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, you can watch the proceedings online or listen by using the toll free phone number. Those who attend in person will be required to follow directions from the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms.

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

For public comment and testimony, using the teleconference system, please refer to the committee website for the toll free number.

Telephonic participation in committees is available during hearings by calling in during the public comment period. You can dial the phone number provided by the Chair of the committee at the time of the hearing or find the number posted on the committee website. As is our normal practice, public comment will be accepted and may be limited at the direction of the Chairperson at the conclusion of each bill presentation.

For further detailed instructions on using the teleconference service, please visit the committee webpage www.senate.ca.gov/committees

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

To listen only, but not testify, for this hearing in Senate Committee Room 1200, please dial 1-888-251-2909 and use Access Code 7362832.