Chris Rogers — Supported the bill, saying it forces the conversation and could drive infrastructure investment.
Chris Rogers — Explained that dynamic pricing could encourage charging infrastructure investment and help renters benefit from savings and emissions reductions.
Chris Rogers — Thanked by Assembly Member Irwin at the start of remarks.
Chris Rogers — Assembly Member Rogers is referenced positively for making a truthful and well-framed point in support of the bill, and later is noted as seconding the motion.
Greg Wallis — Greg Wallis is recorded as voting no during the roll call vote.
Greg Wallis — Asked why the clients support this CEQA bill differently from other CEQA bills and stated he looks forward to supporting it.
Greg Wallis — Recorded as voting aye on AB 941.
Greg Wallis — Greg Wallis seconded the motion and later voted aye on it.
Greg Wallis — Greg Wallis is mentioned in the course of the proceedings, first as a garbled identification as the second Assembly Member, and then in the recorded vote on AB 1280 where he votes aye.
Greg Wallis — The name was called in connection with the vote on AB 1117; the transcript appears to misrecognize the speaker name as 'Wallis, Wallis.'
AB368 — The committee takes up AB 368 on the consent calendar and moves it do pass as amended to Natural Resources.
AB443 — Motion is do pass to Natural Resources.
AB472 — Motion is do pass as amended to Natural Resources.
AB526 — Motion is do pass as amended to Natural Resources.
AB531 — Motion is do pass to Natural Resources.
AB737 — Motion is do pass to Appropriations.
AB1273 — Motion is do pass as amended to Appropriations.
Ash Kalra — Roll call vote recorded as aye.
Ash Kalra — Recorded as voting aye on AB 941.
Ash Kalra — Kalra is called during the roll; the transcript is garbled around this entry.
Ash Kalra — Called during the roll call and voted aye.
AB941 — AB 941 is presented as a clean-energy permitting reform bill designed to make CPUC review of high-priority transmission and other priority electrical infrastructure projects more efficient and predictable. The discussion explains that the measure addresses permitting delays by establishing a 270-day timeline for CPUC action on environmental impact report certification and limiting repeated deficiency findings, with the goal of speeding projects essential to California’s clean energy transition. Support is then invited and urged, opposition testimony is also solicited, and later comments raise questions about the bill’s enforcement provisions, including noting that a possible enforcement mechanism is not currently in the bill but may be added.
AB941 — Motion to do pass to Natural Resources.
AB941 — Item number 8 on the agenda; voted out unanimously.
Aaron Martin — Identified as one of the bill sponsors present with the author.
V. John White — Identified as being present from the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies.
V. John White — Named as one of the bill's sponsors and described as a legend in the area.
Scott Wetch — Identified as one of the bill sponsors present to answer questions.
Erica Martin — Director of environmental services for San Diego Gas & Electric Company, testifying in support of AB 941.
SB100 — SB 100 is referenced as part of California’s climate policy framework and cited as support for the argument that the state should move away from the current regulatory status quo in favor of stronger climate protection.
SB100 — Cited as already counting large hydro as a zero-carbon resource.
John White — Testified in support of AB 941 on behalf of CERT and the Clean Power Campaign, emphasizing the need to avoid duplication in the process.
Eric — Referenced as having made a prior point about project benefits.
Marissa Hagerman — Marissa Hagerman, with Tratton-Price Consulting, testified in support on behalf of the American Clean Power Association.
Karenson — Testified in support on behalf of the Large Scale Solar Association.
Melissa Cortez — Testified in support on behalf of the California Wind Energy Association.
Melissa Cortez — Melissa Cortez testifies in opposition on behalf of the California Wind Energy Association and also registers opposition for other organizations.
Corey Bullis — Testified in support on behalf of Invenergy.
Brandon Eback — Testified in support on behalf of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Delilah Clay — Testified in support on behalf of the Independent Energy Producers Association.
Delilah Clay — Delilah Clay testifies in opposition on behalf of the Independent Energy Producers Association, with both mentions reflecting the same testimony and position.
Mike Monaghan — Testified in support on behalf of State Building Trades.
Chris Rose — Testified in support on behalf of Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Moneta Jennings — Testified in respectful opposition on behalf of the Anzabregal Foundation.
Mr. Wetch / Scott Wech — Identified as speaking on behalf of labor organizations in response to Assembly Member Wallis.
Scott Wech — Explained that the bill takes a thoughtful approach to CEQA and cited the scale and timeline of CAISO transmission projects.
AB1191 — AB 1191 is taken up as the next agenda item after AB 941 is reported out, and the presentation on the bill begins immediately afterward.
AB1191 — AB 1191 receives testimony and debate focused on its impact on California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. Support is invited, but multiple speakers oppose the bill, arguing that it would allow large hydroelectric generation from the Western grid, including Canada, to count toward RPS compliance, undermine the program by making existing hydro eligible, reduce the need for new renewable procurement, and increase prices for existing supplies. Speakers conclude the measure is economically and environmentally counterproductive and state they will not support it. The committee then moves the bill do pass to Natural Resources, takes the vote, and AB 1191 ultimately fails on a 41-1 vote, with reconsideration mentioned.