AB1768 — AB 1768 is introduced on the agenda and presented by the author. The bill is described as authorizing local jurisdictions and voters to respond to federal funding cuts and related budget impacts, with the author noting it passed the Assembly floor with bipartisan support and requesting committee support. Supporters, including Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, testify in favor and emphasize that the measure would let communities decide how to address federal cuts and sustain safety-net care. The chair then asks whether there is any opposition and opens the floor for questions or comments from the dais.
Susan Rubio — Likely the member being called for quorum; transcription rendered as 'Storazo/Taraso.'
Susan Rubio — Likely the senator being addressed as 'Senator Seardo'; she begins comments on the bill.
Susan Rubio — Likely the 'Choi' roll-call reference is a transcription error for Senator Choi, who voted no.
Steven Choi — Called during quorum check; transcription rendered as 'Choy.'
Steven Choi — Addressed by name as 'Senator Choi' in the committee exchange.
Angelique Ashby — Called during quorum check.
Angelique Ashby — Recorded as voting aye.
Sabrina Cervantes — Called during quorum check; transcription rendered as 'Servantes.'
Sabrina Cervantes — Recorded as voting aye; transcript garbles the name as 'Servantes/Sarvantes'.
John Laird — Called during quorum check.
John Laird — Senator John Laird is recorded in the vote tally as voting aye.
Kelly Seyarto — Called during quorum check; transcription rendered as 'Sejarto/Sayarto.'
Kelly Seyarto — Recorded as voting no; transcript says 'Sayarto'.
Angela Pontez — Identified as a witness, senior VP of Government Affairs at Planned Parenthood California.
Dennis Cuavis Romero — Identified as a witness, VP of Government Affairs at the California Primary Care Association.
Dennis Kastromeda — Testifies in support on behalf of the California Primary Care Association.
Angela Pontes — Testifies in support on behalf of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California.
Megan Suber — Testifies in strong support on behalf of California professional firefighters.
Terry Brennan — Testifies on behalf of SEIU California in strong support.
Conner Gussman — Testifies on behalf of Teamsters California in strong support.
Connor Gustman — Testifies on behalf of Teamsters California in strong support.
Sarah Flachs — Testifies on behalf of the California Federation of Labor Unions in strong support.
Alison Raimi — Testifies on behalf of the State Pipe Trade Council and the State Association of Electrical Workers in support.
Jeff Neal — Represents Contra Costa County in support.
Jessica Hay — Jessica Hay of AFSCME California testifies in strong support.
Kira Ross — Kira Ross provides opposition testimony on behalf of the cities of Glendale and Burbank.
Jesse Arreguín — Senator Jesse Arreguín is identified as the senator moving the bill, with the action referenced twice in close succession.
Maggy Krell — Likely the 'Senator Zarazo/Dorazo' references in the roll call are transcription errors; the transcript appears to refer to a senator voting aye.
Maria Durazo — Likely the 'Zaragoza/DeRazzo' roll-call references are transcription errors for Senator Durazo, who voted aye.