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Bill Duplissea
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 20th district |
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| In office December 1, 1986 - November 30, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Robert W. Naylor |
| Succeeded by | Ted Lempert |
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| Born | April 30, 1950 San Francisco, California |
| Died | July 1, 2020 (aged 70) San Carlos, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sharon (m. 1971 - 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Menlo College University of San Francisco |
William Duplissea (born April 30, 1950 – died July 1, 2020) was a politician from the Republican Party. He served as a member of the California State Assembly for the California's 20th State Assembly district. This district included San Mateo County, which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. He was an Assembly member from 1986 until 1988. In 1988, he was not re-elected, and Ted Lempert from the Democratic Party took his place.
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What is the California State Assembly?
The California State Assembly is one part of the California State Legislature. It's where elected officials, like Bill Duplissea, work to create and vote on laws for the state of California. Think of it like a big team meeting where representatives from different parts of California decide on important rules for everyone.
Bill Duplissea's Political Work
During his time in public service, Bill Duplissea held several important roles. He was a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. This group helps plan and improve transportation for the nine counties in the Bay Area. He also worked in different state offices, helping with things like workers' compensation and supporting manufacturing businesses. He even served on a board that looked at safety rules for workers.
His Time in the Assembly
When Bill Duplissea was in the Assembly, his fellow Republican members chose him for a leadership role called Caucus Secretary. The Speaker of the California Assembly, who is the main leader of the Assembly, also made him the Vice Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Transportation. This committee focuses on issues related to roads, public transport, and other ways people move around.
He was also part of four other important committees:
- Labor & Employment: This committee dealt with rules and issues for workers and jobs.
- Revenue & Taxation: This group looked at how the state collects money (taxes) and how it spends it.
- Ways & Means: This committee also focused on the state's budget and how money is used.
- Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy: This committee worked on ways to create more jobs and help California's economy grow.
His Business Career
Before and during his political career, Bill Duplissea was also involved in several businesses. He was the Vice President of California Truck Trailer Services Inc. for many years. He also served as President of Bayview Trailer and Equipment Inc. for a few years. In addition, he was a General Partner in Carlos Cleaners and Launderers.
His Education
Bill Duplissea went to college and earned two degrees:
- He received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Menlo College in 1970.
- He then earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History from the University of San Francisco in 1972.
His Personal Life
Bill Duplissea was born in San Francisco, California. He lived in San Carlos, California for much of his life. He passed away in Redwood City, California.
