Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh — Included in the roll call on SB 969.
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh — During the roll-call vote sequence, Senator Perez is identified as moving the bill and then repeatedly recorded as voting aye on multiple measures, including SB 991, the consent calendar items, SB 969, SB 1025, SB 1052, SB 1077, and SB 1201. The transcript also notes the vice chair as not voting on one item and later records Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh as not voting on SB 1261 and SB 1110, with several instances of name transcription errors/conflations between Perez and Ochoa Bogh.
SB969 — SB 969 is introduced and repeatedly described as codifying and preserving the option for remote service delivery for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, without mandating remote services. Multiple witnesses testify in support of the bill on behalf of Ability Path and urge its passage to keep remote services available for those who need them. The chair then thanks supporters, briefly opens the floor for opposition testimony, and the discussion concludes with a request for an aye vote.
SB969 — A bill presented before quorum; motion made for due pass to the Appropriations Committee and roll call taken.
SB969 — Motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee and the bill is approved.
Emmeline Chalbard — Introduced as Director of Government Affairs for the California Disability Service Association and present in support.
Sarah Verity — Sarah Verity, Vice President of Board Relations and Legislative Affairs at Ability Path, testifies in support of SB 969. She introduces Ability Path’s presence in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and its staffing and service reach, then describes the organization’s virtual offerings, including wellness, life skills, arts, and social activities. She explains that remote services help participants access programming in the way that works best for them, especially those with limited stamina or other needs, and emphasizes that virtual options support continuity and consistent participation. She concludes by respectfully urging support for the bill.
Josh Becker — Referenced through his districts, where Ability Path operates locations.
Josh Becker — Josh Becker was called multiple times during the meeting’s procedural sequence, including quorum establishment, the roll vote, and the consent calendar vote.
Josh Becker — Welcomed back by the chair as he returns to the room.
Josh Becker — Mentioned indirectly as 'the senator' is not Becker; no direct mention of expected members here.
Aaron Carruthers — Speaker thanked Aaron Carruthers for attending their cafecito and listening to their needs.
Aaron Carruthers — Speaker thanked Aaron Carruthers for attending their cafecito and listening to their needs.
Josh Becker — The speaker thanked the senator for writing the bill, but no specific senator name is given in this section.
Josh Becker — Addressed as 'Mr. Chair' while the committee returns to members for questions.
Josh Becker — The witness addresses the senator while explaining the process.
Josh Becker — Becker votes aye on the motion, which passes 3-0, and the committee keeps the item on call before moving on to the next bill.
Josh Becker — Josh Becker is referenced during the roll call/vote and then addressed as Chair Becker at the start of a presentation, indicating his role in the meeting proceedings and the transition into the presentation segment.
Josh Becker — Voted aye on SB 1201.
Josh Becker — Addressed as chair by the witness.
Josh Becker — Addressed by the witness at the start of testimony.
Josh Becker — Chair Becker calls the roll and votes aye.
Josh Becker — The chair announces the next bill will be by Senator Becker.
Josh Becker — Senator Becker presents SB 1110 and thanks the committee and staff.
Josh Becker — Thanked by the witness as the testimony concluded.
Josh Becker — Thanked by the witness during closing.
Josh Becker — States he will present the final bill from Senator Menjivar and introduces SB 991.
Josh Becker — Josh Becker is acknowledged for presenting the bill on behalf of Senator Menjivar, then participates in a series of roll-call votes, repeatedly voting aye on SB 991, the consent calendar, SB 1025, SB 1201, SB 1261, and SB 1110, including instances where he clarifies that the chair is voting aye.
Natalia — Her family's experience is used to illustrate the value of remote services after moving to a remote area.
Poncho — Poncho, who receives regional center services, explains that he chooses to attend his day program remotely because it helps him feel safe and secure, stay connected with friends, and continue learning life skills.
Evan Fern — Evan Fern testified in support on behalf of Disability Rights California.
Evan Fern — Testifies in support on behalf of Disability Rights California.
Evan Fern — Begins public testimony in support of SB 991 on behalf of Disability Rights California.
Christopher Roya — Testified in support on behalf of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Elizabeth Gomez — Testified in support as Director of the Integrated Community Collaborative.
Elizabeth Gomez — Identified herself as a mother of two young adults in the regional center system and director of ICC; said she supports Senator Gonzalez's SB 1052.
Sandy Topete — Sandy Topete identifies herself as affiliated with the ICCC/ICC community and speaks in support of the matter under discussion.