California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jan 13th, 2026

Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee

Key Moments

  • Josh Becker — Present for roll call.
  • Josh Becker — Votes aye.
  • Kelly Seyarto — Present for roll call.
  • Kelly Seyarto — Votes aye.
  • Benjamin Allen — Benjamin Allen is first noted as present for roll call, then immediately begins presenting SB 832, indicating he is ready to speak and introducing the bill.
  • Benjamin Allen — Benjamin Allen votes aye on the measure, and shortly afterward is thanked by another speaker as the bill passes and the meeting adjourns.
  • Christopher Cabaldon — Present for roll call.
  • Christopher Cabaldon — Votes aye.
  • Shannon Grove — Called during roll call; no response captured in the transcript.
  • Shannon Grove — Called during roll call; no vote response captured in the transcript excerpt.
  • John Laird — John Laird is present for roll call, briefly recalls prior related legislation, is identified as moving the bill, and then votes aye.
  • Henry Stern — Called during roll call; no response captured in the transcript.
  • Henry Stern — Referenced as having been upset about tributary representation in the past.
  • Henry Stern — Referenced as having objected in the past to lack of tributary representation.
  • Henry Stern — Expresses support for the measure and offers to sign on as co-author.
  • Henry Stern — Supports the bill and explains why coordination is needed for tributary projects.
  • Henry Stern — Continues supporting the bill and offers to sign on as a joint author.
  • Henry Stern — Votes aye.
  • SB832 — SB 832 is introduced as a bill updating the statute for the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group. The discussion explains that it would codify a requirement for the group to meet at least once per year, changing the current schedule from every two years to every year and adding related reporting/meeting requirements. A witness asks for support, a motion is made to move the bill, and the committee ultimately passes SB 832 by a 6-0 vote.
  • April Bird — April Bird, speaking on behalf of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, provides support testimony for SB 837 and describes the sponsoring organization’s role and related plans/projects. Later in the same discussion, she is referenced again to clarify a specific issue about the meeting frequency requirement, keeping the exchange focused on the same bill and its implementation details.