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Senator Grove introduced the nomination on the floor, calling Heller “way overqualified” and describing her as collaborative and solution-oriented. Grove noted Heller’s prior service as deputy director of the division of circular economy and her earlier work at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Senator Gonzalez and other members added endorsements stressing anticipation of continued engagement with the agency on pending implementation questions tied to recent legislation. Senator Wiener and Senator Allen associated themselves with those supportive remarks. After the floor discussion the roll was called; the chamber announced the confirmation and recorded a vote of 35 ayes, 0 noes.

The appointment is a gubernatorial nomination confirmed by the Senate; the confirmation does not itself change statute but installs a new agency director who will oversee CalRecycle’s rulemaking and program implementation. Several senators expressed interest in working with the director on implementing prior legislation affecting the department’s areas of responsibility.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Floor Session","oneSentenceSummary","The State Senate confirmed Zoe Heller as director of the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) after senators praised her qualifications and pledged to work with her on implementation matters for statewide recycling and related policy.","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},6558223,"Senate adopts concurrent resolution recognizing Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month",2160,1458000,3618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275001-1ed9ad8e4d402fcd118a4f91a1abb53e&start=1458&end=3618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275001-1ed9ad8e4d402fcd118a4f91a1abb53e/thumbnail_1458000.jpg","/articles/6558223/California/Senate-adopts-concurrent-resolution-recognizing-Asian-and-Pacific-Islander-American-Heritage-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558223-511b044d3aafbdaadcbadbaccdd113c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137666&Signature=QroqfRHN1p2ILUqj56t7mHg2STzPanXFgj~HPT6bwURS4txH9vRfm7jB-MjIuISY7he27JOES1mZRTiYeDl~XA2wZwIi6is7R1RfMpYVOIRpeSWReF6RXalTNN0ZoIgc2P9kouOVrwgfovAo2Eh1mwULMlLLAeZ6X~Bjrrfae3R05tEWVRC1mzbep16epOMouQGBz0eG7PfhxwEYeKuyTyYvpjSjx318YuWpgvdzOQutHuf1FWBChO7GdcgwzeX9nCpSnF366D3jXJw8dk5Fka50rp0fYk1jB1Bn8ofwDSyFXoWPXx-2AOTIxRyoD8OpN2TVIkFs2tXzKCb6zmfkhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California State Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 58, recognizing May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, after an extended series of floor remarks that traced AAPI contributions to California’s history and acknowledged ongoing discrimination.

Senator Wahab, the resolution’s author, opened debate by noting California’s AAPI population and the community’s diverse ancestries and contributions, calling attention both to achievements and to historical and present discrimination. “Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month provides Californians an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans,” Wahab said on the floor.

A string of senators spoke in support. Senator Smallwood Cuevas highlighted historic solidarity between Asian and Black communities in Los Angeles. Senator Cabaldon reviewed episodes of exclusionary laws in California’s past and traced the arc from nineteenth-century exclusion through later political representation in the legislature. Senators Perez, D'Arazo, Laird, Wiener and Choi each spoke to regional AAPI demographics, cultural contributions, and the need to confront discrimination and anti-AAPI hate.

After the speeches, the AAPI Legislative Caucus introduced and honored a series of AAPI leaders in the gallery, naming honorees from community organizing, arts, health care, public safety and media. The chamber applauded the honorees and displayed banners in the Capitol Rotunda to complement the floor ceremony.

The clerk called the roll and the presiding officer announced the concurrent resolution was adopted by recorded vote. The floor tally reported 35 ayes, 0 noes.

The concurrent resolution is a formal recognition and does not, by itself, enact new statutes or appropriate funds. The floor debate combined historical context, personal testimony, and public recognition of honorees and community leaders from across the state.","The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 58 recognizing May as Asian and Pacific Islander American (AAPI) Heritage Month. Multiple senators recounted historical contributions and discrimination faced by AAPI communities and the chamber honored a slate of AAPI leaders and honorees in the gallery.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6558228,"Senate adopts resolution recognizing May as National Stroke Awareness Month; Senator Dolly describes stroke and recovery",644,568000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275001-1ed9ad8e4d402fcd118a4f91a1abb53e&start=568&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275001-1ed9ad8e4d402fcd118a4f91a1abb53e/thumbnail_568000.jpg","/articles/6558228/California/Senate-adopts-resolution-recognizing-May-as-National-Stroke-Awareness-Month-Senator-Dolly-describes-stroke-and-recovery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558228-c2e5d26b18ffcf90b5621eb8287464b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137666&Signature=X6DZQorX6tlTGjqaaqMp2YZR6avdydWhuZQPg5R5N~Ff6lObsRsJ2Ae4EOQ-11c9oYWtAVD4kDZk~Hq2VmxQrPXyOVhQ3nBq6jePZcji8r-hmqHzidDMnwOnY9QfIK3UV9FBXcNzyMOOOkWv~OM~tBQDuUybMY1oi0Q~ZKxHzXgXg4Ih6P~bXi8cYa2aWdpCXolZv5Jbd4-aTOYGaJiOkENKaXe~us0z3I~Hybuwg-N9cjDugWGusBI4iHwNdwuVN7oFEMQJjk8vC40pyvXOdXBaXwGe8t0mEMAnd4xoJTVGWbtM28yKb1VEkma5bkWXimYcVOSSJZ~Ujit1L84KwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senators on the California State Senate floor adopted Senate Resolution 40, recognizing May as National Stroke Awareness Month, after the measure’s author, Senator Dolly, described experiencing a stroke and urged awareness of aphasia and rehabilitation needs.

Senator Dolly opened debate by recounting her stroke: “Over a year ago, I had a stroke while in a hospital for a heart procedure. I was blessed to be in the hospital… I have aphasia and apraxia, which impacts my language and my speech, not intelligence,” she said. She asked colleagues to join her in recognizing the month and to elevate public understanding of stroke survivors’ needs.

The resolution frames aphasia as an often-invisible consequence of stroke and notes the prevalence of stroke survivors. Senator Grove, speaking as a coauthor, praised Dolly’s decision to speak on the floor and urged support: “I thank the author for having the courage to do what she did today on the floor.” Other members, including Senator Seayarto and Senator Wahab, spoke in support and emphasized the long recovery process and the importance of destigmatizing communication disabilities.

After brief remarks from multiple senators, Senator Dolly closed and the roll was called. The clerk announced the outcome and the presiding officer declared the resolution adopted by recorded vote. The official tally on the floor was recorded as 34 ayes, 0 noes.

Following adoption, Senator Dolly introduced members of her rehabilitation team and family who were in the gallery, naming speech and occupational therapists and her neurologist. She invited colleagues to meet those who supported her recovery and acknowledged the role of family and therapists in long-term rehabilitation.

The resolution does not appropriate funds or direct administrative action; it is a formal recognition intended to raise awareness of stroke and aphasia and to honor survivors and caregivers. The Senate’s adoption was unanimous on the recorded tally reported on the floor.

Votes at a glance: SR 40 — Adopted (recorded vote: 34–0).","The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 40 recognizing May as National Stroke Awareness Month after Senator Dolly described her own stroke, recovery challenges including aphasia, and called for greater awareness of stroke symptoms and rehabilitation needs.","actionData","errors"]

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