Minority leader Jones offers farewell remarks, thanks staff and reflects on bipartisan work

Minority leader Senator Jones delivered extended farewell remarks on the Senate floor, thanking staff, caucus members and long‑serving Republican staffers and reflecting on his years of service. He praised bipartisan moments and highlighted the contributions of staff who support the chamber’s work.

"It is an honor, to stand up this morning and, participate in the final comments of the 2025, 2026 session for the California State Senate," Jones said, and he thanked specific staffers and named retiring staff with recognition for decades of service. He spoke at length about teamwork, bipartisan victories, and the role of staff and consultants in producing the chamber's work.

Jones also acknowledged internal caucus growth and expressed optimism about the Senate's future leadership, closing with thanks and a personal reflection on public service as he prepared to leave elected office.