The Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee of the California State Assembly convened on July 9, 2025, to discuss a range of legislative measures. The meeting began with a reminder of the importance of maintaining decorum, emphasizing that disruptive behavior would not be tolerated.

The agenda included 13 measures, with five set for consent. The committee planned to hear from two primary witnesses in support and two in opposition for each measure, allowing two minutes for each speaker. However, the meeting commenced without a quorum, leading the committee to operate as a subcommittee.

Senator Stern, who was unable to attend, requested that his bills, SB 613 and SB 614, be presented on his behalf. Assembly member Rogers took over the proceedings to facilitate the discussion of these bills.

The meeting highlighted the collaborative nature of legislative processes, with members working together to ensure that all voices could be heard, despite the absence of some key participants. The committee's next steps will involve further discussions on the measures presented and the eventual voting process once a quorum is established.