James Ramos — The Speaker recognizes Assembly Member James Ramos to speak, and Ramos begins his remarks by thanking the Speaker.
Rhodesia Ransom — Name was called during the roll.
Celeste Rodriguez — Name was called during the roll.
Chris Rogers — Name was called during the roll.
Chris Rogers — Assembly Member Chris Rogers is recognized and begins remarks honoring Damon Connolly, expressing excitement about Connolly's departure and possible move to the Senate.
Blanca Rubio — Name was called during the roll.
Kate Sanchez — Name was called during the roll.
Kate Sanchez — Referenced as part of the group of three discussing what they will do without Diane Dixon.
Kate Sanchez — Referred to as 'Kate,' described as a dear friend and part of the Orange County delegation.
LaShae Sharp-Collins — LaShae Sharp-Collins was called during the roll call.
Jose Solache — Jose Solache was called during the roll call.
Mark González — Name was called during the roll.
Mark González — Mark González is mentioned as not being present at the moment, with the discussion briefly referencing him in that context.
Mark González — The transcript presents a continuous tribute to Joaquin Arambula followed by his own remarks. Speakers praise his upbringing, family, medical background, legislative service, and major accomplishments, especially AB 1830, health equity, support for the Central Valley, and advocacy for underserved communities. They thank him for his years of public service and note his lasting impact. Arambula then responds by reflecting on more than a decade in the Assembly, the importance of listening and working together in the Legislature, his choice to serve as a doctor, and his belief that meaningful community service requires action beyond individual practice.
Nick Schultz — Name was called during the roll.
Esmeralda Soria — Name was called during the roll.
Stephanie Nguyen — Name was called during the roll.
Tri Ta — Name was called during the roll.
David Tangipa — Name was called during the roll.
Christopher Ward — Name was called during the roll.
Buffy Wicks — Name was called during the roll.
Lori Wilson — Name was called during the roll.
Lori Wilson — Assembly Member Lori Wilson is recognized and continues her tribute to Dr. Joaquin Arambula, beginning by noting that she has known Joaquin longer than anyone else on the floor and segueing into personal recollections from junior high and high school.
Rick Zbur — Name was called during the roll; transcript appears to have a transcription error in this section.
Rick Zbur — Assembly Member Zbur is identified as the Democratic Caucus Chair and then delivers opening remarks, including recognition of departing colleagues.
Reverend O'Shea — Identified as the person offering today's prayer.
Josh Hoover — Named as presiding officer; likely a transcription error for a member name not in the expected list.
Josh Hoover — Thanked by name as one of the friends from Orange County/Long Beach.
Vince Fong — Listed as absent for personal business.
Vince Fong — Mentioned as running for Congress, creating an opening for Stan Ellis's candidacy.
Vince Fong — Vince Fong delivers remarks honoring Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, continuing his tribute and thanking him for his leadership.
Vince Fong — Thanked for giving the tribute.
Luz Rivas — Referenced in the motion to allow guests on the floor and at members' desks.
Luz Rivas — Thanked as an amazing friend and someone privileged to serve with.
Luz Rivas — The speaker thanked Speaker Luz Rivas for her leadership, offering brief appreciation for her role as Speaker.
Susan Rubio — Named in the notice to remove SB 259 from the inactive file.
Shannon Grove — Shannon Grove is discussed as the person who introduced the speaker to Stan Ellis at the RNC in Milwaukee, had video of the song performance, and later called to say Stan Ellis would run for Vince Fong's seat.
Chris Ward — Chris Ward was mentioned as part of the Orange Theory Caucus photo group.
Brian Jones — The transcript appears to refer to Assembly Member Brian Jones, though the name is truncated as 'Brian.' He begins remarks recognizing Dr. Baines.
Brian Jones — Identified as the member recognized to speak on Tom Lackey's departure.
Heather Hadwick — Referred to as a colleague from Palmdale, though the exact identity is uncertain from the transcript.
Leticia Castillo — The chamber first announces that Assembly Member Esmeralda Soria will be recognized next, and then Assembly Member Pacheco formally addresses her as a dear friend and colleague, offering a warm acknowledgment of her presence.
Gail Pellerin — An extended tribute and farewell segment praising Gail Pellerin and Esmeralda Soria for their trustworthiness, advocacy for the Central Valley and rural communities, and leadership on agriculture and local issues. The speaker highlights Gail’s work securing resources for Madeira Community Hospital, flood recovery for Planada, and her understanding of policy impacts on farmers and farmworkers, while also sharing personal friendship anecdotes about being close friends, workout partners, and supportive through difficult times. The remarks then shift to congratulating Esmeralda Soria on her move to the Senate, praising her as a relentless champion for Fresno and the Valley, noting her persistence, her role as a seatmate and colleague, and expressing that she will be missed while wishing her well.
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is praised as a valued seatmate and advocate for the Central Valley, then delivers a long farewell speech reflecting on her first term, the challenges she faced, and the work accomplished with the Speaker, colleagues, staff, and family. She thanks those who supported hospital recovery, flood response, district improvements, and her legislative service, acknowledges her husband, stepdaughter, and team, and closes by urging members not to forget the Central Valley, rural hospitals, farmers, and farmworkers as she prepares to continue serving from across the hall.
Avelino Valencia — Avelino Valencia is recognized and praised for his humble beginnings, strong family and cultural roots, education, legislative accomplishments, and advocacy on issues including tribal and Native American concerns, cryptocurrency, and Anaheim-related work. The remarks note his upcoming move to the Senate and wish him well. Valencia then responds with reflective farewell comments, saying he may continue serving California in the Senate, acknowledging that his Assembly service is ending, and sharing lessons from his upbringing and athletic background about teamwork, long-term thinking, sacrifice for future generations, and pursuing the greatest good. He closes by expressing gratitude for the unity and support of his colleagues and hopes to continue working with them in his next chapter.
Avelino Valencia — Referred to as 'Avelino' in the delegation context.
Gene Murphy — The speaker describes Gene Murphy, his mentor and coach at Fullerton, as an incredible coach who often used Latin phrases, specifically recalling Murphy telling him his name was Latin and repeatedly saying 'summum bonum.'
Phillip Chen — Phillip Chen is mentioned as someone who may need to step in, and then again in a joking aside about Phil being absent while the speaker clarifies a prior mix-up.
Phillip Chen — Referred to as 'Phil' as part of the Orange County delegation.
AB349 — Bill described as helping teen moms in foster care by indexing support funds to inflation; noted as having been run three years in a row before enactment.