AB1366 — Identified as a consent item with a motion of do pass to Appropriations.
Jeff Gonzalez — The chair says Jeff Gonzalez will present his bill.
AB634 — AB 634 is presented as a bill to prohibit the manufacturing, distribution, or sale of tyneptine in California, described as protecting Californians from exposure to the dangerous substance. The discussion then turns to amendments that change the penalty structure from criminal to civil, add civil cost recovery to support enforcement, and make a clarifying change intended to avoid a potential Commerce Clause violation.
AB634 — AB 634 is taken up as item 3 in the add-ons process and remains out while the committee continues the vote. The roll call proceeds with members voting, including an unclear/cut-off vote from Patterson that is then clarified as aye.
AB634 — Consent item voted on and approved by aye vote.
Ryan Sherman — Ryan Sherman is introduced as testifying on behalf of the California Narcotic Officers Association, and when he later appears he states that the association supports the bill and is a sponsor as well.
Mark González — Assembly Member Gonzalez is first praised for his work and presentation on the bill, then called present during roll call as the committee returns to his presentation. The discussion continues with multiple speakers thanking him for bringing forward the bill and supporting its enforcement and civil-penalty provisions. Gonzalez then votes aye, and he is thanked again after the bill passes out of committee.
Mark González — Gonzalez is called during the roll call.
Mark González — Gonzalez is called and votes aye.
Mark González — Gonzalez makes the motion on the consent calendar.
Mark González — Gonzalez is called and votes aye on the consent calendar.
Mark González — Jeff Gonzalez is referenced in connection with AB 634; the transcript likely means Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, but no matching member ID is available in the list.
Mark González — AB 634 is identified as Jeff Gonzalez's measure; the transcript names Gonzalez in connection with the item.
Mark González — AB 634 is identified as Jeff Gonzalez's measure.
AB96 — Identified as a consent item with a motion of do pass to Appropriations.
Jim Patterson — AB 1126 is listed as a consent item with Patterson as the author.
Jim Patterson — Patterson is called during the consent vote; the vote is not clearly captured in this line.
Jim Patterson — 'Pettis' is likely Patterson; the transcript is garbled.
AB1126 — Identified as a consent item with a motion of do pass to Appropriations.
Heath Flora — AB 1366 is listed as a consent item with Flora as the author.
James Gallagher — The Speaker appointed Assembly Member Gallagher to join the hearing due to a Republican vacancy on the committee.
Maggy Krell — Krell is identified as the member who moved the motion, is later called during roll, and then votes aye on the matter.
Maggy Krell — Raises concerns about the bill's breadth and asks whether costs could shift to older Californians or whether future amendments will include limiters.
Maggy Krell — The speaker responds to a question from Assembly Member Krell and references her earlier comments.
Maggy Krell — Krell is called and votes aye.
Maggy Krell — Krell is called and votes aye on the consent calendar.
Kate Sanchez — Sanchez is mentioned as seconding a motion, is later recorded as present during roll call, and then votes aye on the matter.
Mia Bonta — Bonta is first recorded as present during roll call, later votes aye, and is then identified as the author of AB 298 as the bill is introduced.
Mia Bonta — Thanked for leading the effort on AB 298.
Mia Bonta — Mia Bonta is called during roll call and votes aye, including on the consent calendar.
Mia Bonta — Bonta is referenced in connection with AB 298.
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — During roll call, Aguiar-Curry was recorded as present and later voted aye.
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is called during roll call and votes aye, including on the consent calendar.
Jessica Caloza — During roll call, Caloza was marked present and later recorded voting aye.
Jessica Caloza — Jessica Caloza is repeatedly called during roll call and the consent calendar, with garbled transcription of her name, and she votes aye each time.
Wendy Carrillo — Carrillo is present during roll call and later records an aye vote.
Wendy Carrillo — Wendy Carrillo is called during the roll call and later again on the consent calendar, and in each instance she votes aye. The mentions appear to reflect the same ongoing voting sequence, including a likely transcription variation of her name.
LaShae Sharp-Collins — Sharp Collins was called during roll, confirmed present, and later voted aye.
LaShae Sharp-Collins — LaShae Sharp-Collins participates in the consent calendar proceedings by seconding the motion and later being called to vote aye, with her vote recorded as aye.
Steve Bennett — Gallagher was present during roll call and later voted aye.
AB298 — AB 298 is introduced and then discussed in committee as a bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs and cost-sharing for children’s health care services in large group commercial health plans, including copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for people under 21. Supporters argue it would remove financial barriers, encourage timely screening, diagnosis, and early intervention, and reduce strain on families. Opponents argue it would eliminate cost-sharing mechanisms, shift costs to consumers and employers, and increase overall health care costs. The discussion concludes with procedural remarks about moving the bill and possible future amendments to mitigate costs.
AB298 — AB 298 is taken up and processed through consent/add-on voting, with the bill reported out and Patterson recorded as not voting.
AB298 — Consent item voted on; associated with Bonta.
pediatric providers — Support removing cost sharing but raised a technical concern about ensuring provider payments from health plans are not affected.
Kristen Smith — Identified as a witness from Health Access in support of the bill.
Nancy Netherland — Nancy Netherland of Family Voices of California was introduced as a witness in support of the bill and then testified on behalf of families of children with special health needs, describing how copays burden those families and supporting AB 298.
Christine Smith — Testified on behalf of Health Access California in support of AB 298 and described the bill as an affordability measure for families.
Tim Madden — Testified in support on behalf of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Dylan Elliott — Testified in support on behalf of the California State Association of Psychiatrists and the California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Nora Angela — Testified in support on behalf of Children Now and expressed interest in working to mitigate unintended consequences.