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.