California State Assembly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids California State Assembly |
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Term limits
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Elected before 2012: 3 terms (6 years) Elected 2012 and after: 6 terms (12 years) |
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New session started
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December 7, 2020 |
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Speaker
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Anthony Rendon (D)
Since March 7, 2016 |
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Speaker pro Tempore
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Kevin Mullin (D)
Since December 1, 2014 |
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Majority Leader
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Eloise Reyes (D)
Since December 7, 2020 |
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Minority Leader
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Marie Waldron (R)
Since November 8, 2018 |
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| Seats | 80 |
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Political groups
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Majority
Democratic (60) Minority Republican (19) Independent (1) |
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Length of term
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2 years |
| Authority | Article 4, California Constitution |
| Salary | $114,877/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
| Nonpartisan blanket primary | |
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Last election
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November 3, 2020 |
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Next election
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November 8, 2022 |
| Redistricting | California Citizens Redistricting Commission |
| Motto | |
| Legislatorum est justas leges condere ("It is the duty of legislators to pass just laws.") |
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| Meeting place | |
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| State Assembly Chamber California State Capitol Sacramento, California |
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The California State Assembly is an important part of the California State Legislature. Think of it like one of two main groups that make laws for the state of California. It has 80 members, who are chosen by people voting in different areas across California.
The Assembly meets at the California State Capitol building in Sacramento. Currently, the Democratic Party has the most members, which means they have a lot of say in making new laws.
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What the Assembly Does
The California State Assembly is where new laws for California are first discussed and voted on. Members of the Assembly work to solve problems and improve life for people in California. They represent the people who live in their specific areas, called districts.
How the Assembly is Set Up
The California State Assembly has 80 members. Each member represents a different part of California. These members are elected by voters.
Currently, the Assembly is mostly made up of members from two main political parties:
- Democratic Party: They have 60 members.
- Republican Party: They have 19 members.
- Independent: There is 1 member who does not belong to a major party.
This setup means the Democratic Party has a "majority." This gives them more power to pass laws they support.
Important Leaders in the Assembly
The Assembly has special leaders who help it run smoothly. Here are some of the most important ones:
The Speaker
The Speaker is the main leader of the Assembly. They are like the president of the group. The Speaker makes sure meetings run fairly and helps decide which laws get discussed.
- Current Speaker: Anthony Rendon (Democratic Party)
Speaker Pro Tempore
The Speaker pro Tempore helps the Speaker. If the Speaker is not there, the Speaker pro Tempore takes their place.
- Current Speaker pro Tempore: Kevin Mullin (Democratic Party)
Majority Leader
The Majority Leader is chosen by the party that has the most members (the majority party). Their job is to help their party's laws get passed and to organize their members.
- Current Majority Leader: Eloise Reyes (Democratic Party)
Minority Leader
The Minority Leader is chosen by the party that has fewer members (the minority party). Their job is to speak for their party and challenge ideas from the majority party.
- Current Minority Leader: Marie Waldron (Republican Party)
Other Important Roles
There are also other people who help the Assembly work, even if they are not elected members:
- Chief Clerk: This person keeps all the official records and documents.
- Chief Sergeant-at-Arms: This person helps keep order and security in the Assembly.
- Chaplain: This person offers prayers and spiritual guidance.
Images for kids
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The official seal of the California State Assembly.
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Inside the California State Assembly room where members meet.
See also
In Spanish: Asamblea Estatal de California para niños
