The California State Assembly convened on April 21, 2025, to conduct its regular floor session, addressing several procedural matters and honoring notable individuals. The session began with a moment of silence in memory of Pope Francis, reflecting the assembly's respect for his contributions.

During the meeting, Speaker Pro Tempore Josh Lowenthal presided over the proceedings, which included the dispensing of the previous day's journal and the deferral of presentations and petitions. The assembly acknowledged absences due to personal business and illness among several members.

Majority Leader Agarra Curry introduced multiple procedural motions, seeking unanimous consent to suspend various assembly rules. These motions included allowing Assemblymember Mark Gonzales to speak on an adjournment in memory and permitting several members to host guests on the assembly floor. The assembly also moved to notice several bills for upcoming committee hearings, including AB 1365 and AB 255, among others, indicating ongoing legislative activity.

In a notable guest introduction, Assemblymember Ortega welcomed fifth-grade students from North Star Elementary School, an Islamic faith-based institution in Hayward, highlighting the assembly's engagement with local educational communities.

Overall, the session underscored the assembly's commitment to legislative processes while honoring significant figures and fostering connections with constituents. The next steps will involve the scheduled committee hearings for the bills noticed during the session.