AB80 — AB 80 was moved on a due pass motion to Appropriations, and the chair recorded an aye vote on the motion.
Jason Schmeltzer — Jason Schmeltzer was introduced as a witness in support of the bill and then testified in support on behalf of the California Product Stewardship Council, SWANA, and StopWaste.
Randy Pollock — Randy Pollock was introduced as a witness representing CARE and then testified in support of the bill on behalf of the Carpet and Rug Institute, stating that the legislation would make the program more effective.
Isaac Bryan — During this hearing segment, Mr. Chair greeted the witnesses and members, thanked them for being prepared, asked whether anyone in the room supported or opposed the measure, and indicated that a roll call would be taken at the appropriate time before turning the discussion back to committee members.
Isaac Bryan — Called during roll call; present.
Isaac Bryan — During the roll-call vote, Isaac Bryan was called multiple times and each time his vote was recorded as aye.
Isaac Bryan — The Chair is referenced as calling the roll and voting aye.
Isaac Bryan — The roll call records Bryan voting aye on the motion.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan votes aye on the motion.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan votes aye on the motion.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan votes aye on AB 1455.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan votes aye on AB 1455.
Isaac Bryan — Addressed as Chair in the witness's opening remarks.
Isaac Bryan — Recorded as voting aye.
Isaac Bryan — Called the roll and noted the roll would be left open.
Isaac Bryan — Recorded as aye in the roll call.
Isaac Bryan — Referenced as the Chair whose staff could help work through the issue.
Isaac Bryan — Chair is referenced in the motion and roll call.
Isaac Bryan — Recorded as voting aye.
Isaac Bryan — Called during the roll call vote.
Isaac Bryan — Called in the roll vote.
Isaac Bryan — Called the roll as chair.
Isaac Bryan — Called the roll and voted aye.
Isaac Bryan — Chair Bryan is called during the roll call and votes aye.
Isaac Bryan — Called on the roll and votes aye.
Isaac Bryan — Isaac Bryan, acting as chair, repeatedly called the vote and recorded ayes during the committee proceedings, ultimately concluding the hearing and announcing the meeting's close.
Mike West — Testified in support on behalf of the State Building Trades.
John Shrek — Testified in support on behalf of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
Pude Escalera — Testified in support, identifying Local 1247 floor layers and floor installers.
April Robinson — Testified in support on behalf of Voice for Choice Advocacy.
April Robinson — Spoke in support on behalf of A Voice for Choice Advocacy.
Alison Wallacheski — Testified in support on behalf of the Five Gyres Institute.
Crystal Raines — Testified in support on behalf of Californians Against Waste.
Crystal Raines — Testified on behalf of Californians Against Waste in support of AB 823.
Mandy Estrella — Testified in support on behalf of Rethink Waste.
AB452 — AB 452 is discussed as a bill creating a voluntary process for local governments or local communities to apply for and establish state surf reserves, with Coastal Conservancy criteria guiding the designation process. Speakers express support for the bill, noting that it would help create California surf reserves while also providing protections, equitable public access, and future management for these areas.
AB452 — AB 452 by Irwin is taken up on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations.
AB452 — Motion made for AB 452 to pass as amended to Appropriations.
Donna Myers — Donna Myers appeared in support of the bill on behalf of Save the Waves Coalition and identified herself as the organization’s Director of Conservation Impact.
Sean Burns — Sean Burns is introduced as the Reserves Network Coordinator and a professional surfer for O'Neill.
Michael Caprio — Testified in support on his own behalf.
Melissa Werner — Testified in support on behalf of the California Travel Association.
Jacob Evans — Testified in support on behalf of Sierra Club California.
Jacob Evans — Jacob Evans testified in support on behalf of Sierra Club California, briefly reiterating his support and concluding his remarks.
Jacob Evans — Testified in opposition on behalf of Sierra Club.
Jacob Evans — Testified in support on behalf of Sierra Co. California.
Zach Saffloot — Testified on behalf of the League of California Cities and said the organization is working on clarifying amendments.
Gail Pellerin — Gail Pellerin spoke in strong support of the bill, thanked the author for bringing it forward, praised it as an amazing bill, noted the author’s representation of Surf City/Santa Cruz, and asked to be added as a co-author.
Gail Pellerin — Called during roll call; present.
Gail Pellerin — Gail Pellerin is addressed during a brief legislative exchange in which she asks whether the bill bans certain products and whether alternatives exist, then is thanked and addressed again in follow-up remarks as the discussion continues.