Tom Lackey — The speaker says he had hoped Tom Lackey would be present, adds condolences by noting that Lackey recently lost an officer in his district under similar circumstances, and then Lackey is called during the roll.
Tom Lackey — Mr. Lackey speaks in support of the discussion about scheduling the substance.
Tom Lackey — Mr. Lackey argues that the proposal simply recognizes the substance as controlled and supports it.
Tom Lackey — Mr. Lackey states he supports the bill and second the motion.
Tom Lackey — Voted aye on SB 6.
Tom Lackey — The subcommittee first notes that it is waiting for Mr. Tom Lackey to join before beginning, and shortly afterward acknowledges and thanks him for being present.
Tom Lackey — Tom Lackey was called on by the chair, then commented that state enforcers cannot enforce federal law and asked to be listed as a co-author of the bill, after which the chair thanked him.
Tom Lackey — The speaker says he would be honored to co-author the bill on his side of the house; likely a member speaking from the dais, but not explicitly named in the text.
Tom Lackey — Called as here during quorum roll call.
Tom Lackey — Recorded as not voting on SB 248.
SB692 — SB 692 is introduced and presented as a bill allowing local governments to conduct emergency summary abatements of abandoned or inoperable vehicles that pose imminent health or safety hazards. The author explains that the bill addresses a legal barrier that limits removal of nuisance vehicles, creating parity between vehicle nuisances and other property nuisances, while clarifying that it does not change how abandonment is determined. Multiple witnesses and local government representatives testify in support, describing it as a practical tool for cities like Oakland and Berkeley to address abandoned cars and hazardous RVs. There is brief discussion about whether the bill adequately defines 'abandoned' and whether the proposal remains workable in the field, but the author notes that another bill may adjust the statutory value threshold. The committee then moves to action on the bill, with a motion and second leading to a due pass as amended recommendation to the Transportation Committee.
SB692 — SB 692 was called up for a vote, the vote was completed, and the measure was reported as dispensed with/passed after the aye vote.
SB820 — Still waiting to be heard.
SB820 — SB 820 is taken up as the next agenda item, and Senator Stern presents the bill, explaining that it addresses access to medication for misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial. He describes how the bill responds to a gap in existing law, notes that committee amendments have strengthened due process protections, clarified court procedures and timelines, and added a sunset provision. Supporters say the amended bill gives gravely disabled individuals a chance at stabilization before release and may help avoid further incarceration or conservatorship. Opposition witnesses then argue that SB 820 would create a new mechanism for involuntary medication orders in county jails, expand forced psychiatric medication in non-clinical settings, encourage longer jail stays instead of community care, and raise concerns about inadequate safeguards and monitoring, ultimately urging a no vote.
SB820 — SB 820 by Senator Stern is noted as having already been heard and awaiting Vice Chair Alanis before final action. A few minutes later, Alanis votes aye, and the item is dispensed with.
SB690 — First mention of the bill; it is being presented to the committee.
SB690 — Opposed as a bill that would let companies and big tech spy on and surveil people.
AB1194 — Cited as a 2023 bill adding protections for reproductive health.
Chris Angiottieri — Identified as President and CEO of the Los Angeles Times and a witness in support.
Brandon Riley — Brandon Riley, a partner and leader of the privacy and data security practice at Monot, Phelps, and Phillips, testified in support of SB 690. He introduced himself and described his firm's role handling privacy and data security matters, including many CIPA lawsuits.
Chris Argentery — Introduces himself as president of the Los Angeles Times and urges support for SB 690.
Chris Argentary — Continues testimony in support of SB 690 and explains the impact on the Los Angeles Times.
Chris — Thanked by Brandon Riley before Riley began his testimony.
Sarah Boot — Testified in strong support on behalf of the Alliance for Legal Fairness.
Brittany Barsai — Testified in strong support on behalf of the California News Publishers Association.
Jasmine By — Testified on behalf of Civil Justice Association of California in support.
Andrea DeVoe — Testified in support on behalf of TechNet and the Cal Asian Chamber.
Ryan Lane — Testified in support on behalf of the California Retailers Association.
Colne-Samler-Brownsley — Testified in support on behalf of Chamber of Progress.
Leslie Rodriguez — Leslie Rodriguez testified in support on behalf of the Information Technology Industry Council.
Tim Lynch — Testified in support on behalf of the News Media Alliance.
Erin Rod — Testified in support on behalf of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California.
Amanda Gualderama — Testified in support on behalf of CalBroadband.
Argentary — The chair asks for clarification of this witness's last name before moving him to the opposition seating area.
Juana Chavez — Testified in opposition on behalf of Dolores Huerta and the Dolores Huerta Foundation.
Dolores Huerta — Cited as opposing SB 690 through her representative and described as a lifelong advocate for rights.
Becca Kramer-Matter — Begins opposition testimony on behalf of multiple consumer and privacy organizations.
Electronic Frontier Foundation — Listed as an organization in opposition.
National Consumer Law Center — Listed as an organization in opposition.
California Low Income Coalition — Listed as an organization in opposition.
Matt brought — Spoke on behalf of the Teamsters in an opposed and less amended position and asked to hold the bill until next year.
Teamsters — Organization represented by the speaker; opposed unless amended.
Mattie Hyatt — Echoes colleagues' sentiments and says the organization wants to work with the author's office; references co-sponsoring AB 929 in 2015.
AB929 — Referenced as a 2015 bill that defined pen registers and trap and trace devices.
Ed Chow — Named in connection with AB 929.
Yvonne Fernandez — Testifies for the California Labor Federation in opposition.
Rianan Morales — Testifies for UFCW Western States Council in respectful opposition.
Mariko Yoshihar — Testifies on behalf of the California Employment Lawyers Association in respectful opposition.
Sabina Takar — Testifies for the Consumer Attorneys of California with an opposed and less amended position and as proxy for multiple opposition organizations.