ACR16 — ACR 16 (Gallagher) is listed on the consent calendar/proposed consent calendar.
ACR21 — ACR 21 (Flora) was listed on the consent calendar/proposed consent calendar.
ACR37 — ACR 37 (Wallace) is listed on the consent calendar/proposed consent calendar.
AB525 — AB 525 (Lackey) was listed on the consent calendar/proposed consent calendar.
AB1250 — AB 1250 (Papan) is listed on the consent calendar.
AB1051 — AB 1051 (Davies) is listed on the consent calendar/proposed consent calendar.
AB1409 — Announced as pulled from the agenda at the author's request.
AB630 — AB 630 was taken up by the committee and the author accepted committee amendments while explaining that the bill addresses unsafe and hazardous RV conditions. The author described the measure as helping people living in unsafe RVs by requiring a 30-day recovery period for towed RVs, improving notification and contact procedures, and requiring jurisdictions to track and report RV removals and conditions. The bill was framed as a way to break the cycle of unsafe RV living and protect neighborhood health and safety, with one witness noting that the amended bill targets a critical segment of the unsheltered homeless population. Later testimony summarized the bill as amending the Vehicle Code to allow unclaimed RVs valued at $4,000 or less to be dismantled after 30 days, while opponents argued it would destroy RV homes, push people into riskier conditions, and criticized the higher threshold and the fact that notice after removal does not prevent the removal itself.
AB630 — Author asks for an aye vote on AB 630; chair then directs the roll call and states the bill is due pass as amended to Appropriations.
AB630 — The committee takes up AB 630, authored by Mark Gonzalez, and moves it due pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
AB630 — AB 630 by Mark Gonzalez is taken up in committee, held open after receiving 15 votes, and then later voted on and reported out of committee, with Ransom not voting.
Mark Gonzalez — Identified as the author of AB 630.
Freddie Quintana — Identified as the primary witness in support.
Freddie Kintana — Testified in support of AB 630 on behalf of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Dylan Elliott — Testified in support on behalf of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Keely O'Brien — Testified in respectful opposition on behalf of the Western Center on Law and Poverty.
Carmen Nicole Cox — Testified on behalf of ACLU California Action in opposition.
Mr. Cantana — Referenced as part of conversations with the mayor's office.
AB314 — AB 314 is introduced and presented as a measure to incentivize transit-oriented development and housing near planned and existing high-speed rail stations. The discussion covers committee amendments and funding criteria related to station-area development, clarifies that affordable housing funds are intended for housing rather than transportation projects, and concludes by framing the bill as a way to promote job creation and housing in station communities.
AB314 — The committee takes up AB 314 and votes it out with a 9 aye to 3 no recommendation, holding the bill open for members to add on.
AB314 — AB 314 (Arambula) is taken up by the committee, moved for a do pass as amended recommendation to the Committee on Appropriations, and then reported out of committee.
Sharon Gonzalez — States she is on behalf of the City of Merced in support of the bill.
AB1223 — The committee takes up AB 1223. The author accepts the committee amendments and thanks staff. The bill is described as enabling Sacramento County communities to pursue transportation improvements and infill development locally. The committee then takes the roll and votes do pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
AB1223 — The committee considers AB 1223, authored by Wynn, and moves it due pass as amended to Appropriations.
AB1223 — AB 1223 (Winn) is taken up for a do pass as amended vote to the Committee on Appropriations, and the roll call continues with additional aye votes.
Kevin Busey — Kevin Busey of the Sacramento Transportation Authority testifies in support of the bill, explaining that it would give his agency more flexibility and that they feel they are in a good position with the proposal.
Audrey Ritechek — Speaks in support on behalf of Sacramento County.
John Moffat — Speaks in support on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies of California.
Chris Lee — Speaks in support on behalf of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and thanks the committee for resolving tolling concerns.
AB1111 — AB 1111 is introduced and described as a bill that would add flexibility to California’s zero-emission school bus mandate and modify an existing incentive program. The author explains that the bill is intended to help school districts facing infrastructure and financing challenges by increasing flexibility, including waiver-related and bus-transfer provisions. The discussion concludes with a witness expressing support for AB 1111 and asking the committee for an aye vote.
AB1111 — The committee takes up AB 1111, authored by Soria, and notes it has 12 votes held open.
AB1111 — AB 1111 by Soria is taken up in committee, moved do pass as amended to Appropriations, held open for add-ons, and ultimately reported out of committee.
Renee Nash — Renee Nash, a board member from Eureka Union School District and CSBA Region 4 director, is introduced as a witness in support and begins her testimony, identifying herself and describing her role.
Beth Albiani — Beth Albiani, a board member of Elk Grove Unified School District, testifies in support of AB 1111 by explaining the district’s transportation needs and the challenges posed by the EV bus mandate. She describes the limitations of current EV bus technology, including short range, long charging times, charger errors, short battery life, and high replacement and infrastructure costs. She compares EV buses unfavorably with diesel, propane, and ultra-low-emissions buses, noting that EV buses are far more expensive and may require purchasing multiple buses to replace one conventional bus. She warns that these costs could force difficult decisions about reducing transportation for general education students, which would affect attendance and remove cars from the road. She concludes that while attendance and reduced pollution are important, there must be more than one solution.
Michelle Gill — States support for the bill on behalf of the California Association of School Business Officials.
Edson Perez — Edson Perez of Advanced Energy United provides opposition testimony on AB 579 while noting the organization’s prior support for the original bill and the committee amendments as a positive direction. He argues that auto manufacturers plan vehicle production years in advance, so the bill’s market signal has not fully taken effect yet. He urges the committee to focus on making the EV transition workable for school districts by funding charging infrastructure, electric vehicles, and related technology improvements, and he closes by offering to answer questions and continue engagement with the committee and author.
AB579 — AB 579 is referenced as Assembly Member Ting’s original bill from 2023, and the discussion notes that its intended market signal has not fully taken effect yet.
Noam Elroy — Noam Elroy is introduced as the next public opposition witness, then speaks on behalf of CalSTART to echo AAU’s comments and thank the chair, committee staff, and the author for their work on the amendments, while indicating CalSTART is still evaluating the bill and cannot yet update its position.
Audra Hartman — Audra Hartman, speaking on behalf of the California Electric Transportation Coalition, echoes the prior speaker’s comments and says the coalition is reviewing the amendments while appreciating the ongoing conversations.
Audra Hartman — Audra Hartman testified in support on behalf of multiple fire-related organizations, specifically the California Fire Chiefs Association, the Fire Districts Association of California, and the California Communications Association (CalCom).
Mark Fenstermaker — Introduced as speaking for Earthjustice and opposing the bill in print.
Michelle Canales — States opposition to the bill in print while echoing colleagues' comments on behalf of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
AB1190 — AB 1190 is introduced and discussed as a consumer-protection measure to ensure Californians can access basic DMV services at a fair price. The bill would cap fees charged by third-party business partners at no more than 5% above DMV charges for the same service and require clear disclosure, including a link to the DMV’s own website so users can obtain the service for free. Witnesses reiterate that the bill limits fees, and the discussion concludes with a motion on AB 1190.
AB1190 — AB 1190 by Haney is taken up as item 11, moved to the Committee on Appropriations, and then voted on and reported out of committee.
Alan Peterson — Alan Peterson is introduced as a consumer who was excessively charged by a website in support of the bill, and then he begins his testimony by identifying himself and describing how he was charged by a site that mimicked the DMV.
Robert Harrell — Robert Harrell was introduced on behalf of the Consumer Federation of California and then spoke as the organization’s Executive Director, stating that the Consumer Federation of California is the sponsor of the measure.
Mr. Peterson — Mr. Peterson is described as an experienced internet user who was misled by a website, and he is later thanked for his advocacy and testimony.
Rosemary Shahan — Shahan identified herself as President of Consumers for Auto-Reliability and Safety and said the organization supports the bill.
Rosemary Shahan — Thanked for testifying; identified as President of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety.
AB987 — AB 987 is taken up for hearing. The author introduces the bill as a measure to protect Californians from unreasonable towing fees, and testimony explains that it would set boundaries on excessive towing charges and related costs. The discussion also touches on abusive towing practices and a liability shield for disaster-related tows.