Gavin McHugh — Gavin McHugh is introduced as a supporter from the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, and then he briefly testifies in support of SB 962, stating that he has nothing to add and respectfully requests the committee’s support.
SB950 — SB 950 is introduced in committee as a measure to ensure timely access to FDA-approved medically necessary treatments for Californians with early onset Alzheimer's disease. The author explains that the bill clarifies and strengthens existing law to align coverage policies with the urgency of treatment while minimizing fiscal impact. The chair then opens testimony, a sponsor speaks in support, and the committee asks for any additional support or opposition. The committee notes the bill is eligible for due pass but asks the author to consider a sunset amendment. The author still requests due pass, the committee moves to a vote, and the bill is ultimately put on call to allow additional members to add on.
SB950 — The committee opened the roll on SB 950, moved do pass to the Senate floor, and recorded a final vote of 7-0.
Andrew Mendoza — Andrew Mendoza of the Alzheimer's Association is introduced as being present to answer technical questions, then speaks on behalf of the association in support of SB 950. He states that he has no additional input on the bill's fiscal impact and remains available for technical questions.
Gregg Hart — The transcript says 'Grayson,' which likely refers to Senator Grayson; however, the expected member list does not include that name in this chamber context, so it remains uncertain.
SB888 — The committee returns to the suspense calendar and identifies SB 888 as a suspense file candidate. SB 888 is then announced again as the next suspense file item, and with no testimony or questions, it is moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB1120 — The committee takes up SB 1120, notes that the author has waived presentation, asks for witnesses in support or opposition, and then moves the bill to the suspense file without objection.
Sarah Ridges — Sarah Ridges testifies in support on behalf of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association.
SB904 — The committee identifies SB 904 as a suspense file candidate and then moves it to the suspense file without objection.
SB986 — SB 986 is introduced as a suspense file candidate and, with no testimony or questions, is moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB1029 — The committee transitions to SB 1029, and with no testimony or questions, the bill is moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB1186 — The committee identifies SB 1186 as a suspense file candidate and, without objection, moves the bill to the suspense file.
SB895 — SB 895 was taken up as a suspense file candidate after Senator Wiener waived presentation, the committee moved directly to witness testimony, and then, with no questions or comments, the bill was returned to the committee and sent to the suspense file without objection.
Scott Wiener — Senator Wiener waived presentation on SB 895, SB 1004, and SB 1123.
SB1004 — SB 1004 was taken up as a suspense file candidate after Senator Wiener waived presentation. The committee proceeded directly to witness testimony, found no witnesses in support or opposition, had no questions or comments, and then moved SB 1004 to the suspense file without objection.
SB1123 — SB 1123 was taken up as a suspense file candidate after Senator Wiener waived presentation. The committee proceeded directly to witness testimony, asked for support and opposition, and after testimony concluded, the bill was moved to the suspense file without objection.
Chris McKayley — Testified on behalf of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce in respectful opposition on policy grounds.
Sarah Bridges — Testified on behalf of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association in opposition.
Sarah Bridges — Testified in support of SB 1069 on behalf of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association.
SB909 — SB 909 was taken up as a suspense file candidate after Senator Smallwood-Cuevas waived presentation. The committee then moved through witness testimony, found no support or opposition speakers, and, with no questions or comments, placed SB 909 on the suspense file without objection.
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — Senator Smallwood-Cuevas waived presentation on SB 909.
SB945 — SB 945 was taken up as a suspense file candidate, with Senator Weber-Pierson waiving presentation and the committee moving directly to witness testimony. After no one testified in support or opposition and there were no questions or comments, the committee sent SB 945 to the suspense file without objection.
Maggy Krell — Senator Weber-Pierson waived presentation on SB 945 and later also waived presentation on SB 1037.
SB1037 — SB 1037 was taken up as a suspense file candidate after Senator Weber-Pierson waived presentation. The committee moved directly to witness testimony, received no opposition or comments, and then moved the bill to the suspense file without objection.
SB953 — SB 953 was taken up as a suspense file candidate, with Senator Nilo waiving presentation and the committee moving directly to witness testimony. After no testimony in support or opposition and no questions or comments, the committee placed SB 953 on the suspense file without objection.
SB1001 — SB 1001 was taken up as a suspense file candidate, with Senator Archeletta waiving presentation and the committee moving directly to witness testimony. After no witnesses came forward in support or opposition and no committee questions or comments were raised, the bill was placed on the suspense file without objection.
SB1188 — SB 1188 was taken up as a suspense file candidate after Senator Archeletta waived presentation. The committee then invited witness testimony in support and opposition, and with no questions or comments, the bill was moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB1407 — SB 1407 was taken up by the committee, with Senator Archeletta waiving presentation. The committee proceeded directly to witness testimony, but no one testified in support or opposition, and there were no questions or objections. The bill was then placed on the suspense file.
SB967 — SB 967 was taken up as a suspense file candidate. Senator Blake Spear waived presentation, the committee proceeded directly to witness testimony, and after no opposition or committee questions, the bill was moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB1135 — SB 1135 was taken up as a suspense file candidate, with Senator Blakespeare waiving presentation and the committee moving directly to witness testimony. After no one came forward to testify in support or opposition, the committee placed SB 1135 on the suspense file without objection.
SB1136 — SB 1136 was taken up as a suspense file candidate. Senator Blakespeare waived presentation, the committee proceeded to witness testimony, no one testified in support or opposition, there were no committee questions or comments, and the bill was then moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB988 — SB 988 was taken up as the next bill, with Senator Grayson waiving presentation. The committee proceeded directly to testimony, heard no support or opposition, and, with no questions or comments, moved SB 988 to the suspense file without objection.
SB1069 — SB 1069 was taken up as a suspense file candidate, with Senator Grayson waiving presentation and the committee moving directly to witness testimony. The bill was then placed on the suspense file without objection.
Tim Grayson — Senator Grayson waived presentation on SB 988 and SB 1069.
Josh Becker — Senator Josh Becker waived presentation on SB 1000.
SB1000 — SB 1000 was taken up as a suspense file item, presentation was waived, no testimony was received, and the bill was moved to the suspense file without objection.
Caroline Menjivar — Senator Menjivar waived presentation on SB 1024 and SB 1179.
SB1024 — SB 1024 was heard, identified as a suspense file candidate, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
SB1179 — SB 1179 was introduced as a suspense file candidate, opened for testimony, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
Melissa Hurtado — Senator Hurtado waived presentation on SB 1025.
SB1025 — SB 1025 was introduced as a suspense file candidate, opened for testimony, received no questions or comments, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
Steven Choi — Senator Choi waived presentation on SB 1040.
SB1040 — SB 1040 was introduced as a suspense file candidate, opened for testimony, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
John Laird — Senator Laird waived presentation on SB 1081.
SB1081 — SB 1081 was introduced as a suspense file candidate, opened for testimony, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
Anna Caballero — Senator Caballero waived presentation on SB 1091.
SB1091 — SB 1091 was taken up as a suspense file candidate, opened for testimony, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
Brian Jones — Senator Jones waived presentation on SB 1131.
SB1131 — SB 1131 was introduced as a suspense file candidate, opened for testimony, heard, and then moved to the suspense file without objection.
Steve Padilla — Senator Steve Padilla waived presentation on SB 1138.