Welcome to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water

Jurisdiction:

Bills relating to conservation and management of public resources, fish and wildlife, regulation of oil, mining, geothermal development, wetlands and lakes, global atmospheric effects, ocean and bay pollution, coastal resources, forestry practices, recreation, parks and historical resources, and water supply management.

Potential March and April hearings notice:

The Natural Resources and Water Committee may hold additional hearings for Senate bills introduced within the committee’s jurisdiction in order to provide an opportunity for those bills to meet the In order to provide time to prepare for the 2026 hearings, the committee deadline for author amendments and submittal of letters via the Advocacy Portal will be no later than COB seven business days prior to the hearing date.

As of February 28, 2023, the Governor terminated the state's COVID-19 State of Emergency. Procedures put in place to accommodate the pandemic restrictions have been reverted back to pre-pandemic practices. Teleconference testimony during committee hearings will no longer be available.

The Senate continues to welcome the public and provides access to both in-person and written participation for public comment. If you are unable to attend a hearing in person, written comments or testimony can be provided directly to the committees utilizing the Advocacy Portal or by emailing the committee at sntr@sen.ca.gov.

Advocates are strongly encouraged to submit letters via the Advocacy Portal to meet SNRW letter submissions deadlines. Advocates submitting letters by other means may encounter delays in their letters being uploaded to the Advocacy Portal, and these letters may not be timely reflected in bill analyses.

Committee Contact Information:

Committee phone: (916) 651-4116

Committee Staff:

Katharine Moore: katharine.moore@sen.ca.gov

Genevieve Wong: genevieve.wong@sen.ca.gov

Edith Hannigan: edith.hannigan@sen.ca.gov

Rebecca Fontaine: Rebecca.Fontaine@sen.ca.gov

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT SHOULD YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE COMMITTEE OFFICE.