Sharon Quirk-Silva — Sharon Quirk-Silva is referenced multiple times in the bill list and vote-call context, likely as a mistaken or uncertain rendering of 'Sharp Collins' in connection with AB 1433. The mentions repeat the same attribution without introducing a new topic.
AB1346 — Bill on consent, associated with DiMaio.
AB1346 — AB 1346 is taken up by motion and moved with a do pass and re-refer to Appropriations recommendation.
AB1346 — Consent calendar bill held for a do pass motion and referral to Appropriations; received seven votes with the roll left open for absent members.
AB1346 — AB 1346 was listed on consent and included in the final wrap-up of bills that passed 8-0 on consent.
AB1412 — Bill on the agenda, associated with Gonzalez.
AB1412 — The committee takes up AB 1412, a bill aimed at improving continuity of special education services for mobile and military-connected students. The author explains that the bill would require school districts to adopt or implement a student’s IEP within 30 days, coordinate with parents and prior schools, and accept unofficial records while official records are pending so services can begin without delay. Supporters emphasize that the measure creates a uniform transfer timeline and protects access to services, while one opposition statement is noted from the Association of California School Administrators. Additional speakers express support, including testimony that the bill would help special education services follow students quickly and without disruption. The author closes by asking for an aye vote, the committee moves the bill do pass and re-refer to Appropriations, and the bill passes out of committee.
AB1412 — AB 1412 was included in the meeting’s final wrap-up as one of the bills that passed 8-0.
Jeff Gonzalez — Jeff Gonzalez is mentioned in the agenda list in connection with AB 1412, with a second reference also identifying him alongside the bill listing.
Jeff Gonzalez — Vice Chair Jeff Gonzalez is repeatedly called during roll and then introduces AB 1412. He presents the bill, explains that the issue is personally important to him because of his special needs son’s transfer from South Carolina to California, and later is thanked by another speaker for bringing forward the critical issue.
Jeff Gonzalez — Acknowledged for his service and included in the vote call.
AB1433 — AB 1433 (Sharp-Collins) is listed on the agenda as one of the bills to be heard.
AB1433 — AB 1433 is introduced as a bill to close an equity gap in California community college funding by expanding access to student support services for non-credit centers and stand-alone institutions, especially those serving veterans. The presenter explains that the bill does not reduce funding for traditional community colleges, but instead creates a sustainable funding structure to support non-credit adult education and related services. Public witnesses then voice strong support for the measure, saying it would level the playing field and provide needed resources. The committee subsequently moves the bill, votes do pass and refer it to Appropriations, and the final wrap-up notes that AB 1433 passed 8-0.
Amy Jenkins — Amy Jenkins was introduced as a witness representing the County of Orange, then testified on behalf of the Orange County Board of Supervisors in support of AB 571. She stated that the board strongly supports the measure, noted the county had deeded 200 acres and invested $20 million in the effort, thanked the Assemblywoman for her long-term leadership, and urged an aye vote while offering to answer questions.
Steve Spriggs — Steve Spriggs, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and board member of the Veterans Alliance of Orange County, testified in strong support of AB 571. He explained that the bill is essential to help move the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Jipson Canyon forward without further delay, noting that Orange County has more than 100,000 veterans and is the largest county in California without a dedicated veterans cemetery. He emphasized that the veteran community has been fighting for this project for more than a decade.
Pilar Schiavo — Addressed as Chair.
Pilar Schiavo — During quorum verification and roll call, Chair Pilar Schiavo is called and later records an aye vote.
Pilar Schiavo — Addressed as Chair by the witness.
Pilar Schiavo — A member praises the author and references the committee's support; the chair is also addressed earlier in the exchange.
Pilar Schiavo — The witness addresses Chair Schiavo and the committee.
Pilar Schiavo — Pilar Schiavo is referenced in the chairing context: first in a garbled thank-you to the chair, and then again during the vote call as 'Schiavo, aye,' indicating acknowledgment and participation in the proceeding.
Yolanda Benson — Testified in support of AB 571 on behalf of the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
Laurie Davies — Expressed support for the bill, praised the author's work, and asked to be added as a co-author.
Laurie Davies — Referenced as having asked to co-author the bill.
Laurie Davies — Davies is marked present during quorum verification.
Laurie Davies — Davies is identified as part of the motion/second sequence.
Laurie Davies — Davies votes aye.
Laurie Davies — Davies is recorded as voting aye.
Laurie Davies — Davies makes the motion on AB 1346.
Laurie Davies — Davies votes aye on AB 1346.
Laurie Davies — AB 1346 is identified as being by Assembly Member DiMaio.
Laurie Davies — Vote recorded as aye on the consent calendar motion.
Laurie Davies — Called during the vote.
Avelino Valencia — Avelino Valencia is repeatedly called during quorum verification and the roll call; the transcript is partially garbled, so his exact response or vote is not clearly captured, but he is consistently included in the roll.
Avelino Valencia — Vote recorded as yes on the consent calendar motion.
Avelino Valencia — Called during the vote and voted yes.
Juan Carrillo — Juan Carrillo is recorded during quorum verification and roll call, where he is present and votes aye, including on AB 1346.
Juan Carrillo — Called during the vote.
Kelly Mae Douglas, Department of Defense — Introduced as a witness in support for the bill.
Kelly Mae Douglas — Introduces herself and explains her connection to military-connected special education.
Veronica Padillo — Speaks in support of AB 1412 on behalf of Navy Region Southwest and active military services in California.
AB13 — The consent calendar is noted as holding AB 13.
Dr. Tina King — Dr. Tina King is introduced as the President of San Diego College of Continuing Education and then speaks to identify herself, confirm her role, and briefly describe her background in higher education and non-credit education.
Kevin Sullivan — Kevin Sullivan is introduced as a former welding program student and then provides testimony as a Navy veteran and current student at San Diego College of Continuing Education. He explains that after military service he chose welding over a traditional graduate path, and that the non-credit welding program gave him hands-on training, certification opportunities, job placement support, and a pathway to entrepreneurship without the financial burden of traditional college. He argues that non-credit programs are a lifeline for veterans and working adults, deserve equal funding, and that AB 1433 would help level the playing field and support many other student veterans.
Danny May Santiago — Testified in support of the bill on behalf of Calbright College.
Shakira Carter — Testified in support on behalf of the San Diego Community College District and San Diego College of Continuing Education.
Jos Piernida Pierre — Identified as a student and work-study participant at Mid-City Campus SDCCE in support of the bill.
Dr. Franklin Garrett — Spoke in support of the bill on behalf of San Diego College of Continuing Education.
Yasmin Mena — Spoke in support of the bill and identified affiliation with San Diego College of Continuing Education.
Mr. Lindsay — Testified in support of the bill on behalf of San Diego College of Continuing Education.