The California State Assembly convened on June 30, 2025, to discuss key legislative measures, culminating in the successful passage of several bills. Assemblymember Gabriel led the session, expressing gratitude to colleagues for their contributions and requesting support for the measures under consideration.
The assembly voted on a significant bill, with the final tally showing 50 votes in favor and 3 against, indicating strong bipartisan support. Following this, Assemblymember Gabriel sought unanimous consent to withdraw Senate Bills 139 and 140 from the budget committee, allowing for immediate discussion and voting without further reference to the file. This request was seconded by Assemblymember Garcia and subsequently approved with a vote of 50 in favor and 19 opposed.
Senate Bill 139, presented by Assemblymember Gabriel, focuses on state employment and includes appropriations related to the budget. It specifically implements memoranda of understanding between the state and bargaining unit 9, which represents professional engineers, as well as an addendum for bargaining unit 12, representing operating engineers. This bill aims to enhance the working conditions and agreements for these groups, reflecting the Assembly's commitment to addressing labor relations within state employment.
The session concluded with a clear indication of the Assembly's priorities in supporting state employees and ensuring effective governance through timely legislative action.