Senate adopts several ceremonial resolutions and confirms multiple appointments; many measures pass unanimously

The California State Senate on the floor adopted multiple ceremonial and recognition measures and confirmed several appointments. Most measures were adopted by unanimous roll call (commonly recorded as "38 ayes, 0 noes" in the transcript excerpts).

Major floor actions and recognitions

- SR 37 (Sen. Gonzales) — Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week: Senator Gonzales introduced Senate Resolution 37 to recognize the week marking the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide and to honor lives lost under the Khmer Rouge. Gonzales noted California is home to the largest Cambodian community outside Southeast Asia and urged an aye vote. Colleagues including Senator Stern, Senator Richardson and Senator Wiener spoke in support; the measure was adopted on the floor and the clerk announced adoption.

- SCR 52 (Sen. Ochoa Bogie) — Girl Scouts Day / 113th anniversary: Senator Ochoa Bogue introduced SCR 52 to recognize March 12, 2025, as Girl Scouts Day in California and to salute the Girl Scouts' work statewide. Ochoa Bogue highlighted the organization's history and the councils serving 125,152 girls in California; the measure was adopted by unanimous roll call with members greeting Girl Scout guests on the floor.

- SCR 60 (Sen. Cortese) — School Bus Drivers Day: Senator Cortese presented SCR 60 to recognize school bus drivers (the resolution notes the fourth Tuesday in April as School Bus Drivers Day). Senators Jones and Cortese emphasized the training, safety, and role bus drivers play; the resolution was adopted by unanimous roll call (reported as 38 ayes, 0 noes).

- Confirmations and appointments: The Senate confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments on the floor, including Jason Wimbley as Director of the Department of Community Services and Development (confirmed by roll call), Heather Geldart as Chief Deputy Director of the Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response, and appointments to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. The clerk announced confirmations with roll-call results recorded in the transcript excerpts.

- Additional resolutions: The Senate adopted SCR 34 (Child Abuse Prevention Month), SCR 45 (American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month), and SCR 48 (High School Voter Education Weeks), each presented by its author with brief remarks and adopted by unanimous roll calls or by unanimous consent as indicated in the transcript.

Votes at a glance (selected items from floor session)

- SR 37 (Gonzales) — adopted; floor discussion and guest recognition; vote: recorded as adopted in transcript (roll-call excerpts present). - SCR 52 (Ochoa Bogue) — adopted; vote recorded as "ayes 38, nos 0" in floor statement. - SCR 60 (Cortese) — adopted; vote recorded as "38 aye votes, 0 no votes." - SCR 34 (Grove) — adopted; vote recorded as "38 ayes, nos 0." - SCR 45 (Wahab) — adopted; transcript indicates adoption by unanimous consent. - SCR 48 (Cervantes) — adopted; adopted by unanimous roll call/consent. - Appointments (Jason Wimbley; Heather Geldart; Peace Officer Standards and Training appointees Alan Barcelona, Justin During, Benjamin Theriault) — confirmed; roll-call confirmations recorded.

Context and pattern: Most measures reported on the transcript are ceremonial recognitions or confirmations that drew short floor statements from authors and supportive remarks from colleagues. Speakers used the floor time to introduce guests (community leaders, Girl Scouts, CASTO representatives, 9-1-1 for Kids honorees) and invite photos. The clerk repeatedly read unanimous roll-call tallies for these items.

Ending: The floor session concluded with committee announcements and adjournments in memory; the transcript shows the Senate recessed to reconvene on Monday, April 28. For full roll-call tallies and the official bill status, consult the Senate journal and the Secretary of the Senate's official roll-call records.