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
Ernest Buddy Mendes
Vice Chair
Fresno County
Tod Kimmelshue
Vice Chair
Butte County
CSAC Staff
Jordan Wells
Legislative Advocate
Caitlin Loventhal
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, together with the Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public
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SB 54 (Allen) – the state’s landmark Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act
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California Agencies Announce Extended Streamlining Opportunities for Fast-Tracking Critical Fuels Reduction Projects
September 11, 2025
In response to the catastrophic wildfires and need for expedited improvement of forest conditions, Governor
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the AENR committee is responsible for: