The Senate Environmental Quality Committee meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month at 9 a.m. in O Street, Room 1200. Please check the Senate Daily File for any changes.
JURISDICTION: Bills relating to environmental quality, air quality, water quality, climate change, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), waste management, pesticides, and hazardous materials.
Upcoming Bill Hearings:
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | LETTER DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | 1021 O Street, Room 1200 | March 12 @ Noon |
| April 2, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Capitol, Room 112 | March 26 @ Noon |
| April 23, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Capitol, Room 112 | April 16 @ Noon |
| April 30, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Capitol, Room 113 | April 23 @ Noon |
Upcoming Informational Hearings:
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. or upon adjournment | O Street, Room 2200 | Cap-and-Trade |
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 by emailing the committee or utilizing the Advocacy Portal.
We encourage the public to submit written testimony before the hearing through the position letter portal. Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment and may be read into the record or reprinted.
WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU
- A Committee staff member is in the office during the business hours of 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm ~ Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
- We are receiving office phone calls and responding to all email communication during the business hours of 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm ~ Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
- We will continue to receive position letters on all legislation via the advocacy portal and by mail to 1021 O Street, Suite 3230, Sacramento, CA 95814. Please see the "Position Letters" tab above for more specific information.