Carl DeMaio — Closed by urging the committee to give the idea an opportunity and tying funding to parents.
Carl DeMaio — Continued his closing argument that dollars should follow the parent and child.
Carl DeMaio — Began presenting AB 567, a bill addressing the insurance crisis.
Carl DeMaio — Carl DeMaio is thanked for presenting on the bill, and shortly afterward his name appears in the consent calendar roll call confirming an aye vote.
AB1443 — AB 1443 is presented and described as a bill to stop taxing tips earned by California service workers. Supporters explain that tips are voluntary worker income and argue they should not be taxed; the bill would exclude tips from state income taxes for five years and reduce related unemployment insurance costs. The discussion emphasizes the bill’s broad impact on rideshare, restaurant, hospitality, and beauty workers, framing it as a fairness and affordability measure that lets workers keep more of their earnings. The California Restaurant Association expresses support, and the bill is ultimately identified as a suspense candidate and referred to the suspense file.
Matt Sutton — Matt Sutton, senior vice president of government affairs at the California Restaurant Association, is introduced and then states that the association supports the bill, framing that support in terms of restaurant industry and affordability concerns.
Tina Nguyen — Identifies herself as a restaurant owner and expresses strong support for the bill.
Ms. Nguyen — The chair called Ms. Nguyen forward from the audience.
AB1435 — AB 1435 is introduced and discussed as a measure to help small businesses and property owners cover cleanup costs related to unauthorized encampments and illegal dumping. The author indicates the bill will continue to be refined with committee input, several speakers express strong support and ask for support on the measure, and the discussion concludes with the bill being closed on after testimony and referred to suspense by the committee.
Tina Wynn — Tina Wynn, an owner associated with Fasela and A.A. Supermarket, testified in support of AB 1435. She said the bill would help business owners like her recoup cleanup costs caused by nearby homeless encampments and dumping. She described having an encampment about 300 feet from her business for three years and emphasized the burden on safety, cleanliness, and operating costs, concluding with full support for the bill.
Laplu — Laplu, a small business and property owner in South Sacramento, testified in support of AB 1435. He described repeated vandalism and damage to his fence and gate, the ongoing costs of bringing in contractors for repairs, and how the situation has gone beyond normal maintenance and created unsafe conditions for workers. He said customers no longer feel safe shopping there, resulting in lost business and broader harm to his livelihood, and asked for support for the bill, saying it would make a real difference for small business owners.
Matt Roman — Spoke in support on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad.
Matthew Hargove — Spoke in support representing commercial real estate groups including NAIOP, BOMA California, and IREM.
Nick Chappi — Testified in support on behalf of the California Trucking Association.
Sarah Nocito — Testified in support on behalf of several builders and chamber organizations.
Armando Garcia — Testified in strong support on behalf of Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Annie Hong — Testified in support, identifying ownership of several restaurants and a business related to restaurant computers.
Jacob Brent — Testified in support on behalf of the California Retailers Association.
Wayne You — Testified in support as a property owner and business owner from multiple areas.
Daniel Romero — Testified in full support on behalf of Legacy Financial and as Director of Marketing for Apapa.
Ms. Wynn — The chair thanks Ms. Wynn for coming and bringing the bill before the committee.
AB1428 — AB 1428 is introduced as item number five and the author is called forward, with witnesses noted as present. The author then presents the bill, explaining that AB 1428 would create the California Affordable Child Care Fund and describing its funding mechanism and intended uses for the revenue.
AB1428 — AB 1428 is discussed in a single continuous segment that begins with invited support testimony, then shifts to opposition testimony arguing the bill would hurt California’s business competitiveness by increasing the corporate tax rate, raising prices, reducing jobs, and negatively affecting affordability. The segment ends with closing remarks thanking the author for bringing the bill.
Terry Brennan — Terry Brennan of SEIU California is introduced and begins introducing child care providers, briefly referencing the broader child care crisis as context.
Veronica Ariano — Named as one of the child care providers being introduced; spelling uncertain because later the speaker identifies as Veronica Rayano.
Diane Goldwasser — Named as one of the child care providers being introduced.
Veronica Rayano — Begins testimony as an early childhood education professional from San Jose.
Unnamed child care advocate/testifier — Testified about working in child care, Early Head Start, and the need for high-quality child care for infants, toddlers, and families.
Mercedes Hill — Testified in support of AB 1428 and said she works at the Santa Clara County Office of Education and received a layoff notice along with 200 others.
Kathy Bosberg — Identified herself as being with Grace and Child Poverty and stated strong support for AB 1428.
Tobias Welcome — Testified in respectful opposition on behalf of the California Taxpayers Association, arguing the bill would hurt business competitiveness.
Annalee Augustine — Testified in opposition on behalf of the Family Business Association of California.
Jasmine Valle — Testified in opposition on behalf of the 21st Century Alliance.
Mr. Marsucci — The chair says he has spoken with Mr. Marsucci about the bill and acknowledges his intent.
Veronica — Praised by the chair for her testimony; the chair noted her daughter was watching and looking up to her.
AB691 — AB 691 is introduced as the next file item and presented as a bill creating a personal income tax credit for pet adoption and essential veterinary care. The author explains that it would provide credits for adoption fees and veterinary expenses, with caps and documentation requirements, and asks for an aye vote in support of the measure. Opposition then argues the bill is an inefficient use of state funds and adds complexity to the tax code. The chair concludes by stating that AB 691 is a suspense candidate and will be referred to the suspense file.
Nicholas Sackett — Nicholas Sackett of Social Compassion in Legislation is introduced and then begins providing testimony in support of AB 691, thanking the chair and members as he starts his remarks.
Julianna Tetlow — Testifies in strong support on behalf of San Diego Humane Society.
Danielle Kando Kaiser — Danielle Kando Kaiser testifies in opposition to AB 1219 on behalf of the California Tax Reform Association, with a brief follow-up mention reiterating her affiliation and opposition.
AB1219 — AB 1219 is introduced as a bill providing a personal income tax cut for middle- and low-income taxpayers, with the author explaining it as a middle-class tax cut intended to address affordability and tax burden concerns. The author notes the bill is on suspense and may receive technical and Section 41 amendments. A witness opposes the measure, arguing the proposed tax reduction would significantly affect state revenues. The chair then closes public testimony and states that AB 1219 will be referred to suspense.
AB1354 — AB 1354 is introduced and presented as a bill creating a tax credit to help California taxpayers offset increased insurance premiums. The author explains that rising insurance costs are part of a broader insurance crisis and that the bill is intended to address these pressures by providing relief through a structured tax credit with income limits. After the discussion, the chair closes testimony and announces that AB 1354 will be referred to the suspense file.
AB19 — AB 19, the Education Choice and Parental Empowerment Act of 2025, was presented as a bill to establish an education savings account program in California, initially prioritizing low-income families and allowing use across public, charter, private, and home school options. The author emphasized the bill’s necessity, explained eligibility and income-related rules, urged committee support, and the chair then called for witnesses in support and opposition. After discussion of the bill’s purpose and mechanics, the committee announced that AB 19 would be referred to the suspense file.
AB567 — AB 567 is introduced as the 'cap and cut the cost of insurance through Reform Act,' then discussed as an insurance-rate stabilization measure intended to help homeowners. The speaker urges support for the bill as a common-sense response to insurance reform and fire-risk reduction needs. Committee members then ask why the bill does not directly address climate change, and the chair ultimately invites closing remarks on the measure.
Juan Carrillo — A member is referred to as 'Garcia' during the roll call on the consent calendar, but the transcript is unclear and the name does not match the expected member list.
Ms. Addison — Ms. Addison is referenced as not being present; the item associated with her is being rolled over.
Katie — Katie is asked to come forward to answer a question.
Josephine Figueroa — Josephine Figueroa is introduced as a supporter from the California Department of Insurance, then identifies herself as the Department’s Deputy Commissioner and legislative director under Commissioner Ricardo Lara as she begins sponsor testimony on AB 232.
Mike Gipson — Addressed as Chair Gipson by the witness.
Mike Gipson — Thanked for leadership in authoring the measure.
Mike Gipson — Called present during the roll call.