John Laird — The speaker thanks the Chair and addresses the committee.
John Laird — A brief procedural exchange involving Senator John Laird: the chair prompts him to begin, and he is then referred to familiarly as 'my good senator, my neighbor,' indicating a continued direct interaction in the same discussion.
Roger Niello — Roger Niello is first noted as present, then speaks as vice chair about his long-standing concern with public-sector budget reserve policy. He recalls prior experience with budget issues, emphasizes that reserve policy has been important throughout his time working on public budgets, and argues that while changing the tax structure is unlikely, lawmakers can still improve how the existing tax structure is used.
Roger Niello — Referred to as the vice chair who laid out the reserve policy context.
Roger Niello — Roger Niello is identified as next in line to ask questions, then as the first senator in the queue, and finally referenced through the chair’s echoing of the vice chair’s point, all within the same procedural exchange.
Roger Niello — The chair says Senator Niello is first on the list for questions.
Roger Niello — The speaker refers to Roger Niello, the committee Vice Chair from Fair Oaks, and responds to the challenge he raised. The discussion continues by noting disagreement with the Vice Chair, specifically over the interpretation of Proposition 13, while treating his concern as a serious and real issue.
Roger Niello — Referenced as having described how the state appropriations limit works.
Roger Niello — The speaker refers to comments from the Vice Chair, likely Senator Roger Niello.
Roger Niello — A follow-up question is attributed to Senator Weber Pearson about changing the excess capital gains formula.
Bob Archuleta — Likely called as 'Archeletta' and marked present.
Bob Archuleta — The chair notes that Senator Archuleta wanted his concern on the record regarding how Go-Biz is funded and where it fits in the budget, and that he had to leave before elaborating further.
Christopher Cabaldon — Christopher Cabaldon is called during roll call and confirmed present.
Christopher Cabaldon — Senator Christopher Cabaldon is identified as next in the question queue and later again listed among the senators waiting to ask questions.
Christopher Cabaldon — The chair says Senator Cabaldon is on deck after Senator Niello.
Christopher Cabaldon — The chair introduces Senator Cabaldon, who then thanks the chair and praises the panel and the LAO report, calling its methodology the best in the country.
Christopher Cabaldon — Senator Cabaldon is referenced multiple times during a continuous discussion about the importance of understanding the historical context and how current systems work. The speaker cites Cabaldon’s earlier point and continues responding to it, including the idea that people will be hurt by the issue being discussed, keeping the focus on the same broader theme.
Christopher Cabaldon — The speaker praises Senator Cabaldon for making it easier for people to attend CSU.
Melissa Hurtado — Melissa Hurtado was called during roll call.
Jerry McNerney — Jerry McNerney is called during roll call, with his name repeated/clarified as 'McNernie' and 'McNerney' as part of attendance verification.
Shannon Grove — Called during roll call.
Shannon Grove — Shannon Grove is identified as being next in the question queue and later listed again among the senators queued to ask questions.
Shannon Grove — Noted as next on deck after Senator Cabaldon.
Shannon Grove — The Chair announces Senator Grove will be next to speak.
Shannon Grove — Likely refers to Senator Grove, but the transcript says 'Ciardo'; treated as questionable and left as transcribed.
Shannon Grove — Addressed directly by the witness for clarification.
Caroline Menjivar — Called as 'Menjabar' during roll call.
Rosilicie Bogh — Called as 'Ochoa Bog' during roll call.
Sasha Pérez — Called during roll call.
Eloise Reyes — Eloise Reyes was called during roll call and confirmed present.
Eloise Reyes — Eloise Reyes is listed in the question queue as a senator scheduled to ask questions.
Eloise Reyes — The chair or speaker refers to 'Senator Gomez Reyes' as the next speaker, likely Senator Eloise Reyes.
Eloise Reyes — Addressed in response to a question; likely Senator Reyes, though the transcription is uncertain.
Eloise Reyes — Mentioned in reference to her husband being present and taking notes.
Eloise Reyes — Likely referenced in the phrase “Senator Weber Pearson,” though the text is unclear; no direct action attributed here.
Eloise Reyes — Referenced as having briefly started talking about cities and counties.
Laura Richardson — Called during roll call.
Laura Richardson — Listed in the queue of senators to ask questions.
Laura Richardson — Named as next on deck.
Laura Richardson — The chair introduces Senator Laura Richardson as the next speaker, and Richardson then begins her remarks by thanking the chair and clarifying that her comments are not personal criticism.
Laura Richardson — Senator Richardson thanks the panel and introduces a question about the LAO presentation.
Kelly Seyarto — Called as 'Siriardo' during roll call.
Kelly Seyarto — Kelly Seyarto is listed in the senators' question queue, with the transcript correcting the name spelling from 'Searto' to 'Seyarto.'
Kelly Seyarto — The Chair announces Senator Seyarto will be next on deck.
Kelly Seyarto — The speaker refers to Senator Seyarto's father as an example of someone Prop. 13 was meant to protect.
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — Called as 'Smallwood Quebas' during roll call.
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — Listed in the queue of senators to ask questions; transcription corrected from 'Smallwood, Quavis'.
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — The chair announces that Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas is next to speak, then calls on her, and she responds by thanking the chair and expressing appreciation for the discussion while voicing support for reserves and their protective purpose.
Akilah Pierson — Called as 'Weber Pearson' during roll call.
Akilah Pierson — Listed in the queue of senators to ask questions; transcription appears to render the surname as 'Pearson'.