Committees

Standing Committees

Chair, Agriculture

Primary jurisdiction includes agriculture, agricultural chemicals, agricultural commodities and commissions, Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Pesticide Regulation, economic poisons, expositions and fairs, food labeling, labeling of agricultural commodities, livestock and poultry, marketing law, milk and milk products, pest management and pesticides, and veterinary issues relative to agriculture.

Appropriations

Primary jurisdiction is fiscal bills, including bonds and alternative public financing.

Business, Professions and Consumer Protection

Primary jurisdictions are consumer protection; Department of Consumer Affairs occupational licensing (medical and non-medical), including private postsecondary and vocational education; creation and elimination of regulatory agencies, boards and commissions; governmental organization, efficiency and cost control; Administrative Procedure Act and Office of Administrative Law; Department of General Services, state procurement, and printing contracts; state and local property acquisition law; charitable solicitations; product labeling (excluding agriculture and medical); weights and measures, including accuracy of product pricing.

Veterans Affairs

Primary jurisdictions are Cal-Vet loan program, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Guard, State military, and Veterans.

Resources

Blueprints for a Responsible Budget

Holocaust Remembrance

Cash for College

California Student Assistance Center

Know Your Homeowner Bill of Rights

Keep Your Home California

Work for Warriors

Contact

Capitol Office:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0013
Tel: (916) 319-2013
Fax: (916) 319-2113

District Office:
31 East Channel Street
Suite 306
Stockton, CA 95202
Tel: (209) 948-7479
Fax: (209) 465-5058