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
Jordan Wells
Legislative Advocate
Caitlin Loventhal
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
Emergencies can arise at any moment. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a local crime situation,
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CSAC Advocates for Local Government Priorities During Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization Negotiations
July 31, 2025
California’s Cap-and-Trade program is a key policy used to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
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The state budget deal emerging at the Capitol this week contains no money for a
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the AENR committee is responsible for: