California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Sep 11th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Event Log

  • Gregg Hart — Vote change recorded for Assembly Member Hart on AB 692, from aye to not voting.
  • Josh Hoover — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Josh Hoover — Assembly Member Hoover is recognized after raising his microphone and delivers remarks in support of the bill and housing policy, followed by a brief acknowledgment after his comments.
  • Jacqui Irwin — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Jacqui Irwin — Jacqui Irwin is recognized to present SB 385 and begins her opening remarks, explaining that she is presenting the bill on behalf of Senator Seyarto.
  • Jacqui Irwin — Jacqui Irwin announced vote changes on AB 858, SB 364, and AB 564, changing her positions from aye to no on AB 858, aye to not voting on SB 364, and aye to not voting on AB 564; the AB 564 change was then repeated for confirmation.
  • Corey Jackson — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Corey Jackson — Assembly Member Corey Jackson presents AB 422 for concurrence and explains that the bill strengthens high school civic education, asking for support.
  • Corey Jackson — Assembly Member Jackson speaks in support of AB 495, stressing that the discussion should center on the child’s needs and that stability and consistency are essential. He then closes by respectfully asking for an aye vote on the bill.
  • Corey Jackson — Corey Jackson argued that the founders understood the importance of a robust, diversified media and journalism to preserve democracy. He warned that media consolidation is reducing local news and emphasized the continuing sacred work of reporting, including local press and weekly newspapers. He concluded that a free and diversified press is good for good government and democracy, and the chair then thanked him for his remarks.
  • Corey Jackson — Corey Jackson was recognized to speak after a decorum warning, and later he was thanked and praised by another member for his remarks, including a reminder to focus on those most in need and on stability. The exchange closes with appreciation for his contribution and a call for an aye vote.
  • Natasha Johnson — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Natasha Johnson — Assembly Member Sanchez opposed the motion and requested a roll call/no vote.
  • Maggy Krell — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Tom Lackey — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Nick Schultz — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Nick Schultz — AB 858 is identified as being by Assembly Member Lee, who is then recognized to present the bill.
  • Nick Schultz — Presents AB 858 and explains that it extends COVID-19 rehiring protections, closes a loophole, and removes state of emergency provisions.
  • Nick Schultz — AB 1050 is identified as being by Assembly Member Schultz.
  • Nick Schultz — Presents AB 1050 and explains that it addresses housing-related covenants and residential uses of property.
  • Nick Schultz — AB 1319 is identified as being by Assembly Member Schultz.
  • Nick Schultz — Presents AB 1319 and argues it creates a process for state action when federal protections are repealed or weakened.
  • Nick Schultz — Assembly Member Nick Schultz delivers a unified floor speech in support of the bill. He begins by identifying himself as both a father and an attorney, speaks personally about the pain of family separation and the broader impact on families, praises the author and staff for their bravery in advancing the legislation, urges colleagues to discuss the legal process based on facts rather than fear, and closes by reaffirming support with an aye vote.
  • Josh Lowenthal — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Josh Lowenthal — Presented AB 566 and explained the Senate amendments.
  • Alexandra Macedo — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Jerry McNerney — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Jerry McNerney — Senator McNerney is identified as the author of SB 24 and as a partner on the legislation, with both mentions referring to the same bill discussion.
  • Jerry McNerney — The bill is identified as being by Senator McNerney; the transcript misspells the name as McNurney.
  • Al Muratsuchi — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Janet Nguyen — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Janet Nguyen — The transcript says 'Assembly Member Johnson'; this appears to refer to a member making a vote change on SB 159 from no to not voting, but the name is uncertain.
  • Liz Ortega — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Liz Ortega — Assembly Member Liz Ortega is recognized twice and reiterates her strong support for AB 495.
  • Liz Ortega — The speaker refers to a seatmate's prior indication of support.
  • Liz Ortega — Assembly Member Liz Ortega is introduced as the author of AB 1136 and then presents the bill, explaining that she has taken substantial amendments to address nearly all concerns raised by opposition groups, including adding a sunset date, and asks for an aye vote.
  • Blanca Pacheco — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Diane Papan — Diane Papan was called during the roll call.
  • Diane Papan — Diane Papan is identified as the author of AB 93 and then speaks to explain the bill’s approach to data center reporting, emphasizing its pragmatic and narrowed reporting provisions. She closes by reaffirming support for the measure and requesting an aye vote, while another mention notes her role as chair of water and the bill’s context.
  • Jim Patterson — Jim Patterson was called during the roll call and recorded as present in a continuous segment of the meeting.
  • Jim Patterson — Identified as the author of AB 1152, which is being re-referred to the Public Safety Committee.
  • Jim Patterson — Was thanked by the Speaker/Chair as the prior speaker concluded.
  • Jim Patterson — Assembly Member Patterson discusses AB 495, acknowledging that the bill is better than the prior version while criticizing shaming comments directed at opponents. He concludes by asking for a no vote but says he is open to continuing work on planning language.
  • Jim Patterson — Jim Patterson speaks in support of the measure, arguing that housing policy should not be partisan and that consistency is needed on housing legislation. He references the counties he represents, notes that local governments can be strong, and points to Placer County’s rapid growth and congestion on I-80 and SR-65 as evidence that housing is being built and the issue is relevant to his region. He closes by asking for an aye vote.
  • Jim Patterson — AB 1152 is identified with Patterson as the author.
  • Gail Pellerin — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Gail Pellerin — Assembly Member Gail Pellerin presents Chair Umberg's SB 645, and the exchange continues with a brief acknowledgment directed back to her, reflecting the same uninterrupted legislative moment.
  • Cottie Petrie-Norris — Name was called during the roll call.
  • Cottie Petrie-Norris — Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris is identified and then recognized to present SB 643 on behalf of Senator Caballero.
  • Sharon Quirk-Silva — Name was called during the roll call.