Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee
Event Log
SB1446 — Committee bill cited as also addressing the issue of dangerous sexually violent predators and parole suitability.
Gregg Hart — Likely a mis-transcription of Senator Cortese; referenced as having noted that much of this should have been in place long ago.
Assembly Member — The chair thanks the Assembly Member, likely the bill author, for presenting.
our witness — The chair thanks the witness before the motion is stated.
AB2760 — AB 2760 is introduced and presented by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins as a public safety bill that would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from purchasing or using electric shock gloves and similar wearable conducted-energy devices. The author and supporters emphasize that the bill is intended to protect public health and safety, prevent harmful use of these devices, block state funding for their purchase, and require agencies to update use-of-force policies. Supporters ask for an aye vote, after which the chair closes support testimony and opens opposition testimony.
AB2760 — AB 2760 is moved do pass to the Committee on Appropriations, the roll is called, and the bill is reported out on a 5-1 vote.
Suzette Valladares — Likely the garbled 'Seyarto' vote; recorded as aye.
Maria Durazo — Likely the garbled 'Sarado' vote; recorded as aye.
Tri Ta — The text appears to refer to Assembly Member Sharp-Collins, but the exact member name is not clear from this section.
Anayeli Martin — Introduced as a legislative advocate with the California Immigrant Policy Center and listed as a witness in support.
Monica Madrid — Monica Madrid of CHIRLA is introduced as a witness and then identifies herself as a state policy advocate with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, testifying in support of AB 2760 by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins.
Glenn Backus — Testified in support on behalf of Drug Policy Alliance.
Cleo Bluthenthal — Testified in strong support on behalf of the California Community Foundation.
Beth Monowski — Testified in support, identified as CAO California.
Beth Maunalsk — Testified in support on behalf of CAO California; name is uncertain due to transcription quality.
Trameree Watson — Testified in support on behalf of Disability Rights California.
Nedrick Miller — Testified in strong support on behalf of All of Us and None, Sacramento.
Aubrey Rodriguez — Testified in proud support on behalf of ACOA California Action and also registered support for Smart Justice California.
Sena Rovancho — Testified in support and also registered support for the Western Center on Law and Poverty.
Madi Lopez — Testified in support on behalf of the California Nurses Association.
Bernice Singh — Testified in support on behalf of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children.
Chloe and Mosea — Testified in strong support on behalf of the California Immigrant Policy Center and also registered support for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
Angela Chavez — Testified in strong support on behalf of Courage California.
Agnoster Hernandez — Testified on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice in support.
Mark González — Identified as a joint author and expressed proud support for the bill.
Corey Salzillo — Testified in opposition on behalf of the California State Sheriffs' Association and criticized the bill's drafting and restrictions on officer tools.
Bernie O'Heda — Testified in opposition on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Mario Guerrero — Testified in support on behalf of the California Faculty Association.
Kelly Seyarto — Senator Seyarto is referenced throughout a continuous discussion about concerns over the bill and the possibility that the device could have future use as a less-lethal alternative. The speaker also cites Seyarto’s earlier remarks about studying the device, and the sequence ends with roll-call mentions that appear to record Seyarto’s vote.
Abbie Rodriguez — States strong concerns about creating a new crime and plans to submit a letter later.
Sabrina Cervantes — Vice Chair Ciarte referenced Senator Sabrina Cervantes as the sponsor/author of a similar Senate bill, noting that her bill had already been on the Senate floor and was related to the measure being discussed.
Sabrina Cervantes — During the roll call, Sabrina Cervantes is called, responds to the call, and is then recorded as voting no.
Sabrina Cervantes — Likely the garbled 'Perez' vote; recorded as aye.
Gail Pellerin — Assembly Bill 282, authored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, is introduced and then brought forward for a motion as the committee proceeds with the item.
Anna Caballero — Senator Anna Caballero is identified during roll call and then twice credited with making the motion to move the bill, indicating a single procedural moment in which she is present and advances the measure.
Anna Caballero — Recorded as voting aye.
Anna Caballero — Senator Caballero is referenced multiple times in the discussion: first as the author being thanked for bringing the bill forward, and later in the roll call where the transcript garbles the name as variations like 'Cabiero' and 'Cabierro,' indicating the same senator's presence and vote.
Jesse Arreguín — During the roll call, Jesse Arreguín is first recorded as present and then as voting aye, with repeated roll-call references confirming his participation in the vote.
Jesse Arreguín — Recorded as voting aye.
Jesse Arreguín — Appears in the roll call as 'Argyne/Arrigine,' likely Senator Arreguín.
Dave Cortese — Dave Cortese is identified during the roll call and recorded as present/voting aye in the sequence.
Dave Cortese — Addressed by name as the next member to speak.
Dave Cortese — Senator Dave Cortese is referenced as having previously raised concerns about the system, and shortly afterward his vote is recorded as no.
Dave Cortese — Appears in the roll call as 'Cortesi.'
Scott Wiener — Listed in the roll call.
Scott Wiener — Recorded as voting aye.
Scott Wiener — Scott Wiener appears in the roll call and final vote tally as voting aye.
Denise Halstead — Introduced as the deputy district attorney with the Sacramento County DA's office and a member of the CDAA sexually violent predator committee.
Ms. Zinez — A witness is invited to explain and clarify the 180-day issue.
Dan Filisado — States support on behalf of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and the Crime Victims' Alliance.