Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, let's proceed with the vote then. >> Vote, please?
• </c> May I take the vote for the Senate? May I take the vote for the Senate?
• May we take the vote?
• Chair votes I. I vote I. Senator DeCourt? I. May we vote for the House? >> Oh, thank you.
• I'm ready to be able to take the vote? I'm ready to<00:29:10.320><c> vote.

Bills: SB2057 , SB2109 , SB2400 , HB1752 , SB2599 , SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

Transcript Highlights:

• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
• All members vote who desire to vote. Members, this is for co-authors.
• All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes.
• All members vote who desire to vote. The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a largely ceremonial and procedural floor session. Speaker Revis delivered remarks condemning the sexual abuse allegations involving Cesar Chavez and said he would work with Senate leadership on legislation to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day. The body also handled several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and guest introductions for visiting students, advocacy groups, and university representatives. The main substantive actions were on a series of resolutions. H.R. 83, recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, drew extensive personal testimony from Assemblymembers about family members and constituents with disabilities, the need for inclusion, and the importance of state funding and direct support services; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. ACR 154, recognizing California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day, was similarly supported with personal stories about family members with Down syndrome and the need for continued awareness and services; it was adopted after 67 co-authors were added. ACR 148, designating Family Physician Week, highlighted the shortage of primary care doctors and the importance of investment in family medicine; it was adopted after 60 co-authors were added. ACR 156, recognizing National Day of Play, emphasized social connection, reduced screen time, and community engagement; it also passed with 60 co-authors added. The Assembly also adopted the consent calendar, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 125 related to Ramadan, by a 60-0 vote. Later, members gave an adjournment in memory for Raymond Martin Melgoza, a union laborer and community member from the Central Valley. The session ended with announcements about the schedule, including no floor session on March 20 and a mandatory joint convention on March 23 for the State of the Judiciary address, followed by adjournment until March 23 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Explain my vote, Mr. Chairman. "Yes, please." "I'm going to vote yes on this bill.
• With 20 yes votes and no no votes, one pass vote, HB 529 as amended by the committee sub is passed and
• </c> I'd like to explain my yes vote. I'd like to explain my yes vote.
• </c> let them out, and I vote yes. let them out, and I vote yes.
• vote,</c><00:19:21.520><c> HB</c><00:19:22.040><c> 529</c> no zero no votes, one pass vote, HB 529 no

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Four ayes, one no, two not voting.
• By your vote of four ayes, one no, and two not voting, you’ve given S.B. 1334 a do pass recommendation
• Four ayes, one no, two not voting. Thank you. Four ayes, one no, two not voting.
• Four aye, one no, two not voting.
• Madam Chair, may I explain my vote?

Bills: SB1017 , SB1149 , SB1162 , SB1192 , SB1249 , SB1253 , SB1331 , SB1333 , SB1334

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: informed consent, surgical procedures, healthcare professionals, patient rights, regulatory compliance, child welfare, dependency hearings, foster care, court procedures, parental rights, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing, monitoring, administrative burdens, basic first aid, good samaritan, medical licensing exemption, Arizona medical board, A.R.S. 32-1421

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> we're we're only one diff one vote we're we're only one diff one vote different<00:01:27.759><c>
• </c> will be getting a begrudging yes vote? will be getting a begrudging yes vote?
• </c><00:04:03.680><c> for</c> Democrats saying they're not voting for Democrats saying they're not voting
• for it, this appears not to have voting for it, this appears not to have the<00:04:07.360><c> vote.
• </c><00:08:02.479><c> Oh,</c> Is going to vote for it? Yes or no? Oh, Is going to vote for it?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Smith voted no. Representative Horgan voted no. Representative Burch voted no.
• Representative Harvey voted no. Representative Manos voted no. Representative Tur voted no.
• Representative Smith voted no. Representative Horgan voted no. Representative Bur... voted no.
• Representative Harvey voted no. Representative Manos voted no. Representative Tur... voted no.
• Representative Rambo voted no. Representative Berson voted no. Chairman Lynn voted no.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313, and Representative Perez moved to retain the bill, saying it needed work and was not ready as written. Representative Smith supported that approach, and the motion to retain passed 18-0. The committee then considered House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure. Representative Smith and others argued the bill was too broad, could create litigation and discovery disputes, and might even be read to affect criminal cases. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and the chair agreed to place it on consent with a report to be prepared. The committee next heard House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved to retain, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0. The committee then took up House Bill 509, a fiscal note bill requiring reporting related to forfeitures. Members on both sides discussed the bill’s cost, the burden of collecting and collating the data, possible duplication across fiscal years, and whether the information was already being collected. The OTP motion passed 11-7, and Chairman Lynn asked Representative McFarland to prepare the report; a minority report was anticipated. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 520, which would authorize Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas. Representative Kuttab supported the bill, saying similar authority exists in other agencies and states. Opponents argued the DOE already can obtain information through the attorney general, that the bill would create an unbalanced internal enforcement process, and that the subpoena authority was not tied to the curriculum-related concerns raised in testimony. Representative Ter offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena authority from DOE hearing officers to the attorney general; the amendment failed 7-11. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and the OTP motion passed 10-8, with a minority report also requested.

Transcript Highlights:

• Anyone wish to change your vote? Secretary will close the roll. Anyone wish to change your vote?
• Anyone wish to change their vote? Secretary will close the roll. Anyone wish to change their vote?
• Anyone wish to change their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote? Secretary will close the roll.
• Anyone wish to change their vote? Secretary will open the roll. Anyone wish to change their vote?
• Anyone wish to change your vote? Thank you. Anyone wish to change your vote?

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Appreciate a good vote. Any questions? ...for House Management. Appreciate a good vote.
• Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection, Madam Secretary, please roll the vote.
• Any objection to rolling the vote?
• Any senator wish to change his or her vote? Any senator wish to change his or her vote?
• Any senator wish to change his or her vote? Any senator wish to change his or her vote?

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Current vote is 1-3, Chair voting no, Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Durazo: No.
• Current vote is 3-1, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no. Senator Durazo: Aye.
• Current vote is 4-0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Durazo: Aye.
• Current vote is 4-0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Durazo: Aye.
• Current vote is 3-1, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no. Senator Durazo: Aye.

Summary: The committee heard SB 921, which would create a tax credit to help agricultural employers offset overtime wage costs for farmworkers. Senator Grove and supporters, including farmworkers, the California Farm Bureau, Western Growers, and other agricultural groups, argued that California’s ag overtime law has reduced take-home pay by limiting hours and that the credit would help employers continue offering overtime while putting more money back into workers’ paychecks. Opponents, including the California Federation of Labor Unions and CRLA Foundation, argued the bill would subsidize employers for complying with the law, shift costs to taxpayers, and set a precedent for industry-specific carve-outs. The bill was held in subcommittee and taken up later when more members arrived. The committee then considered SB 1083, a follow-up to last year’s school employee misconduct database law. Senator Perez said the bill would add due process protections for classified school employees by requiring an administrative law judge review before placement in the statewide egregious misconduct database, require notice when an employee leaves during an investigation, and extend vetting to some contractors and non-permanent workers. Supporters, including the California School Employees Association and California Federation of Teachers, said the bill balances student safety with fairness for employees who could be wrongly accused. Opponents, including school business officials, joint powers authorities, administrators, and school employers, warned the bill could delay investigations, create conflicting timelines, and weaken child-safety protections. The committee approved SB 1083 on a 3-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1089, authored by Senator Richardson, would require CalPERS health plans to cover GLP-1 medications for chronic weight management and direct CalRx to help make the drugs more affordable. The senator described the bill as a response to personal experience with coverage denials and high out-of-pocket costs, and said broader access could improve health outcomes and reduce long-term costs. The American Diabetes Association and other medical groups supported the measure, citing diabetes prevention and treatment benefits, while a pharmaceutical industry representative said there were still concerns but noted ongoing discussions. The committee passed SB 1089 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar. The committee next heard SB 954, which would revise last year’s CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing by narrowing the definition and adding environmental, tribal, labor, and community protections, including prevailing wage, skilled-and-trained workforce requirements, and review for projects near disadvantaged communities. Support came from labor unions, environmental groups, and community organizations, which said the bill would restore oversight and prevent harmful projects from bypassing CEQA. Business groups and chambers of commerce opposed, arguing the bill would make the exemption too restrictive, discourage investment, and worsen California’s manufacturing job losses. The bill passed 3-1 to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1299, which would codify training and certification standards for fire sprinkler fitters after a court decision invalidated prior regulations on procedural grounds; the author and supporters said the bill is needed to protect public safety and ensure qualified installation of fire suppression systems.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> So, I ask for a no vote. So, I ask for a no vote.
• Ask for an I vote.
• With no vote on any more no votes? I don't see any other no votes. Senator Kuckmeyer.
• </c> no vote on any more no votes? no vote on any more no votes?
• </c> I don't see any other no votes. I don't see any other no votes.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . vote. vote.
• </c> wants to vote? wants to vote?
• </c> been able to vote been able to vote on<00:26:21.880><c> election</c><00:26:22.440><c> day</c> on
• </c> registered and voted. registered and voted.
• </c> people to vote. people to vote.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote. The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722. Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members cast their votes. As every member has cast votes, thank you. Has every member voted?
• Members cast their votes. Has every member voted? Does any member wish to change your vote?
• Members will cast their votes. Members have voted. Does any member change their vote?
• Members will cast their votes. Has every member voted? Has every member voted?
• Members will cast their votes. Has every member voted? Does any member change their vote?

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received committee reports and bill referrals. Among the measures introduced or advanced were bills on restroom access and indecency, assertive community treatment, foreign law in Idaho courts, police dog protections, hospital taxing district petitions, legislative residency requirements, driver education options for parents, and redesigning the agricultural license plate. The House also passed several bills on second or third reading, including HB 652, HB 556, HB 602, HB 654, HB 549, HB 628, and HB 663, sending them to the Senate. HB 556 drew the most debate. Supporters argued the state should raise reimbursement to counties for housing state inmates in county jails because county costs have risen well above current reimbursement levels, counties are overcrowded, and property taxpayers are subsidizing state obligations. Opponents said the fiscal note was too large for the current budget year, though several members still acknowledged the underlying problem. The bill ultimately passed the House 59-10. HB 602, which limits the use of foreign law when it conflicts with Idaho or U.S. constitutional rights, also passed after questions about prior legislation affecting child support enforcement; the sponsor said this bill was narrower and preserved existing law as the guardrail. HB 673, which would require legislative candidates to have lived in their district for 120 days in the preceding year before filing, generated significant concern about retroactivity, fairness, and impacts on military members, missionaries, traveling workers, and others with temporary absences. After debate, the House voted to send it to general orders for further work rather than advancing it immediately. HB 628, concerning parent-taught driver education in urban districts, was defended as expanding parental choice and reducing costs, while opponents raised safety concerns about teaching teens on busy roads without dual brakes or other safeguards; it passed 63-6. The House adjourned after announcements and committee meeting notices.

Transcript Highlights:

• That after the vote that I casted today, I'm happy that Californians will have a choice to vote how they
• , he says, more Democrats vote-by-mail than more Republicans vote-by-mail.
• Let Californians vote and have a say at the ballot box. I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Ms.
• For these reasons, we urge an aye vote when you get a chance to vote on this.
• It's not politicians voting.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Jazinski votes I. All senators haven't voted. Who desires a vote?
• Senator Jazinski votes I. All members having voted, who desires to vote?
• The Senate is now in recess. votes I. Senator Rasmmanson for those votes I.
• Senator Jazinski votes I. Mr. President. Senator Jazinski votes I.
• vote the having voted who desires to vote the secretary<01:00:06.079><c> will</c><01:00:06.400><c> close

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The voter then receives a ballot and votes, and votes are counted in tabulation.
• versus voting.
• And then the other is obtaining a ballot and voting, which... vote um there's an inperson process vote
• Allen explained, we are allowed to take simply a vote. Uh, simple vote.
• uh simple vote we don't have to do vote uh simple vote we don't have to do a<02:16:57.719><c> roll</

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Bateman, how do you vote? Aye. Senator Bateman votes aye. Senator Hanson, how do you vote?
• Senator Bateman, how do you vote? Senator Bateman votes aye. Senator Bateman votes aye.
• Senator Braun, how do you vote? Aye. Senator Braun votes aye. Senator Frame, how do you vote?
• Senator Frame votes aye. Senator Hasegawa, how do you vote? Senator Hasegawa votes aye.
• Senator Hasegawa, how do you vote? Senator Hasegawa votes no. Senator Robinson, how do you vote?

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB5520 , SB6016 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5988 , SB6097 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968 , SB5489 , SB5762 , SB5832 , SB5847 , SB5963 , SB5969 , SB6027 , SB6032 , SB6049 , SB6066 , SB6079 , SB6082 , SB6113 , SB6114 , SB6160 , SB6162 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6289 , SB6309 , SB6319 , SB6347 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SB5911 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB6346 , SB6262 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB6244 , SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with the usual ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, received House messages, and introduced several bills. It also adopted Senate Resolution 868 honoring April as National Donate Life Month. Senators Gaynor and Dozier spoke in support, sharing personal stories about organ donation and transplant recipients, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also recognized guests in the gallery connected to those stories. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments, including Colin L. Bannister to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board, Amina Hussein to the Washington State University Board of Regents, and Ramatou-Libah to the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees. Each confirmation passed with broad support after brief remarks from Senator Schoesler, and several senators were excused from voting. The Senate also acknowledged MLA Jody Tour of British Columbia and a personal privilege recognition for Senator Leis receiving Finland’s Order of the Lion. On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026, dealing with residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, after adopting and rejecting several amendments that narrowed or clarified exemptions and local-control provisions. Senators argued both for housing supply and for preserving local planning flexibility. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 6106 on layoff notifications and worker information protections, Senate Bill 5890 on speeding and reckless driving standards, Senate Bill 5536 on equitable distribution of real property in divorce, and Substitute Senate Bill 6097 allowing federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program. Senate Bill 5988, authorizing fee authority for Department of Health accreditation services for opioid treatment programs, passed after a close vote with one nay. The meeting ended with the Senate standing at ease for caucus and lunch.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have sufficient vote. Garcia, aye. When, aye. We have sufficient votes.
• Not voting. Alanis not voting. When not voting. We'll place it on hold.
• Let me go back over the votes. Item number one, AB 283, final vote is 7-0.
• Item number two, AB 339, the vote is 4-0, with Alanis and one not voting. Thank you.
• Item number 7, AB 672, the current vote is 6-0, with Lackey not voting; that bill is out.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement met for its first hearing of the session, adopted committee rules, and heard several labor-related bills. The chair reviewed hearing procedures, including limits on testimony and expectations for orderly conduct. Members then took up measures affecting public employee bargaining, contracting, confidentiality, school employee benefits, pay stub information, and state correctional health staffing. AB 672 would require public employers to notify PERB when filing court actions involving statutes PERB administers and allow PERB to intervene; it drew support from SEIU, AFSCME, school employees, labor groups, and no opposition, and was passed out of committee. AB 283 would move IHSS bargaining from the county to the state level; providers and recipients testified about low wages, long delays in bargaining, and care access concerns, while counties and public authorities raised cost, scope, and implementation issues. The bill passed 7-0 after members discussed family care worker concerns and the author said he would continue working on the issue. AB 339 would require local governments to give unions 120 days’ notice before contracting out bargaining-unit work. Labor supporters said the bill would make existing meet-and-confer rights meaningful and protect jobs, while counties, cities, special districts, chambers of commerce, and staffing groups argued it would burden local agencies and interfere with existing MMBA procedures. The committee also heard AB 340, which would make communications between employees and union representatives confidential for PERB purposes; supporters said it codified existing case law, while school administrators, special districts, counties, and business groups warned it could hinder investigations. AB 378 would extend the classified school employees summer assistance program to JPA employees, and AB 374 would require more detailed pay stubs for classified school employees; both had labor support and some education-sector opposition over implementation and cost concerns, and both advanced. AB 393 would require cost analyses before contracting out physician work at CDCR and the Department of State Hospitals; supporters argued the state was overpaying contractors amid high vacancy rates, and the bill also advanced. At the end of the hearing, the committee recorded final votes showing AB 283, AB 340, AB 374, AB 378, AB 393, and AB 672 all passing out of committee, while AB 339 remained on hold with a 4-0 vote and some members not voting.

Transcript Highlights:

• But Finance will be the ones who, when it is eventually voted out, will be the ones that do the voting
• </c><00:05:25.039><c> something</c> easier for everybody to vote something easier for everybody to vote
• Voting Rights, which is a project of America Votes.
• </c><00:19:33.840><c> vote</c> allowing people to be able to vote vote allowing people to be able to
• It will look at the voting rolls.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We are suppressing votes.
• We respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• We respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• ...would you be open to making this vote?
• The current vote is two to three, with the chair voting no.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> closing vote. Vote closed. 26 I. 33. No. closing vote. Vote closed. 26 I. 33. No.
• </c> Closing vote. Vote closed. 16 I, 44, no. Closing vote. Vote closed. 16 I, 44, no.
• So, I'll be voting I but vote the water.
• So, I would encourage an I<00:46:10.079><c> vote.</c> I vote. I vote.
• Closing<01:23:40.800><c> vote.</c> Closing vote. Closing vote. Vote<01:23:42.719><c> closed.

Keywords: 916, all