AB385 — Identified as one of the consent calendar bills, sponsored by Assembly Member Ramos.
James Ramos — Listed as the Assembly Member associated with AB 385.
James Ramos — James Ramos was called during the roll call/quorum process.
James Ramos — Called during roll call vote; response not clearly captured in this excerpt.
Mark Newberger — States that the California State Association of Counties had opposed-unless-amended concerns on the prior version and is reevaluating committee amendments.
Mark Newberger — Testified in support on behalf of the California State Association of Counties.
AB648 — AB 648 is introduced and discussed as a housing bill aimed at addressing housing insecurity and homelessness among California community college students, staff, and faculty. The speaker thanks staff and accepts committee amendments, then explains that the bill would help combat the housing crisis by allowing student and staff housing on property owned or leased by a community college district within a half mile of a main or satellite campus, regardless of zoning. The bill is framed as a necessary and urgent solution that removes zoning-related barriers and delays to building needed housing.
AB648 — The committee motion was to do pass as amended on AB 648, and roll call voting began.
AB648 — The committee takes up AB 648, moves a do pass as amended motion, and the bill passes 8-0 with the roll left open.
AB648 — AB 648 was taken up with a motion for 'do pass as amended,' and the bill was reported out.
Donald Gerard — Introduced as a supporter from Santa Monica College.
Don Gerard — Don Gerard testifies on behalf of Santa Monica College in support of AB 648, introducing SMC and explaining that the college serves a broad community beyond Santa Monica, with about 25,000 students and more than 100 fields of study.
Scott Upshaw — Speaks on behalf of Abundant Housing LA in support of AB 648.
Andrew Martinez — Testifies in support on behalf of the Community College League of California.
Maria Velos — Speaks for the Los Angeles Community College District in strong support and as a co-sponsor.
Mark McDonald — Speaks on behalf of the Los Rios and San Diego Community College Districts in support.
David Nevin — Speaks on behalf of Cerritos, El Camino, and Allan Hancock Community Colleges in support.
Kate Rogers — Speaks on behalf of the Student Homes Coalition as a proud co-sponsor.
Kate Rogers — Chair of the Student Homes Coalition, testifying in support of AB 893.
Brooke Purchard — Speaks on behalf of California YIMBY and Power California Action in support.
Brady — Speaks on behalf of the League of California Cities, opposed unless amended, referencing CEQA-related conversations.
AB1152 — AB 1152 was introduced as an agenda item and noted to have already passed its prior committee 11-0. The sponsor described it as a bill intended to provide clarity for cities trying to preserve natural resources while maintaining housing sites. A witness then explained that the bill would only allow a conservation easement if it does not reduce the number of high-density housing units. The committee subsequently moved do pass on AB 1152 and began roll call voting.
AB1152 — Motion due pass; bill is out after vote.
Mayor Jill Gialdo — Mayor Jill Gialdo of Rocklin testified in support of AB 1152 on behalf of the city, explaining that Rocklin has experienced substantial growth and has already produced significant housing under its housing plan. She described the property at issue as containing wetlands, Native American cultural sites, and animal habitat, and said local residents and county leaders have worked together to purchase the property and place a conservation easement on it. She emphasized that the bill would allow such an easement only if it does not reduce high-density residential units and if the city remains compliant with its housing element, framing the legislation as a balance between protecting natural resources and preserving housing capacity.
AB782 — AB 782 is introduced as a bill to remove burdensome double bonding requirements imposed by some local governments on developers for private improvements. The discussion explains that developers are sometimes required to bond for private improvements such as streets, sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping in addition to bonds already required for public improvements. The committee then moves AB 782 do pass as amended and proceeds to roll call vote.
AB782 — Motion reported as due pass as amended; roll call begins.
AB782 — The motion on AB 782 is due pass as amended and it passes 10-0.
Mr. Silvio Ferrari — Mr. Silvio Ferrari of the California Building Industry Association testified in support of AB 782. He explained that the bill is intended to prevent situations where public agencies and homeowners associations both impose bonding or oversight requirements on the same development, which can create unnecessary costs and expand public control into private improvements that HOAs will ultimately own and maintain. He argued there is no benefit to public entities covering those private improvements and concluded by urging an aye vote.
Natasha Johnson — The transcript says 'Hoover'; this appears to be a mis-transcription of Natasha Johnson voting aye.
Natasha Johnson — A likely mis-transcribed voting entry appears twice as 'Hoover: Not voting,' and both mentions are flagged as uncertain quality notes rather than a confirmed member reference to Natasha Johnson.
Natasha Johnson — During the roll call, Natasha Johnson is recorded as not voting, and the transcript later clarifies that no vote was noted for her.
Natasha Johnson — Natasha Johnson is repeatedly recorded during consecutive roll-call votes, likely due to transcription errors in the speaker label or vote text. Across several bills, her vote is consistently captured as 'aye' (or a close variant), indicating a continuous sequence of affirmative votes rather than separate substantive discussions.
AB956 — AB 956 is introduced as a housing measure that would clarify existing accessory dwelling unit rules and allow homeowners to build two detached ADUs on a property if they meet current requirements such as size, height, and setback. The discussion emphasizes that ADUs are an important tool for expanding housing in California and that the bill provides clarity for homeowners who have the space and comply with the rules.
AB956 — The bill is put to a do pass vote to the Appropriations Committee.
AB956 — AB 956 is taken up for a due pass motion, and the committee later announces a 9-0 vote, sending the bill out.
Joshua Berks — Testified in support on behalf of South Pasadena Residents for Responsible Growth.
Brady Bearden — Brady Bearden testified on behalf of the League of California Cities in respectful opposition to the bill, explaining that the measure would add another ministerial approval layer and further complicate local ordinances.
Brady Bearden — Testifies in respectful opposition on behalf of the League of California Cities, citing concerns about by-right student housing and RHNA/Arena credits.
AB893 — AB 893 is introduced and described as expanding ministerial/by-right approval for mixed-income residential development near university and college campuses, building on AB 2011 to increase housing near campuses and extend affordable-unit eligibility to financially needy students, faculty, and staff. Supporters, including the sponsoring coalition and UCSA-related witnesses, testify that the bill is needed to promote more off-campus development and make passage and implementation necessary. Opposition testimony raises concerns about the current draft and by-right approval provisions for student housing near campus, while indicating a desire for continued conversations as the bill moves forward. The discussion concludes with the motion for AB 893 to be sent due pass to Appropriations and the committee voting it out.
AB893 — Motion reported as due pass.
AB2011 — Referenced as the prior bill that AB 893 builds upon.
Angela Nagley — Begins testimony on behalf of the University of California Student Association in support of AB 893.
Angela Negley — Testifies for the University of California Student Association in support of AB 893.
Holly Ferminia de Jesus — Holly Ferminia de Jesus testifies in support of AB 893 on behalf of Lighthouse Public Affairs, Abundant Housing Los Angeles, and California YIMBY.
Dr. Josh Berkson — Dr. Josh Berkson testifies in strong support of AB 893 on behalf of South Pasadena Residents for Responsible Growth, expressing support for his assembly member.
AB87 — The committee returns to AB 87, and the author presents the bill as clarifying that density bonus law is intended for residential purposes. The author explains that concessions tied to housing development should not be used for hotel or visitor-serving purposes and requests an aye vote. The committee then motions AB 87 due pass, and the bill passes out of committee.
AB87 — The committee begins action on AB 87 with a do pass motion.
AB87 — Consent calendar item; motion due pass.
John de la Cruz — Testifies in support on behalf of the City of Encinitas.
Rick Bates — Testifies in support on behalf of Unite Here Local 30 San Diego.