Mike Monagin — Appears on behalf of the State Building Trades in support of the bill.
Mike Monty — Testified on behalf of the State Building Trades, thanked the Chair and staff, and stated the trades had removed their opposition and now strongly support the bill.
Delilah Clay — Testified in strong support on behalf of the Independent Energy Producers Association.
Stan Ellis — Called on by the chair for committee questions.
Stan Ellis — Commended the bill author and praised geothermal energy as sustainable and important.
Stan Ellis — Called during roll as present.
Stan Ellis — Recorded as voting aye.
Stan Ellis — Recorded as voting aye.
Stan Ellis — Recorded as voting aye.
Rick Zbur — Asked about additional amendments and the bill's generating capacity range.
Rick Zbur — The speaker responds to Zbur's question about amendments and confirms continued work with the trades.
Rick Zbur — Called present during roll call.
Rick Zbur — Recorded as voting aye, though transcribed as 'Spur.'
Rick Zbur — Recorded as voting aye.
Rick Zbur — Recorded as voting aye.
Rick Zbur — Recorded as voting aye.
Damon Connolly — Damon Connolly is called present during roll call and is later recorded voting aye on two subsequent votes.
Robert Garcia — Robert Garcia is called during roll call, marked present, and later recorded voting aye twice during the same procedural voting sequence.
Matt Haney — Matt Haney is noted as present, then as seconding a motion, and later during roll call he is called and recorded voting aye.
Josh Hoover — Josh Hoover is called during roll call and is subsequently recorded multiple times as voting aye during the vote. The sequence ends with a brief closing remark directed to him, indicating the vote has concluded.
Ash Kalra — Ash Kalra is called during roll call, with one transcription variant appearing as 'Calra,' and is subsequently recorded as voting aye before being called again later in the same roll call sequence.
Ash Kalra — Likely the intended name behind the transcribed 'Calra/Kalra'; the transcript records an aye vote and thanks the members for waiting.
Al Muratsuchi — Al Muratsuchi is first called present during roll call and is later recorded multiple times as voting aye on measures during the same meeting segment.
Buffy Wicks — During the roll-call vote, Buffy Wicks is repeatedly called and recorded, including as present/absent in different roll references, and is ultimately entered as voting aye in the final tally.
Gail Pellerin — Gail Pellerin is noted during roll call as present, later recorded voting aye, identified as seconding AJR 10, and then again recorded as voting aye during the same sequence of proceedings.
Nick Schultz — During the roll call, Assembly Member Nick Schultz is repeatedly called, identified as present/absent in the clerk’s roll, and then acknowledged with thanks and a good-weekend sendoff.
Isaac Bryan — Referenced as the Chair who was not present and was thanked for helping make the hearing happen.
Isaac Bryan — The Chair was thanked for helping make the hearing happen.
Isaac Bryan — The Chair is cited as part of the collaborative effort.
Isaac Bryan — Called during roll call.
Isaac Bryan — The Chair is said to be recommending an aye vote.
Isaac Bryan — Called during roll call.
Isaac Bryan — Likely the intended member reference in 'Brian/Bryan'; an aye vote is recorded.
Alexandra Macedo — The transcript appears to refer to Alexandra Macedo, though the name is inconsistently transcribed as 'Mr. Flora' or 'Flora.' In this sequence, the member is identified as moving the bill, later recorded as voting aye, and then referenced again as the one moving the bill, all within the same procedural context.
AJR10 — AJR 10 by Rogers is called up for adoption.
AJR10 — AJR 10 (Rogers) is brought forward for adoption, and the motion to adopt the resolution is made. The discussion continues through the vote, with the result announced as 14 votes.
AB1016 — AB 1016 is presented and discussed as a geothermal energy bill. The author opens the hearing by introducing the bill and accepting all committee amendments. The bill is described as increasing the generating capacity of geothermal power plants eligible for local permitting through 2030, giving local governments more authority and input in geothermal project certification, and helping Imperial County become a clean energy hub. Speakers emphasize that the measure supports greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable energy, job creation, regional economic development, and climate resilience. One witness notes that the bill would expand geothermal plant capacity to 150 megawatts and strongly urges support, and another speaker closes by expressing strong support and urging an aye vote.
AB1016 — AB 1016 by Jeff Gonzalez is called up for a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations.
AB1016 — The committee lifts the call on AB 1016 (Jeff Gonzalez) and moves the bill due pass as amended to Appropriations, with the motion later confirmed and the vote count announced.
Ryan Kelly — Ryan Kelly, Imperial County Supervisor for District 4, testified in support of the measure. He identified his district as encompassing Lithium Valley and described Imperial County’s experience with geothermal permitting and development. He argued that the measure aligns with California’s policy goals for renewable baseload power and critical mineral development, and said it would support both California’s and the nation’s needs.
Barry Bean — Barry Bean, Imperial County Deputy CEO of Natural Resources, was introduced as being present to testify in support of the measure and then testified that he supports AB 1016. He noted that he previously worked for two years in the geothermal industry and spoke in strong support of the bill.
Juan Alanis — Kelly thanked 'Assembly Member Gonzalez'; this appears to refer to the author, but the name is uncertain and not matched exactly to the member list.
Juan Alanis — The speaker thanks 'Mr. Gonzalez'; this appears to refer to the bill author, but the exact member-list match is uncertain.
Juan Alanis — Addressed as 'Assemblyman Gonzalez'; likely the bill author, but the transcript is uncertain.