Isaac Bryan — Closed by emphasizing the bill is about consumers and not about affecting litigation outcomes.
Isaac Bryan — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Julie Baker — Julie Baker is introduced and then identifies herself as the CEO of California Arts Advocates, representing over 4,000 nonprofit performing arts organizations statewide, in support of AB 1349.
James Fottleroy — James Fottleroy is introduced as a four-time Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer.
James Fauntleroy — James Fauntleroy introduces himself as an artist, songwriter, and producer, noting his Grammy-winning career and extensive collaborations. He continues his testimony by discussing his broader music-related work, including philanthropy, education, and workforce programs.
Jordan Curley — Speaks on behalf of the Music Artist Coalition in support of AB 1349.
Alex Torres — Speaks for the National Independent Venue Association in support of AB 1349.
Eleg Garcia — Speaks for Live Nation Entertainment in support of the bill.
Dylan Hoffman — Speaks on behalf of the San Francisco Symphony and the American Conservatory Theater in strong support.
Melissa Cortez — Speaks for several sports teams and supports the concept of banning speculative ticket sales, while noting implementation issues.
Tim Lynch — Speaks on behalf of the Golden State Warriors and supports the bill's concept.
Al-Qadani — Speaks for the Rams and Clippers, sharing support while noting implementation issues.
Ash Kalra — The Chair is called during quorum check and responds 'Here.'
Ash Kalra — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Diane Dixon — Called during quorum check.
Diane Dixon — During the roll call vote, Diane Dixon was initially called and then referenced again as the clerk worked through the vote count. She then responded 'Here,' and her vote was recorded as aye.
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan — Called during quorum check.
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan — Called during the vote, but the transcript does not clearly capture her vote.
Damon Connolly — Called during quorum check.
Damon Connolly — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
John Harabedian — Called during quorum check; transcript renders his name as 'Hermitian' but context indicates Harabedian.
John Harabedian — The speaker is addressed as Assembly Member Harabedian and says he will vote for the bill.
John Harabedian — States support for the bill and confidence the author will work with opposition.
John Harabedian — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Alexandra Macedo — Called during quorum check.
Blanca Pacheco — Called during quorum check.
Blanca Pacheco — Asks whether the author is committed to working with the opposition and acknowledges recent meetings.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Diane Papan — Called during quorum check; transcript renders as 'Pappin' but context indicates Papan.
Diane Papan — Thanked the author, asked for consumer-protection nuances to be worked out, and joked about being stuck with concert tickets as the wife.
Kate Sanchez — Called during quorum check and responds 'Here.'
Kate Sanchez — Recorded as voting aye on the motion.
Kate Sanchez — Called again during the roll call and recorded as aye.
Kate Sanchez — Identified as a Republican, with the comment that her presence makes the vote bipartisan.
Catherine Stefani — Called during quorum check and responds 'Here.'
Catherine Stefani — Catherine Stefani first speaks in support of the bill, aligning herself with her colleagues and raising concerns about unintended consequences, including the possibility of reinforcing existing monopolies. Later, during roll call, she is recorded voting aye.
Robert Harrell — Introduces himself as executive director of the Consumer Federation of California and begins opposition testimony with appreciation for discussions on the bill.
Mr. Fauntleroy — The speaker jokingly compares Mr. Fauntleroy’s ability to bring together opposing sides to the idea of bringing Drake and Kendrick Lamar together, using the reference as a humorous illustration of reconciliation.
Jamie Minor — StubHub representative testifies in opposition to the bill as written while praising the effort to address speculative ticketing.
Robert — Referenced as having raised the consumer transfer concern.
Courtney Jensen — Speaks on behalf of SeekGeek and TickPick in opposition.
Tish Rylander — Speaks on behalf of Vivid Seats, opposed unless amended.
witnesses — The speaker thanks the witnesses for coming and testifying.
Rick Zbur — Rick Zbur was called during the roll call and recorded as voting aye on the motion.
AB1349 — AB 1349 is introduced and heard in committee, with the chair first outlining witness procedures and then proceeding to the bill. The author presents AB 1349 as a measure to end speculative ticketing by requiring sellers to have rights to tickets before listing them, along with related transparency, disclosure, recordkeeping, refund, and penalty provisions. Multiple supporters testify that the bill protects consumers, fans, artists, and live performances by curbing deceptive ticketing practices. Opposition testimony follows, acknowledging the problem of speculative ticketing but objecting to the bill’s approach, especially provisions related to terms and conditions, ticket transfer rights, and the definition of a ticket as a license. Committee members then comment on the bill, with some expressing support as a consumer protection measure and others noting concerns that should be addressed through amendments or further discussion.
Isaac Bryan — The chair calls on Assembly Member Bryan to present AB 1349.
Isaac Bryan — Assembly Member Bryan presents AB 1349 and explains it targets speculative ticketing.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan thanks the committee, accepts committee amendments, and describes the harms of speculative ticketing.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan explains how speculative ticketing can leave fans without tickets.
Isaac Bryan — Referenced by name as the Assembly Member who introduced the witness.