Andrea Tinnon — The speaker introduces Andrea Tinnon as a witness.
Dr. Adria Tinnon — Dr. Adria Tinnon testifies in support of SB 742 on behalf of TURN.
Will Abrams — Will Abrams is identified as being in support on behalf of the Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition.
Will Abrams — Speaks in support on behalf of the Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition and expresses interest in further legislation for wildfire survivors.
Jesse Arreguín — The transcript appears to refer to 'Senator Archelaide,' likely Senator Arreguín, asking a question and thanking the author.
Benjamin Allen — Senator Allen is referenced as having presented the names of those who were lost.
Benjamin Allen — Addressed in remarks before closing comments.
Benjamin Allen — Recorded as voting aye.
Benjamin Allen — Listed in the roll call as voting aye.
SB254 — The speaker references SB 254 as prior legislation that Senator Becker helped author and says it will help address some of the cost issues tied to implementation. A few minutes later, the speaker refers again to the bill as the new 254 framework, continuing the same discussion of the bill’s role in shaping the implementation approach.
SB254 — Referenced as the framework whose changes are being implemented in parallel.
Susan Rubio — Responds to the bill and raises questions about priority placement of decommissioned lines near Eaton fire locations in the district.
Susan Rubio — Supports the bill and emphasizes year-round fire risk and the need to keep safety front and center.
Susan Rubio — Speaks as chair of the Insurance Committee and urges continued mitigation and home hardening.
Susan Rubio — Criticizes the CPUC for slow information-sharing and says legislators need the information back from agencies.
Susan Rubio — States she was a co-author and supports the bill as a family-safety measure.
Susan Rubio — Recorded as voting aye.
Susan Rubio — Asked to be a co-author and joint author on SB 327.
Susan Rubio — Thanks commenters and emphasizes that clarity is important, especially regarding the regulator's role and avoiding future fixes.
Susan Rubio — Continues remarks stressing clarity and acknowledging work on the bill.
Susan Rubio — Identified as making the motion for the vote.
Susan Rubio — Referenced again in connection with the motion and roll call.
Susan Rubio — Recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
Susan Rubio — Recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
Susan Rubio — Recorded as voting aye in the vote tally.
Maggy Krell — The transcript contains a brief procedural moment in which the chair notes a motion from Senator Archeleta, followed shortly by a repeat reference to the motion for Senator Archeleta. Both mentions refer to the same action and should be treated as one continuous moment.
Steve Bennett — Likely one of the names in the roll call list, though the transcript is garbled as 'Becker' and 'Allen' appear instead of some names.
Suzette Valladares — Recorded as voting aye.
SB327 — SB 327 is introduced and described as amended to address misuse of ratepayer funds by investor-owned utilities. The discussion explains that the bill would increase accountability by preventing utilities from using ratepayer dollars to oppose the formation or expansion of municipal utility districts, while allowing shareholder-funded opposition and clarifying the Public Advocates Office’s authority. Supporters urge a yes vote, saying the bill closes loopholes and protects ratepayers from inappropriate costs. An opposing witness notes the bill is opposed in print but says the policy is generally acceptable and amendments are promising, while also raising concerns that the measure could blur the roles of the CPUC and the Public Advocates Office and create unintended consequences or due process issues.
SB327 — Reported out of committee by a 10-3 vote.
SB24 — SB 24 is referenced twice as prior legislation containing similar provisions: first as a similar version that passed the committee and Senate floor last year, and later as the bill in which these provisions were contained last year.
Adrienne Tinnon — Adrienne Tinnon of TURN is introduced as Director of Race, Equity and Legislative Policy and then testifies in support and sponsorship of SB 327 on behalf of TURN.
Gracina Mohabir — Gracina Mohabir, a regulatory advocate with California Environmental Voters, is introduced and then testifies in support of SB 327 on behalf of the organization, identifying herself as a clean air and energy regulatory advocate.
Beth Olaso — Provides support on behalf of the Agricultural Energy Consumers Association, while reserving on amendments.
Annabel Hopkins — States support on behalf of the Public Advocates Office.
Brandon Ebeck — Testifies in opposition on behalf of Pacific Gas and Electric, while noting no issue with the policy in general and requesting cleanup of implementation language.
Israel Salas — Testifies in opposition on behalf of San Diego Gas and Electric and Southern California Gas Company, disputing claims that lobbying costs were recovered from ratepayers.
Southern California Edison representative — Opposed witness says the utility appreciates the Senator's staff and committee and has offered amendments.
Mr. Vendingland — Speaks on behalf of Southern California Edison and says the company has not yet reviewed the potential amendments but looks forward to continuing to work with the office.
John Kendrick — Provides a 'me too' statement on behalf of the California Chamber of Commerce and says the amendments are moving in the right direction.
AB1167 — Referenced as the prior bill whose chaptered language is being amended or replaced.
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry — Listed in the roll call as voting aye.
Shannon Grove — Recorded as voting no in the roll call.
James Gallagher — Referenced as taking over leadership of the committee.
Jerry McNerney — Senator McNerney is recorded as voting aye and then is introduced as the author of SB 327, which he presents to the committee.
Jerry McNerney — Senator McNerney is thanked for his passion and leadership on the bill, and later is recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
Henry Stern — Stern is confirmed present.
Henry Stern — Senator Stern is introduced and then speaks in support of the bill, raising a question about the relationship between de-energized and active lines. The discussion then returns to him as the speaker hands off to Stern and later notes that Stern’s point had already been made.
Henry Stern — Cited for articulating the balance between safety and affordability.