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Ganter, introduced by the committee as the state's first director for the office established to review deaths in local detention facilities, said she is \"humbled and grateful\" for the appointment and described a multi-decade career conducting local detention facility inspections. She told the committee her office will emphasize transparency, data collection, recommendations and support for families, and said her team has already more than doubled the number of facility inspections.

Senators pressed Ganter on whether the office has enforcement powers and how the division will compel local facilities to act on recommendations. Ganter said the board lacks direct enforcement authority but that statute already requires sheriff's departments to respond to recommendations, and that the division will convert findings into stronger, data-based minimum standards and best practices. She said the division will publish reports and use transparency to drive change.

The committee asked about investigator qualifications and training. Ganter said field representatives conducting inspections are recruited from candidates with correctional or law-enforcement supervisory experience, and that the office plans to send staff through required post-training for death investigations and correctional practices. Committee members asked whether investigators have subpoena power; Ganter replied they do not.

Senators also discussed San Diego-specific issues and earlier audits that prompted creation of the review office. Ganter said prior audits identified gaps in safety checks and intake mental-health screening; the review office has strengthened regulations on safety checks and will turn case reviews and recommendations into statewide improvements in minimum standards.

Ganter told the committee, \"My goal is to make a positive impact at both the facility and the statewide level,\" and emphasized listening to families while working with law enforcement and local authorities. The committee moved Ganter's nomination to the Senate floor; the clerk announced a recorded committee vote sending the nomination forward (the committee reported a 5 to 0 result on the final roll).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Rules Committee","oneSentenceSummary","The Rules Committee advanced Lisonbee Ganter's nomination as director of the state's in-custody death review office. Senators focused on how the new office will compel compliance, inspection capacity and whether investigators will need subpoena power or sworn status.","taxTitle","California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California","taxId",77650,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6528113,"Rules committee advances Dr. Erica Pahn to full Senate after hearing on federal funding, vaccines and pandemic lessons",4194,1542000,5736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3431516-f670fe5a964b05d6eb57a999ab02e6d7&start=1542&end=5736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3431516-f670fe5a964b05d6eb57a999ab02e6d7/thumbnail_1542000.jpg","/articles/6528113/California/Rules-committee-advances-Dr-Erica-Pahn-to-full-Senate-after-hearing-on-federal-funding-vaccines-and-pandemic-lessons","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528113-5e2ccf0401b40094e3f016207eb38931/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136896&Signature=md4yly~GkVPyOCAa-OQViFeg~ZH2Xt256PE8ZPTrfkvG3FoQQ8h3g9lprALehH47r6pQ3hQLLj35F0keu1SRPTHnJkFDNV1-JMCCba0Kj9tUkl5P4EoC8jbGHH-WUQw44oOl8JI3jy4ODavZQo~xwrR2NO15P5VcvPuWUprEo7UopR~dNzzoAXEo2HIjF8Z7TdklFA319nMuKNdOBg~a-ni1nMzVDFJ~6lqB3k9yjvVaFz9xU9e6qmt~8~ZevZwLnwtCC8~A13UN8Lm~GFKGuV3CEWyOWwo0TrDS2bLXVwiIWKZRo2XFrTfCPTnguqFU~E00DoUdkyelK1YBiijndQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Erica Pahn, the governor's nominee to continue as California's director and state public health officer, was moved to the full Senate by the Senate Rules Committee on May 21 following a confirmation hearing that focused on pandemic response, federal funding and plans for future public-health emergencies.

Pahn, a pediatrician who served as Alameda County health officer and as state epidemiologist, told the committee she is prepared to \"lead California's public health community to remain vigilant and ready for the next public health emergency.\" She said the COVID-19 vaccination effort through October 2021 was \"estimated to have prevented over 72,000 hospitalizations and saved over 19,000 lives.\" The nominee emphasized two priorities if confirmed: rebuilding trust through improved communication and using data for action.

Committee members asked about budget and program risks tied to federal funding. Pahn said roughly 45% of the department's budget is federal and that 60 to 75% of those federal funds are passed through to local partners. She told senators the department is monitoring threats to federal grants closely and cited a recent injunction that blocked termination of certain supplemental vaccination grants.

Senators probed readiness for future large-scale responses and how the department will protect vulnerable groups if federal or state funding is reduced. Pahn said the department will prioritize tools built during the pandemic, including mobile community services and field vaccination efforts, and work closely with the Department of Health Care Services on coverage and eligibility issues.

Several senators pressed Pahn about lessons learned from COVID-19, including communications and local variation in policy. When asked about adjusting pandemic guidance and the widely discussed early \"six-foot\" guidance, Pahn said the science evolved and that policy requires drawing operational lines where implementation is needed. She told the committee, \"I consider all 40,000,000 Californians as my patient,\" and said the department must do more to \"pull together our trusted messenger network\" and to listen to communities about how guidance lands locally.

A broad array of public-health organizations and providers offered public comment in support of Pahn's confirmation, including the California Medical Association, the California Hospital Association, the County Health Executives Association of California, and several clinical societies. Sergio Garcia of UC Davis described Pahn as a \"servant leader\" and praised her leadership on vaccine advisory committees.

Senator Laird moved to approve Pahn's nomination and send it to the full Senate. The committee's roll call on the motion was announced as 3 to 0 in favor of advancing her nomination to the floor.

Pahn told the committee she will focus on communicating more clearly, strengthening local partnerships across the state's 61 local health jurisdictions and ensuring the department can sustain critical public-health services even as federal funding remains uncertain.","The Senate Rules Committee voted to forward Dr. Erica Pahn's nomination for director and state public health officer at the California Department of Public Health to the full Senate after a confirmation hearing that reviewed her pandemic response record, federal funding risks and communication priorities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6528117,"Rules committee advances Ricardo Delafuente to full Senate after hearing on enrollment, fraud and housing for community colleges",5481,218000,5699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3431516-f670fe5a964b05d6eb57a999ab02e6d7&start=218&end=5699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3431516-f670fe5a964b05d6eb57a999ab02e6d7/thumbnail_218000.jpg","/articles/6528117/California/Rules-committee-advances-Ricardo-Delafuente-to-full-Senate-after-hearing-on-enrollment-fraud-and-housing-for-community-colleges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528117-be9ce904bbd04fb98f6b694589b5c55a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136896&Signature=ogkkC7xTh30hRnf3CufXQQzYbXZGccxgC9pzyRiGqKq1rBP3fPSzx5fuNqz3Y7H9ElxTeLPDe7Xo0-SE8ncld-CpWHIXizyIRpBTuMIZWRu0kdXLGgEY8i5kc-zNJoeL~cE~2C5-GXtug8QdL7hZVBbHC6GO32xHuvFwcsKD8nK8xlGE--9szquq8cnQpMwE870602~P~irdREZBmxwViDLCw02X66-hNEle1Dt0PH1~hLK5KAJYCVSrJAICsTVlGPC3-wkjCJkbKtUchWvbGDATR3S3uIkKbPoEC5cC5yvCj6A~cH2Y0TolVJQ56qpKetK~DVtPXk9tdL0kDleiRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ricardo Delafuente, the governor's nominee to the California Community Colleges Board, was advanced to the full Senate by the Senate Rules Committee on May 21 after a confirmation hearing that centered on enrollment, fraud in applications and state investments in student housing.

The committee hearing matter-of-factly covered Delafuente's background and several operational issues facing the 116-campus California Community Colleges system, which Delafuente noted serves about 2,000,000 students. Delafuente described two priorities he said would guide his work: \"lifelong learning\" and \"service,\" and thanked family and mentors who supported his nomination.

Committee members pressed Delafuente on enrollment and on allegations of widespread fraud in the college application and financial-aid process. Senator Laird asked, \"So how are you and the board of trustees gonna deal with trying to continue to boost enrollment in the system?\" Delafuente replied that systemwide enrollment is \"almost up to par with pre pandemic\" but said completion rates were the more important metric. He added that fraud \"costs the system millions of dollars,\" that bots were blocking real students from registering and that the board is evaluating tools including AI-based fraud detection and identity verification.

Delafuente said one motion at a recent board meeting failed and that a second motion cleared the board to study and use fraud-detection tools. He told the committee: \"I think fraud does cost 10 millions of dollars, but I don't think the students should pay for it,\" describing debate around an application fee that some board members opposed because students and community members had raised concerns.

Senators also addressed the state's investment in student housing for community colleges. Delafuente, who said he has a background in real estate, voiced support for campus housing projects but warned of construction delays and higher material costs that can push budgets beyond original estimates. He told the committee policymakers \"should take that into account and make sure they have enough budget to make sure they can complete the job.\"

Workforce and career-technical education were a third focus. Senator Gonzales and other members discussed coordination among regional consortia, districts and industry partners to expand apprenticeships and CTE programs tied to logistics, maritime and other sectors. Delafuente noted recent board conversations with the U.S. Department of Labor and emphasized aligning training with employer needs.

There was no public opposition during the public-comment portion; the committee proceeded to a motion to move Delafuente's nomination to the Senate floor. The committee recorded the motion to advance the nomination and a roll call that moved the nomination on to the full Senate. The committee's clerk announced the motion's result as 3 to 0 in favor of sending the nomination to the floor.

The committee hearing placed operational and budget questions about fraud detection, housing project timelines and workforce alignment at the center of the confirmation discussion. Delafuente told the committee he would pursue improved fraud metrics, equity of access and collaboration with stakeholders as he begins the role.","The Senate Rules Committee voted to move Ricardo Delafuente's nomination for the California Community Colleges Board to the full Senate after a confirmation hearing that focused on enrollment trends, alleged fraud in student applications and the status of state-funded student housing projects.","actionData","errors"]

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