A large number of public commenters opposed AB 928 during the Appropriations Committee public-comment period on April 30, 2025.

The committee chair opened public comment specifically for AB 928 and instructed attendees to state their name, organization if any, and position on the bill. Dozens of speakers stepped to the microphone and stated opposition. Speakers included representatives of agricultural and feed businesses, members of the American Poultry Association and American Bantam Association, and numerous individuals who identified as members of APG, UGBA, Farmers’ Warehouse Company and local feed and supply businesses.

Examples from the hearing record include Eric Barrios (identified as representing “Tundra fees” in the transcript) stating opposition; Craig Angley from Tulare County stating opposition; Charles Philip Rutledge, identified as a board member of APG, stating opposition; and multiple speakers who identified themselves as owners or employees of feed suppliers and poultry associations. Several speakers said the bill threatened cultural or economic practices tied to poultry; others said it infringed on constitutional or religious rights. The transcript excerpt records repeated short statements — typically name, affiliation and “I oppose AB 928.”

The transcript does not include floor debate of AB 928 by committee members or a formal committee vote on the bill in the provided excerpt. Committee staff announced the public-comment sequence and the hearing concluded after the comment period recorded in the excerpt.

Why it matters: The number and diversity of commenters indicates strong organized opposition from agricultural, poultry and feed-supply stakeholders. The hearing record in this excerpt shows substantial public mobilization around AB 928 but does not record committee action on the bill.

What’s next: The committee did not record a formal vote on AB 928 in the provided excerpt; further committee action or amendments would appear on subsequent committee or floor calendars if scheduled.