Standing Committees
Appropriations
Primary jurisdiction is fiscal bills, including bonds and alternative public financing.
Chair, Elections
Primary jurisdictions are elections, campaign finance, the California Political Reform Act, and redistricting procedures.
Governmental Organization
Primary jurisdictions include alcohol, Indian gaming, horseracing, gambling, tobacco, public records, open meetings laws, state holidays, outdoor advertising and emergency services/natural disasters (this can be shared with the Housing and Community Development Committee and Local Government Committee).
Human Services
Includes child welfare services, foster care, child care, adoption assistance, CalWORKs, CalFresh, developmental disability services, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), community care licensing, adult protective services, and SSI/SSP.
Public Safety
Primary jurisdiction is the California Penal Code.