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Mosseini, who has served as DFPI chief deputy commissioner and as the department’s acting head, described agency priorities including regulatory supervision, enforcement and consumer outreach. He told the committee that DFPI’s strategic plan focuses on strengthening the financial services ecosystem, driving operational excellence, expanding reach and advancing economic security for Californians.

Committee members questioned Mosseini about the impact of changes at the federal level — including recent shifts affecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — on DFPI’s ability to protect Californians. Mosseini said DFPI is “very well positioned” under the state’s California Consumer Financial Protection Law to continue oversight and enforcement and that the department has partnered with the CFPB and other federal regulators on joint investigations and examinations in the past.

On student loans, Mosseini described DFPI’s student loan ombuds function and said the department maintains a dedicated oversight program for student‑loan servicers in California. He warned that ongoing federal changes and personnel turnover at the U.S. Department of Education have created confusion and made consistent coordination more difficult, and he said DFPI is monitoring developments and working to provide accurate guidance to borrowers.

Mosseini also reviewed DFPI’s fiscal position and staffing. He said the department has grown about 30% since the 2021 California Consumer Financial Protection Law created DFPI from the successor Department of Business Oversight and that the department’s vacancy rate is “less than 8%” following recent hiring. He described a fee study conducted with an external vendor (Crowe LLP) that led to legislative proposals signed into law to adjust licensing and assessment fees and improve the department’s fiscal sustainability.

Senators asked about the potential effect of higher state assessments on state‑chartered banks and whether increased fees could push banks to seek federal charters. Mosseini said DFPI compares its fee schedule and exam rates to federal regulators and believes DFPI remains competitively priced; he said fee increases were being phased in and that the department continues dialogue with industry stakeholders.

Dozens of witnesses and organizational representatives testified in support of Mosseini during public comment, including consumer advocacy groups, community lenders and industry trade associations. Supporters cited Mosseini’s engagement with community groups, his openness to stakeholder feedback and DFPI’s role as a state regulator filling a gap left by recent federal changes. Organizations on the record in support included the Consumer Federation of California, Center for Responsible Lending, California Credit Union League, California Bankers Association, California Mortgage Bankers Association, Oportun, the American Fintech Council, and multiple business and community groups.

After public testimony, the committee moved and recorded a roll call; Senators McGuire, Laird and Reyes voted aye. The committee reported a 3‑0 vote forwarding the nomination to the Senate floor for final confirmation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Hearing Senate Environmental Quality Committee and Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate Rules Committee voted 3-0 to send Casey Mosseini's nomination as commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to the full Senate after a confirmation hearing that covered DFPI's enforcement role, student‑loan oversight, state revenue streams and staffing progress.","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},6587370,"Senate rules committee advances Bob Myers' UC regent nomination amid questions on campus safety and protests",1863,150000,2013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5610313-0e2c503dae5cebcb28ec7be0f0cbef4b&start=150&end=2013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5610313-0e2c503dae5cebcb28ec7be0f0cbef4b/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6587370/California/Senate-rules-committee-advances-Bob-Myers-UC-regent-nomination-amid-questions-on-campus-safety-and-protests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587370-6082cc87fbfa772d95494c16c3094665/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205978&Signature=VjRq9C6FaDHRBz4GaKVBGyktxPDndcCBnbwPelFl2GOgtRa~YQuoOeYGH1AMytudDMFUiz~o70LYItvXuuUy-04t4VO21FEMQf1a7SL9hWEbt1L~bRUtidDCWzyLn1AwLpikTBQ~kjocQ14qpJQDC9gCBGfnALWeIKjWhedLdfY099ys8qyUjbDOanieG0b5PNcV7kxZQXegXXYupz10J~~Ck5WOW7oLOPvoenABwbemA73eEz5IMAWrVkUgaeT922Oqm~VicYWHAH-HqCT3hdKAqkfXC2r8MUzjdDdMqDbcFItFYmNvfPtKO~L6Brk2TIAvBU-jAKVdKEJ-ArYR6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California State Senate Rules Committee on an unspecified date advanced the nomination of Bob Myers to the University of California Board of Regents, voting 3-0 to send the confirmation to the full Senate for a final vote.

Myers, introduced to the committee as a long‑time California resident and UCLA alumnus, told senators he would prioritize student safety and said campus leadership must “make a campus safe.” He also said the regents and UC leadership must “get it right” for students while careful planning and confidentiality constrain what he could disclose about ongoing internal responses to recent incidents.

The committee’s questions centered on several matters raised by members: a recent settlement involving Jewish students who were prevented from attending classes and subjected to harassment, demonstrations and arrests at UC campuses tied to labor actions and pro‑Palestinian encampments, and how the Board of Regents should balance safety and free‑speech protections.

Senators pressed Myers on whether the UC system had adequate plans and resources to prevent similar incidents and on the financial and operational consequences of high‑value settlements. Myers did not provide specific operational plans or funding sources in the hearing; he described the issues as “serious” and said they required careful, fair‑minded responses and additional resources directed at the offices responsible for campus safety and compliance.

Committee members also asked about arrests related to protests and the department’s response to labor demonstrations. Myers said he could not discuss details of law enforcement or closed‑session items but emphasized the need for policies that protect both the safety of students and their ability to speak and protest.

After public comment (none recorded in opposition at the hearing), a committee member moved to approve the nomination and send the confirmation to the Senate floor for a full vote. The roll call recorded yes votes from Senators McGuire, Laird and Reyes and either no or not‑voting responses from other members present; the committee reported a 3‑0 vote to advance the nomination.

The hearing combined substantive questioning with extended exchanges about the emotional and historical context of antisemitism and campus climate; several senators urged that the regents, campus leadership and state lawmakers act to prevent discrimination and ensure access to classes and campus facilities for all students.

The committee’s approval sends the nomination to the full California State Senate for consideration and a final confirmation vote.

Notes on the record: the hearing transcript contains references by committee members to a recent UC settlement and to federal inquiries and executive directives related to campus harassment and discrimination; Myers and senators characterized details of ongoing legal and investigatory matters as evolving and subject to confidential proceedings.","The California State Senate Rules Committee voted 3-0 to send the nomination of Bob Myers to the University of California Board of Regents to the full Senate after a confirmation hearing that focused on campus safety, recent lawsuits and labor and student protests at UC campuses.","actionData","errors"]

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Rules committee forwards Casey Mosseini to full Senate as DFPI commissioner after hearing on consumer protection, student loans and agency funding

Senate rules committee advances Bob Myers' UC regent nomination amid questions on campus safety and protests