AB1030 — Identified as a consent calendar bill for today's agenda.
AB1030 — AB 1030 by Poppin was presented as a consent calendar item and then passed out of committee on a 7-0 vote.
AB59 — AB 59 is introduced as the first agenda item, and the discussion explains that the bill would remove the current sunset on R.D. 108’s hydropower authority so it can continue planning for and pursuing future hydroelectric projects. Witnesses then express strong support for the measure, emphasizing that it would allow R.D. 108 to maintain its authorization and continue seeking hydropower development opportunities, with Colusa County also voicing support.
AB59 — AB 59 is taken up for roll call in committee, and the measure is then reported out/passed as the committee moves through the item.
Louis Baer — Identified as the general manager of R.D. 108 and present with the speaker.
Doris Klavsbeck — Named as a person present with the speaker; spelling uncertain.
Doris Klavsbeck Smith — Identifies herself as chair of the Colusa County Board of Supervisors and states support for AB 59.
Ivy Britain — Testified in strong support on behalf of the Northern California Water Association.
Raquel Ayala — Raquel Ayala testified in support on behalf of Reid Government Relations and the California Central Valley Flood Control Association, reiterating strong support for the same position.
Jeff Neal — Testified in support on behalf of the County of Yolo.
Jeff Neal — Testified in support on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies of California.
Blanca Pacheco — Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco is handed the gavel to preside over the meeting, and immediately begins chairing proceedings by inviting Mr. Carrillo to continue.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as present during the roll call.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as voting aye on the roll call.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as voting aye on the rules adoption.
Blanca Pacheco — Seconded the motion on the measure.
Blanca Pacheco — Delivered closing remarks and asked for an aye vote.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as voting aye.
Blanca Pacheco — Seconded the motion on the consent calendar item.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as voting aye on the consent calendar item.
Blanca Pacheco — Recorded as voting aye on AB 59.
Juan Carrillo — Juan Carrillo announced that he was handing the gavel over to Assembly Member Pacheco and noted the committee was proceeding as a subcommittee. He was then addressed and invited to proceed.
Juan Carrillo — Recorded as voting aye during the roll call.
Juan Carrillo — Invited to close the bill presentation.
Juan Carrillo — Closed on AB 417 and asked for an aye vote.
Juan Carrillo — Recorded as voting aye on the roll call.
Juan Carrillo — Recorded as voting aye on the rules adoption.
Juan Carrillo — Recorded as voting aye.
Juan Carrillo — Recorded as voting aye on the consent calendar item.
Juan Carrillo — Recorded as voting aye on AB 59.
Juan Carrillo — AB 417 is identified with Carrillo.
AB417 — AB 417 is introduced as a clarification measure that would improve the functionality and usefulness of laws allowing cities and counties to use their existing resources to build much-needed critical infrastructure.
AB417 — Closing statement summarized the bill as improving EIFDs and CRIAs by streamlining administrative processes and clarifying existing law.
AB417 — The committee took action on AB 417 and reported the bill out.
SB1140 — Referenced as the prior-year bill whose changes are being aligned with CRIA law.
Gerbach Sahota — Gerbach Sahota, president and CEO of the California Association for Local Economic Development, was introduced as a sponsor and then testified in support, explaining that the association represents over 950 economic developers and supports tax increment financing tools.
Lauren Day Valencia — Testified in support on behalf of the American Planning Association.
Paul Gonzalez — Testified on behalf of the cities of Carson and Lakewood in support.
Bob Naylor — Testified in opposition on behalf of Fieldstead and Company, raising concerns about eminent domain authority in CRIA law.
Bob Naylor / Fieldstead and Company — Stated that opposition would be withdrawn if the bill were amended to repeal the eminent domain provision and make clear that CRIAs cannot exercise eminent domain.
James Ramos — James Ramos is recorded as present, votes aye multiple times during roll calls and procedural items, and is noted as making a motion on a measure that is seconded by Assembly Member Pacheco.
Rhodesia Ransom — Called during roll call; response not captured in the transcript segment.
Rhodesia Ransom — Rhodesia Ransom is repeatedly called during roll call and responds 'aye' as the committee votes on the consent calendar and several bills, including AB 59, AB 417, and AB 533, and again as the hearing closes.
Blanca Rubio — Blanca Rubio is recorded during the roll call as present and then repeatedly recorded as voting aye on the rules adoption, consent calendar item, and other roll call votes.
Catherine Stefani — Catherine Stefani is recorded as present during roll call and subsequently as voting aye on multiple procedural and agenda items, including the rules adoption, a consent calendar item, and additional roll-call votes.
Christopher Ward — Recorded as present during the roll call.
Christopher Ward — Recorded as present during the roll call.
Christopher Ward — Recorded as voting aye on the roll call.
Christopher Ward — Told that his bill is out, but the roll will remain open for additional members to add on.
Christopher Ward — Recorded as voting aye on the rules adoption.