Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his second State of the State address before a joint convention of the California Legislature

Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon deliver the Democratic response to the Governor's State of the State address

Senator John Moorlach and Assembly Minority Leader Marie Waldron provide the Republican response to the State of State address.

Hubert Leon Richardson (December 28, 1927 – January 13, 2020), also known as H.L. or Bill Richardson, served as a California state senator from 1966–89. He represented the San Gabriel Valley, and later, parts of western San Bernardino County, the Mojave Desert and Inyo County.

Senator Ben Allen marks the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation. Over 1 million Jews perished at Auschwitz. "On this 75th anniversary, we honor their memory, reflect, and educate about the Holocaust" 

Senator John Moorlach adjourns the Senate in memory of basketball legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant as well as the 7 others killed in a helicopter crash in California: John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli and Alyssa Altobelli; Christina Mauser; Sarah Chester and Payton Chester and the pilot Ara Zobayan.

Senator Maria Elena Durazo dons an LA Laker's #24 t-shirt in memory of the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant

Senator Brian Dahle presents a resolution recognizing Randy Robbins, winner of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s annual photo contest. The image shows a bald eagle snatching a trout from Antelope Lake in Plumas County. 

Senator Steven Bradford presents a resolution honoring the 91st birthday of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2020.

Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins welcomes the Senate back into session after the interim recess

Senators Hertzberg, Bradford, Rubio, Caballero, Hurtado and Archuleta on the first day back to Capitol after the interim. 

Senate Minority Leader Shannon Grove 

Senators Brian Jones and Anthony Portantino

Senators Susan Rubio and Tom Umberg

Senators Brian Dahle and Mike Morrell