Committees

Standing Committees

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

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

Public Safety

Primary jurisdiction is the California Penal Code.

Rules

Primary jurisdictions are proposed amendments to the rules, and other matters relating to the business of the Legislature.

Utilities and Commerce

Primary jurisdictions are public utilities; the California Public Utilities Commission; the California Energy Commission; the California Independent System Operator; Electricity Oversight Board; energy companies; common carriers; electricity; alternative energy development and conservation; natural gas; wireless, wireless and cable communications; international trade; Women and Minority Business Enterprises; and tourism.