Both the Senate and House are in regular and special session again starting December 5. Here’s a rundown on what’s on their Calendars and committee agendas.

Calendars

The House Calendar starts the week with House Bill 2141, which would prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection from adopting the current California vehicle emission standards.

In the Senate, the Calendar will start the week with Senate Bill 881 and Senate Bill 897 on eminent domain; House Bill 87 further authorizing local governments to preserve open space through the waiver of certain service fees; and House Bill 213 establishing eco-terrorism penalties.

Committees

The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider Senate Bill 723 making changes to definition of eligible entity in the Agricultural Security Law, House Bill 671 related to responsibilities of county farmland preservation boards; Finance Committee is set to consider Senate Bill 640 which excludes claims for taxes, water, lighting fees for donations of property; and Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational meeting on Energy Policy to hear presentations from energy producers.

12/2/2005