Vince Fong — Vince Fong was called during the roll call.
Vince Fong — Assemblymember Tangipa is referenced as leading the Pledge of Allegiance, but the transcript appears to misidentify the member; this likely refers to Assemblymember Tangipa from the member list.
Vince Fong — Assembly Member Vince Fong is identified as the author of AB 2341 and then presents the bill, explaining that it simply clarifies language from AB 1638, signed by the Governor last year, and asking members for an aye vote.
Avelino Valencia — Avelino Valencia was called during the roll call.
Greg Wallis — Greg Wallis was called during the roll call.
Greg Wallis — Assembly Member Greg Wallis delivers an adjournment in memory of Richard Roy “Dick” Oliphant, honoring him as a visionary civic leader, businessman, philanthropist, and devoted champion of the Coachella Valley, and then concludes the memorial tribute.
Chris Ward — Called during the roll call.
Lori Wilson — Called during the roll call.
Reverend Nostah — Introduced as the person offering today's prayer.
David Tangipa — Announced as the Assemblymember who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Reverend Rushda — The speaker is wished happy birthday; likely the prayer leader, though the name differs from the earlier introduction.
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is identified as making the motion to dispense with the reading of the previous day's journal, with the action reiterated in a subsequent mention of her moving on the journal.
Jim Patterson — Jim Patterson is mentioned as the author of AB 1199, which is being rereferred to the Health Committee.
Jim Patterson — Senator Patterson speaks in reluctant support of SCR 7, citing health benefits.
Esmeralda Soria — Named as the author of AB 2728, which is being rereferred to the Local Government Committee.
Esmeralda Soria — AB 2728 is rereferred to the Local Government Committee.
Esmeralda Soria — Named as one of the Assembly Members who would speak on an adjournment in memory and have guests in the rear of the chamber.
Esmeralda Soria — Included in the request to allow guests in the rear of the chamber.
Esmeralda Soria — Recognized to deliver an adjournment in memory for former Madera Mayor Santos Garcia.
Esmeralda Soria — The Speaker thanked Assembly Member Soria for the tribute.
SB587 — Requested to be heard by the Appropriations Committee under a suspension of the file notice requirement.
Tim Grayson — Named as the author of SB 587.
Sabrina Cervantes — Likely referenced in the bill author name 'Cervantes-Silva' for AB 1689; the transcript is unclear on the exact author name.
Sabrina Cervantes — The bill is being presented on behalf of Senator Cervantes.
SB1235 — Requested to be removed from the inactive file at the request of the author.
SB1017 — Requested to be removed from the consent calendar at the request of the author.
SB1017 — Previously removed from the consent calendar; identified as a bill by the Majority Leader.
Eloise Reyes — Named as the author of SB 1017, which is being removed from the consent calendar.
AB230 — AB 230 was presented for concurrence, with Senate amendments concurred in. The bill renews and strengthens the Pierce's disease control program and includes a Senate amendment renaming the control board.
AB1278 — AB 1278 was taken up on concurrence as a support bill, and the Senate amendments were concurred in.
AB1636 — AB 1636 was taken up on concurrence. Assembly Member Solache presented the bill, describing the Cerritos College Seamless Enrollment Pilot Program and explaining that it would allow Cerritos Community College District to enter into data-sharing agreements with local K-12 agencies to create ready-to-enroll student records for the California Community College System, including Senate amendments involving the Chancellor’s Office. Support for the bill was expressed, and the item moved to a roll call vote.
Jose Solache — AB 1636, authored by Assembly Member José Solache, was called up for concurrence. Solache was recognized and presented the bill, explaining that it establishes the Cerritos College Seamless Enrollment Pilot Program. The exchange then concluded with thanks to Assembly Member Solache.
Liz Ortega — Assembly Member Pacheco appears to be a transcription error for Assembly Member Liz Ortega? No—this section clearly refers to Assembly Member Pacheco, who is in the member list as Blanca Pacheco.
Liz Ortega — The transcript appears to misidentify the presenter; the speech is attributed to Assembly Member Harabedian, but the text says 'Haribetian' and later 'Haribati.'
AB1982 — AB 1982 is introduced as file item 14 and identified as relating to alcoholic beverages, then immediately presented back on concurrence with a request for an aye vote.
AB2120 — AB 2120 by Assum is introduced as file item 17 and described as a priority bill in the speaker’s district, relating to school district employees. The discussion concludes with the Senate concurring in the amendments and the bill passing by a vote of 61 ayes and 0 noes.
AB2341 — AB 2341 is introduced as file item 19 and described as a 54-vote urgency bill. The discussion explains that the bill clarifies language from AB 1638, signed by the Governor the previous year, and notes that the Senate amendments expand the standards and add coauthors.
AB1638 — Referenced as the prior bill signed by the Governor last year.
AB2413 — AB 2413 is introduced and then presented back on concurrence. The discussion explains that the bill would prohibit public funds from being used for billboards featuring elected officials’ images, and that Senate amendments clarify who is liable for violations and close loopholes. The member concludes by asking for an aye vote.
AB2437 — AB 2437, relating to vehicles, was taken up on concurrence and the Senate amendments were concurred in by a vote of 58 ayes and 0 noes.
AB2453 — AB 2453 is introduced as file item 25 by Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez and is described as a concurrence item addressing an operational issue for peace officers and first responders regarding the use of highway motor vehicles while performing official duties.
AB2596 — Back on concurrence; relates to housing.
AB1828 — AB 1828 (Assembly Member Chen) was taken up as file item 4, described as relating to local government, and then returned on concurrence, where it was approved by roll-call vote.
Carl DeMaio — Carl DeMaio first responds in a brief exchange about a favorite African American musician, then continues with a fuller statement in support of H.R. 112, praising Black artists’ contributions to the music industry and referencing West Coast hip-hop and Tupac Shakur as part of that broader discussion.
Carl DeMaio — Expressed concerns and said he would withhold support because parents should decide.
Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade — Cited as a co-author of the critical pedagogy lens that helped the speaker connect popular culture to teaching.
Dr. Ernest Morel — Cited as a co-author of the critical pedagogy lens that helped the speaker connect popular culture to teaching.
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan — Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan introduces H.R. 132, the resolution recognizing Young Women’s Reproductive Health Awareness Month, and presents it to the chamber. The discussion then continues with procedural and recognition remarks related to the measure, including acknowledgment of coauthors and a guest introduction segment tied to the same floor presentation.
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan — The transcript repeatedly references SB 965 and corrects the senator author’s name from mis-transcriptions such as 'Blakspere' and 'Blake Spear' to Senator Blakespear, indicating a single ongoing clarification about the bill’s author.
Kaylyn Chan — A senior at Miramonte High School introduced from the gallery.