Monique Limón — Monique Limón is introduced and recognized throughout the opening of the meeting: she is identified as the 50th President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate, referenced in connection with her home district, included in roll call, and celebrated for making history as the first Latina to serve as the 50th Senate President pro tempore. The segment is part of a ceremonial tribute honoring her leadership.
Monique Limón — Senator Monique Limón is repeatedly thanked for bringing the musical guests/performers, and she is also recognized as the honored woman and great leader being celebrated in the discussion.
Marie Alvarado-Gil — Included in the roll call as 'Abarado Gil.'
Bob Archuleta — Bob Archuleta is included in the roll call, with his name appearing in the transcript as both 'Archiletta' and 'Ochoabog' (likely a misrecognition or reference to another member name in the roll call).
Jesse Arreguín — Included in the roll call as 'Argyne.'
Angelique Ashby — Senator Angelique Ashby is noted in roll call, then introduced as the majority leader who will lead the Senate land acknowledgement, formally recognized to deliver it, and thanked afterward.
Angelique Ashby — Monique Limón is sworn in, formally introduced as the 50th President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate, and then delivers remarks marking the start of the 2026 legislative year and her service in that role.
Josh Becker — Included in the roll call.
Catherine Blakespear — Included in the roll call as 'Blake Spear.'
Catherine Blakespear — Senator Catherine Blakespear is recognized and delivers remarks praising Senator Monique Limón as a historic, outstanding, and deserving legislative leader, emphasizing the significance of female leadership. Her remarks are then followed by brief acknowledgments and a closing reference to her from the next speaker.
Christopher Cabaldon — Included in the roll call as 'Kabaldon.'
Christopher Cabaldon — Christopher Cabaldon delivers extended remarks celebrating Senator Limón’s historic rise to President Pro Tem, praising her leadership qualities, depth of experience, humility, attentiveness, and ability to understand people and build consensus. He reflects on first meeting her, notes that she sees the full complexity of individuals and districts rather than stereotypes, and describes her as teacher- and counselor-like in her approach. He emphasizes that she is the right person to lead the chamber and that her leadership will benefit Californians, ending with a lighthearted joke and affectionate closing remarks.
Anna Caballero — Included in the roll call.
Sabrina Cervantes — Included in the roll call as 'Servantes.'
Steven Choi — Included in the roll call.
Dave Cortese — Included in the roll call as 'Cortese.'
Dave Cortese — Named as part of the Escort Committee.
Megan Dahle — Included in the roll call as 'Daly.'
Maria Durazo — Included in the roll call as 'Durazzo.'
Mark González — Included in the roll call as 'Gonzales.'
Tim Grayson — Tim Grayson is first noted in the roll call, and then he is recognized to lead the prayer for the meeting, with attendees asked to remain standing afterward.
Shannon Grove — Included in the roll call.
Jasmeet Bains — Included in the roll call as 'Urtado.'
Brian Jones — Included in the roll call.
John Laird — John Laird is included in the roll call attendance, with an additional unclear roll-call reference that appears to list 'Weber Pearson' as separate names.
Mike McGuire — Included in the roll call.
Mike McGuire — Mike McGuire is introduced as Senator Pro Tem Emeritus and then speaks in support of the occasion, framing it in the context of national challenges. He is later thanked for his remarks as Pro Tem Emeritus, completing the brief exchange.
Mike McGuire — Mike McGuire is thanked and praised as the speaker’s predecessor and former Senate President Pro Tempore, with remarks highlighting his years of leadership, continued partnership, and the way he has lived by his grandmother’s lessons of hard work and perseverance. He is also described as someone who cannot be outworked.
Jerry McNerney — Included in the roll call.
Jerry McNerney — Mentioned in the prior speaker’s closing acknowledgment to Senator Richardson? No, not in this section.
Jerry McNerney — Named as part of the Escort Committee.
Caroline Menjivar — Included in the roll call as 'Menjavar.'
Caroline Menjivar — Senator Caroline Menjivar is recognized to speak, opens her remarks by expressing honor and speaking in support of the new pro tem, and then is thanked for her comments.
Roger Niello — Included in the roll call as 'Nilo.'
Steve Padilla — Included in the roll call.
Eloise Reyes — Included in the roll call.
Eloise Reyes — Recognized to deliver remarks.
Laura Richardson — Included in the roll call.
Laura Richardson — Senator Laura Richardson is introduced as the last senator to speak that afternoon and then begins her remarks by building on Senator Cabaldon’s comments and acknowledging the first gentleman, Mike.
Susan Rubio — Included in the roll call.
Susan Rubio — Named as part of the Escort Committee.
Kelly Seyarto — Included in the roll call.
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — Included in the roll call as 'Smallwood Cuevas.'
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — Named as part of the Escort Committee; transcription rendered as 'Smallwood Queves'.
Henry Stern — Included in the roll call.
Tony Strickland — Included in the roll call.
Thomas Umberg — Included in the roll call as 'Umburg.'
Suzette Valladares — Senator Suzette Valladares is identified during roll call and then introduced and recognized to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.