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Inventory of the Assembly Agriculture Committee Records
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Series Description

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Series 1 Bill Files 1972-1986, 1993-2010

Physical Description: 393 file folders, 2 audio tapes, 4 DVDs, and 1 compact disc

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by legislative session, then numerically by bill number.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

Most bill files include all or some of the following items: bill analyses, amendments and resolutions, author's statements, testimony, press releases, newspaper clippings, correspondence, roll calls, records of votes, committee statements, and committee rules. Audiocassette tapes, compact discs, and DVDs, associated with specific bill files have been separated from the files and are stored in a climate-controlled vault for preservation purposes. A separation sheet has been placed in the folders to alert researchers to the existence of such material.
Bill files for the years 1987-1992 were not sent to the State Archives.
1972: AB112-AB2368; ACR38; HR67; SB234-SB1428; SJR1 (4ff) LP166:156-159
1973-1974: AB77-AB4442; ACR134-ACR195; AJR70-AJR94; HR14-HR142; SB77-SB2111 (8ff) LP166:162-169
1975-1976: AB254-AB4480; ACR120-ACR143; AJR11-AJR51; SB38-SB2167; SCR88 (6ff) LP242:171-176
1977-1978: AB68-AB4214; ACR77-ACR164; AJR3-AJR92; SB199-SB2214; SCR80; SJR30-SJR36 (14ff) LP209:53-66
1979-1980: AB64-AB3464; ACR28; AJR79; SB330-SB1715 (9ff) LP216:43-51
1981-1982: AB309-AB3743; ACR15-ACR103; AJR106-AJR128; SB70-SB1917; SCR61; SJR17-SJR68 (2ff) LP242:179-180
1983-1984: AB122-AB4044; ACR31-ACR136; AJR23-AJR148; SB275-SB2076 (14ff) LP226:187-200
1985-1986: AB185-AB4414; ACR10; AJR6-AJR90; SB55-SB2526 (26ff) LP254:199-224
1993-1994: AB207-AB3837; AB4X; AJR36; SB72-SB1821; SJR20 (24ff) LP353:1-24
1995-1996: AB124-AB3220; HR12; SB42-SB2102; SCR50; SJR36; SB1XXX (17ff) LP353:25-41
1997-1998: Committee Rules; AB111-AB2769; ACR32; ACR168; AJR54; HR55-HR56; SB80-SB2227 (30ff) LP353:42-71
1999-2000: AB47-AB2861; HR12-HR58; SB95-SB2204; SJR38 (60ff) LP353:72-131
2001-2002: AB11-AB3057; ACR126-ACR216; AJR38; HR41 (24ff) LP353:184-207
2001-2002: SB27-SB2043; SCR74 (12ff) LP353:208-219
2003-2004: AB105-AB3046; ACR69; AJR69; HR18-HR44 (20ff) LP353:220-239
2003-2004: SB403-SB1911 (5ff) LP353:240-244
2005-2006: AB85-AB2958; ACR125-ACR135; AJR45; HR33 (31ff) LP353:245-275
2005-2006: SB281-SB1329; SCR26 (14ff) LP353:276-289
2007-2008: AB472-AB2921; AJR7 (23ff) LP353:290-312
2007-2008: SB200-SB1723; SCR87 (14ff) LP353:313-326
2009-2010: AB21-AB2720; ACR170; HR34 (28ff) LP353:327-354
2009-2010: SB20-SB1321; SCR22 (8ff) LP353:355-362
LP353:132-135

Series 2 Member Resolution Files 2000-2003

Physical Description: 4 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by year.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of material related to various Member Resolutions made by the Assembly on behalf of the Chairperson of the Assembly Agriculture Committee. These resolutions publicly recognize individuals or groups for noteworthy events such as retirements, anniversaries, and awards of merit. The majority of member resolutions in the series recognize individuals retiring from the California Department of Food and Agriculture after a lengthy career with the agency.
See Appendix A for LP numbers.

Series 3 Hearing Files 1959-2010

Physical Description: 178 file folders, 8 audio tapes, 13 VHS tapes, 4 DVDs, 3 compact disc, and 2 dictabelts

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing types include informational hearings, joint informational hearings, and round tables. Files may contain agendas, testimony, transcripts, reports, roll calls, and background material. Hearing files marked "various bills" are overwhelmingly roll call votes on proposed various bills. Several audiocassette tapes, compact discs, DVDs, VHS tapes, two betacam SX tapes, one betacam SP tape, and two dictabelts have been separated from the files and are stored in a climate-controlled vault for preservation purposes. A separation sheet has been placed in the folders to alert researchers to the existence of such material.
For a list of hearing dates and topics, see Appendix A in in Additional Series Information.

Additional Series Information

Appendix A: List of Hearing Files 
LP353:152-183, LP216:52, LP209:47-49

Series 4 Subject Files 1975-2003

Physical Description: 36 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject title.

Scope and Content Note

Most of these subject files were created during the 1981-1982 legislative session and include topics such as boysenberries, the Food Quality Protection Act, mosquito abatement, veterinary labs, and the Mediterranean Fruit Fly Eradication Program. The subject files for LP209:47-49 refer to 3 file folders from 1975-1978 of Chairman issue binders on matters affecting California's agriculture. These three files look at the state budgetary support of vocational education, creation of and operations of the Farm Labor Board, and worker safety and regulations concerning pesticides.
LP353:363-364

Series 5 Chronological Correspondence 2009-2010

Physical Description: 2 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of two file folders with committee member request. Most of the requests are for preparation of amendments to bills. Often a committee member will request to add a subparagraph to a proposed amendment.
LP353:365-371, LP231:1

Series 6 Committee Logs 1985-2008

Physical Description: 7 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date.

Scope and Content Note

The committee logs list a bill's author, summary of title, and date of hearing. The committee log is essentially a planner for the committee during that particular session.
LP2:397-401, LP3:1, LP6:323

Series 7 Reports 1853-1883

Physical Description: 7 items

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of report.

Scope and Content Note

Series consists of committee reports and related papers for 1853 and 1855. For 1883, the records consist of one report and recommendation for SB2 and SB3.
 

Subcommittee on Certified Raw Milk 1974

LP172:239-240

Series 1 Hearing Files 1974

Physical Description: 2 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This series consist of two file folders from the marketing of raw milk hearing held on April 19, 1974. Within the files are the subcommittee's agenda, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, and back ground information and data.
 

Subcommittee on Fairs and Expositions 1957-1958, 1985-1986

LP157:236-241, LP231:27, LP230:16

Series 1 Hearing Files 1957-1958, 1985-1986

Physical Description: 8 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This series consist of transcripts from hearings on proposed development of industrial exhibits for fairs, youth participation at fairs, state fair police force, and health, safety, and maintenance at state fairground facilities.
10/22/1955: Youth Participation at fairs (1ff) LP157:241
12/5/1956: Industrial and Trade Exhibition Needs (1ff) LP157:240
9/4/1957: State Fair Police Force (1ff) LP157:239
9/27/1957: Industrial Exhibits for Fairs (1ff) LP157:238
11/22/1957: Industrial Exhibits for Fairs (1ff) LP157:237
10/3/1958: Fair Problems (1ff) LP157:236
12/12/1985: Health, Safety, and Major Maintenance at the State's Fairground Facilities, Sacramento (1ff) LP231:27
4/1/1986: Amusement Ride Safety Law (1ff) LP230:16
 

Subcommittee on Fuel Allocation 1974

LP44:44-45A

Series 1 Hearing Files 1974

Physical Description: 3 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This series consist of two transcripts for hearings on March 1, 1974 and March 22, 1974. The transcripts contain information about obtaining adequate fuel supplies. In addition, this series contains a report on Fuel Allocation for Agriculture dated March 28, 1974.
 

Select Committee on Future of Farming in California 2001

LP353:150-151

Series 1 Hearing Files 2001

Physical Description: 2 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of two hearing files created by the Assembly Select Committee on Future of Farming in California.
10/16/2001: Conserving California's Agricultural Legacy: How Do We Effectively Manage California's Farmland? (1ff) LP353:150
11/27/2001: Agricultural Marketing: Opportunities for Rural California (1ff) LP353:151
 

Subcommittee on Land Acquisitions 1977

LP163:215

Series 1 Hearing Files 1977

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

Series reflects on how limited partnerships may affect California agriculture. Within the file is a transcript of hearings held on July 27, 1977.
 

Subcommittee on Livestock and Dairy 1984

LP231:24-25

Series 1 Hearing Files 1984

Physical Description: 2 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains information regarding an overview of milk pricing and California's dairy economy. It reviews the Department of Food and Agriculture's decision to deny milk producers a milk price increase. The files within the series refer to two hearings that took place between April 1984 and May 1984 in Chino and Turlock respectively.
4/18/1984: Overview of Milk Pricing, Chino (1ff) LP231:24
5/22/1984: Overview of Milk Pricing, Turlock (1ff) LP231:25
 

Subcommittee on Milk Pooling and Pricing 1977

LP209:43-46

Series 1 Hearing Files 1977

Physical Description: 4 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

Series contains a review on proposed roll back of producer milk prices. The files contain the subcommittee's agenda, original transcripts of hearings, statements and testimony, correspondence, background materials on pricing, costs, legislation, and proposals for the hearing held on November 29, 1977.
 

Subcommittee on Public Lands, Grazing, and Forest Practices 1949-1956

LP:174:69

Series 1 Committee Files 1949-1956

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of document.

Scope and Content Note

Miscellaneous correspondence reports with Assembly Committee on Conservation, Planning and Public Works.
Series Description
Bill Files
Member Resolution Files
Hearing Files
Subject Files
Chronological Correspondence
Committee Logs
Reports
Subcommittee on Certified Raw Milk
Hearing Files
Subcommittee on Fairs and Expositions
Hearing Files
Subcommittee on Fuel Allocation
Hearing Files
Select Committee on Future of Farming in California
Hearing Files
Subcommittee on Land Acquisitions
Hearing Files
Subcommittee on Livestock and Dairy
Hearing Files
Subcommittee on Milk Pooling and Pricing
Hearing Files
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Grazing, and Forest Practices
Committee Files
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