LaShae Sharp-Collins — Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins seconded a motion and then voted aye on SB 551; her name was misspelled as "Sharp Collins" in the record.
SB4 — Listed on the consent calendar; entitled Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.
SB229 — Listed on the consent calendar; entitled Peace Officers, Deputy Sheriffs.
SB385 — Listed on the consent calendar; entitled Peace Officer's Urgency.
SB459 — Senate Bill 459 by Senator Grayson is listed on the consent calendar and identified as the bill concerning Peace Officers, Confidential Communications, Group Peer Support Services.
SB553 — Listed on the consent calendar; entitled Prisons Clearances.
SB281 — Senate Bill 281 is presented on behalf of Senator Sasha Renee Perez as a measure to ensure California judges provide a clear, standardized advisement to non-citizens, using the exact statutory language required under current law. The discussion explains that the bill addresses judges' use of non-statutory or inconsistent advisement language by requiring them to use the prescribed wording.
Ignacio Hernandez — Ignacio Hernandez is introduced as testifying in support of SB 281 on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and then he begins his testimony by thanking the committee and stating that the statewide association of criminal defense lawyers is the sponsor of the measure.
Margo George — Testified in support on behalf of the California Public Defenders Association.
Danica Rodarman — Testified in support on behalf of the LA Public Defenders Union Local 148.
Monica Madrid — Testified in support on behalf of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.
Glenn Backus — Testified in support on behalf of Drug Policy Alliance, Prosecutors Alliance Action, and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Glenn Backus — Speaks for Prosecutors' Alliance Action and Drug Policy Alliance in support.
Elmer Lazzard — Testified in support on behalf of the California Federation of Labor Unions.
Aubrey Rodriguez — Testified in support on behalf of ACLU California Action.
Nina Salerno — Testified in opposition unless amended on behalf of the California District Attorneys Association; warned the bill could lead to adverse appellate outcomes.
Tamar Tokut — Testified in opposition unless amended on behalf of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and thanked the author for a recent amendment.
SB281 — The speaker states opposition to SB 281 unless it is amended, then clarifies that the goal is not to kill the bill but to help fix it by strengthening the existing advisement if it is to be included verbatim.
SB281 — The committee calls the roll on SB 281 by Senator Perez; the motion is do pass.
SB281 — SB 281 was called up, held on call briefly, and then the vote was taken and recorded, resulting in the measure passing.
David Bullock — Testified on behalf of a coalition of community, women's rights, mental health, religious, and legal support groups; supported the bill's intent but objected to replacing 'his or her' with 'theirs'.
David Bullock — Speaks on behalf of Moms for Liberty and Serving Family Values in opposition to the bill.
Stephanie Nguyen — Likely the member referred to as 'Wendt' in the roll call; the transcript is unclear.
Stephanie Nguyen — Likely the member referred to as 'Winn' in the transcript; vote appears to be aye, but the transcription is uncertain.
Stephanie Nguyen — During the roll call, Stephanie Nguyen is recorded as not voting.
Stephanie Nguyen — During the roll call, Stephanie Nguyen is recorded as voting aye.
April Grayson — Political director of Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition; testifies in strong support of SB 337.
Danica Rodarmer — Speaks on behalf of the L.A. Public Defender's Union Local 148 and Law Defense in support.
Natasha Minskir — Speaks for Smart Justice California in strong support.
Marco George — Speaks on behalf of the California Public Defenders Association and the San Francisco Public Defender's Office in strong support.
Eric Henderson — Speaks on behalf of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in support.
Eric Henderson — Testifies in opposition on behalf of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Eric Henderson — Testifies in support on behalf of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Craig Pulsar — Speaks on behalf of Equality California in support.
Aubrey-Gerdegis — Speaks on behalf of ASEO California Action in proud support.
Beth Bourne — Testifies in opposition on behalf of CAUSE and argues the bill should remove male inmates from women's prisons.
SB132 — Discussion of SB 132 centered on whether the bill is responsible for the current problem. One speaker argued that SB 132 created the issue and urged amendment or a no vote, while another countered that the bill has nothing to do with SB 132 and instead focuses on prison staff misconduct.
Aaron Friday — Introduces himself as an attorney and president of Our Duty, then begins graphic opposition testimony.
SB337 — SB 337 by Senator Menjivar is moved due pass to the Appropriations Committee and passes unanimously 9-0.
SB337 — SB 337 was announced as item number five and reported as having been dispensed with.
SB379 — Senate Bill 379, titled 'Sexually Violent Predators,' is introduced as item six on the agenda. Senator Jones presents the bill, explaining that it would add oversight and accountability to the process of releasing sexually violent predators back into the community. He further describes key provisions that would require the Department of State Hospitals and its vendors to consider public safety in SVP placements and obtain department approval for leases.
Corey Salzillo — Corey Salzillo appears as a witness in support on behalf of the California State Sheriffs' Association.
Ryan Sherman — Testifies in support on behalf of the Riverside Sheriffs' Association, California Narcotic Officers Association, and other listed associations.
Ryan Sherman — Testified in support on behalf of multiple law enforcement associations.
Max Perry — Testifies in support on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association.
Max Perry — Testified in support on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association.
Nina Salernam — Testifies in support as Modoc County District Attorney on behalf of the California District Attorneys' Association.
Elizabeth Kim — Testifies in opposition on behalf of Initiate Justice.
Arianna Montes — Testifies in opposition on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
SB379 — Senator Jones closed on SB 379, describing it as a small incremental step that adds oversight and asking for an aye vote. The committee then moved SB 379 do pass to the Appropriations Committee.