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Assembly concurs with Senate amendments to AB 100 after partisan debate over Medi‑Cal funding and policy priorities
Summary
The Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 100, an early-action budget bill that includes wildfire recovery and Medi‑Cal spending. The measure passed 56–7 after extended debate and a failed attempt by the minority to suspend rules and amend the bill on the floor.
Assemblymember Evan Gabriel presented AB 100 on March 6, 2025, describing it as the Legislature’s early-action budget bill containing targeted appropriations for wildfire recovery, Medi‑Cal stabilization and other near-term needs. He asked members for an aye vote to concur with Senate amendments.
The Assembly voted to concur in the Senate amendments, Ayes 56, Noes 7.
The floor debate on AB 100 included extended criticism from Assemblymember DeMaio, who objected to specific provisions funding state coverage for certain non‑citizen populations and to continued funding for the California High‑Speed Rail project. DeMaio argued the bill had expanded from a one‑page document into a 47‑page package and urged amendments; he sought to suspend rules and offer an amendment but was ruled out of order when making the request during debate. He then moved to appeal the chair’s ruling; the appeal failed on a vote (Ayes 18, Noes 51).
Supporters said the bill provides immediate resources to communities affected by recent wildfires and prevents interruptions to Medi‑Cal provider payments. Assemblymember Addis said the measure includes $2.8 billion in General Fund appropriations that would support drawing down $8.2 billion in federal matching funds, and warned that without the state appropriation federal funds could not be claimed. He urged colleagues to consider the consequences of inaction for children, seniors and people with disabilities.
Other speakers—including members from wildfire‑affected districts—urged quick action to deliver recovery money and to protect health‑care access. Assemblymember Gabriel closed by urging members to view AB 100’s allocations as “modest, targeted, thoughtful investments” and to consider the potential federal actions that could affect California.
After debate, the clerk closed the roll and recorded concurrence: Ayes 56, Noes 7. The Assembly ordered immediate transmittal to the governor as recorded in the journal.
