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• Aguiar-Curry and Rogers—Aguiar-Curry for a first and Rogers for a second.
• Aguiar-Curry? the robust discussion that we have as transportation chair.
• Agriar Curry. Wilson, aye. Davies, not voting. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Carrillo, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Tangipa. Aye. Ward. Tangipa, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Tangipa. Thank you. Tangipa, aye. Ransom, Ward. We have 14.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met and began without a quorum, first hearing AB 612 by Assembly Member Rogers and later AB 435 by Assembly Member Wilson. AB 612 would direct Caltrans to update the highway design manual so local jurisdictions consult with fire departments on major road improvements. Supporters, including the California Professional Firefighters and labor representatives, said the bill would improve emergency response and prevent road designs from hindering fire apparatus. County representatives said they were not opposed but wanted the bill narrowed to avoid mandatory consultation on minor maintenance projects or in areas without a local fire district. Several members praised the bill as common-sense safety legislation, and it was moved forward to Appropriations. The committee then adopted its rules and approved a seven-bill consent calendar. AB 435 would update California child passenger safety law to require children under 10 to be properly restrained in the back seat, require children ages 10 to 13 to remain in the back seat unless they pass the five-step seat belt fit test, and require the five-step test before a child may ride in the front seat. The author and supporters, including Safe Kids Greater Sacramento, Safety Belt Safe USA, AAA, the Automobile Club, and hospitals, argued the bill would align state law with national best practices and improve child safety. Committee members raised concerns about enforceability, implementation timing, pickup trucks, large families, and low-speed vehicles, and the author said he was open to amendments and additional data, including California-specific information. AB 435 was advanced to the Committee on Appropriations after discussion. AB 612 also received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. The committee held rolls open to allow additional members to add on, then later confirmed the votes and adjourned.

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• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Aye. Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Ariens? Aye. Ariens? Aye. Herobede? Aye. Harbidian? Aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Carrillo, Pellerin, Hart, Hoover, Jackson, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Carrillo, Pellerin, Hart, Hoover, Jackson, aye.
• A motion has been made by Aguiar-Curry and seconded by Arreguín.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Carrillo, aye. Hoover, Lackey, Macedo, Ransom, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• I think Representative Curry has some questions. Questions.
• Curry, Representative Curry, has a question. Yes, sir. Thank you for coming.
• Curry to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members.
• Curry has a question. Yes.
• Curry? Yeah, Mr. Morales.

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• Canales Curry.
• Representative Curry has one.
• Curry.
• Curry, do you have a question again? Thanks.
• Curry has a question.

Bills: HB 535, HB 2120, HB 2822, HB 3243, HB 3457, HB 3544, HB 4089, HB 4192, HB 4669, HB 4868, HB 4955, HB 5253, HB 5669, SB 1371, SB 1919, SB 2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• Aguirre-Curry, Aarons, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avilan-Farias, Baines, Bauer-Cahan, Bennett.
• Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry moves and Mr.
• Senator Aguirre-Curry, you are recognized.
• Senator Aguirre-Curry, you are recognized for your guest introduction.
• Aguiar-Curry moves, Ms. Assemblymember Bonta seconds that this house.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• AB 1081 by Curry relating to the placement of its school.
• HB 1083 by Curry relating to the eligibility for tuition and free exemptions from public institutions
• Refer to the Committee on Higher Education HB 1084 by Curry.
• Students referred to the Committee on Public Education HB 1086 by CurRI relating to the cost of living
• Refer to the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, HB 1195 by Curry relating to the date of an election

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• AB 1812, Aguiar-Curry, CART right act, do pass out on a B roll call.
• AB 2000, Aguiar-Curry, drug formularies, held in committee.
• AB 2000, Aguiar-Curry, drug formularies, held in committee.
• AB 2123, Aguiar-Curry, medical debt relief, held in committee.
• AB 2250, Aguiar-Curry, cannabis seizures, do pass on an A roll call.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held a suspense-file hearing on May 14, 2026, reviewing hundreds of Assembly bills and a few committee bills. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors used in suspense decisions, including fiscal impact, return on investment, effects on constituents, and protection of the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then acted on a very large number of measures, sending many bills to the Assembly floor on do pass or do pass as amended motions, while holding many others in committee. Topics covered a broad range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, wildfire mitigation, water, energy, transportation, cannabis, immigration, and state governance. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, make implementation contingent on appropriations or existing resources, remove provisions, or clarify agency responsibilities; several bills were held without further action. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on items such as Medi-Cal services, child care, wildfire-related programs, housing financing, school and college issues, public safety and criminal justice, environmental and energy policy, and various consumer and business regulations. Some measures were sent out on A or B roll calls, with Republicans often not voting on amended bills. The hearing concluded after the committee reported that a large number of bills had been moved to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, and the committee adjourned.

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• Arrielley, Adam Griffith, Ashley Woodall, Linda McGee, Ben Curry, Brandon Reynolds, Ritina Brown, yes
• Belinda McGee, Ben Curry, Brandon Reynolds, Riie Brown, yes, Josh Hines, Justin Carnegie, Mary Harris
• Earrin Kelley, Adam Griffith, Ashley Woodall, Belinda McGee, Ben Curry, Brandon Reynolds, Chrissie Brown
• Rinelley, Adam Griffith, Ashley Woodall, Belinda McGee, yes, Ben Curri, Brandon Reynolds, Risie Brown
• Kelly, Adam Griffith, Ashley Woodall, Melinda McGee, Ben Curry, Brandon Reynolds, Rie Brown, yes.

Keywords: 914, all

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• to hemp flower and technical amendments with Republic out with Republicans not voting AB 33 a gear curry
• amendments out with Republicans not voting AB 250 a gear curry sexual assault Civil Claims, do pass,
• AB 675, Aguiar-Curry, farm to school, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 706, Aguiar-Curry, forest and wildfire. preservation funds.
• AB 717 Aguiar-Curry small restoration use. Holding committee. AB 304, errands.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Curry.
• Curry, do you have a question? Again?
• Curry has a question. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Thank you for coming.
• Curry has a question. So, if I'm getting this correct, I mean...
• Curry has one. So just to be clear, this is only for stop...

Bills: HB535, HB2120, HB2822, HB3243, HB3457, HB3544, HB4089, HB4192, HB4669, HB4868, HB4955, HB5253, HB5669, SB1371, SB1919, SB2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• House Resolution 14 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry relative to Women's History Month.
• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you may open on the measure. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Thank you, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. Thank you, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you may close.
• Aguier-Currie moves. Mr.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added. The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association. The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Curry has a question.
• Curry, Representative Curry, mentioned or alluded to, what are the provisions of the...
• Curry, his question.
• Curry has a question.
• Curry to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr.

Bills: HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards

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• Please call the roll: Bonta, here; Chen; Addis; Aguiar-Curry... ...here; Chen; Addis; Aguiar-Curry; Coloza
• Moved by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Chen. Move the bill. Moved by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Chen.
• Moved by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Crowell. Moved by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Krell.
• Aguiar-Curry. Aguiar-Curry, aye. I. Caloza. Caloza, I. Carrillo, I. Flora, Gonzales. I. Krell, I.
• Aguiar-Curry... Bonta, aye. Chen, Addis, aye. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Caloza, aye. Carrillo, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on health care access, oversight, and affordability. The first major item was SB 306 by Senator Becker, a prior authorization reform bill. Becker and supporters, including the California Medical Association and California Hospital Association, argued that prior authorization delays care, adds administrative burden, and can lead to serious patient harm. The bill was substantially amended late in the process to have DMHC and CDI identify services and drugs to exempt from prior authorization based on utilization data, with safeguards for fraud, waste, abuse, and patient safety. Health plans and insurers opposed the measure as written, saying prior authorization remains an important utilization-management tool and raising concerns about the 90% threshold, drug inclusion, and how modifications are counted. The committee also heard SB 35 by Senator Umberg, which would let cities or counties inspect unlicensed sober living homes if DHCS does not act promptly on complaints. Supporters said the bill would address weak enforcement and protect residents, while one behavioral health directors group opposed it unless amended. Members generally supported the measure, citing problems with unlicensed facilities and the need for local enforcement backup. The committee then heard SB 62, which would codify California’s updated essential health benefits benchmark if approved by the federal government. Senator Wiener said the package would add hearing aids, durable medical equipment, and infertility treatment including IVF, acknowledging that premiums could rise but arguing the benefits were worth it. Health Access California and other advocates supported the bill, while the California Family Council opposed it. The committee also took up SB 596 by Senator Menjivar, which would tighten the rules for hospitals claiming an on-call list as a defense to nurse staffing ratio penalties. Supporters, including nurses and SEIU, said hospitals have used vague or ineffective on-call practices to avoid accountability and that the bill would improve enforcement and patient safety. Hospital groups opposed it, arguing that staffing is highly dynamic, that hospitals need flexibility to manage acuity and emergencies, and that the bill could increase costs and interfere with collective bargaining arrangements. Finally, the committee heard SB 40 by Senator Wiener, the Insulin Affordability Act, which would cap insulin copays at $35 for a 30-day supply and restrict step therapy unless a plan covers at least one insulin in each drug type. Supporters, including physicians, diabetes advocates, nurses, students, and patient groups, said insulin is life-saving and too often unaffordable, forcing patients to ration or choose between medication and basic needs. There was no formal opposition testimony, though one member questioned why insulin remains so expensive. The committee also began discussion of SB 363, but the transcript cuts off before that bill’s full presentation or any action on the measures. No votes are recorded in the portion provided, and several bills were noted as consent items earlier in the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Motion by Assemblywoman Aguiar-Curry. Second by Assembly Member Conley.
• So we have a motion by Aguiar-Curry and a second by Hadwick. We'll go ahead.
• Aguiar-Curry. Connolly. Gonzalez. Aye. Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Connolly. Gonzalez. Hadwick? Aye. Erwin.
• Aguiar-Curry: Aye. Connolly. Gonzalez. Hadwick: Aye. Erwin. Ransom: Aye.
• Agbriar Curry. I'm sorry. Aye. Gloria, aye. Aleneese. Aye. Agriar Curry? Connolly? Gonzales? Aye.

Summary: The Assembly Agriculture Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not yet present, then adopted its committee rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session by a 5-0 vote. The committee heard a series of agriculture-related bills, with most measures receiving broad support and moving forward. AB 1142 by Assemblymember Hoover would raise the fee thresholds for small public horse events that are exempt from equine medication monitoring rules; supporters said the current limits are outdated and hurt small riding clubs, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 411 by Assemblymember Papin would allow ranchers to compost livestock carcasses on-farm; supporters cited cost, environmental, and predator-control benefits, while rendering industry representatives asked for amendments to protect existing services and limit the bill’s scope. The bill passed to Natural Resources. AB 482 by Assemblymember Solache would modernize the California Table Grape Commission law and raise assessment caps without increasing assessments themselves; it passed to Appropriations. AB 312 by Vice Chair Alanis would shorten the holding period for ag theft property from six months to three months; it also passed to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 937 and AB 947 by Assemblymember Connolly. AB 937 would make technical changes to the Organic Transition Pilot Program to improve access to organic transition support, with testimony from a farmer who said the program helped him pursue organic certification; the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 947 would expand and refine technical assistance under the Healthy Soils/Climate Smart Agriculture programs, including training, grant writing, matching funds coordination, equipment sharing, and outcome monitoring; supporters said the changes would help small and organic producers access state climate programs, and it also passed to Appropriations. AB 1486, presented by the chair, would use Proposition 4 funding to start grants for public postsecondary agricultural research farms focused on climate resiliency; members praised the role of CSU and UC research farms, and the bill passed to Natural Resources as amended. The most extensive discussion centered on AB 928 by Assemblymember Rogers, the California Cockfighting Cruelty Act. Supporters argued the bill would help law enforcement target cockfighting and rooster trafficking, reduce avian disease risks, and protect public health and animal welfare; opponents, including poultry hobbyists, breeders, and 4-H-related participants, said it would overreach into lawful poultry keeping and harm heritage-breed and youth programs, urging instead that cockfighting penalties be increased to a felony. Committee members echoed concerns about unintended impacts on legitimate poultry owners and requested continued work on exemptions and language. The bill passed to Judiciary on a 5-2-1 vote, with one no vote and one abstention, and the chair noted that further committee review would continue as the bill advances.

Transcript Highlights:

• Perez Canales, Curry Gomez, Harris Dola, Hefner, La Hood, Little Morales, Morales, Eddie.
• Curry. Thank you, sir. Thanks for the testimony.
• Curry, Representative Curry. Yeah, Representative Metcalf, thank you.
• Representative Curry.
• Curry, is there anyone who'd like to ask a question?

Bills: HB 408, HB 787, HB 1029, HB 1126, HB 1136, HB 1607

Keywords: cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration

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• Aguirre-Curry is here, subbing in for Mr. Arambula.
• AB 1890, Aguirre-Curry, farm worker housing, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 2000, Aguirre-Curry, drug formularies, holding committee.
• AB 2123, Aguirre-Curry, medical debt relief, holding committee.
• AB 2250, Aguirre-Curry, cannabis seizures, do pass on an A roll call.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 14, 2026 suspense-file hearing and considered 637 Assembly bills, plus several committee bills and one Senate bill. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors guiding decisions: fiscal impact, return on investment, avoiding added costs to constituents, and protecting the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then took action on a very large number of measures, with many bills receiving do pass or do pass as amended recommendations and many others held in committee. Topics covered a wide range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, public safety, labor, environmental regulation, wildfire mitigation, water, transportation, cannabis, AI, and state governance. Several bills were amended to reduce costs, narrow scope, remove provisions, or make them contingent on appropriations or existing resources; some were advanced on A or B roll calls, while others were held. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, school and higher education programs, wildfire and fire safety, housing financing, and various criminal justice and public safety measures. It also moved forward a number of bills related to tribal issues, consumer protections, energy and utility policy, and environmental programs. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved a large number of bills to the Assembly floor and adjourned.

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• Curry? Here. Garcia? Here. Olcott? Here. Rodriguez-Ramos? Here. A quorum is present.
• Representative Curry. Oh, wait.
• Representative Curry, your question. Yeah, thank you, Representative.
• Representative Curry, he put up his finger; he, he, he... I, Representative Curry. I agree.
• Representative Curry? Yes, sir. Thank you for coming today.

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• House Resolution 14, Aguiar-Curry. The clerk will read.
• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry you may open on the measure. Thank you Madam Speaker.
• Escorted by Assemblymember Aguirre-Curry.
• On behalf of Chair Aguiar-Curry.
• Aguiar-Curry moves. Mr.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry moves, and Ms. Sanchez seconds.
• Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry moves, and Ms. Sanchez seconds.
• Delice Curry. Elizabeth Morgan. Delice Currie. Charles Mortimer. Kevin Devine. Betty O'Meara.
• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry moves, and Mr.
• Majority Leader Agiar Curry moves, and Mr.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, with the clerk calling the roll and a quorum eventually declared present. The day began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by routine procedural actions: the previous day’s journal was dispensed with, committee reports were deemed read, and several motions were approved, including unanimous consent to allow specified members to speak on adjournments in memory and to let Assemblymember Ortega have guests in the rear of the chamber. The body also gave one-day notice to remove SB 25 from the inactive file. On the daily file, Assembly Bill 673 was read with amendments and the amendments were deemed adopted. Concurrent items 2 and 3, Governor’s vetoes in items 4 through 77, reconsideration items 79 through 81, and third-reading items 82 through 84 were passed and retained or continued as noted. No substantive floor debate occurred on legislation during the session, which was described as a very short session. Most of the meeting was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Members honored Monica Lynn Martinez Hayes, a Capitol scheduler and artist; Edwin Silva Brazil, a dairyman and community leader; Grand Master Deng Huiduk, a martial arts instructor and mentor; victims of a Stockton shooting, including four young people; and the victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Several members spoke about the fire victims by name and emphasized recovery, resilience, and the need to support affected communities. A moment of silence was observed, the names were ordered printed in the journal, and the House adjourned until Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m.

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• Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Arreguín, Alanis, Alvarez, Alvarez, Alvarez.
• Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avila, Avila Farias, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman
• That's AB 59 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. The clerk will read.
• Assembly Bill 59 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry and act relating to reclamation districts.
• Senate Bill 489 by Senator Aguiar-Curry, an act relating to local government.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed visiting students from De La Salle High School and a guest for Assembly Member Kalra, and then moved through a lengthy concurrence and third-reading agenda. Early actions included concurrence on ACR 21 honoring fallen Galt Police Officer Herminda Grewal, followed by a series of mostly noncontroversial bills on utilities, reclamation districts, housing, wildfire relief, mobile homes, environmental quality, health care coverage, and local government. Several measures were presented as technical, clarifying, or urgency bills, and many passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes; notable items included AB 238 (wildfire mortgage forbearance), AB 571 (Southern California Veterans Cemetery permitting/CEQA exemption), AB 574 (health care coverage), AB 696 (lithium-ion battery safety advisory group), AB 1150 (airport car rental facility maintenance), AB 1154 (ADU parking standards), and SB 499 (impact fee deferrals for emergency-related parkland and utility infrastructure). SB 499 drew the most debate, with supporters emphasizing disaster resilience and dual-use parkland and an opponent arguing it would worsen housing-related fee burdens; it ultimately passed after a call was lifted. The chamber also adopted SJR 4 urging restoration of NIH funding, and passed SB 230 expanding workers’ compensation presumptions to additional firefighters, SB 92 tightening density bonus law to curb loopholes, SB 782 creating disaster relief financing districts, SB 40 capping insulin copays at $35 and limiting step therapy, SB 362 strengthening small-business financing disclosures, SB 513 requiring workers access to training records, SB 489 requiring public agencies involved in housing approvals to post requirements online, SB 31 promoting recycled water use, SB 551 introducing normalization and dynamic security concepts in corrections, SB 639 extending flood-protection deadlines for Sacramento/Yuba projects, SB 653 defining environmentally sensitive vegetation management, AB 652 on air pollution, and SB 221 updating stalking law to include threats to pets. Several bills received recorded opposition or split votes, including SB 551, SB 439, SB 782, and SB 499, but most measures passed comfortably. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments on AB 516 and AB 1523, and later lifted the call on SB 499 to complete passage. The session included an adjournment in memory of Rick Bryson of Long Beach, with Assembly Member Lowenthal highlighting Bryson’s athletic, business, and civic contributions. The day ended with reminders to secure floor managers for pending bills, a notice of the next day’s 10 a.m. floor session, and adjournment until Thursday, September 4th.