Alison Hilliard — Testified in support of SB 24 with the Climate Center.
Shira Specter — Identified as an intern for Stone Advocacy and testified in support on behalf of the California Solar and Storage Association.
Michelle Conallis — Testified in support on behalf of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Ada Welder — Testified in support on behalf of Earthjustice.
Kent Cous — Testified in opposition on behalf of San Diego Gas and Electric and SoCal Gas, while saying he was not opposed to the bill's premise.
Brandon Ebeck — Brandon Ebeck testified in opposition on behalf of San Diego Gas and Electric, responding to a prior support witness and explaining that most of the company’s advertising is shareholder-funded and would continue regardless of the bill; he indicated that if advertising were customer-funded, it would be subject to commission review.
Mark González — Assembly Member Berman is referenced as having a compatible bill with amendments; the exact identity is uncertain because 'Berman' is not in the expected member list.
Mark González — Mark González is present for roll call and later votes aye on SB 24.
Mark González — Assembly Member Rogers asks committee questions about a definition issue in the latest amendments, notes that the amendments addressed earlier concerns, and then expresses support after receiving clarification.
Mark González — Mark González votes aye during roll-call voting, including on SB 283 and the consent calendar.
Brady Van England — Brady Van England testified on behalf of Southern California Edison in opposition.
Cottie Petrie-Norris — Addressed as Chair by the witness.
Cottie Petrie-Norris — Cottie Petrie-Norris is present for roll call and later votes aye on SB 24.
Cottie Petrie-Norris — Cottie Petrie-Norris casts affirmative votes during roll-call proceedings, including an aye vote on SB 283 and an aye vote on the consent calendar.
Joe Patterson — Vice Chair Patterson begins comments on the bill.
Joe Patterson — Says he cannot support the bill, but supports limiting ratepayer funding for political contributions and influence activities.
Joe Patterson — Recalls proposing municipal utility efforts as mayor of Rocklin and uses that as context for his concerns.
Joe Patterson — Raises concern that communications from utilities can inform legislators and constituents about bills affecting utility costs.
Joe Patterson — Says he wants to hear all sides and is concerned the bill may limit information available to consumers and legislators.
Joe Patterson — Continues to say the bill is overly broad but acknowledges the goal is right.
Joe Patterson — Finishes his comments and is then responded to through the chair.
Joe Patterson — Referenced as the Vice Chair whose concerns are shared.
Joe Patterson — The vice chair is present for the roll call.
Joe Patterson — Not voting on SB 24.
Joe Patterson — Joe Patterson casts aye votes during roll-call voting, including on SB 283 and on the consent calendar.
John Kendrick — Testified for the California Chamber of Commerce in opposition as currently constructed.
John Kendrick — Testifies in support on behalf of the California Chamber of Commerce.
Rick Zbur — Responds in support of the bill's goal but shares concerns about its breadth.
Rick Zbur — Says ratepayer funds should not be used for political communications or company promotion, but should be used for public/regulatory education.
Rick Zbur — Warns the bill may go too far and affect IOUs' ability to hire necessary lawyers.
Rick Zbur — Argues that limiting counsel for IOUs could harm ratepayers by affecting legal risk management.
Rick Zbur — Says IOUs generally educate the public about impacts rather than advocate for higher rates.
Rick Zbur — Argues that IOUs should be able to explain impacts because they know the most about regulatory effects.
Rick Zbur — States concerns about the bill's impact on lawyers and urges significant tightening; notes willingness to work on consultant fee issues.
Rick Zbur — Present for the roll call.
Rick Zbur — Not voting on SB 24.
Rick Zbur — Rick Zbur casts aye votes during roll calls, first on SB 283 and then on the consent calendar.
Tasha Boerner — Tasha Boerner was called during roll call; no response was recorded at first, and she was later noted as not voting on SB 24.
Tasha Boerner — Listed in the roll call; vote not clearly captured in the transcript segment.
Lisa Calderon — Present for the roll call.
Lisa Calderon — Not voting on SB 24.
Lisa Calderon — Lisa Calderon votes aye during the roll-call voting sequence, including SB 283 and the consent calendar roll call.
John Harabedian — John Harabedian is present for roll call and later votes aye on SB 24; his name is mis-transcribed in the transcript as "Heribetian" and "Herbidion."
John Harabedian — John Harabedian briefly thanks the Senator for the work on the measure, then is referenced in the consent calendar motion and recorded voting aye on SB 283 and again aye on the consent calendar roll call.
Gregg Hart — Gregg Hart is present for roll call, seconds a motion, and later votes aye on SB 24 during the same meeting segment.
Gregg Hart — Gregg Hart votes aye on SB 283 and later votes aye on the consent calendar roll call.
Jacqui Irwin — Jacqui Irwin is present for roll call and then records aye votes on SB 24.
Jacqui Irwin — Jacqui Irwin casts aye votes during the roll-call proceedings, first on SB 283 and then on the consent calendar roll call.
Ash Kalra — Ash Kalra is called during roll call multiple times in succession, with no response or vote recorded in these sections.
Ash Kalra — Ash Kalra casts aye votes during roll-call proceedings, including SB 283 and the consent calendar roll call.