budget as a large spending increase and argued it did not provide enough tax relief, while others supported it and emphasized keeping commitments to data center tax policy and adding co-ops to rebate efforts. After debate, the House adopted the conference report by a vote of 71 yeas to 22 nays. At the close of business, the House was informed that the calendar was complete, reminded about a constituent relationship management software survey, and then recessed pursuant to House Resolution 2069.

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• Thank you both for being here for this adjournment in memory.
• I respectfully ask that we adjourn in Grant Ward's memory.
• I respectfully ask that we adjourn in Grant Ward's memory.
• Please bring the name of your adjournment in memory to the desk to be properly memorialized.
• Please bring the name of your adjournment in memory to the desk to be properly memorialized.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journals, and then took up gubernatorial appointments. The chamber confirmed four reappointments to the Seismic Safety Commission: Deborah Garns, David Rabbit, Cindy Silva, and Vincent Wells. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove, supported by colleagues, and approved by roll call votes; the first three were confirmed 37-0 after calls were lifted, and Wells was also confirmed 37-0. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 69, designating February as Montessori Month. Senator Niello described Montessori education’s history, California ties, and current teacher shortage and credentialing issues, while several members spoke in support. The resolution passed unanimously, 37-0, and the gallery included Montessori educators and students from the California Montessori Project. The major floor action was Senate Concurrent Resolution 122 honoring Black History Month and the centennial of Black history observances. Senator Weber Pearson and many colleagues from both parties spoke about Black history as American history, the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and the need to protect truthful education and civil rights. After extensive remarks and a presentation of Black History Month “Unsung Hero” honorees in the gallery, the resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate also adjourned in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward and Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson. Multiple senators offered tributes to Ward’s service, leadership, and family, and to Jackson’s civil rights legacy, coalition-building, and influence on voting rights, economic justice, and public service. The body announced its next session for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• Here in Santa Fe, I am here in strong support of Senate Memorial 22, a memorial that recognizes a critical
• And In the bill here, I'm sorry, the memorial.
• So we're not part of this memorial.
• Do we have anyone in support of This memorial.
• I stand in support of Senate Memorial 20.

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

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• House Joint Memorial 4004 on third reading.
• House Joint Memorial 4004 on third reading and final passage.
• Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001.
• Speaker, rising as well to urge support of this joint memorial.
• I urge you to support this Joint Memorial as well. Further remarks.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, recognized visitors from the Colville Tribal Business Council, and then caucused briefly before taking up bills. The chamber also received a Senate message announcing passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5000. Members advanced and passed several bills. House Bill 1269, raising pawnbroker interest rates and fees modestly, passed 83-14 after supporters said it would help small businesses serving unbanked customers and maintain operations amid inflation. Substitute House Bill 2123, changing foreign national campaign contribution reporting rules, passed 68-29 amid debate over whether it appropriately reduced burdens on candidate campaigns while still protecting initiative campaigns. Substitute House Bill 2178, a technical court-rules and procedure cleanup bill, passed 89-8; House Bill 2120, which removes two duplicative JLARC reports to free staff for higher-value audits, passed unanimously 97-0; House Bill 2309, eliminating postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs to reduce employment barriers, passed 97-0; and Substitute House Bill 2158, allowing electronic remote notarization of physical documents, passed 96-0. The House also passed Substitute House Bill 2411, expanding shared leave eligibility to include absences related to hate crimes and immigration enforcement actions, by a vote of 60-36 after supporters framed it as support for public employees and opponents raised cost and policy concerns. House Joint Memorial 4004, a nonbinding request to Congress concerning sea lion management to protect salmon and treaty fishing rights, passed 80-16 after debate focused on salmon restoration and tribal rights. Finally, Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001, honoring Russell Blount by naming the future East 34th Street overpass over I-5, passed 96-0. The House then adjourned until the next scheduled session.

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• Her family is with us to join in honoring her memory.
• I too would like to speak to this adjournment in memory.
• As we adjourn in her memory, let it also be a call to action. I ask that we adjourn in her memory.
• May her memory be a blessing. Thank you for sharing her with us.
• May her memory be a blessing. Thank you.

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• Resolution commemorating May 15th as Police Officer Memorial Day and the week of May 11th to 17th as
• Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officer Memorial Day in the week in which
• at the Peace Officer Memorial in St.
• </c><00:10:03.680><c> Paul</c><00:10:03.920><c> since</c> Peace Officer Memorial in St.
• Paul since Peace Officer Memorial in St. Paul since 6<00:10:04.560><c> p.m.

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• What is your adjournment memory, sir? Mr. President, I have two journey memories.
• I would like to adjourn in memory of Dr. Jim Franks. He's a long-time Dr.
• Senator Hill: Journey in memory. Please proceed.
• When we adjourn, I would request we do so in the memory of Mrs.
• So please adjourn us in her memory. Senator Ladner: In memory. Please proceed.

Bills: SB3408 , HB4171 , SB3403 , SB3404 , SB2210

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• Thank you both for being here for this adjournment in memory.
• I respectfully ask that we adjourn in Grant Ward's memory.
• I would be honored if this body would adjourn in memory of Grant Ward.
• Please bring the name of your adjournment in memory to the desk to be properly memorialized.
• And I too would request the adjournment in his memory. Thank you.