Informational Hearing
Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing California for the Next Pandemic
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
1021 O Street, Sacramento – Room 2200
The call in number for members of the public to testify is (877) 226-8163 and the access code is 6014832.
Due to ongoing safety protocols and guidance on physical distancing, seating for committee hearings will be very limited for press and for the public. All are encouraged to watch our hearing from its live stream on the Senate's website at https://www.senate.ca.gov/.
We encourage the public to submit written testimony before the hearing via email to SCPER@sen.ca.gov. Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment and may be read into the record or reprinted.
The Capitol will be open for attendance of committee hearings, but the public is strongly encouraged to participate via the web portal or telephonically.
Joint Informational Hearing
Senate Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response & Senate Health Committee
The Long Haul: Preparing for the Impacts of Long COVID
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
State Capitol – Senate Chamber
- Agenda - 03/09/2022 [pdf]
- Background - 03/09/2022 [pdf]
- Dr. Steven Deeks Long COVID Hearing Slides [pdf]
- Angela Vazquez Long COVID Hearing Testimony [pdf]
- Jennifer Stark Long COVID Hearing Testimony [pdf]
- Dr. Joann Elmore Long COVID Paper [pdf]
- Dr. Gregg Vanichkachorn Long COVID Hearing Slides [pdf]
- Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky Long COVID Hearing Testimony [pdf]
The call in number for members of the public to testify is (844) 291-4185 and the access code is 1265218.
Due to ongoing safety protocols and guidance on physical distancing, seating for committee hearings will be very limited for press and for the public. All are encouraged to watch our hearing from its live stream on the Senate’s website at https://www.senate.ca.gov/
We encourage the public to submit written testimony before the hearing via email to SCPER@sen.ca.gov. Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment and may be read into the record or reprinted.
The Capitol will be open for attendance of committee hearings, but the public is strongly encouraged to participate via the web portal or telephonically.
Senate Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response & Senate Education Committee
Back in School: Addressing Student Well-Being in the Wake of COVID-19
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
State Capitol – Senate Chamber
- Agenda - 08/18/2021 [pdf]
- Background materials [pdf]
- MHSOAC fact sheet [pdf]
- CCEE Handout [pdf]
- California Association of School Counselors Handout [pdf]
- CBHDA Materials [pdf]
- CACFS Report
- A Practical Guide for Financing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health in Schools
- CA Children's Trust PowerPoint Slide Presentation
- CA Children's Trust Evidence-Based Practices Slides
- NAMI On Campus - NAMI California
Oversight Hearings
The Impacts and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the State’s Restaurant Industry
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
State Capitol, Room 4203
- Agenda - 05/18/2021 [pdf]
- Briefing Paper [pdf]
- California Restaurant Statistics [pdf]
- CCDEH EH Response to COVID for Restaurants [pdf]
- Watch the hearing
Childcare During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Surviving the Crisis and Supporting a Strong Recovery
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
State Capitol, Senate Chamber
COVID-19 in California State Prisons
Thursday, November 19th at 1:30 p.m.
State Capitol, Senate Chamber
The call in number for members of the public to testify is (844) 291-6364 and the Access code is 3372773.
K-12 Distance Learning: How are students across the state being served and how are they accessing online learning?
Monday, October 26th at 1:00 p.m.
State Capitol, Senate Chamber
The call-in number for members of the public to testify is (844) 291-6364 and the Access code is 4577559.
Workplace Health and Safety Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
State Capitol, Senate Chamber
The call-in number for members of the public to testify is (844) 291-6364 and the Access Code is 7621279
Informational Hearings
The Impact of COVID-19 in California's Border Region
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol, Senate Chamber
Call-in number for members of the public to testify: (844) 291-6364 Access Code: 6364815
Skilled Nursing Facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
State Capitol, Senate Chamber
Call-in number for members of the public to testify: (844) 291-6364 Access Code: 6326830
Testing and Contact Tracing during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Present and Future
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
State Capitol, Room 4203
- Agenda 05/06/2020 (pdf)Letter to the Governor re priorities and oversight hearings (09/03/2020)
- Background Paper 05/06/2020 (pdf)
- California COVID Testing Task Force Update (pdf)
- Watch the hearing
Letter to the Governor re COVID-19 priorities and oversight hearings (09/03/2020)
Members:
Senator Josh Newman (Chair)
Senator Patricia C. Bates (Vice-Chair)
Senator Andreas Borgeas
Senator Lena A. Gonzalez
Senator Monique Limón
Senator Mike McGuire
Senator Richard Pan
Senator Richard D. Roth
Committee Address:
1021 O Street, Room 6520
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4029
SCPER@sen.ca.gov for public comment or questions
Committee Consultant: Cassie Royce
