Monique Limón — Described as gracious and as unexpectedly dancing at the event.
Monique Limón — Praised for dancing well and then returning to speak with attendees.
Monique Limón — Summarized as listening, aware, prepared, and not easily fooled.
Monique Limón — Described as ready, skillful, competitive, and capable.
Monique Limón — Concluded with praise for her optimism and ability to get the job done.
Monique Limón — Addressed at the close of the remarks as Speaker Pro Tem/President Pro Tem.
Monique Limón — The oath is being administered to Monique Limón.
Monique Limón — Introduced as the 50th President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate.
Monique Limón — Gives opening remarks marking the start of the 2026 legislative year and her service as President Pro Tempore.
Monique Limón — Thanks the caucus for its support and says she is ready to lead the body in service to Californians.
Monique Limón — Thanked for joining the historic occasion.
Christopher Ward — Welcomed as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Mike Gipson — Welcomed as California Attorney General.
Benjamin Allen — Called during roll call.
Benjamin Allen — Blakespear references Senator Tony Atkins as the first woman to serve as Senate President Pro Tem and notes that she is present and being honored today.
Benjamin Allen — Referenced indirectly through 'Pro Tem Emeritus Atkins,' which likely refers to former Senator Toni Atkins; no exact member ID available for Atkins in the provided list.
Marie Alvarado-Gil — Called during roll call.
Bob Archuleta — Called during roll call.
Jesse Arreguín — Called during roll call.
Jesse Arreguín — Likely a mis-transcription of a senator's name in reference to triplets; name is unclear.
Angelique Ashby — Senator Angelique Ashby is called during roll call, then introduced as the Majority Leader who will deliver the Senate land acknowledgement. She is recognized to proceed with the acknowledgement, and afterward the presiding speaker thanks her before moving on and inviting members and guests to be seated.
Josh Becker — Called during roll call.
Catherine Blakespear — Called during roll call.
Catherine Blakespear — Senator Catherine Blakespear delivers remarks in support of Senator Limón, concluding by congratulating her and praising her future leadership.
Christopher Cabaldon — Called during roll call.
Christopher Cabaldon — Senator Christopher Cabaldon is recognized and delivers remarks reflecting on the Senate’s past leadership and what effective leadership looks like, in the context of a tribute to Senator Limón and the historic significance of the day. His comments are later acknowledged by the presiding officer, and another senator builds on his point about the day’s historic nature.
Anna Caballero — Called during roll call.
Sabrina Cervantes — Called during roll call.
Steven Choi — Called during roll call.
Dave Cortese — Called during roll call.
Dave Cortese — Named as part of the Escort Committee.
Megan Dahle — Called during roll call.
Maria Durazo — Called during roll call.
Mark González — Called during roll call.
Tim Grayson — Tim Grayson is called during roll call, then recognized to lead the opening prayer, and proceeds to lead the prayer.
Shannon Grove — Called during roll call.
Jasmeet Bains — Called during roll call.
Brian Jones — Called during roll call.
John Laird — John Laird was called during roll call; the transcript repeats his name twice due to transcription repetition.
Mike McGuire — Called during roll call.
Mike McGuire — Senator Pro Tem Emeritus Mike McGuire is introduced, then delivers remarks thanking the President and addressing members and guests, framing the moment as significant, and is later thanked for his comments.
Mike McGuire — Mike McGuire is praised as a strong Senate leader and predecessor, with remarks highlighting his partnership, leadership, and the values he learned from his grandmother. The speaker emphasizes that McGuire lives by those lessons, honors her memory, and is someone who cannot be outworked.
Jerry McNerney — Called during roll call.
Jerry McNerney — Named as part of the Escort Committee.
Caroline Menjivar — Called during roll call.
Caroline Menjivar — Caroline Menjivar is recognized to speak, then delivers remarks expressing honor at speaking on behalf of the new pro tem and noting the significance of the moment for Latinas and her community. The exchange concludes with a brief thank-you for her remarks.