California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Aug 5th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Nico Montano — Nico Montano, a resident of Fresno County, introduced himself and stated his strong support for AB 1923.
  • Ashley Sweringen — With the Central Valley Community Foundation; stated support.
  • Reverend Simon Biasel — Pastor of the Big Red Church in Fresno High neighborhood; introduced as a supporter.
  • Jim Grant — With St. Paul Catholic Newman Center; strongly supports the bill.
  • Sarah Centeno — Resident of Fresno; supports the bill.
  • Waldo — Resident of Fresno; supports the bill.
  • Monica — Monica, a resident of Fresno, introduces herself and states her support for the bill.
  • Eva Ramirez — From Fresno County; supports the bill.
  • Ellen Perrault — Chair emeritus of the Central Valley Community Foundation; supported prior versions and this bill.
  • Jonas Paolo — Visually impaired; depends on the bus and says veterans are major beneficiaries of the bill.
  • Janelle Cabrera — Janelle Cabrera, a resident of Fresno County, states her support for AB 1923.
  • Brian Abarka — From Fresno County; supports the bill.
  • Sylvano Roballero — Stated support for the bill.
  • Deli Hernandez — Identified as president of Fresno; expressed support, though some words are unclear.
  • Juan — Resident of Fresno County; supports the measure.
  • Altesel Valdez — Resident of Fresno County; supports the bill.
  • Asel Valdez — Resident of Fresno County; supports the bill.
  • Genevueh Aguilad — Resident of Fresno; supports the bill.
  • Jasin Cisneros — Supports the bill.
  • Shermore — Director with the Youth Leadership Institute and resident of Fresno County; strongly supports the bill.
  • Orlando Rodriguez — Organizer for Local 99 Carpenter's Union; strong support.
  • Balimón Frausel — Field representative with the North Coast State Carpenter's Union, representing Carpenter's Local 99 and several counties; strong support.
  • Sandra Celadon — Sandra Celadon of Fresno Building Healthy Communities registers the organization’s support for the matter under discussion.
  • Martha Leon — From Fresno, California; supports the measure.
  • Kaylee Alvarado — Resident of Fresno County; supports the bill.
  • Maribel — Resident of Fresno; expressed support, though wording is unclear.
  • Herman Aguilar Salas — From Fresno County; supports the initiative.
  • Madi Lopez — With the California Nurses Association; supports the bill.
  • Dr. Esmeralda Diaz — Stated support for AB 1923 on behalf of Organización Las Panchas.
  • Lillia Messeril — With Families in Action; expressed support.
  • Lillia B. Cerrill — With Families in Action; expressed support in Spanish and English.
  • Gloria — From SEIU; supports AB 1923.
  • Brianna — From SEIU 2015; supports AB 1923.
  • Oscar — Oscar, speaking with SEIU 2015, begins testimony in support of the bill and states that caregivers across Fresno County support it.
  • Olga Valle — Executive board member for SEIU 2015; represents home caregivers and supports the bill.
  • Ada Yuma Sock — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno County resident.
  • Margaret Yank — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno County resident.
  • Rosa Mariana — Rosa Mariana testified that she is a student at Fresno, relies on transportation, and supports the bill.
  • Jose Perez — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno resident.
  • Ruel — Testified in support, saying he is a Fresno resident and student who uses the transit system for education.
  • John — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno resident.
  • Andy — Testified in support as a Fresno resident and member of the Fresno Unified School Board, and registered support for several organizations.
  • Gerardo — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno resident.
  • Leticia — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno resident.
  • Emmanuel — Testified in support of the bill as a Fresno resident.
  • Marianna Ramirez — Testified in support of Proposition/AB 1923.
  • Maria — Testified as a Fresno resident in support of the bill.
  • Ulysses — Testified in support of AB 1923 as a Fresno resident.
  • Mariela — Testified in support of the measure.
  • Eileen — Testified in support of the bill because her mother relies on public transportation.