Matt Diels — Identified as representing the California Forestry Association.
Alex Loomer — Alex Loomer is introduced as representing Pacific Forest Trust, then takes the floor to testify on behalf of the organization. He greets the committee, states that he is appearing for Pacific Forest Trust, and explains that the nonprofit works to conserve and restore whole forest systems, including trees, fish, wildlife, and the human communities connected to natural resources.
Matt Diaz — States that he is the president of the California Forestry Association and is providing technical detail on the working forest management plan.
Matt Diaz — Supports the measure on behalf of CalFire.
Pacific Forest Trust — Referenced as the organization represented by Alex Loomer.
AB442 — Described as addressing barriers to entry for working forest management plans and helping non-industrial landowners manage forest land more expediently.
Isaac Bryan — The committee exchange centers on AB 623 and the Chair’s role in the discussion. The witness addresses the Chair and committee, the Chair notes that action will be taken once a quorum is present and states the bill has a do pass recommendation, then thanks the speaker and invites Assembly Member Dixon to present the measure. The discussion also includes appreciation for the Chair and committee for working with staff on amendments.
Isaac Bryan — The dais returned to questions and comments; no direct statement from him is captured here.
Isaac Bryan — Voted aye.
Isaac Bryan — Voted aye.
Isaac Bryan — Voted aye.
Isaac Bryan — Addressed as Mr. Chair.
Isaac Bryan — The speaker addresses the Chair as Mr. Chair during closing discussion.
Isaac Bryan — The roll call includes Bryan voting aye.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan is called during the roll call and recorded as voting aye.
Isaac Bryan — Bryan is called in the vote sequence and recorded as aye.
Isaac Bryan — The witness repeatedly greets Chair Bryan and the committee at the start of the hearing, offering a brief opening salutation to the chair and members.
Isaac Bryan — The roll call begins with the chair's name, likely as the first vote called.
Isaac Bryan — His name is used in connection with AB 946 on the consent calendar.
Chris McCabe — States support for the bill on behalf of Humboldt Mendocino Redwood Companies.
AB623 — AB 623 is introduced and presented by Assembly Member Dixon, who states support for moving the bill forward and accepts the committee’s amendments. The amended bill is described as addressing the lack of data on emergency suspensions of CEQA and the Coastal Act by requiring state agencies and the Coastal Commission to report on such suspensions. The chair then notes the bill will be acted on once a quorum is present.
Stan Ellis — In a single committee exchange involving Stan Ellis, the discussion covers the committee amendments as a bipartisan solution, a procedural question about allowing two bills to pass by before action is taken, and the chair’s explanation that the committee will act once a quorum is established while noting the bill has a do-pass recommendation. The exchange closes with brief references to the chair.
Stan Ellis — Marked present during roll call.
Stan Ellis — Recorded present during roll call.
Stan Ellis — Asked about the air district and whether an assessment had been done.
Stan Ellis — Voted aye.
Stan Ellis — Voted aye.
Stan Ellis — Voted aye.
Stan Ellis — Referenced as likely knowing more about ground glass pozzolan than the speaker.
Stan Ellis — Mr. Ellis jokes with the speaker and then asks opposition witnesses about the money flow in the recycling fund.
Stan Ellis — The speaker addresses Stan Ellis by first name in a joking aside.
Stan Ellis — Thanked for his comments and questions.
Stan Ellis — Referenced as one of the members whose question is being responded to.
Stan Ellis — The opposition is referenced in the context of continued work and possible floor vote concerns.
Stan Ellis — The speaker references the Vice Chair in the closing procedural handoff.
Stan Ellis — The Vice Chair closes by emphasizing recycling challenges, especially glass recovery and landfill diversion.
Stan Ellis — The speaker continues discussing recycling, carbon neutrality, and using excess recycling funds for recycling purposes.
Stan Ellis — The speaker thanks Mr. Ellis for his input while discussing reuse of glass in concrete.
Stan Ellis — The speaker says Mr. Ellis mentored them a little on the issue and thanks him for input.
Stan Ellis — The Chair identifies Mr. Ellis as seconding the motion.
Stan Ellis — Ellis is recorded as voting aye.
Stan Ellis — Ellis is recorded as voting aye.
Stan Ellis — Ellis is recorded as aye.
Stan Ellis — Mr. Ellis is recognized to ask a question about the meaning of biosolids.
Stan Ellis — Asked for a more specific definition of biosolids and noted his industry experience.
Stan Ellis — Votes aye on the motion.
Stan Ellis — Votes aye on the motion.
AB35 — AB 35 is introduced and identified as the Proposition 4 Implementation Acceleration Act. The discussion explains that the bill creates a targeted exemption from the Administrative Procedures Act for programs funded by Proposition 4, with the goal of speeding implementation of those funds and ensuring projects move quickly and effectively. The bill is described as a narrow APA exemption modeled on prior bond measures.
SB867 — Referenced as the measure through which the Legislature placed Proposition 4 on the ballot.
Supervisor Paloma Aguirre — Introduced as a witness and former mayor of Imperial Beach, now a San Diego County supervisor and sponsor advocate.