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Votes at a glance: Resolutions, confirmations and other measures adopted March 22 by the California Senate
Summary
On March 22 the California State Senate adopted a series of unanimous ceremonial resolutions and confirmed gubernatorial appointments. The floor also approved a package of budget trailer vehicles by a 28-10 vote.
The California State Senate recorded multiple roll-call decisions on March 22, 2025. Several ceremonial resolutions recognizing awareness days and observances were adopted unanimously. The Senate also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and approved a procedural package of budget trailer vehicles by a 28-10 vote.
Key adopted measures and confirmations (all vote tallies are taken from the Senate floor record):
- SCR 35 (Grayson): Recognizing March 2025 as California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and March 21 as California Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Adopted, ayes 38, no 0. Senator Grayson presented the resolution and was joined on the floor by Michelle Slape, director of family support at the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area.
- SR 13 (Archuleta): Recognizing March 15 as International Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day. Adopted, ayes 38, no 0. Senator Archuleta discussed diagnosis delays and local advocates.
- SR 24 (Wahab): Recognizing Nowruz and the cultural significance of the spring celebration. Adopted, ayes 38, no 0. Senator Wahab noted California's large Afghan and Iranian communities and invited colleagues to a reception following session.
- SR 26 (Padilla): Recognizing March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Adopted, ayes 38, no 0. Senator Padilla highlighted outreach and treatment resources.
- Confirmations: Two associate director appointments for the Division of Adult Institutions, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — Patrick Eaton (Region 1) and Angela Kent (Region 2) — were confirmed by roll call, ayes 38, no 0. Senator Laird presented the nominees and summarized their prior experience in corrections and probation.
- SCR 38 (Grove): Commemorating March 16–22, 2025, as Women’s Military History Week. Adopted, ayes 38, no 0. Senator Grove and other members highlighted women veterans' service and historical milestones.
- Omnibus budget procedural action: As recorded on the floor, the motion to advance SB 100 and apply that roll to the companion trailer bills (SB 101–SB 219) and additional file items was adopted, ayes 28, no 10. (See separate coverage for that vote and related floor debate.)
Across the ceremonial resolutions, floor sponsors used the moments to recognize community organizations, individual advocates and observances. Where guests were present in the gallery, senators introduced them by name and invited recognition from colleagues; for example, Senator Grayson introduced Michelle Slape from the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area following adoption of SCR 35.
The roll calls and unanimous approvals for the resolutions reflect customary practice on ceremonial and awareness items. The budget action and related roll call generated the session's most extended floor debate about process and transparency.
(Reporting note: vote tallies and sponsor names are taken from the Senate floor record on March 22, 2025.)
