Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye is escorted to the Senate dais by Senators Bill Monning and Tom Umberg and Assemblymembers Reginald Jones-Sawyer for her annual State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature. 

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye delivers her State of the Judiciary 2020 remarks to the California Legislature.

Senator Connie Leyva congratulates Cal State San Bernardino women's volleyball team for winning the 2019 Division II volleyball national championship

Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson meets with members of the Ventura County Leadership Academy on the Senate floor

Senator Bill Monning is joined by pro Tem Toni Atkins and Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson in welcoming Jeffrey Armstrong, President of Caifornia Polytechnic State University to the Senate chamber. The Cal Poly students are being honored for their success in their respective academic disciplines.

Senator Scott Wilk speaks with members of Future Farmers of America. FFA is a youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

John L. Harmer (28 April 1934 – 6 December 2019) Served in the California State Senate from 1966 to 1974. Governor Ronald Reagan appointed Harmer Lieutenant Governor of California in 1974.

Senator Jim Nielsen presents a memorial resolution to the family of former Senator John Harmer.

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.

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.

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