Chris Rogers — Assembly Member Chris Rogers was called on to close the bill before the vote, and his vote was subsequently recorded as aye during the roll call.
Chris Rogers — Called during the vote tally.
Chris Rogers — Called during the roll call vote; vote left on call.
Chris Rogers — Member Rogers votes aye.
Chris Rogers — Chris Rogers is recorded multiple times during the vote sequence as voting aye on AB 1044, with the transcript capturing his aye vote across several consecutive roll-call entries.
AB717 — Placed on the consent calendar with a motion to do pass to Appropriations.
AB717 — Listed on the consent calendar.
AB1169 — Placed on the consent calendar with a motion to do pass to Appropriations.
AB1169 — Listed on the consent calendar.
Tasha Boerner — Called during the vote; transcription renders the name as Boerner.
Tasha Boerner — Said she appreciates the author's work and noted he has shown willingness to work on the issue over the last six-plus years.
Tasha Boerner — Name called during the vote tally; recorded as aye.
Tasha Boerner — Not voting on AB 1089.
Tasha Boerner — Tasha Boerner seconded the motion and expressed support for the bill, joking about her graduate school experience in the San Gabriel Valley and noting the issue was not polarizing. She then appeared in the vote tally and roll call as voting aye.
Tasha Boerner — Recorded as voting aye (transcript says 'Burner' in error).
Tasha Boerner — Recognized as speaking in committee and moving the bill.
Tasha Boerner — Tasha Boerner is recorded multiple times during the meeting as voting aye in roll-call votes.
Tasha Boerner — Recorded as voting aye.
Tasha Boerner — Called during the roll call vote.
Tasha Boerner — Member Boerner is called during roll call.
Tasha Boerner — Tasha Boerner is repeatedly recorded as voting aye on a series of measures, including consent calendar items and several bills (AB 1044, AB 1413, AB 1426, and AB 1466).
AB362 — AB 362 is introduced and then presented by the author as a bill to address historic injustices in California water policy by recognizing tribal water uses as a protected beneficial use on equal footing with other statewide water uses. Supporters explain that it would help protect tribal communities, improve state regulatory treatment of tribal water needs, and allow tribes such as the Tachi Yokuts to participate more equally in regional water planning and advocate for the return of Ba'ashi. Opponents, including ACWA and Bob Reeb, acknowledge some positive elements but argue the bill creates uncertainty, could affect existing regulatory and collaborative efforts, adds duplicative CEQA-related language and consultation requirements, and may require broader redistribution of water resources; they request a no vote unless the bill is amended.
AB362 — The committee is voting on AB 362 with a due pass motion to Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials.
Assembly Member Ramos — Introduces AB 362 and explains its purpose regarding tribal water policy and historical injustices.
Melissa Tayaba — Melissa Tayaba, Vice Chairwoman of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, is introduced as a sponsor/testifier on AB 362 and then provides testimony in support of the bill, speaking from the perspective of her tribe and its ancestral homelands.
Robert Jeff — Robert Jeff, Vice Chairman of the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokuts tribe, testifies in support of AB 362. He explains the tribe’s deep historical connection to the San Joaquin Valley and Tulare Basin, describing how the Tachi Yokuts have stewarded the land and waterways since time immemorial. He emphasizes the sacred and cultural importance of Ba'ashi/Tulare Lake, noting that its return represents a restoration of identity and heritage passed down through generations. Jeff argues that cultural restoration and tribal beneficial water uses should be given equal priority in regional planning, pointing out that the lake has repeatedly been drained, including in 2003, because those uses are not adequately prioritized. He closes by highlighting the importance of fishing, gathering, subsistence, and ceremonial uses for current and future generations and urges the committee to support the bill.
AB2614 — Referenced as a prior-year bill on tribal uses of water.
Rebecca Marcus — Represents the Union of Concerned Scientists and testifies in support of AB 362.
Rebecca Marcus — Spoke in support on behalf of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Michael Chen — Speaks in support on behalf of Audubon California.
Michael Chen — Testifies in support on behalf of Audubon California.
Alex Lumer — Speaks on behalf of Resource Renewal Institute and Restore the Delta in strong support.
Alex Lumer — Speaks in opposition on behalf of multiple conservation organizations.
Matthew Baker — Speaks in support on behalf of Planning and Conservation League.
Matthew Baker — Speaks in opposition on behalf of the Planning and Conservation League.
Matthew Baker — Testifies in strong support on behalf of the Planning and Conservation League.
Marissa Higerman — Speaks in strong support on behalf of Traton Price Consulting, Water Foundation, and National Parks Conservation Association.
Marissa Higerman — Testifies in strong support on behalf of National Parks Conservation Association and Water Foundation.
Molly Colton — Speaks on behalf of Sierra Club California in support of the bill.
Molly Colton — Spoke in strong support on behalf of Sierra Club California.
Frank Molina — Speaks in strong support on behalf of an entity that is unclear in the transcript; the name appears garbled.
Frankie Myers — States support for the bill after initial confusion about whether he was testifying in opposition.
Frankie Myers — Frankie Myers is identified as a witness and former vice chair of the Yurok Tribe, then speaks with a tribal-language greeting as part of the discussion.
Chelsea Haynes — Testifies in opposition unless amended on behalf of the Association of California Water Agencies, explaining ACWA's concerns and acknowledging recent amendments.
Chelsea Haynes — Testified in opposition on behalf of the Association of California Water Agencies.
Bob Reeb — Testifies on behalf of Valley Water Coalition, El Dorado Irrigation District, and Solano County Water Agency, expressing partial agreement but raising concerns.
Bob Reeb — Testified in opposition on behalf of Reeb Government Relations and Valley Ag Water Coalition.
Chris Anderson — Testified in opposition unless amended on behalf of the California Chamber of Commerce.
Chris Anderson — Testified in opposition on behalf of the California Chamber of Commerce.
Chris Anderson — Stated that the California Chamber of Commerce has no official position and hopes to work out issues with the bill.