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CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee May 13th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • That obviously allows individuals to unionize just based on a signature.
  • can unionize and those who don't want to unionize are...
  • That people who want to unionize can unionize and those who don't want to unionize are not being, not
  • can unionize and those who don't want to unionize are...
  • That people who want to unionize can unionize and those who don't want to unionize are not being, not
Committee: Senate Rules
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about recognition, dignity, and a chance to rebuild their lives.
  • Marvin Pineda, on behalf of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 1363 and 94.
  • Marvin Pineda, on behalf of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 1363 and 94.
  • Matt Roman on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad in opposition.
  • So there needs to be a recognition that this does drive costs.
Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1938, which would create a voluntary process for local governments to designate California surf reserves through the Ocean Protection Council. The author and supporters, including Save the Waves Coalition, the League of California Cities, and the California State Association of Counties, argued the bill would recognize surf breaks as important natural and economic assets. The bill received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations and passed on a roll call vote, with the measure left on call. The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included AB 1699, AB 1780, AB 1891, AB 1893, and AB 2566. The committee then took up AB 2051, which would convene a coastal resilience permitting working group to develop a roadmap for streamlining permits for coastal resilience projects. The author and supporters from the Bay Area Council, Port of San Francisco, and others said the bill would reduce duplicative permitting delays while preserving environmental protections. One member raised concerns about giving too much authority to the Coastal Commission, but the bill still received a due pass recommendation to Water, Parks and Wildlife and passed on a roll call vote. AB 2494, dealing with the management of demonstration state forests, drew substantial debate. The author said the bill would update outdated 1947-era management goals to emphasize biodiversity, carbon sequestration, wildfire resilience, recreation, research, and tribal co-governance, with strong support from Mendocino County, tribal representatives, and environmental groups. Opponents from the Farm Bureau, California Forestry Association, and others argued it would shift the forests away from sustainable timber production, create funding instability, and invite litigation. After extensive questioning about forest science, old growth, funding, and tribal co-management, the bill received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations and passed on a roll call vote. The committee also approved AB 2483, which would create a permanent certification pathway for formerly incarcerated firefighters who served on Cal Fire hand crews. Supporters said the bill would recognize their training and improve job prospects after release, and it passed unanimously to Public Safety. Finally, AB 1777, the California Clean Skies Act, was heard; it would affirm CARB’s authority to adopt indirect source rules to address pollution from vehicle-heavy facilities such as warehouses and ports. Environmental, health, and labor supporters backed the bill as a tool to protect public health, while trucking, business, port, and industry groups opposed it as costly and overly broad. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with members debating whether it clarified existing authority or created new regulatory power.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 23rd, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It’s about recognition, dignity, and a chance to rebuild their lives.
  • Rebecca Marcus on behalf of the Union of Concerned Scientists, as well as my colleagues at NRDC, the
  • Marvin Pineda, on behalf of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Locals 1363 and 94.
  • Matt Roman on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad in opposition.
  • So there needs to be a recognition that this does drive costs.
Committee: House Natural Resources
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 15, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we lay this bill over again, I invite any members, DFL, GOP, small unions, small businesses, union
  • an amendment to bring today, but I am working on that question to make sure that if we don't allow unions
  • </c> unions uh small businesses Union unions uh small businesses Union organizers<00:03:20.120><c> uh
  • um don't allow unions to to be<00:03:58.519><c> able</c><00:03:58.720><c> to</c><00:03:59.560><c> um
  • members, but some leadership of the unions had earlier said, “We didn’t really ask for this because
Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I ask seek recognition? Mr.
  • </c> Gentleman from Texas seek recognition. Gentleman from Texas seek recognition.
  • gentleoman from Texas seek recognition? gentleoman from Texas seek recognition?
  • </c> South Carolina seek recognition? Mr. South Carolina seek recognition? Mr.
  • </c> California seek recognition? California seek recognition?
Bills: HB2966
Keywords: citizenship, small business, loan eligibility, immigration status, entrepreneurship
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Justice for Camille; Lester Bettencourt, Justice for Camille; Kenneth Brewer, the Baton Rouge Police Union
  • Turlitch, President of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Kenneth Brewer with Baton Rouge Police Union
  • Turlitch, President of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Kenneth Brewer with Baton Rouge Police Union
  • Turlitz, President of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Kenneth Brewer with Baton Rouge Police Union
  • Darryl Basco, Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police; Kenneth Brewer, Baton Rouge Police Union; Kevin Cobb
Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on March 25, 2026, and first voluntarily deferred HB 884. The committee then took up HB 806, which strengthens Louisiana’s hit-and-run laws by adding rapid notification procedures through law enforcement systems and clarifying investigative protocols. Vice Chair LaFleur and several family members of hit-and-run victims testified in strong support, describing the bill as a needed accountability and public-safety measure; it was adopted as amended and reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 143, which raises the per diem paid to sheriffs for housing state inmates in parish jails from $26.39 to $29.39 to match current appropriations practice. Sheriffs and committee members emphasized that local jails are underfunded and provide important programming and cost savings to the state; the bill was reported favorably. The committee next approved several local or criminal justice measures. HB 93, which places the Lincoln Parish jury commission under the clerk or deputy clerk, was reported favorably without opposition. HB 166, which removes Vermilion Parish from the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, drew discussion about regional juvenile detention funding and representation, with members noting similar concerns from other parishes; it was reported favorably. HB 429, which adds theft or unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism and expands protections for energy facilities, received support from industry groups and law enforcement, with one opposition card filed; it was amended and reported favorably. HB 231, creating the crime of intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders, especially protective orders, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from the sponsor and support from domestic violence and women’s advocacy groups. The committee then advanced a package of bills by Chairwoman Villio aimed at protecting minors and addressing impaired driving. HB 58 and its companion constitutional amendment HB 51 would restrict post-conviction bail for offenders convicted of aggravated offenses against minors; the Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the measures, while the Southern Poverty Law Center opposed them, and both measures were reported favorably. HB 69 would make it a misdemeanor to tamper with or circumvent court-ordered ignition interlock requirements while on probation or otherwise required by law, and HB 82 would increase penalties for repeat DWI offenders with prior serious injury or death-related convictions; both were supported by prosecutors, police, sheriffs, and MADD, amended where needed, and reported favorably. The committee adjourned after completing action on the listed bills.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee May 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • That obviously allows individuals to unionize just based on a signature.
  • And they are to do that without coercion by any party, either employer or union.
  • can unionize and those who don't want to unionize are... ...that people who want to unionize can unionize
  • and those who don't want to unionize are not being, not forced or whatever.
  • I can... ...that people who want to unionize can unionize and those who don't want to unionize are not
Summary: The committee first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Arthur Krantz to the Public Employment Relations Board and Christopher Ferguson, Brian Haynes, Anna Marie de Mars, and Ronald Fiore to the Student Aid or Student Athletic commissions, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. It also approved references of bills to committees by a 5-0 vote. The committee then heard from Julia Montgomery, nominated for a third term as General Counsel of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, who described her work on farmworker rights, outreach, and enforcement of labor protections. Members questioned Montgomery closely about card-check unionization procedures, signature authenticity, outreach to Spanish-speaking and indigenous-language farmworkers, make-whole enforcement delays, and a long-running Tri-Fanucchi farm case. Montgomery said objections and unfair labor practice charges can be investigated, that signature verification is handled by board staff rather than her office, and that delays often stem from appeals, difficulty locating workers, employer obstruction, and court backlogs. Vice Chair Grove voted no, while Senators Laird and Reyes supported the nomination; the committee advanced Montgomery to the full Senate on a 3-2 vote. The committee then considered three State Board of Education appointments: Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, and Gabriela Orozco Gonzalez. In opening statements, all three emphasized long careers in public education and support for students, teachers, and families. Questions focused on math achievement, the 2023 math framework and access to Algebra I in middle school, transitional kindergarten, community schools, and the effectiveness of education spending. The nominees said the framework still allows ready eighth graders to take Algebra I, pointed to new instructional materials, professional learning, TK expansion, and community schools as key improvements, and said they had not been involved in the governor’s proposed education governance changes. Public witnesses and education groups testified in strong support. The committee advanced Glover Woods 3-1, Lewis 4-1, and Gonzalez 3-1 to the full Senate.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . recognition. recognition.
  • Boss, seek recognition?
  • </c> from New York seek recognition? Mr. from New York seek recognition? Mr.
  • recognition? recognition?
  • recognition? recognition?
Bills: HB4970 , HR1420 , HB5362
Keywords: Orland Project, Central Valley Project, Sacramento Canal Unit, water transfer, water rights, drought relief, federal reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation, California water, irrigation, water management, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act, Reclamation Reform Act, water users association, water supply, drought resilience
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 30th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This resolution is an opportunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.
  • I want to thank my colleagues for their generous words today and words of recognition that I think are
  • I encourage everyone to do a day in the life with your local janitor's union. It's eye-opening.
  • keep things out of our landfills that should not go in there. generous words today and words of recognition
  • And I encourage everyone to do a day in the life with your local janitor's union.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Mar 18th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill authorizes credit unions to operate within the school systems.
  • Why just credit unions and banks? It came up after I filed the bill.
  • Obviously, a credit union is incentivized or a bank would be. An advantage.
  • Obviously, a credit union is incentivized or a bank would be incentivized to do so.
  • Those are our union organization representatives.
Committee: House Education
Summary: The House Education Committee met on March 18, 2026, with 11 members present and adopted prior meeting minutes without objection. The committee first heard HB 649 by Rep. Brass, which would create a statewide common application portal for dual enrollment. Supporters from the Pelican Institute and the Board of Regents said the bill would simplify enrollment, reduce paperwork for counselors and families, and improve awareness of dual enrollment options. Members asked about nonparticipation by institutions and access for nontraditional students; the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then took up HB 807 by Rep. Brass, which would establish the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program within LCTCS to help recruit and retain instructors for high-demand workforce programs. Testimony from River Parishes Community College, Dow, and the Louisiana Chemical Association described instructor shortages as a bottleneck for training workers for major industrial projects, and said employer-sharing models and apprenticeships have been successful. An amendment expanded eligibility to include LSU Eunice and Southern University at Shreveport, and the committee adopted the amendments. After debate about whether the state needed a new fund versus using existing systems, the bill was reported favorably by a 13-1 roll call vote. Next, the committee heard HB 285 by Chairman Bacala, which authorizes school boards to cooperate with banks and credit unions to operate branches in high schools as part of financial literacy programs. Bacala said the bill clarifies statutory authority, and an amendment added banks to the original credit union language. Members discussed ethics, exclusivity, student access, and whether the branches could market products; supporters from LABI and financial industry groups said the programs improve hands-on financial education. The bill was reported with amendments without objection. The committee also considered HB 28 by Rep. Owen, which adds a BESE-level appeal for certain teacher certification applicants affected by administrative or contractor errors. Owen described a case in which applicants paid for certification programs but were denied because of a mentor-signature issue, and said the amendment would require BESE or its designee to act within 30 days. Department of Education staff said the Teacher Certification Appeals Council had already granted extensions rather than outright denials in the affected cases, but the committee advanced the bill after a 9-4 roll call vote. Finally, the committee began HB 268 by Rep. Carver, which would strengthen career exposure requirements for students by tying activities more closely to high-wage, high-demand jobs and adding an annual exposure requirement in K-5; testimony emphasized early workforce awareness, and discussion focused on keeping the requirements manageable for schools.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tax panel hears bill to create agricultural water quality property tax credit, HF363 3/19/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A $5 tax credit is not an environmental interaction, and no other state in the Union has the ag water
  • </c><00:16:21.000><c> please</c><00:16:21.240><c> present</c> Minnesota Farmers Union please present
  • Minnesota Farmers Union please present your<00:16:21.680><c> testimony</c><00:16:22.240><c> state</c>
  • Were you testifying on behalf of the Farmers Union, or are you a Farmers Union member like I am?
  • </c><00:28:08.840><c> member</c> Union or are you a Farmers Union member Union or are you a Farmers Union
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Tourism Mar 4th, 2026

Special Committee on Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • I can rattle off the academies: Randolph-Macon, Massanutten, Fork Union, Hargrave, Riverside, Army-Navy
  • have a state in their name, I can rattle all the academies off, Randolph-Macon, Massanutton, Fork Union
  • From 1961 to 1964, he was a business representative to the city employees union.
  • This is a milestone worthy of state recognition.
  • It's simply a recognition, a recognition of a species that reflects resilience, abundance, and quiet
Committee: House Special Committee on Tourism
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 22 (2-6-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In November, the city of member seeking recognition to speak for member seeking recognition to speak
  • ><c> cast,</c> Member seeking recognition to cast, Member seeking recognition to cast, change,<00:19:
  • ><c> to</c><00:25:07.320><c> cast,</c> Any member seeking recognition to cast, Any member seeking recognition
  • Any member seeking recognition at this order of business?
  • </c> more perfect union, of course. more perfect union, of course.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Illinois seek recognition? Illinois seek recognition?
  • . recognition. recognition.
  • . recognition. recognition.
  • recognition? recognition?
  • recognition? recognition?
Bills: HB8595 , HB4288 , HB4647 , HB6963 , HB5362 , HB6007
Keywords: appropriations, State Department, foreign aid, foreign assistance, diplomacy, embassy security, consular services, passport backlog, visa wait times, international broadcasting, Fulbright, Peace Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation, foreign military financing, security assistance, counterterrorism, nonproliferation, democracy promotion, human rights, global health
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 3

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing no one seeking recognition, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Senator Berg.
  • ,</c> Seeing no one seeking recognition, Seeing no one seeking recognition, Madam<01:17:52.880><c> Clerk
  • </c> Says that they do scores of recognition Says that they do scores of recognition for<01:54:29.040
  • Any member seeking recognition? Senator Tichenor. Explain your vote.
  • Any member seeking recognition? Senator Tichenor. Explain your vote.
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for the recognition. If I could have the Gator Caucus come, please join me up front here.
  • Before we go on, Senator Davis, you have a recognition? You are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
  • Senator Martin, you have a recognition as well. You're recognized. Thank you, President.
  • I love my credit union, Suncoast, but there's a couple members of Loyalty Credit Union and Champion's
  • First Credit Union in the West Gallery, along with Anthony DeMarco and Christopher Hodges.
Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others. Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9. Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's also recent legislation regarding the use of union employees and people in the union for certain
  • Chairman, first of all, I'll be brief in recognition of being taken out of turn.
  • BTEA Northeast is the leading voice for union building trades contractors across all of New England.
  • We represent nine trade associations and negotiate with more than 70 local unions across 15 different
  • With this annual recognition, Massachusetts would help families who have experienced loss to feel seen
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue. Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Community Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair recognition. Whose hand was up first here? Chair recognizes the ranking member.
  • And he basically said, you guys need a union.
  • And there was a big disconnect between the union leadership and union representatives and the lobbyists
  • and what was the interests of the actual workers. ...and the union representatives and the lobbyists
  • We had full facial recognition, right? We had caps. We had full facial recognition, right?
Committee: House Community Safety
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session and Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • is a senior at Steel Canyon High School, where he serves as a leader at his school's Black Student Union
  • For me, this recognition is not simply about heritage.
  • We now know that women have always been affected but have suffered without recognition or diagnosis.
  • And today we send a message that goes beyond recognition. We stand with survivors.
  • And today we send a message that goes beyond recognition. We stand with survivors.
Summary: The Assembly met, established a quorum after a roll call, and handled a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor items. Members recognized several guests and student groups, then moved through the daily file, including second-reading items, Senate amendments, and the consent calendar, which was adopted 54-0. The chamber also adopted ACR 151 recognizing March 25 as Greek Independence Day, with 59 co-authors added, and ACR 146 designating March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, with 61 co-authors added; both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. ACR 140, proclaiming March 21 as Women in STEM Day, also passed with 56 co-authors added and was adopted by voice vote. The most substantial debate centered on AB 2156, which renames Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Workers’ Day and declares an urgency clause. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and several members spoke in support, emphasizing recognition of farm workers’ collective contributions and, in light of recent revelations about Cesar Chavez, the need to honor the broader movement rather than one individual. Other members echoed support while discussing farmworker history, accountability, and the importance of acknowledging survivors. Assembly Member DeMaio supported the bill but criticized state policies affecting agriculture and argued for broader recognition of Latino Californians and farmworker policy reforms. The bill passed with 67 votes and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. Later, the Assembly recessed for the Joint Convention and heard the 26th State of the Judiciary address from Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. She focused on judicial independence, threats to judges, remote proceedings, CARE Act implementation, trial court funding and judgeship shortages, AI use in courts, immigration-related courthouse concerns, State Bar reforms after the February 2025 bar exam problems, and judicial salaries. She also highlighted the judiciary’s centennial, the importance of collaboration with the Legislature and Governor Newsom, and the need to preserve equal access to justice. After the address was ordered printed in the Journal, the joint convention adjourned and the Assembly later adjourned until Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m.