AB515 — AB 515 is introduced as a civil actions bill, and the author explains that it streamlines the statement of decision process for bench trials. The discussion also notes that amendments delay implementation until January 1, 2027, and make clarifying and technical changes.
Lori Wilson — Assembly Member Wilson presents AB 524.
AB524 — AB 524 is introduced as a bill relating to agricultural land, and the discussion explains that it aims to increase land tenure, protect farmland from sprawl development, and support sustainable agricultural practices and land stewardship.
AB527 — AB 527, by Assembly Member Papin, is introduced as a bill relating to geothermal resources. The discussion then notes that Senate amendments strengthen environmental protections and require CalGEM to adopt regulations for next-generation geothermal technology.
AB543 — AB 543 is introduced as a bill by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez relating to Medi-Cal. The author then describes it as a support measure with no opposition votes and respectfully asks for an aye vote.
AB573 — AB 573 is identified as a bill relating to tobacco and described as having bipartisan support and no registered opposition.
AB656 — AB 656 is introduced as a bill relating to social media platforms, and the author then explains that it is back on concurrence after receiving unanimous Senate support. The Senate amendments are said to have removed opposition, and the author respectfully requests an aye vote.
AB679 — AB 679 is identified as a bill relating to state parks and described as having Senate amendments on hearings, land transaction reports, sunset extension, and SB 620 conflicts.
AB742 — AB 742 is introduced as a bill relating to professions and vocations, then immediately taken up on concurrence with the Senate amendments described as technical in nature, with the author asking for an aye vote.
AB753 — AB 753 is introduced and discussed as an urgency measure aimed at addressing the child care staffing crisis. The discussion explains that the bill would create a better pathway to assistant teachers, use CTC’s existing permitting structure, and include an urgency clause so the changes take effect immediately.
AB845 — AB 845 is introduced as an employment-related bill and brought up for concurrence. The author states that the bill has returned from the Senate on concurrence, has bipartisan support in both houses, and requests an aye vote.
AB935 — AB 935 is introduced as the next agenda item, described as a state government administration bill concerning accountability and transparency in the civil rights complaint process, and then the author requests an aye vote as the clerk opens the roll.
AB1261 — AB 1261 is taken up on concurrence as an immigration bill. It is described as a measure by Assembly Member Bonta that would help ensure access to counsel for immigrant youth and protect due process and fairness.
AB1275 — AB 1275, authored by Assembly Member Elhawary and relating to land use, was introduced and described as having bipartisan and unanimous Senate support, with amendments addressing chaptering issues. The item then concluded with the vote result showing unanimous approval and concurrence in the Senate amendments.
AB1410 — AB 1410 by Assembly Member Garcia is introduced and described as a utilities bill that would automatically enroll customers in service updates so they receive notice before a power shutoff.
AB1411 — AB 1411 is introduced as an elections bill and then identified more specifically as a voter education and outreach plan that is back on concurrence.
AB1411 — Vote changed from aye to not voting.
AB1414 — AB 1414 is introduced and discussed as a tenancy bill aimed at protecting tenant choice over internet services, allowing renters to opt out of landlord-forced internet arrangements, and promoting affordability and competitive pricing. Speakers emphasize that the bill helps California households access internet service without being locked into unwanted contracts, addresses concerns from landlords and HOAs, and is framed as a fairness and affordability measure with broad support. The author closes by thanking members for pushing back on misinformation, reiterating support for tenants forced into unwanted contracts, and asking for an aye vote. The roll is then closed, the vote is tallied, and Senate amendments are concurred in.
AB1455 — AB 1455 is introduced as an urgency fire-prevention bill. The bill clarifies the Board of Forestry’s authority to adopt regulations implementing defensible space requirements for an ember-resistant zone. The Senate then completes action on the measure, concurring in the amendments with a 59-1 vote on both the urgency and the bill.
Brian Jones — Brian Jones is identified as the author of AB 1455, then recognized to present the bill and ask for an aye vote.
Brian Jones — Senator/Assembly Member Brian Jones presented AB 898.
Brian Jones — Recognized and made a vote change on AB 737 from aye to not voting.
AB1520 — AB 1520, a committee bill from the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife relating to public resources, is presented and then approved with Senate amendments concurred in by a 65-0 vote.
AB1525 — AB 1525, a Judiciary Committee bill relating to attorneys, is introduced and read. The bill is described as having Senate amendments that incorporate unopposed provisions from AB 1522 and make minor technical fixes, with no known opposition. The chamber then votes 51 ayes to 11 noes and concurs in the Senate amendments.
AB1525 — Vote changed from aye to no.
AB1522 — Referenced as the source of unopposed provisions added to AB 1525.
AB14 — AB 14, a bill relating to coastal resources, is taken up, read, and then approved with 62 ayes and 0 noes, with the Senate amendments concurred in.
AB36 — AB 36, a housing bill by Assembly Member Soria, is presented and then approved with 62 ayes and 0 noes, with the Senate amendments concurred in.
AB44 — AB 44 is introduced by Assembly Member Schultz as an act relating to electricity.
AB606 — AB 606 is introduced as a concurrence item relating to classified employees.
SB771 — SB 771 is taken up as a concurrence item and described as addressing how existing civil rights laws apply online, with a focus on protecting safe online communities and regulating social media platforms.
AB432 — AB 432 is introduced as a concurrence item and described as a bill to ensure women in California receive care during the menopausal years, including access to trained physicians and insurance coverage.
AB621 — AB 621 is described as protecting people from the distribution of non-consensual pornography.
AB682 — AB 682 is introduced as a concurrence item and then presented back on concurrence, indicating the bill is being handled procedurally in the same discussion.
AB723 — AB 723 is brought up as a concurrence item relating to real estate.
AB727 — AB 727 is introduced as a concurrence item relating to pupil and student safety.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — Assembly Member Avila Farías was recognized to present AB 752.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — AB 752 was identified as her bill and she was recognized to speak on it.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — She presented AB 752 and explained the Senate amendments.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — AB 818 was identified as her bill.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — She presented AB 818 and described its purpose.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — Changed her vote on SB 820 from no to aye.
AB752 — AB 752 was taken up on concurrence and the Senate amendments were concurred in. The discussion noted that the bill was back on concurrence and that the Senate amendments deleted a reference to legally established community amenities while adding clarifying language.
AB818 — AB 818 was called up, described as a housing bill related to streamlining permits for temporary manufactured housing, and then approved on concurrence with a 62-0 vote.
AB843 — AB 843 was introduced as a health care coverage bill intended to align state law with ACA language access protections. The bill was then described as sponsored by the insurance commissioner, supported on a bipartisan basis, and amended only in technical ways by the Senate, with a request for an aye vote on concurrence.
AB898 — AB 898 was introduced as a child welfare bill expanding access to the family urgent response system, and the discussion immediately concluded with the Senate concurrence vote passing 61-0.
AB992 — AB 992 was described as a peace officers bill creating multiple educational pathways.
SB385 — SB 385 by Senator Ciattio was referenced as a related bill that helps remove confusion in existing statute.
AB1028 — AB 1028 was introduced as a community colleges bill and described as requiring California Community College Districts to comply with collective bargaining agreements when terminating part-time employees.
AB1074 — AB 1074 was introduced as a CalWORKs-related bill and described as addressing bureaucratic red tape that made it difficult for CalWORKs families to reunify with their children.