The California State Assembly convened for an Assembly Floor Session on July 3, 2025, where several key legislative items were addressed. The session began with the opening of the roll for a vote on an urgency measure, which passed with 65 votes in favor and only 1 against. This measure included concurrence with Senate amendments, which were immediately transmitted to the governor.
Following this, Assembly Bill 313, introduced by Assemblymember Ortega, was presented for concurrence on Senate amendments. Ortega explained that the amendments were technical, aimed at streamlining the bill's provisions related to student financial aid. The Assembly voted unanimously in favor, with 65 votes supporting the bill.
Next, the Assembly discussed Senate Joint Resolution 2, also presented by Ortega, which urges Congress to enact federal legislation to protect the rights of classified school employees. Ortega emphasized the importance of these workers, who play a crucial role in the education system, and called for an investment in their welfare. The resolution garnered significant support, passing with 44 votes in favor and 7 against, and 45 members signed on as co-authors.
The session continued with the second day consent calendar, where several resolutions were read and voted on without objection. Notably, Senate Concurrent Resolution 74, related to Flag Day, was also included, with 64 co-authors added.
The Assembly adopted the consent calendar unanimously, with all items receiving 65 votes in favor. The session concluded with announcements, including birthday wishes for Assemblymembers Baines and Ellis, and a reminder of the upcoming schedule, with the next floor session set for July 7 at 1 PM. The meeting adjourned following a motion by Majority Leader Aggie R. Curry, seconded by Assemblymember Patterson.