Alexis Calatayud — Called during the roll call; transcript rendered the name as "Colladdeud."
Tracie Davis — During roll call, Senator Tracie Davis was called and then announced as excused from today's meeting.
Don Gaetz — Called during the roll call; transcript rendered the name as "Gates."
Don Gaetz — Voted yes on the bill.
Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones — Called during the roll call.
Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones — Expressed support for Senator Simon and emphasized full funding and caregiver support.
Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones — Was called during the roll call; no vote recorded in this excerpt.
Thomas J. "Tom" Leek — Called present during the roll call; transcript rendered the name as "Leak."
Thomas J. "Tom" Leek — Thanked Senator Simon and acknowledged caregivers and family members affected by Alzheimer's.
Thomas J. "Tom" Leek — Voted yes on the bill.
Kathleen Passidomo — Called during the roll call; transcript rendered the name as "Pasademo."
Kathleen Passidomo — Voted yes on the bill.
Ana Maria Rodriguez — Called during the roll call.
Ana Maria Rodriguez — Moved to adjourn the meeting.
Corey Simon — Senator Corey Simon is introduced as the sponsor of the Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Initiative and explains that the bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs. He describes the prevalence and impact of Alzheimer's in Florida, then later returns in closing to share a personal story about his mother’s diagnosis, the difficulty of finding support and resources, and the importance of helping families get information and treatment earlier. The discussion also includes supportive remarks from other senators thanking him for carrying the bill and asking about funding, and Simon concludes by asking for favorable support.
John Strader — John Strader introduced himself as the co-chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association in South Florida and shared that he is also the caregiver for his wife, Lisa, who is in the late stages of the disease. He then described an awareness campaign funded in Dade County and noted that it led to more than a 30% increase in traffic to the help line.
Karen Morillo — Listed as waiving in support on behalf of AARP of Florida.
Tyler Jefferson — Listed as waiving in support on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association.
Mr. Strader — Acknowledged for testimony about caregiving.
Keith L. Truenow — Voted yes on the bill.
Clay Yarborough — Was called during the roll call; no vote recorded in this excerpt.
Joe Gruters — Chair Joe Gruters opened the committee meeting by calling it to order, and shortly afterward a witness addressed him and the committee in the opening remarks.
Rosalind Osgood — Vice Chair Rosalind Osgood was present for roll call and then asked about the funding source, specifically whether new funding would be required; a later reference noted follow-up on Senator Osgood's funding request.
Rosalind Osgood — Voted yes on the bill.
Kristen Aston Arrington — Called present during the roll call.
Kristen Aston Arrington — Voted yes on the bill.
Bryan Avila — Called during the roll call.
Bryan Avila — The cue "Senator Bradley" appears in the transcript, but the substantive speech that follows is attributed to Senator Burton; the text is preserved with minimal correction.
Bryan Avila — Voted yes on the bill.
Mack Bernard — Called present during the roll call.
Mack Bernard — Voted yes on the bill.
Jim Boyd — Called present during the roll call.
Jim Boyd — Spoke in support of the bill and thanked Senator Simon for bringing it forward.
Jim Boyd — Was called during the roll call; no vote recorded in this excerpt.
Colleen Burton — Senator Colleen Burton was called during roll call and later spoke in support of the bill, noting that Alzheimer's is widely familiar to many families.