SB237 — SB 237 is presented and defended as a measure to address California’s high fuel costs and market instability by stabilizing gas prices and fuel supply during the state’s transition away from fossil fuels. The speaker explains that the bill aims to provide certainty for refiners, support continued in-state fuel availability, and help California meet its climate goals without undermining energy reliability. It is also described as allowing study of regional fuel blend options and giving industry time to develop additional technologies that can support emissions goals while protecting consumers from price spikes.
SB237 — SB 237 is discussed in a continuous legislative debate. Early remarks support the bill as a practical way to stabilize refinery supplies and address affordability, noting that it would allow a certified environmental impact report to serve immediately as CEQA coverage for regulating oil and gas activities in unincorporated Kern County. Subsequent speakers oppose the measure, arguing it does not strengthen setback protections and characterizing it as an oil giveaway or unnecessary benefit to the fossil fuel industry, urging a no vote. The discussion then includes a brief neutral organizational stance and procedural testimony related to support/opposition positions on the bill.
Ash Kalra — Called as present during quorum establishment.
Ash Kalra — Thanked participants and colleagues, including Senator Grayson.
Ash Kalra — Referenced as part of the broader climate and electric vehicle discussion.
Ash Kalra — Thanked by name as Assembly Member Kalra.
Ash Kalra — Cited as having made similar remarks about climate goals.
Ash Kalra — Votes aye on the motion.
Ash Kalra — Ash Kalra thanked the Senator for the work on the legislation, was noted as seconding the motion on the bill, and was then recorded as voting aye.
Ash Kalra — Not mentioned in this section.
Ash Kalra — Ash Kalra is mentioned in the motion and then during the roll call is recorded as voting aye.
Gail Pellerin — Gail Pellerin is first noted as present during quorum establishment, then immediately speaks to thank everyone for being there and acknowledges both the support and opposition surrounding the issue.
Gail Pellerin — Cited as having made similar remarks about climate goals.
Gail Pellerin — Votes aye on the motion.
Gail Pellerin — Referenced as the senator who would discuss the funding in the next bill.
Gail Pellerin — Called during the roll vote and recorded as aye.
Gail Pellerin — Not mentioned in this section.
Gail Pellerin — Gail Pellerin is referenced in the due pass recommendation and then recorded as voting aye during the roll call.
Nick Schultz — Called as present during quorum establishment.
Nick Schultz — Recognized as the next member to speak.
Nick Schultz — Questioned whether the bill targets the right issue given limits on Kern production capacity.
Nick Schultz — Referenced as having asked Marie Lou for her thoughts.
Nick Schultz — The chair indicates this will be the final response to Mr. Schultz's question.
Nick Schultz — Votes aye on the motion.
Nick Schultz — Votes aye on the motion.
Nick Schultz — The speaker thanks Senator Reyes for her commitment, years of advocacy, and leadership in advancing the measure, and adds that they hope to continue working with her next year.
Nick Schultz — Nick Schultz is identified as making the motion on the bill and is later called during the roll vote, where he votes aye.
Nick Schultz — Not mentioned in this section.
Nick Schultz — Nick Schultz was listed as the third on the motion and later recorded as voting aye during the roll call on the same matter.
Buffy Wicks — Called as present during quorum establishment.
Buffy Wicks — Wicks votes aye on the motion.
Buffy Wicks — Called during the roll vote and recorded as aye.
Buffy Wicks — Not mentioned in this section.
Buffy Wicks — Buffy Wicks was noted as seconding the motion and then recorded as voting aye during the roll call.
Laurelioviot — Provided an answer referencing the Environmental Impact Report and analysis of greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants.
Lorelaioviot — Congratulated on retirement and praised for advocacy for Kern County.
Mr. Grayson — Begins closing remarks and states his understanding of the bill's sunset provision.
Robert Garcia — Speaker praises Senator Hurtado for fighting for mitigation policy and measures for her area.
Robert Garcia — A senator is addressed and welcomed; the speaker says it is good to be here.
Robert Garcia — Assembly Member Robert Garcia is called multiple times during the roll call vote sequence and responds to the votes, including a no vote and an aye vote on SB 352, with another call in the same sequence referencing SB 840.
Al Muratsuchi — Muratsuchi is first called during roll vote, then referenced again as a committee member and likely joint author, indicating his participation and role in the committee discussion.
Al Muratsuchi — Not mentioned in this section.
Al Muratsuchi — Likely the intended name for the garbled 'Maritz?' in the roll call; recorded as aye.
Rick Zbur — Called during the roll call; the bill is declared out but left on call.
Rick Zbur — Called during the roll vote and recorded as aye.
Rick Zbur — Not mentioned in this section.
Rick Zbur — Called at the end of the roll call, but the vote is not captured in this excerpt.
SB352 — SB 352 is introduced as a bill intended to advance the mission of AB 617 by addressing air pollution and toxic air contaminants in heavily impacted California communities. Supporters describe it as a needed first step that moves the state in the right direction, ensures funding produces real emissions reductions, and leaves room for future improvements. Some witnesses express a neutral or cautious position, saying they are not supporting or opposing the bill because the language was scaled back, while still urging continued work next year. Others strongly oppose SB 352 on both policy and process grounds, arguing it was an end run around prior warehouse-related negotiations and around AB 735 and SB 415.
SB352 — The call is lifted and the bill is moved on due pass.
SB352 — The committee lifts the call on SB 352 (Reyes), moves a due pass motion, and then records the votes on the motion, with the chair and other members voting aye and the bill reaching nine votes.