Celeste Rodriguez — Called during the quorum roll call.
Celeste Rodriguez — During the SB 412 proceedings, the motion was seconded by Semmary Jackson, and Celeste Rodriguez subsequently voted aye.
Celeste Rodriguez — Celeste Rodriguez closes by asking for an aye vote, and the subsequent roll-call entries record her voting aye on SJR 3 and later being recorded as voting aye on the final file item vote.
David Tangipa — Called during the quorum roll call; name appears transcribed as 'Tongapaw.'
David Tangipa — Voted aye on SB 412.
David Tangipa — David Tangipa votes aye on SJR 3.
AB412 — AB 412 was called up by the chair, and the author then introduced the bill and thanked the committee for working with the office, stating they would accept the committee amendments outlined in the analysis.
SB412 — SB 412 is introduced as a bill to provide training/basic dementia preparation for affiliated home care aides so they can better care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. A witness then urges a yes vote, emphasizing that California home care aides need dementia training to better support families like theirs. The committee subsequently moves to vote on the bill, with the motion for due pass as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
SB412 — Final vote is reported for file item one.
Heidi Bonnet — Heidi Bonnet, a volunteer advocate with the Alzheimer's Association, testified in support of the bill by sharing her personal experience caring for her late husband Rich, who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. She explained that she hired home care aides when she needed to leave the house, but their knowledge and attentiveness varied widely; one aide was inattentive and unprepared, while another was compassionate and effective. Bonnet said she had prepared a binder with notes, emergency contacts, and guidance to help aides care for Rich, and she emphasized that consistent baseline training in Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving would have given her greater peace of mind. The later references were committee members thanking her for sharing her story and testimony.
Andrew Mendoza — Andrew Mendoza of the Alzheimer's Association is introduced and states that he is available to provide technical assistance.
Tony Gonzalez — Tony Gonzalez, representing the Home Care Association of America, testified in support of SB 412. He explained that while many member organizations already train home care aides to care for individuals with dementia, the bill would ensure that every affiliated home care aide receives this training.
Monica Miller — Testified in support on behalf of Alzheimer's Los Angeles, Alzheimer's San Diego, and Alzheimer's Orange County.
David Feinberg — David Feinberg, representing AARP, testified in support of the bill.
Dylan Elliott — Testified in support on behalf of the California State Association of Psychiatrists.
Alex Lee — The Chair thanked the Senator for bringing the bill forward and responded to committee comments.
Alex Lee — The Chair thanked the Senator and invited the Senator to close.
Alex Lee — Voted aye on SB 412.
Alex Lee — The Chair called the next item and invited the author to present.
Alex Lee — The witness thanked Chair Lee and members.
Alex Lee — Mentioned in the roll call context implied by committee proceedings.
Alex Lee — Votes aye on SJR 3.
Alex Lee — Votes aye on SJR 3.
Alex Lee — Votes aye on SJR 3.
Kate Sanchez — The roll call text appears to contain 'Castillo' and 'Jackson' as likely transcription errors; no clear mention of Sanchez in this section.
Kate Sanchez — Assemblymember Tangipa thanks the author for bringing the bill, shares that he grew up relying on EBT/SNAP and says SNAP should be protected from cuts, and asks to be added as a co-author. The author responds by thanking Tangipa for his comments and noting bipartisan support. The exchange then transitions into roll-call voting.
SJR3 — SJR 3 is introduced and explained as a resolution urging Congress to avoid cuts to SNAP. The author and witnesses express strong support, thank Senator Radigan for proposing it, and note its unanimous bipartisan support in the Senate Human Services Committee and on the floor. The committee then takes up the motion, calls the roll, and adopts the resolution 7-0, sending it out of committee.
Kelly Longo-Flores — Kelly Longo-Flores, Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy with the California Association of Food Banks, was introduced and then testified in support of SJR 3 on behalf of the association.
Yosena Jimenez — Yosena Jimenez, Senior Policy Associate with End Child Poverty California, was introduced and then testified in support of SJR 3 on behalf of the organization.
Libby Sanchez — Testified in strong support on behalf of No Kid Hungry California / Share Our Strength.
Mackenzie Richardson — Testified in strong support on behalf of Thriving Families California and CHLA.
McKenzie Richardson — Testified in strong support on behalf of Thriving Families California and CHLA.
Gabriel O'Brien — Testified in support as part of the Youth Advocacy Board in Eureka, California.
Shayana — Testified in support as part of the Traditional Age Youth Division of Humboldt County.
Shasta Brown — Testified in support as part of the Youth Advocacy Board of Eureka, California.
Avin Branson — Testified in support of the bill on behalf of the H.U. Collaboration Board.
Lisa Calderon — Responded 'Here' during the quorum roll call.
Lisa Calderon — Assemblymember Lisa Calderon participates in the committee’s action on the bill, expressing support and asking to be added as a co-author, followed by the motion/seconding and vote on the measure.
Lisa Calderon — Lisa Calderon seconded the motion on SJR 3 and then voted aye during the roll-call vote.
Sade Elhawary — Responded 'Here' during the quorum roll call.
Sade Elhawary — Voted aye on SB 412.
SB792 — SB 792 (file out number two) is announced as having been pulled by the committee and will not be heard at this time.