California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 28th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Event Log

  • Greg Wallis — Assembly Member Wallis notices the absence of a quorum.
  • Greg Wallis — Assembly Member Gallagher closed debate on ACR 112 by asking members to support the measure in recognition of Deaf awareness and culture.
  • Dawn Addis — Dawn Addis was called during roll call.
  • Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — Cecilia Aguiar-Curry was called during roll call.
  • Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, as Majority Leader, is recognized for a procedural motion to dispense with reading of the journal and to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow guest access in the rear of the chamber.
  • Jesse Arreguín — Jesse Arreguín was called during roll call.
  • Jesse Arreguín — SB 9 is introduced as Senator Jesse Arreguín’s bill, and the presenter states they are rising to present SB 9 on his behalf.
  • Juan Alanis — Juan Alanis was called during roll call.
  • Juan Alanis — Assembly Member Alanis presented SB 87 on behalf of Senator Seyarto and asked colleagues for an aye vote.
  • David Alvarez — Called during roll.
  • David Alvarez — Listed as absent for paternity leave.
  • David Alvarez — Spoke in support of ACR 112 and linked deaf-student protections to the U.S. Department of Education.
  • David Alvarez — Identified as Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, who moved to adjourn.
  • Joaquin Arambula — Called during roll.
  • LaShae Sharp-Collins — LaShae Sharp-Collins was listed during roll call, transcribed as "Sharp Collins," in two consecutive roll-call mentions.
  • Jose Solache — José Solache is called during roll call and appears again in the roll-call list, with his name transcribed as "Solace."
  • Esmeralda Soria — Called during roll.
  • Nick Schultz — Listed during the roll call.
  • Nick Schultz — Assembly Member Haney is referenced as leading the Pledge of Allegiance; the transcript appears to misidentify the member, but the intended name is unclear from context.
  • Nick Schultz — Assembly Member Schultz is identified as the author of House Resolution 51.
  • Rick Zbur — Listed during the roll call; transcribed as "Zabur."
  • Tri Ta — Listed during the roll call; transcribed as "Taw."
  • David Tangipa — Listed during the roll call.
  • Avelino Valencia — Listed during the roll call.
  • Avelino Valencia — Listed among members absent for legislative business.
  • Chris Ward — Listed during the roll call.
  • Chris Ward — Assembly Member Haney began his closing on AJR 8 by clarifying that the resolution is about Temporary Protected Status, not political asylum, and explaining that TPS is a law established in 1990 to protect people from countries facing dangerous conditions. He cited countries such as Yemen, Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua as examples where such protections are needed, rebutted misinformation about TPS holders, and argued against blanket efforts to eliminate their protections. He concluded by asking for an aye vote on AJR 8.
  • Buffy Wicks — Listed during the roll call; transcribed as "Wix."
  • Buffy Wicks — Named in the request to suspend Assembly Rule 118A for guest access in the rear of the chamber.
  • Lori Wilson — Listed during the roll call.
  • Lori Wilson — Assembly Member Lori Wilson presents SB 227 and later closes the discussion by thanking the committee and respectfully asking for an aye vote.
  • Lori Wilson — Assembly Member Lori Wilson is identified as the presenter of SB 493, then rises to introduce the bill and explain its purpose, and concludes by asking for an aye vote.
  • Christopher Ward — Possible duplicate/variant of "Ward" in the roll call list; transcription is unclear.
  • Reverend Noste — Introduced to offer the daily prayer and lead a moment of reflection.
  • Reverend Oshda — Thanked after the prayer; likely the same speaker as Reverend Noste, but the transcript is unclear.
  • Marc Berman — Listed as absent for illness.
  • Maggy Krell — Maggy Krell is named in a procedural request to suspend Assembly rules, including Rule 45.5 and Rule 118A, to allow guest access in the rear of the chamber.
  • Maggy Krell — Assembly Member Krell is the presenter of SB 8.
  • Maggy Krell — Assembly Member Krell is recognized for an adjournment in memory.
  • Carl DeMaio — Named in the request to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5.
  • Carl DeMaio — Recognized to speak in opposition to AJR 8.
  • Carl DeMaio — Assembly Member DeMaio delivered a continuous floor speech opposing the bill, arguing that California’s pension system and the California rule are driving costs toward bankruptcy and placing an unfair burden on taxpayers. He criticized union influence over pension policy, warned that the vote would further handcuff taxpayers and lock in higher pension obligations, and concluded by urging a no vote.
  • Carl DeMaio — Assembly Member Carl DeMaio opposes the bill, arguing that while he understands the senator’s intent to reduce the sale of stolen goods, the measure adds unnecessary regulation, burdens legitimate small businesses, and effectively criminalizes people trying to run their businesses. He frames the bill as part of broader policy failures contributing to California’s crime problems and warns that it presumes wrongdoing by business owners. His remarks conclude with a brief acknowledgment from the chair.
  • Carl DeMaio — Assembly Member DeMaio is recognized for an adjournment in memory.
  • Darshana Patel — Named in the request to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5.
  • AB1308 — Requested to be returned to the Senate for further action.
  • SB863 — Requested to be rescinded from the third reading action and returned to the third reading file for further action.
  • Jordan Tran — Introduced as an eight-year-old national champion in dance from California.
  • Steve Bennett — Steve Bennett thanks his district and capital staff, saying he has never worked with a team he appreciated more, and encourages members to appreciate their own staffs as he is photographed with his team.
  • Serena Scott — Serena Scott is introduced as an intern who joined the office in April and graduated from UC Davis, with a report on domestic violence services attributed to her. She is then praised for quickly becoming an integral part of the capital team, helping with administrative work, research, hearings, and legislative priorities including HR 50. The speaker highlights her energy, skill, heart, work ethic, and public service, and concludes by congratulating her for her contributions to Assembly District 19 and wishing her success in the future.