California State Assembly Republican Caucus

The California State Assembly Republican Caucus is the formal organization of Republican Members in the California State Assembly, who hold 25 of its 80 seats after the 2012 general election.[1] It is one of the Assembly’s two officially recognized political party caucuses[2] and is led by Assembly Member Brian Dahle, the Assembly Republican Leader (Minority Leader of the State Assembly).

Current Caucus Members for the 2016-18 term (Hometown or Region in Parentheses)

Dante Acosta, 38th District

Catherine Baker, 16th District (Dublin)

Travis Allen, 72nd District (Huntington Beach)

Frank Bigelow, 5th District (O’Neals)

William Brough, 73rd District

Rocky Chavez, 76th District (Oceanside)

Phillip Chen, 55th District

Steven Choi, 68th District

Jordan Cunningham, 35th District

Brian Dahle, 1st District (Bieber)

Heath Flora, 12th District (Ripon)

Vince Fong, 34th District

James Gallagher, 3rd District (East Nicolaus)

Matthew Harper, 73rd District

Kevin Kiley, 6th District (Rocklin)

Tom Lackey, 36th District

Brian Maienschein, 77th District (San Diego)

Devon Mathis, 26th District

Chad Mayes, 42nd District

Melissa Melendez, 67th District (Lake Elsinore)

Jay Obernolte, 33rd District

Jim Patterson, 23rd District (Fresno)

Marc Steinorth, 40th District

Randy Voepel, 71st District

Marie Waldron, 75th District (Escondido)

Caucus Leadership Positions

Assembly Republican Leader – Brian Dahle The Republican Leader serves multiple roles. Aside from serving as the elected representative of his or her district, the Leader serves as the primary spokesperson of the Assembly Republican membership. The Leader oversees caucus operations and develops policies to implement Republican legislative priorities, and helps elect more Republican to office.

Assembly Republican Leaders since 1959

Brian Dahle 2017-present

Chad Mayes 2016--2017

Kristin Olsen 2014--2016

Connie Conway 2010–2014

Martin Garrick 2010

Sam Blakeslee 2009-10

Mike Villines 2006-09

George Plescia 2006

Kevin McCarthy 2004-06

Dave Cox 2001-04

Bill Campbell 2000-01

Scott Baugh 1999-2000

Rod Pacheco 1998-99

Bill Leonard 1997-98

Curt Pringle 1995-97 (Served as Speaker in 1996)

James Brulte 1992-95

Bill Jones 1991-92

Ross Johnson 1988-91

Pat Nolan 1984-88

Robert W. Naylor 1982-84

Carol Hallett 1979-82

Paul V. Priolo 1976-79

Robert G. Beverly 1972-75

Robert T. Monagan 1965-69 (Served as Speaker from 1969–70)

Charles J. Conrad 1963-64

Joseph C. Shell 1959-62

Republican Floor Leader - Marie Waldron

Assistant Republican Floor Leader – Heath Flora, Phillip Chen and Chad Mayes The Assistant Republican Floor Leader is the lead Republican helping to ensure the smooth operation of the business of the Legislature during Assembly session, and that common-sense measures receive full and fair consideration during legislative debate. Interacting directly with the Majority Floor Leader concerning floor session proceedings, the Assistant Republican Floor Leader plays a key role in helping guide debate on the Assembly Floor for the Republican Caucus.

Assembly Republican Caucus Chair – Jay Obernolte The Republican Caucus Chair assists the Leader in advancing the Republican policy agenda and achieving the Caucus’ political goals. Additionally, the Caucus Chair regularly communicates with Republican leaders throughout California on key legislative issues and party matters.

Deputy Republican Floor Leader – Rocky Chavez and Frank Bigelow The Deputy Republican Floor Leader works closely with the Assistant Republican Floor Leader helping to ensure the smooth operation of the business of the Legislature during Assembly session, and that common-sense measures receive full and fair consideration during legislative debate.

Assembly Rules Committee Vice Chair – Jordan Cunningham The Vice Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee plays an important role in ensuring that legislation receives a full and fair hearing in the Assembly. The Assembly Rules Committee acts as the executive committee of the lower house. One of its most important functions is to refer all bills and resolutions to the appropriate Standing Committee. It also grants rule waivers or suspensions and handles all personnel matters.

Assembly Budget Committee Vice Chair – Jay Obernolte The Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee plays an integral role in the drafting of the State Budget each year, serving as chief budget advocate and spokesperson for Assembly Republicans, working to advance fiscally-conservative principles throughout the budget process.

Assembly Appropriations Committee Vice Chair – Frank Bigelow The Vice Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee is on the front lines of the debate over government spending at the State Capitol. The committee analyzes every fiscal bill making its way through the Legislature for its impact on the state budget and state spending overall, working to restrain new government spending and overregulation.

Chief Republican Whip – Heath Flora The Chief Republican Whip helps devise legislative floor strategy and provide direction and guidance to the Republican Whips as they work to advance the Republican caucus position during Assembly floor sessions.

Republican Whips – James Gallagher and Vince Fong Republican Whips are charged with mobilizing members vote on important legislation, acting as a liaison between members and leadership, and helping to coordinate strategy within the caucus.

References

  1. ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20121222022957/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2012-general/14-state-assembly-1-80.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130125032935/http://assembly.ca.gov/officescaucuses. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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