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• So I would like to open the hearing on Senate Gubernatorial Appointment 9291.
• that the appointment be confirmed.
• that the appointment be confirmed as the Secretary of Health.
• that the appointment be confirmed as the Secretary of Health.
• The proposed substitute adds the chair of the exchange, who is appointed by the governor, as a voting

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held confirmation hearings for Ryan Moran to lead the Health Care Authority and Dennis Worsham to serve as Secretary of Health. Moran emphasized his personal background, experience in Maryland Medicaid, and priorities of protecting coverage amid federal changes, addressing health disparities, strengthening tribal partnerships, and improving agency operations. Worsham described his long public health career in Washington, his statewide listening tour, and his focus on collaboration, science-based decision-making, accountability, workforce support, and rebuilding public trust. Senators raised questions about behavioral health, social determinants of health, communication, misinformation, and the impact of federal policy changes; both nominees said Washington should continue leading on coverage, prevention, and public health resilience. In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. It passed SB 5899, allowing qualified chiropractors to perform chiropractic diagnosis and adjustments on animals; SB 6292, creating a joint legislative-executive committee on health care financing with a substitute; SB 6182, establishing an abortion savings program, after rejecting several Christian-sponsored amendments and adopting a Bateman amendment limiting eligible organizations to DOH-contracted abortion providers or funds; SB 5947, creating the Washington Health Care Board; SJR 8206, proposing a constitutional right to affordable health care; and SB 5933, on overdose mapping information sharing, with a substitute. The committee also recommended confirmation of both gubernatorial appointments. In a second group of bills, the committee passed SB 5823 on patient advocates with a substitute requiring at least one person physically present daily in acute care settings and expanding exemptions for certain hospitals; SB 6210 on the health plan certification process with a substitute; SB 5921 on psilocybin; SB 6226 protecting audiologists’ clinical autonomy with a substitute; and SB 5924 expanding pharmacists’ prescriptive authority with a substitute. Members discussed access, affordability, rural workforce shortages, and patient safety, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• I was appointed by Governor Scott to be sheriff from Marion County when they had a problem down there
• In 2023, Governor DeSantis appointed me to be sheriff there to fix some problems at that organization
• I was appointed by the Board of Governors in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate then and have served since
• I was appointed by the Board of Governors in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate then, and have served since
• In public service, I was twice appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve as a commissioner of the Health

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education first took up a block of confirmation hearings for trustees and board members at several public universities and state colleges. Appointees from Florida A&M University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Pasco-Hernando State College, South Florida State College, Valencia College, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Florida described their backgrounds and emphasized themes such as governance, student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, research growth, and institutional reputation. Members asked a few questions, but most nominees received no substantive opposition. The committee then voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of the group of appointees on tabs 3 through 18 and forwarded them to Ethics and Elections. The committee next heard Senate Bill 114 by Senator Trumbull, which would create the Florida Center of Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management at Florida State University, move the public hurricane loss projection model from FIU to FSU, and provide funding for the effort. Trumbull said the bill is intended to strengthen the state’s insurance research capacity and broaden study of insurance lines beyond wind risk. Senators asked about the impact on FIU and the distinction between the new center and existing FIU work; Trumbull said FIU’s Wall of Wind would remain and that the state-owned model would simply be contracted to FSU instead of FIU. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1624 by Senator Calatayud, a wide-ranging higher education bill addressing tuition, workforce programs, institutional operations, and naming changes. Amendments were adopted to create state college regional consortium service organizations for rural colleges, remove a proposed out-of-state fee change for nonresident online students, extend university master plan update cycles from five to 10 years, and rename Hillsborough Community College as Hillsborough College. The bill also changed several references from specific minority categories to “underrepresented,” revised aid and waiver provisions, adjusted adult education and career program rules, and made other technical changes. Senators Smith and Davis questioned the shift away from enumerated categories, arguing it could obscure disparities affecting groups such as Black students, women in STEM, and students with disabilities; Calatayud said the intent was to focus on socioeconomic access and flexibility for institutions. After debate, the committee voted 6-2 to report the bill favorably, with Senators Davis and Smith voting no, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Gubernatorial Appointment Number 9292. The Secretary will read.
• Bob Ferguson, Governor. Senator Holy. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Seventh order of business, third reading of bills, gubernatorial appointments, gubernatorial appointment
• Appointment Number 9292, the Secretary will start the roll.
• Senate Gubernatorial Appointment Number 9293, Violet M.

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB6016 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5609 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5975 , SJM8016 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB5909 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB6045 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5762 , SB6032 , SB6066 , SB6082 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6319 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB5046 , SB5387 , SB5637 , SB5647 , SB5839 , SB5888 , SB5962 , SB6018 , SB6037 , SB6047 , SB6078 , SB6130 , SB6147 , SB6151 , SB6197 , SB6220 , SB6256 , SB6311 , SB6343

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, that appointment is approved.
• I'd also like to thank Governor Newsom for my appointment and Secretary Maduro for his support throughout
• So we will take public comments on this appointment.
• I'm honored by the appointment by Governor Newsom, and grateful to the committee.
• I'm honored by the appointment by Governor Newsom and grateful to the committee for considering my nomination

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and routine committee actions. The committee first approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, appointments to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, the appointment of Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate, a reference of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgments. Members then heard testimony from Trista Gonzalez, nominee to lead the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, who described her long career in tax administration, efforts to improve taxpayer compliance and service, readiness for the state’s lithium extraction tax, and the department’s work on online sales tax, cannabis, and tobacco enforcement. Senators asked about responsiveness to legislators, small business support, accountability, and enforcement; public commenters from tax and accounting groups supported her nomination. Her appointment advanced to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote. The committee also heard from Aaron McGuire, nominee to lead the Board of State and Community Corrections. He discussed the board’s expanded responsibilities, including annual detention-facility inspections, large grant programs for violence intervention and reentry, and the new in-custody death review division. Members questioned him about grant oversight, audit transparency, statutory authority for in-custody death reviews, and conditions in local detention facilities, especially in Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. McGuire said the board uses screening, site visits, audits, and compliance reviews to reduce fraud and ensure grant funds are used appropriately, and that trailer bill language had clarified access to records for death reviews. He also said staffing shortages remain a major issue in some juvenile facilities and that the board continues to work with counties and the courts to improve conditions. Public support came from nonprofit reentry providers and Giffords. His appointment also advanced to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• That appointment is approved, 5 to 0.
• I'd also like to thank Governor Newsom for my appointment and Secretary Maduro for his support throughout
• So we will take public comments on this appointment.
• I'm honored by the appointment by Governor Newsom, and grateful to the committee.
• I'm honored by the appointment by Governor Newsom and grateful to the committee for considering my nomination

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Deborah Garns, Davis Rabbit, Cindy Silva, Vincent Wells, and Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate, all by 5-0 votes. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, each by 5-0 vote, before moving to appointments required to appear. Trista Gonzalez, nominated to lead the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, testified about her 33-year career in tax administration and emphasized taxpayer service, efficiency, and team culture. Members asked about responsiveness to legislators, the lithium extraction tax, online sales tax compliance after Wayfair, and enforcement against illicit cigarette, tobacco, and cannabis activity. Gonzalez said the department is ready for the lithium tax, works to register businesses meeting the $500,000 threshold, and coordinates with law enforcement on inspections and seizures. Public commenters from Ryan LLC and the California Society of Enrolled Agents supported her confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to send her nomination to the full Senate. Aaron McGuire, nominated as executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, described his experience at the agency and its expanded responsibilities, including annual detention facility inspections, major grant administration, and the new in-custody death review division. Senators questioned him about grant oversight, fraud prevention, public access to audits, implementation of SB 519, and conditions in local detention facilities, especially in Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. McGuire said the board uses screening, reporting, site visits, audits, and recovery actions to monitor grants, and that trailer bill language has clarified access to records for in-custody death reviews. He also said staffing shortages remain a major issue in Los Angeles juvenile facilities and that the board continues to work with the courts and local officials. Supporters from Amity Foundation, Health Right 360, Westcare, and Giffords testified in favor, and the committee approved his nomination 5-0 to advance to the full Senate.

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• So please make lieutenant governor.
• member of the board of governors of the NCAA, Dr.
• member of the board of governors of the NCAA, Dr.
• member of the board of governors of NCAA, Dr.
• </c> the board of governors of NCAA, Dr. the board of governors of NCAA, Dr.

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• These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate, and notice of appointments is hereby given
• Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho. Thank you. Governor of Idaho.
• The gubernatorial appointment of Representative John Weber will be referred to the Commerce and Human
• The gubernatorial appointment of Ryan Laman to the State Athletic Commission will be referred to the
• Board will be referred to the Commerce and Human Resources Committee, and the gubernatorial appointment

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• Governor Josh Green and First Lady Jamie Green.
• President Kouchi, Speaker Nakamura, Governor Green and First Lady Jaime Green, Lieutenant Governor Luke
• Governor Green, Lieutenant Governor Luke, esteemed colleagues, and honored guests, it is my honor to
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• Is there a limitation on the appointments? I don't know.
• but I haven't put one appointment on this phone since I had it. appointment on this phone since I had
• So, this would come out the general appointments to a to a general appointments to a institution.
• her. or the governor would not have reappointed her.
• relative to the... um, relative to the appointment.

Bills: SJR 12 , SJR 81 , SB 22 , SB 32 , SB 241 , SB 393 , SB 414 , SB 458 , SB 464 , SB 568 , SB 583 , SB 609 , SB 660 , SB 664 , SB 693 , SB 731 , SB 732 , SB 746 , SB 779 , SB 783 , SB 785 , SB 868 , SB 897 , SB 921 , SB 955 , SB 1008 , SB 1029 , SB 1036 , SB 1057 , SB 1059 , SB 1120 , SB 1122 , SB 1147 , SB 1163 , SB 1188 , SB 1197 , SB 1209 , SB 1245 , SB 1321 , SB 1332 , SB 1365 , SB 1394 , SB 1396 , SB 1470 , SB 1484 , SB 1494 , SB 1537 , SB 1596 , SB 1598 , SB 1637 , SB 1644 , SB 1809 , SB 1814 , SB 1822 , SB 1841 , SB 1948 , SB 2064 , SB 2065 , SB 2112 , SB 2155 , SB 2226 , SB 2320 , SB 2406 , SJR 36 , SJR 81 , SJR 50 , SJR 4 , SJR 40 , SJR 27 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 39 , SCR 38 , SCR 37 , SB 1396 , SB 1209 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 666 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 847 , SB 1248 , SB 504 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 1023 , SB 204 , SB 609 , SB 670 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 1539 , SB 447 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 1215 , SB 1302 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 541 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 53 , SB 1352 , SB 785 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1566 , SB 1062 , SB 711 , SB 746 , SB 1404 , SB 1448 , SB 507 , SB 1026 , SB 1349 , SB 1355 , SB 1433 , SB 1434 , SB 1596 , SB 1403 , SB 667 , SB 1059 , SB 1567 , SB 310 , SB 311 , SB 505 , SB 1210 , SB 1470 , SB 264 , SB 1358 , SB 1364 , SB 1569 , SB 1376 , SB 1228 , SB 519 , SB 1350 , SB 462 , SB 827 , SB 1585 , SB 1484 , SB 1273 , SB 927 , SB 1227 , SB 1229 , SB 1353 , SB 1464 , SB 1709 , SB 1729 , SB 1733 , SB 1744 , SB 1772 , SB 1841 , SB 1147 , SB 1008 , SB 2016 , SB 1173 , SB 1163 , SB 996 , SB 1370 , SB 1321 , SB 1101 , SB 860 , SB 993 , SB 693 , SB 1537 , SB 1332 , SB 1307 , SB 963 , SB 493 , SB 984 , SB 619 , SB 1122 , SB 455 , SB 522 , SB 1057 , SB 1239 , SB 1254 , SB 1255 , SB 1259 , SB 1341 , SB 1877 , SB 1277 , SB 32 , SB 732 , SB 660 , SB 731 , SB 921 , SB 268 , SB 1822 , SB 1589 , SB 397 , SB 1058 , SB 1267 , SB 2112 , SB 1930 , SB 532 , SB 2155 , SB 508 , SB 292 , SB 291 , SB 901 , SB 1333 , SB 1436 , SB 1494 , SB 964 , SB 779 , SB 1378 , SB 2312 , SB 1719 , SB 287 , SB 2143 , SB 1245 , SB 261 , SB 1247 , SB 1948 , SB 2406 , SB 2407 , SB 1882 , SB 1814 , SB 618 , SB 38 , SB 393 , SB 1371 , SB 1394 , SB 1365 , SB 2243 , SB 2226 , SB 2039 , SB 1919 , SB 1895 , SB 1598 , SB 1493 , SB 1810 , SB 1791 , SB 1706 , SB 1644 , SB 1238 , SB 783 , SB 458 , SB 22 , SB 651 , SB 897 , SB 1809 , SB 1080 , SB 745 , SB 826 , SB 989 , SB 1320 , SB 1437 , SB 2320 , SB 2289 , SB 1171 , SB 664 , SB 1637 , SB 2064 , SB 868 , SB 1079 , SB 1243 , SB 1504 , SB 1851 , SB 1879 , SB 2237 , SB 1257 , SB 2034 , SB 1522 , SB 883 , SB 249 , SB 1318 , SB 1151 , SB 596 , SB 1191 , SB 226 , SB 570 , SB 870 , SB 991 , SB 60 , SB 365 , SB 1067 , SB 1786 , SB 326 , SB 1401 , SB 1592 , SB 1728 , SB 1265 , SB 586 , SB 529 , SB 217 , SB 209 , SB 1923 , SB 1559 , SB 1839 , SB 387 , SB 1874 , SB 1872 , SB 1873 , SB 1921 , SB 1883 , SB 1677 , SB 95 , SB 1620 , SB 1838 , SB 2024 , SB 2429 , SB 1999 , SB 511 , SB 2309 , SB 2166 , SB 871 , SB 510 , SB 33 , SB 2420 , SB 1860 , SB 1541 , SB 1316 , SB 1314 , SB 1313 , SB 1426 , SB 1398 , SB 1869 , SB 1750 , SB 1871 , SB 36 , SB 855 , SB 1233 , SB 760 , SB 2425 , SB 2037 , SB 1758 , SB 1759 , SB 2365 , SB 1924 , SB 762 , SB 1271 , SB 1818 , SB 605 , SB 1405 , SB 1762 , SB 1968 , SB 1977 , SB 2077 , SB 2148 , SB 2321 , SB 1967 , SB 1662 , SB 1663 , SB 2124 , SB 2204 , SB 1855 , SB 863 , SB 37 , SB 241 , SB 1147 , SB 1394 , SB 1814 , SB 1948 , SB 2155 , SB 1209 , SB 1396 , SB 609 , SB 660 , SB 921 , SR 373 , SR 374 , SR 376 , SR 377 , SR 379 , SR 381 , SR 386 , SB 2332 , SB 3040 , SB 3041 , SB 2332 , SB 3040 , SB 3041

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• Proclamation by the Governor.
• House Joint Resolution 1, committee appointed to notify governor that the legislature is in special session
• This joint resolution appoints a committee to notify the governor that the House is in special session
• Those appointed to notify the governor are Pro Tem Pringle, Chairman LeVern, and Leader Daniels.
• ><c> the</c><00:19:18.160><c> governor</c> Those appointed to notify the governor Those appointed to

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• We're actually, we go through a nominating commission, and then we go to the governor for appointment
• The Certification Board is appointed by the Governor with... consent of the Senate.
• The Governor makes all the appointments, and it includes a district court judge who chairs the board,
• appoints perhaps four, and, you know, the rest of us appoint the others?
• So I'm like Senator Stewart; I don't understand why the governor has not seen fit to appoint this board

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• THE COUNCIL IS TASKED WITH PROVIDING ANNUAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE THAT WILL
• THAT ABILITY IS RETAINED BY THE GOVERNOR. THANK YOU. QUESTIONS ON THE AMENDMENT? I SEE NONE.
• WE WILL GO TO TAB 2327 CONFIRMATION HEARING FOR APPOINTMENTS TODAY WE HAVE EIGHT APPOINTMENTS TO CONFIRM
• NEW APPOINTMENT FLORIDA COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE.
• TAB NUMBER 25 KERRY CARPENTER A NEW APPOINTMENT.

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• appointment of Callie Younger, appointed as the Administrator of the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
• Messages from the Governor. The Senate is at the eighth order. March 2, 2006. Governor.
• These appointments are submitted to confirmation by the Senate, and notice of appointments is hereby
• These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate, and notice of appointments is hereby given
• Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho.

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• Consideration of messages from the Governor. The Senate is at the eighth order. November 6, 2025.
• These appointments were submitted to confirmation by the Senate, and notice of appointments is hereby
• Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho. January 14, 2006.
• These appointments are accepted to confirmation by the Senate, and notice of appointments is hereby given
• Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho.

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• Idaho, to hereby certify that the following is a full, true, and complete list of those elected or appointed
• Thank you for Governor Little and for his work serving as chief executive of this great state.
• President, I ask unanimous consent that the President appoint a committee to notify the governor that
• Go to the governor. Oh, my bad. We're going to notify the governor first.
• Governor, Senator, the House is organized. We were ready to do business. I couldn't read this.

Transcript Highlights:

• I would like to open the hearing on Senate Gubernatorial Appointment 9291.
• that the appointment be confirmed.
• We now have gubernatorial appointment 9307 before us.
• that the appointment be confirmed as Secretary of Health.
• The proposed substitute gives the chair of the exchange, which is appointed by the governor, voting power

Bills: SB5899 , SB6292 , SB6094 , SB6182 , SB5947 , SJR8206 , SB5933 , SB6138 , SB5823 , SB6210 , SB5921 , SB6226 , SB6159 , SB5924 , SGA9291 , SGA9307

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: chiropractic, animal care, veterinary medicine, license endorsement, nonhuman animals, health care, financing, legislative committee, joint committee, policy management, pediatric care, transitional services, healthcare, licensing, children's health, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:01:26.799><c> by</c> the a committee of six be appointed by the a committee of six be appointed
• The chair appoints the motion carries.
• [applause] Welcome, Governor. Leave that one off.
• &gt;&gt; [applause] &gt;&gt; Welcome,<00:05:24.639><c> Governor.</c> &gt;&gt; Welcome, Governor.
• &gt;&gt; Welcome, Governor.

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• or of a governor-appointed council of defense.
• He said he really does not know who the governor would appoint.
• The governor shall appoint a Wyoming State Council of Defense.
• The senator said he really does not know who the governor would appoint.
• The governor shall appoint a Wyoming State Council of Defense.

Bills: HB0122 , SF0004 , SF0012 , SF0013 , SF0067 , SF0070 , SF0124

Committee: House Appropriations

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• Messages from the Governor.
• The Senate is in receipt of messages from the Governor announcing appointments subject to the confirmation
• The Governor's appointments are confirmed in block.
• I rise in opposition to these appointments.
• I do not believe that these appointments, I apologize, I do not believe these appointments, through the

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• All right, that appointment is approved, 5 to 0.
• I'd also like to thank Governor Newsom for my appointment and Secretary Maduro for his support throughout
• So we will take public comments on this appointment.
• I'm honored by the appointment by Governor Newsom, and grateful to the committee.
• I'm honored by the appointment by Governor Newsom and grateful to the committee for considering my nomination

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules convened with quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Deborah Garns, Davis Rabbit, Cindy Silva, Vincent Wells, and Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate, all by 5-0 votes. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, each by unanimous 5-0 votes. The committee then heard testimony on the appointment of Trista Gonzalez as Director of the Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Gonzalez described her 33-year career in tax administration, emphasized taxpayer service, efficient collection, and support for small businesses, and answered questions about lithium extraction tax registration, online sales tax enforcement under Wayfair and AB 147, and CDTFA’s work with illicit cigarette, tobacco, and cannabis activity. Members praised her responsiveness to legislators and constituents, and public commenters from Ryan LLC and the California Society of Enrolled Agents supported her confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to send her nomination to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Aaron McGuire, executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, on his confirmation. He discussed the board’s expanded responsibilities, including annual detention facility inspections, grant administration, and the new in-custody death review division. Members questioned him about grant oversight, audits, implementation of SB 519, access to local agency records, standards for detention facilities, and conditions in Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. McGuire said the board is using inspections, technical assistance, and public reporting to improve compliance and transparency, and that additional trailer bill language clarified access to records. Public support came from nonprofit reentry providers and Giffords. The committee approved his nomination 5-0, and then adjourned.