California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 19th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Joe Patterson — Joe Patterson was called during the roll call.
  • Joe Patterson — Assembly Member Patterson speaks in support of a resolution focused on people with Down syndrome and children with developmental disabilities, thanking families for their care and emphasizing that upcoming budget and policy decisions could affect this population, including preschool and other disability-related programs. Patterson notes experience on the health budget, says the Legislature has restored much of the funding that had been proposed for cuts, and then asks for an aye vote and coauthors. The surrounding remarks also praise Patterson for bringing the resolution and recognize the effort behind it. Patterson later closes debate by thanking everyone who spoke in support and noting that the resolution has been proposed each year.
  • Sharon Quirk-Silva — Sharon Quirk-Silva was called during the roll call multiple times in close succession.
  • Celeste Rodriguez — Celeste Rodriguez was called during the roll call.
  • Michelle Rodriguez — Michelle Rodriguez was called during the roll call.
  • Chris Rogers — Chris Rogers was called during the roll call.
  • Blanca Rubio — Blanca Rubio was called during the roll call.
  • Kate Sanchez — Kate Sanchez was called during the roll call.
  • Kate Sanchez — Seconded the motion to dispense with reading the previous day's journal; identification is uncertain because only 'Ms. Sanchez' is spoken.
  • José Solache — José Solache was called during the roll call, with repeated mentions of his name as the roll call proceeded.
  • Darshana Patel — Darshana Patel was called during the roll call.
  • Jessica Caloza — Jessica Caloza was called during the roll call.
  • Carl DeMaio — Carl DeMaio was called during the roll call.
  • Carl DeMaio — The speaker refers to a colleague from Los Angeles being replaced by Alan, but the identity is unclear; no confident member match is available.
  • Leticia Castillo — Leticia Castillo was called during the roll call.
  • Leticia Castillo — The speaker thanks the colleague from Elk Grove and urges members not to be dismissive of the issue again.
  • Leticia Castillo — The speaker refers to the member from Elk Grove as someone who will continue to be present and advocate on the issue.
  • Leticia Castillo — The chair appears to address Assembly Member Wynn, likely the author of the resolution, as debate has ceased and the roll for co-authors is opened.
  • Leticia Castillo — The chair announces that Assembly Member Wynn has two guest introductions.
  • Leticia Castillo — Assembly Member Wynn and Hanna are thanked before the next guest introduction is recognized.
  • Leticia Castillo — The speaker refers to a colleague from Pasadena who had discussed the issue earlier that morning; the exact member is unclear from the transcript.
  • Diane Dixon — Diane Dixon was called during the roll call.
  • Bill Essayli — Bill Essayli was called during the roll call.
  • Damon Connolly — Damon Connolly was called during the roll call.
  • Gail Pellerin — Gail Pellerin was called during the roll call.
  • Buffy Wicks — Buffy Wicks was called during the roll call.
  • Lori Wilson — Lori Wilson was called during the roll call.
  • Lori Wilson — Assembly Member Lori Wilson transitioned the floor to guest introductions and welcomed Vacaville High School students to the gallery. She asked colleagues to be respectful and quiet so the students could learn about civic engagement, then praised the students and emphasized the importance of civic education and public service in shaping California’s future.
  • Rick Zbur — Rick Zbur was called during the roll call.
  • Gregg Hart — Called during the roll call.
  • David Alvarez — David Alvarez was called during the roll call.
  • David Alvarez — Assembly Member Arambula was referenced in a request to allow him to speak in adjournment in memory.
  • David Alvarez — Likely the 'friend from Indio' referenced as a parent, though the identification is uncertain.
  • Al Muratsuchi — Al Muratsuchi was called during the roll call.
  • Mike Gipson — Called during the roll call.
  • Laurie Davies — Laurie Davies was called during the roll call.
  • Josh Hoover — Called during the roll call.
  • Mark Gonzalez — Mark Gonzalez was called during the roll call.
  • Mark Gonzalez — Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez rises in support of H.R. 83 and urges colleagues not only to support the measure but to remain committed every day to fighting for children and families affected by disability, pledging to continue joining that effort.
  • David Tangipa — David Tangipa was called during the roll call.
  • Avelino Valencia — Avelino Valencia was called during the roll call.
  • Christopher Ward — Christopher Ward was called during the roll call.
  • Juan Alanis — Called during the roll call.
  • Joaquin Arambula — Called during the roll call.
  • Joaquin Arambula — Dr. Arambula thanked the colleague from Elk Grove for bringing forward H.R. 83 and emphasized that the issue has bipartisan support. He argued that support for the disability community should go beyond resolutions and words, urging members to back families with real budget action when it matters.
  • Jasmeet Bains — Called during the roll call.
  • Rebecca Bauer-Kahan — Called during the roll call.
  • Steve Bennett — Called during the roll call.
  • Marc Berman — Called during the roll call.
  • Tasha Boerner Horvath — Called during the roll call.