NOTICE: Individuals wishing to attend proceedings in person are advised that we must continue to balance the opportunity for the public to participate in the legislative process, with the critical need to protect public health. As such, we will maintain the physical distancing guidelines in proceedings and throughout the Capitol and the 1021 O Street building.

The Senate strongly recommends that masks be worn, regardless of vaccine status, at all times while in the Capitol and the 1021 O Street building, including in all Senate proceedings. Masks are available at security checkpoints at building entrances.

The Capitol and the 1021 O Street building is open to the public and admission to a legislative proceeding will commence at 8:45 a.m. or 15 minutes prior to a proceeding. All persons are required to adhere to these guidelines:

Do not enter the Capitol or the 1021 O Street building if you have COVID-19 symptoms, including a cough, fever, sore throat, or shortness of breath.

Maintain social distance from others.

Capitol and 1021 O Street building restrooms are equipped with soap, please wash hands often, and use hand sanitizer.

In order to maintain physical distancing, seating will be limited. If we cannot provide you with entry consistent with physical distancing and or face covering requirements, you can watch the proceedings online. Those who attend in person will be required to follow directions from the Sergeant-at-Arms.

Written comments or testimony can be provided directly to the committee by emailing the committee. Committee websites are found at:
www.senate.ca.gov/committees and www.assembly.ca.gov/committees

To watch the livestream of the proceeding visit: www.senate.ca.gov.

The hearing room will be open for attendance of this hearing. Any member of the public attending a hearing is encouraged to wear a mask at all times while in the building. The public may also participate in this hearing by telephone.

Information regarding public participation will be made available on the committee website closer to the hearing date. We encourage the public to monitor the committee’s website for updates:

www.senate.ca.gov/committees and www.assembly.ca.gov/committees