[{"_1":2,"_88":-5,"_89":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6683805,"mediaKeyId","5325077-13546b00cc8b23c209cd726f028eedf5","parentId",5325077,"title","California Senate honors flood control leader and adjourns in memory of two longtime public servants","audioSeconds",885,"startMs",711000,"endMs",1596000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5325077-13546b00cc8b23c209cd726f028eedf5&start=711&end=1596","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5325077-13546b00cc8b23c209cd726f028eedf5/thumbnail_711000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6683805/California/California-Senate-honors-flood-control-leader-and-adjourns-in-memory-of-two-longtime-public-servants","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683805-47ebb644fbe3087687da02126793717b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934203&Signature=b1b42KUUy9NhDYwB0Eo9VHSOayWG57U5GmJtQEXmWWdJF74W-Qn1JAgYd2nDVmDH1vFcAhSjiuKSwvE0WNDMQ9MhelOnxWMVwcBaptk8RYxb79V5kuqRkeys0D8skQCgAgutPbSJDGesHkvdIZNwtd36HrZkGP-DHBRaiPmugFfYC4wE-REe9gJkk37mNjYJliVEFYLdsxSjl~742leEE-fse4jNtvUmvhXIhSw3oG6iqhtqNU9ddnwtMraqPDIgy5fBDy1qUnDsNYX7qD9HvvzcC57lFw3MOoXD1lHSN~hcUadLO3JuA3yvhCOeP87ilPrnZUSI5KdwqlV6O1ahuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Senate","date","2025-07-07T00:00:00Z","article","The California State Senate used part of its floor session to honor an engineer and longtime public servant and to adjourn in memory of two local leaders.

Senator Ashby presented a resolution honoring Rick Johnson for 46 years in public service, including 15 years as executive director of the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency. Ashby said Johnson previously worked at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and \"implemented over $4,400,000,000 worth of flood infrastructure improvements for the people of this region.\" Ashby asked colleagues to join in recognizing Johnson's career and contributions to flood protection.

The Senate also adjourned in memory of Federal Glover, a Contra Costa County supervisor. Senator Grayson introduced the remembrance, noting Glover's decades of service, including time as Pittsburgh city council member and mayor, his role as the first African American elected to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, and his work securing more than $1,000,000,000 for transportation projects such as Highway 4 expansion and the eBART extension. Several senators from the region joined Grayson in paying tribute.

Senator Weber Pearson asked the Senate to adjourn in memory of Arthur E. (Art) Madrid, a former mayor of La Mesa and a longtime local official who served multiple terms in city government. Senate remarks recounted Madrid's public service career and requested that the Senate adjourn in his memory.

The floor recognized the guests of the chamber for the tributes and offered condolences to the families.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Floor Session","oneSentenceSummary","The California State Senate recognized Rick Johnson for decades of work on flood control and infrastructure, and the chamber adjourned in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover and longtime La Mesa mayor Art Madrid.","taxTitle","California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California","taxId",77650,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6683810,"California Senate confirms state operations secretary and multiple commissioners; AB 40 moved to inactive file, AJR 3 not taken up",1024,315000,1339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5325077-13546b00cc8b23c209cd726f028eedf5&start=315&end=1339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5325077-13546b00cc8b23c209cd726f028eedf5/thumbnail_315000.jpg","/articles/6683810/California/California-Senate-confirms-state-operations-secretary-and-multiple-commissioners-AB-40-moved-to-inactive-file-AJR-3-not-taken-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683810-15f1a44ec6555b36bdfdb193e928da94/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934203&Signature=oIyc1wv52q8nse2VuotPbrhqApK~6EpD33IvGKXwXlFyRpwPQL8OdZp2GIBnVRPQb2DMWOfqeKeWlEakuCIR~LbR4s6TPf6qXtTqqUgF6p0m8WqEpiSdWDiQFhDVnS9qdyU44d43QPG1uvlMV45uklzbut7omBzMtwM2-z71Crv3tK3G5GWTZu-XxUXTBHGA~u-LNej2WbLkxlKQEvVkvvMoLKYMXAE6zj9f5VfuAZhc7bB8KIVnyeqKZ2nms7b9F8RU8eoHTWJLKkJtACOIsSP9cZ2B6daxS33d9kS3sFCohRgYAI1QLXRM6FdkT8FKRqx2Y6Dyu7xmy3Ws3E9ATw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California State Senate confirmed Nick Maduro as secretary of the California Government Operations Agency and approved several gubernatorial appointments during its floor session on July 8, 2025. The Senate also moved Assembly Bill 40 to the inactive file and did not take up Assembly Joint Resolution 3 during the session.

Nick Maduro was approved on the Senate floor following floor remarks that summarized his background. Senator Girov introduced the confirmation, noting Maduro \"served as director of [the] California Department of Tax and Fee Administration\" for the last eight years and previously worked as chief of staff at the U.S. Small Business Administration. The roll call showed 36 ayes and 0 noes; the appointment was confirmed.

The Senate next considered file item 23, which included confirmations to the Boating and Waterways Commission and appointments and reappointments to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Senator Grove presented the item and asked for an aye vote; Senator Gonzales spoke in support of Gonzalo Medina's nomination to the Boating and Waterways Commission, describing him as a \"lifelong Long Beach resident\" and a marine safety chief who oversees local lifeguard and swift-water rescue operations. The roll call returned 36 ayes and 0 noes and the appointments were confirmed.

File item 27 included reappointments to the California Gambling Control Commission. Senator Grove introduced the item, noting the rules committee had approved the nominees on June 18 by a 5-0 vote. The Senate confirmed those reappointments by a roll call reported as 35 ayes and 0 noes.

On procedural items, Senator Menjivar moved to place Assembly Bill 40, by Assemblymember Bonta, on the inactive file at the author's request; the motion was adopted without objection. Earlier in the session, the presiding officer announced a change of plans and stated that Assembly Joint Resolution 3 (AJR 3) would not be taken up that day.

Votes at a glance
- File 22 — Nick Maduro, appointment as secretary, California Government Operations Agency: confirmed, ayes 36, noes 0.
- File 23 — Gonzalo Medina (Boating and Waterways Commission) and related appointments to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing: confirmed, ayes 36, noes 0.
- File 27 — Paula LaBraffer and William Lou (reappointments to the California Gambling Control Commission): confirmed, ayes 35, noes 0.
- File 98 — Assembly Bill 40 (Assemblymember Bonta): moved to inactive file at the author's request; no roll call recorded.
- AJR 3 — Assembly Joint Resolution 3: not taken up as announced on the floor.

The Senate recessed and scheduled its next floor session for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 9 a.m.","The California State Senate confirmed Nick Maduro as secretary of the California Government Operations Agency and approved several commission appointments in a unanimous roll call. The Senate also moved Assembly Bill 40 to the inactive file and did not take up Assembly Joint Resolution 3 as scheduled.","actionData","errors"]

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California Senate honors flood control leader and adjourns in memory of two longtime public servants

California Senate confirms state operations secretary and multiple commissioners; AB 40 moved to inactive file, AJR 3 not taken up