Transcript Highlights:

• Before we proceed with the prayer and pledge, let us observe a moment of silence for our departed civil
• I rise to celebrate the Lunar New Year today, a holiday deeply meaningful to millions of Californians
• A holiday deeply meaningful to millions of Californians and especially to people of Asian countries.
• American holidays, which is, when are you getting married? Why not?
• So this holiday is an important one, and it has come so far.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, offered a prayer and pledge, and welcomed several guest delegations, including Hubert Humphrey Fellows and Congressman Jim Clyburn. Members gave extended remarks honoring Clyburn’s civil rights and congressional leadership, as well as his work on rural issues, the Affordable Care Act, and bipartisan relationships. The chamber also announced a joint hearing of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions to be held upon adjournment. The main floor action was on Senate Resolution 72 by Senator Wahab, celebrating Lunar New Year. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the holiday’s significance across Asian cultures, its themes of family, renewal, courage, and community, and California’s large Asian American population. Several members also noted the history of Chinese immigrants in California and the importance of recognizing and supporting Asian American communities amid ongoing concerns about anti-Asian hate. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 37-0. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senator Becker honored Niles Telenius, a young climate and aviation advocate; Senator Gonzalez, joined by Senators Strickland, Laird, Cabaldon, and Umberg, honored former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster for his leadership in city government, energy policy, and public service; and Senator Wiener honored Terence Allen for his work in San Francisco’s cannabis, LGBTQ, small business, and nightlife communities. The Senate then announced it would reconvene on Thursday, February 19, at 9 a.m., with recess until 3:30 p.m. for adjournment proceedings.

Transcript Highlights:

• Before we proceed with the prayer and pledge, let us observe a moment of silence for our departed civil
• I rise to celebrate the Lunar New Year today, a holiday deeply meaningful to millions of Californians
• Families gather to honor ancestors, strengthen bonds, and begin. a holiday deeply meaningful to millions
• But Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year.
• So this holiday is an important one, and it has come so far.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, observed a moment of silence for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, offered a prayer and pledge, and heard several floor introductions. Senator Cabaldon welcomed eight Hubert Humphrey Fellows from countries including North Macedonia, Mali, Estonia, Eswatini, Pakistan, Ecuador, South Korea, and Bhutan, noting their professional studies at UC Davis. Senator Richardson then introduced Congressman Jim Clyburn, joined by guests from Sacramento State and the CSU system, and several senators offered remarks praising his civil rights legacy, legislative leadership, and bipartisan influence. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 72 by Senator Wahab celebrating Lunar New Year. Senators from multiple caucuses and districts spoke in support, describing the holiday’s themes of family, renewal, gratitude, and cultural heritage, and noting the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in California. Senator Cabaldon also discussed the Fire Horse year and the importance of inclusion, while Senator Wiener highlighted San Francisco’s historic Chinatown and the role of Chinese immigrants in building California. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 roll call vote. During adjournment memorials, senators honored Niles Telenius, a young climate and aviation advocate; former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, remembered for his leadership at Southern California Edison and in city government; and San Francisco community leader Terence Allen, recognized for his work in cannabis policy, LGBTQ advocacy, small business, and nightlife reform. The Senate announced a joint committee hearing to be held upon adjournment and later recessed, with the next session scheduled for Thursday, February 19 at 9 a.m.

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• The CSU and UC allow in-person observers, but they have refused to provide remote access to observers
• should be settled through mutually agreed-upon ground rules for observation.
• Passive observation and ground rules are also not defined.
• Porter Jr. during a holiday.
• Porter Jr. during a holiday.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's always hard to judge holiday pay, how many people are going to end up working on a holiday, and
• The department fully concurred with 10 observations and concurred in part with two observations.
• This section consists of five observations.
• Observation number six on page 31 Observation number six on page 31 recommends collecting and utilizing
• There are three observations in this section.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee opened by approving the May 15 minutes and then recognized Pam Ellis for her long service with the Legislative Budget Assistant’s office and upcoming retirement. The committee adopted the consent calendar with two items removed for separate consideration, then approved transfers for the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Environmental Services after questions about court benefit costs and dam project funding. The Department of Health and Human Services also received approval for a general fund transfer item. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Youth Development Center settlement fund. New administrator Jared Boyle, joined by the Attorney General, described the fund’s remaining caseload, the payment matrix, and the need for additional funding to begin hearings in August. Members raised concerns about administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, payday loans, structured settlements, and the long-term fiscal impact on the state. Boyle requested $55 million, but the committee ultimately approved a reduced appropriation of $20 million, with members noting the possibility of returning for more funding later depending on revenues and the October revenue review. The Department of Corrections then received approval for a smaller shortfall transfer and a larger overtime-related transfer, with officials citing a 52% corrections officer vacancy rate, ongoing recruitment, academy classes, and efforts to use civilian staff in some non-security roles. A late item from the Veterans Home was also approved to cover overtime, holiday pay, and indirect cost shortfalls within its existing budget. The committee then heard an informational presentation on implementation of Senate Bill 134 and the new federal Medicaid work-requirement rule. DHHS said it plans to submit a state plan amendment, seek approval for hardship exceptions, start with one eligibility check cycle, and use existing federal grant funding to make system changes. Finally, the committee received a performance audit of the Doorway opioid treatment program, which found weak written procedures, incomplete data use, reimbursement delays, and problems with the Governor’s Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention. Members discussed follow-up reporting, and the next Fiscal Committee meeting was scheduled for August 21 at 11:00 a.m.

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• and those designated in 5 U.S.C. section 6103 of federal law, official state observances, holidays and
• , but I do want to know whether there any holiday or special observance that was not included in the
• That is the only special observance or holiday that I could not find a carve-out for.
• and holidays, days... ...both counties and municipalities that said that state observances and holidays
• That's a list of legal holidays and special observances. Senator Smith. Thank you.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Let's observe a moment of silence in the memory of the victims, Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and
• s birthday as a state holiday that we all celebrate. every year.
• Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday and acknowledgment.
• That is why Juneteenth is a holiday. It's also why it only became a federally recognized holiday.
• Members, let us observe.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Before we proceed with the prayer and pledge, let us observe a moment of silence for our departed civil
• I rise to celebrate the Lunar New Year today, a holiday deeply meaningful to millions of Californians
• A holiday deeply meaningful to millions of Californians, and especially to people of Asian countries.
• But Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year.
• So this holiday is an important one, and it has come so far.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, and heard opening prayer and pledge. Members also welcomed Hubert Humphrey Fellows from several countries and received introductions of guests, including California State University Chancellor Mildred Garcia and Congressman Jim Clyburn. The chamber then approved the Senate journals and announced a joint hearing of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions to be held upon adjournment. The main floor item was Senate Resolution 72 by Senator Wahab, recognizing Lunar New Year. Senators from several caucuses and districts spoke in support, describing the holiday’s significance across Asian cultures, its themes of family, renewal, courage, and prosperity, and California’s large Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Senator Wiener also highlighted the history of Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco and the contributions of Chinese immigrants and workers to California. The resolution passed by a 37-0 roll call vote. At the end of the session, members offered adjournment memorials for Niles Telenius, former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, and Terence Allen, with tributes describing their public service, community leadership, and personal impact. The Senate then announced it would reconvene on Thursday, February 19, at 9 a.m., with the chamber in recess until later that day for adjournment proceedings.

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• The committee will also observe the 24-hour rule for amendments and for a regular scheduled meeting each
• ><00:03:44.319><c> also</c> meeting uh the committee will also meeting uh the committee will also observe
• 03:46.560><c> rule</c><00:03:47.560><c> uh</c><00:03:47.760><c> hour</c><00:03:48.599><c> rule</c> observe
• the 24 hour rule uh hour rule observe the 24 hour rule uh hour rule for<00:03:49.720><c> amendments<
• short weit times decreased holidays short weit times decreased parking<00:13:43.560><c> congestion</

Keywords: Roll Call 00:30 HB 15 Discussion 04:24 HB 15 Vote 07:13 HB 161 Discussion 10:05 Hb 161 Vote 19:34, 958, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held its first meeting of the 2025 session, established a quorum, welcomed new members and staff, and reviewed basic committee procedures, including phone silence, speaking through the chair, and the 24-hour amendment rule. The chair then moved to the agenda, which consisted of two bills. House Bill 15, sponsored by Representative Rudy, would lower Kentucky’s learner’s permit age to 15 to match surrounding states. Supporters said it would give parents more choice and help young drivers get licensed earlier; one member explained her yes vote by describing strong support from middle school students. The bill passed the committee with favorable expression, with Representative Lehman voting no and others voting yes. House Bill 161, sponsored by Representative Jackson, would allow third-party entities to process driver’s license renewals, not initial licenses. Jackson said the goal was to improve access after the state reduced renewal locations from county offices to regional centers, creating long travel times and long waits, especially for rural and older residents. He said the third-party model could be used by approved businesses or agencies, with an average added fee of about $2 to $5, and that it would still require the same vision-screening process. Members asked about Real ID renewals, timing, local testing options, and eye exam requirements. The bill also received favorable expression, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• Communities should be free to observe whatever holidays they please, and there's nothing wrong with celebrating
• communi should be free to observe so communi should be free to observe whatever<00:10:18.360><c> holidays
• have a local holiday on one of the RSA 288:15 named holidays.
• have a local holiday on one of the RSA 288:15 named holidays.
• have a local holiday on one of the RSA 288:15 named holidays.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• observed on March 31st from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day.
• observed on March 31st from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day.
• Because tomorrow Colorado would traditionally observe a holiday celebrating the life of a leader in the
• Because tomorrow Colorado would traditionally observe a holiday celebrating the life of a leader in the
• Because tomorrow Colorado would traditionally observe a holiday celebrating the life of a leader in the

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Let us observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims, Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her
• s birthday as a state holiday that we all celebrate every year.
• In 2021, Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday and acknowledgement.
• That is why Juneteenth is a holiday.
• It's also why it only became a federally recognized holiday in 2020.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• In fact, it wasn't a holiday in California until just a few years ago, but it has been a holiday for
• Is it a real holiday? The answer is yes, it is a real holiday.
• In fact, it wasn't a holiday in California until just a few years ago, but it has been a holiday for
• Is it a real holiday? The answer is yes, it is a real holiday.
• What began in churches and family gatherings in Texas has become a day observed in every state in this

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file. The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added. The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.

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• that are designated by federal law and observances, patriotic, national observances, you know, different
• For any effort that's not listed in the state holiday, special observance, or on the national code that
• Exceptions are given, including observances in U.S. Code 36.
• You've got carve-outs for federal holidays and state holidays, and according to the You should reject
• You've got carve-outs for federal holidays and state holidays, and according to the last committee stop

Bills: S0092, S0110, S0192, S0212, S0260, S0350, S0394, S0422, S0434, S0442, S0484, S0546, S0556, S0684, S0696, S0706, S0748, S0786, S0820, S0824, S0838, S0840, S0848, S0856, S0962, S1000, S1014, S1036, S1050, S1054, S1080, S1118, S1134, S1338, S1480, S1500, S1506, S1622, S1724

Keywords: employee protections, whistleblower, retaliation, public trust, ethics complaint, Commission on Ethics, Public Employees Relations Commission, public employee, local government attorney, public officer, adverse personnel action, protected disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, state agency, independent contractor, public employment, civil service, reinstatement, back pay, front pay

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of bills, many of them retained from the prior week. The most debated measure was CS for SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designate Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport, subject to FAA approval and a trademark agreement. Amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to prevent private financial benefit from the naming. Several senators spoke in opposition, citing concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and the trademark/licensing arrangement; supporters argued there was no cost to the airport and that the bill simply set a state naming policy. The committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements, CS for CS for SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, CS for SB 1500 on uncontested probate proceedings, SB 962 on excluding farms from certain zoning definitions, and CS for SB 820 on problem-solving court reporting requirements. The committee then approved several bills from Senator DiCeglie and Senator Arrington. SB 840, addressing land-use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters, was supported by local-government and environmental advocates who said it would restore local control after SB 180’s hurricane-related restrictions; the sponsor said it was intended to correct unintended consequences of last year’s law. CS for SB 856, requiring online listing platforms to show estimated ad valorem taxes on residential listings, was amended to exclude social media platforms and broaden liability protections; the sponsor and a county property appraiser described it as a consumer-transparency measure. CS for SB 110, clarifying homestead exemption treatment for long-term leases that end at death, was also reported favorably. The committee took up a controversial strike-all amendment to SB 212, which focused on public swimming pools and added residency and related restrictions for certain sex offenders and offenders on community control or probation. The amendment drew strong opposition from advocates and affected families, who argued it would worsen homelessness, impose broad geographic restrictions, and lack evidence of improving child safety; supporters said it was a targeted public-safety measure. Despite the objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, SB 394 on reinsurance intermediary managers, SB 434 on property tax assessment treatment for wind-hardening improvements, CS for CS for SBs 658 and 608 on water-safety requirements for rental properties with pools or nearby water, SB 748 on adding voting-rights restoration information to sentencing score sheets, and CS for SB 824 requiring school districts to inventory unimproved real property. The meeting ended while the committee was beginning SB 848 on stormwater treatment, with an amendment being introduced as the transcript cut off.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Yarborough: To any special observances that the state recognizes.
• Senator Yarborough: Promoting state holidays and special observances, including - it does not say limited
• Special observances is general. DOE is an example - for many years they've been doing it.
• The state has done recognition on that particular observance.
• I don't see that listed as those protected holidays.

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• says, And honor him and celebrate this holiday.
• Day and support SCR 107, not just as a ceremonial holiday, not as a convenient quote for social media
• Martin Luther King when we observed this day. The quotes by...
• It is why we observe this holiday, not simply to celebrate, not simply to idealize one individual...
• and to again be the America that is worthy of this holiday.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work amid current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to civil liberties. Senator Richardson closed on the resolution, and the roll was called; SCR 107 was adopted. After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment memorials. Senator Pérez requested adjournment in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, describing his service, family, and death in a duty-related car pursuit accident. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy, Bay Area roots, and charitable work. Senator Becker and Senator Laird added remarks about Weir’s cultural impact and the Grateful Dead’s place in California history. The Senate also adjourned in memory of the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, with Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil speaking about the lives of the four young victims, including children and a teenager, and condemning gun violence. The Pro Tem closed by reflecting on the day’s themes of justice, loss, and civic responsibility, and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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• One of the things she often says as we begin to speak and honor him and celebrate this holiday, she often
• says, And honor him and celebrate this holiday.
• Day and support SCR 107, not just as a ceremonial holiday, not as a convenient quote for social media
• Martin Luther King when we observed this day.
• It is why we observe this holiday, not simply to celebrate, not simply to idealize one individual Not

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine business including deeming messages and committee reports read. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107, authored by Senator Richardson, commemorating Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses and leadership positions spoke in support, emphasizing King’s civil rights legacy, nonviolence, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work in the face of current political and social divisions. Several members tied King’s message to present-day concerns such as discrimination, immigration enforcement, civil rights protections, and public policy priorities. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 33 ayes and 0 noes. After SCR 107, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory. Senator Pérez asked that the body adjourn in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, who died in a car pursuit accident while on duty; colleagues noted his service, family, and commitment to public safety. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, describing his musical legacy, community involvement, and charitable work, with additional remarks from Senators Becker and Laird. Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil also spoke in memory of the victims of a Stockton-area mass shooting, naming the children and young adults killed and stressing the need to confront gun violence and remember the victims’ lives and futures. The Pro Tem closed by thanking members for a day of reflection and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• And whereas for many observers, particularly members of the Iranian diaspora and broader Middle Eastern
• This resolution is offered to recognize and honor the celebration of Nowruz, the ancient observance that
• Today, nearly 300 million people around the world celebrate this holiday, spanning cultures, religions
• And here in our own state of Washington, our communities observe this day, and they enrich our social
• Nowruz is more than a holiday. It is a celebration of family, community, and connection.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, SB6006, SB6260, SB6297, SB6351, SB6354, SB6355, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

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• who celebrate this holiday, as my colleague has explained.
• who celebrate this holiday, as my colleague had explained.
• Assembly Bill 395 by Assembly Member Gabriel and others, an act relating to holidays.
• Members, let's observe a moment of silence for this historic California...
• Members, let's observe a moment of silence for this historic California...

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, established a quorum after a roll call, and proceeded through a long House of Origin floor session with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine parliamentary actions. Early in the day, a motion by Assembly Member Gallagher to suspend the rules and take up AB 12 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. The chamber then moved through the daily file, with many measures passing by wide margins, often with bipartisan support and little or no opposition. Among the notable bills discussed were measures on law enforcement oversight and records access (AB 847), CalFresh data-sharing exemptions (AB 593), campus-area housing for students and staff (AB 893), insurance and wildfire hardening updates (AB 1), missing middle housing code changes (AB 6), tribal peace officer status in a pilot program (AB 31), utility bill analysis before new mandates (AB 61), fairgrounds funding (AB 258), Diwali as a state holiday (AB 268), labor and worker organizing rights (AB 288), algorithmic price-fixing and antitrust enforcement (AB 325), elections and jail voter information (AB 331), protections for judges and court personnel (AB 343 and AB 352), school construction procurement (AB 361), school-zone speed limits (AB 382), transit worker protections (AB 394), blue carbon coastal mitigation (AB 399), K-9 standards for law enforcement (AB 400), livestock carcass composting (AB 411), translation of housing materials (AB 413), immigrant educational rights notices (AB 419), gun violence restraining order implementation (AB 451), special education and child care measures (AB 560 and AB 563), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), and disability access protections for businesses (AB 649). Several bills addressed housing, energy, public health, and public safety, and many authors emphasized affordability, transparency, and administrative efficiency. The session also included several ceremonial or recognition items, including ACR 73 declaring Italian American Heritage Month, which was adopted by voice vote after 65 coauthors were added. Most measures were approved overwhelmingly, though a few drew some dissent, including AB 421? no—AB 399 passed 42-30, AB 450 passed 49-6, AB 461 passed 49-8, and AB 621 passed 58-0. The transcript ends partway through AB 772, which was introduced as an educational equity bill addressing cyberbullying after school hours, but the remainder of that item is not included in the provided text.

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• She is a freshman at Anthem Prep, Great Hearts, and is observing us today to learn more about the legislative
• called Clarendale, and I’ve been told that some of our residents from Clarendale are here today to observe
• Unfortunately, 15 people were murdered at the Bandai Beach attack while attending a joyous holiday celebration
• SB 1255, Arizona Jazz Day observed, Government.
• SB 1266, Dolores Huerta, Cisa Chavez holidays, Government.

Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer by Rabbi Mendel Soup of Lake Havasu and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Carroll, then completed an electronic roll call and approved the journal for January 20, 2026. The chamber recognized several guest groups and visitors, including CRNA Capital Day participants, rural electric cooperative representatives, AEA Retired members, March of Dimes advocates, students and school officials, and other invited guests. Senators used points of personal privilege to highlight the work of these groups and to introduce visitors in the gallery. The body then read a long list of bills on second reading, covering a wide range of topics including child welfare, public school safety, health insurance, water policy, taxation, housing, elections, public safety, transportation, and abortion-related measures. The Senate also received first-reading introductions and committee referrals for additional bills on subjects such as motor vehicle booting fees, traumatic event counseling, election procedures, assisted living, short-term rentals, and various appropriations and policy changes. No substantive debate or votes on the bills were recorded in the transcript. After committee reports were noted and the Senate briefly recessed for bill assignments, the chamber returned to order and continued with first reading and reference of more bills and resolutions. At the end of the session, the Majority Whip moved to adjourn, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• Section 29 from House File 1963 excludes weekends and holidays from the mental health diagnostic assessment
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• ><00:14:13.519><c> and</c> 1963 um this excludes weekends and 1963 um this excludes weekends and holidays
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Keywords: 1183, house