Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee
Event Log
Robert Garcia — Likely a garbled reference to Assembly Member Garcia, though the transcript is unclear.
Robert Garcia — Recorded as voting aye.
Robert Garcia — Voted aye.
Robert Garcia — Robert Garcia was called during the roll vote and recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Robert Garcia — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Stephanie Nguyen — Recorded as present during roll call.
Stephanie Nguyen — Made the motion on the consent item and is recorded as voting aye.
Stephanie Nguyen — The transcript appears to begin the presentation of her bill, AB 569.
Stephanie Nguyen — Presents AB 569 and says she will accept the committee's amendments.
Stephanie Nguyen — Continues presenting AB 569 and explains its purpose.
Stephanie Nguyen — Name appears in the roll call vote on the motion.
Stephanie Nguyen — Thanked the member for bringing the bill forward and said it was long overdue, noting it aligns with other holidays like Juneteenth and Lunar New Year.
Stephanie Nguyen — Referenced as having said the bill was long overdue.
Stephanie Nguyen — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Stephanie Nguyen — Recorded as voting aye.
Stephanie Nguyen — Provided the second on the motion.
Stephanie Nguyen — Recorded as voting aye.
Stephanie Nguyen — Recorded as voting aye.
Stephanie Nguyen — Stephanie Nguyen was recognized by the chair, thanked the author, expressed strong support for the bill, and said she was happy to move it. The discussion then noted that the bill was moved by Assembly Member Nguyen and seconded by Assembly Member Burner.
Stephanie Nguyen — Referenced as having asked earlier, prompting the clarification.
Stephanie Nguyen — Referenced as having given an example in the analysis.
Stephanie Nguyen — Named as the maker of the motion.
Stephanie Nguyen — Identified as the maker of the motion.
Stephanie Nguyen — Her name was called during the roll vote and recorded as aye; transcript rendered her surname as 'Wynne.'
AB569 — AB 569 is presented as a bill to help local governments recruit and retain workers by allowing local public employers and unions to negotiate contributions to a supplemental defined benefit plan. The speaker explains that the bill clarifies this authority, does not create new mandates, does not undermine PEPRA’s core protections, and simply gives local governments the option—not the obligation—to negotiate stronger retirement security for workers.
AB569 — The item is voted on and then placed back on hold.
AB569 — Reported as out 7-0.
Shane Guzman — Shane Guzman, speaking for the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council, testified in support of the bill and explained that it clarifies what can and cannot be done with grandfathered pension plans under PEPRA. He said the bill would allow unions and employers to negotiate small contributions to existing grandfathered Taft-Hartley plans managed by the union, making clear that such contributions can be negotiated going forward, and concluded by asking for an aye vote.
Yvonne Panis — Testified in support on behalf of the California Labor Federation.
AB1953 — Referenced as an earlier bill introduced to bring Native American Day into the educational system.
Calvin Hedrick — Identified as appearing on behalf of the California Native Vote Project.
Nick Yanka Khan — Name appears in a garbled introduction before the speaker identifies themselves as a community organizer with the California Native Vote Project.
AB989 — AB 989 is discussed as a bill introduced by Assembly Member Ramos to make California Native American Day, observed on the fourth Friday of September, an official paid state holiday. Speakers frame it as placing Native American Day on equal footing with other state holidays such as Juneteenth, Lunar New Year, and Genocide Remembrance Day, and express strong support for the measure as an important and moral step toward recognizing and advancing equality for Native communities.
AB989 — The item is voted on and then placed back on hold.
AB989 — AB 989 passed 7 to 0.
Scott Governor — Testified in support on behalf of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
Frank Bolina — Testified in strong support on behalf of the Yaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
Rocky Rushing — Testified in strong support on behalf of the Society for California Archaeology.
Camico Hostler — Identified as a member of the Valley Tribe supporting AB 989 with CNVP.
Sequoia Coleman — Identified as a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and Muscogee, expressing full support with CNVP.
AB268 — AB 268 is introduced as a bill to make Diwali an official state holiday in California. The author expresses pride in coauthoring it, notes that California is not the first state to recognize Diwali in state law despite its diversity, and says they will consider suggestions from the analysis if the bill passes before respectfully asking for an aye vote.
AB268 — AB 268 is called up for a current vote, announced as having sufficient votes, then voted on and placed back on hold.
AB268 — Reported as out 7-0.
Ryan Gien — Identified as the speaker's chief of staff who worked diligently on the bill.
AJR3 — AJR 3 is introduced as a resolution urging congressional leadership to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, with emphasis on Social Security’s importance as a key source of retirement income, disability coverage, and life insurance for Californians and Americans.
AJR3 — AJR 3 was brought up as item nine and approved unanimously, passing 7 to 0.
Hennie Kelly — Introduced as vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and began testimony supporting AJR 3.
Sherry Williams — Sherry Williams of SEIU Local 2015 was introduced as a witness in support of AJR 3, then testified about her 30+ years as a care provider and 10 years in IHSS, emphasizing the critical role of Medi-Cal and Medicare in the lives of Californians and speaking in support of the resolution.
Henny Kelly — Testified that proposed cuts and Social Security delays are affecting seniors and her personally after her husband's death.
Peggy — Veteran described as homebound with serious health conditions who benefits from IHSS support.