Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
Policy Issues
The Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources (AENR) Policy Committee is responsible for overseeing state and federal policies related to California’s agricultural, environmental, and natural resources. The committee ensures the effective management and protection of these resources.
Policy Committee Leadership
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Jessica Pyska
Chair
Lake County
Buddy Mendes
Vice Chair
Fresno County
Tod Kimmelshue
Vice Chair
Butte County
CSAC Staff
Catherine Freeman
Senior Legislative Advocate, Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
Jordan Wells
Legislative Advocate, Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
Caitlin Loventhal
Legislative Analyst – Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the AENR committee is responsible for: