Welcome to the Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development

Business and Professions meets every Monday at 12:00 P.M. in Room 3191. However, always check the Senate Daily File for any changes.

For information on how to submit a position letter please see the directions below:

Advocacy Quick Reference Guide

JURISDICTION: Bills relating to business and professional practices and regulations other than bills relating to horseracing, alcoholic beverages, oil, mining, geothermal, or forestry industries.

COMMITTEE RULES

DURING THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU

To protect public health and slow the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the State Capitol is closed to the public. However, we are working remotely to continue to serve you.

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, fax, and mail. Please see "Position Letters" above for more specific information.
We will continue to keep our website up to date on the status of our bill hearings.
Author’s Amendments to bills in our committee will be accepted and processed during the recess.

Please note the various ways we are available to assist you:

Committee phone: (916) 651-4104

Committee Staff:

Sarah Mason: sarah.mason@sen.ca.gov

Laura Metune: laura.metune@sen.ca.gov

Dana Shaker: dana.shaker@sen.ca.gov

Elissa Silva: elissa.silva@sen.ca.gov

Krimilda McKenzie: krimilda.mckenzie@sen.ca.gov