Senate committee passes multiple bills including customer privacy amendments

The Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee convened on June 17, 2025, to discuss several legislative items, focusing on amendments and voting on various bills. The meeting began with a motion from Senator Archuleta to pass an amendment that aligns the definition of lawful process in existing law regarding telephone corporation customer privacy rights with the requirements for court orders, subpoenas, or judicial warrants. This amendment received bipartisan support.

The committee proceeded to vote on the amendment, which passed with a vote of 9 to 1. The roll call included Senators Becker, Allen, Archuleta, Erudine, and others, with most voting in favor.

Following this, the committee addressed file item 1, AB 365 by Shavo, which was also passed unanimously with a vote of 13 to 0. The chair and vice chair both voted in favor, along with Senators Ashby, Gonzales, Grove, and Rubio.

Next, the committee reviewed file item 3, AB 1017 by Burner, which similarly passed with a vote of 13 to 0. The committee then took a brief recess while awaiting additional members.

Upon reconvening, the committee revisited AB 1303 by Valencia. The current vote stood at 9 to 1, and after further discussion, the final tally was updated to 11 to 1, with the bill passing as amended to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the committee's focus on legislative amendments related to customer privacy rights and the efficient passage of bills, demonstrating a collaborative effort among committee members.