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California State Legislature, 2011–2012 session

California State Legislature, 2011–2012 session

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The 2011–2012 session was a session of the California State Legislature. The session first convened on December 6, 2010, and adjourned sine die on November 30, 2012.

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Major events

Vacancies and special elections

  • July 13, 2010: Senator Dave Cox (R1st) dies from prostate cancer
  • October 20, 2010: Senator Jenny Oropeza (D28th) dies of complications from a blood clot. Despite her death, she wins re-election, thus prolonging the seat's vacancy and necessitating a special election
  • December 21, 2010: Senator George Runner (R17th) resigns after his election to the State Board of Equalization
  • January 4, 2011: Assemblyman Ted Gaines (R4th) wins the special election for the 1st Senate District seat to replace Cox and is sworn in on January 6
  • January 10, 2011: Mayor Gavin Newsom (DSan Francisco) is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor (and Senate President), replacing Abel Maldonado
  • February 15, 2011: Former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner (R36th) wins the special election for the 17th Senate District seat to replace George Runner and is sworn in on February 18
  • February 15, 2011: Former Assemblyman Ted Lieu (D53rd) wins the special election for the 28th Senate District seat to replace Oropeza and is sworn in on February 18
  • May 3, 2011: Beth Gaines (RRoseville) wins the special election for the 4th Assembly District seat to replace Ted Gaines and is sworn in on May 12
  • September 1, 2012: Doug LaMalfa (R4th) resigned to run for Congress

Leadership changes

Party changes

  • March 28, 2012: Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher (R75th) leaves the Republican Party to become an independent

Senate

Composition of the California State Senate
  Democratic Party
  Republican Party
  Vacancy

Composition

  25 Democrats (62.5%)
  1 Vacancy (2.5%)
  14 Republicans (35%)
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Officers

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The Secretary and the Sergeant-at-Arms are not members of the Legislature.

Members

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Assembly

Composition of the California State Assembly
  Democratic Party
  Republican Party
  Independent

Composition

  52 Democrats (65%)
  1 Independent (1.25%)
  27 Republicans (33.75%)
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Officers

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The Chief Clerk and the Sergeant-at-Arms are not members of the Legislature.

Members

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