Assembly Member Chad Mayes Selected as Republican Leader
On Tuesday, the Assembly Republican Caucus selected first-term Assembly Member Chad Mayes (R-Yucca Valley) to replace current Assembly Minority Leader Kristin Olsen (R-Riverbank) as their next leader.
As Leader-Elect, Assembly Member Mayes will work with Assembly Member Olsen during a transition period until the Legislature reconvenes on January 04, 2016.
Assembly Member Anthony Rendon Selected as Assembly Speaker
On Thursday, Assembly Democrats unanimously selected Assembly Member Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) to replace current Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) as the next Assembly Speaker.
Caucus members will formally vote to make Assembly Member Rendon the leader in January, and designate a transition timeline at that time. Term limits require Speaker Atkins to give up her Assembly seat in 2016.