California State Legislature, 1994–1996 session

The 1995–1996 session was a former session of the California State Legislature. The session first convened on December 5, 1994 and adjourned sine die on November 30, 1996.

1995–1996 session of the
California State Legislature
1993–1994 1997–1998
The Great Seal of the State of California
Overview
Legislative bodyCalifornia State Legislature
JurisdictionCalifornia
TermDecember 5, 1994 – November 30, 1996
Senate
Members40
President of the Senate
President pro temporeBill Lockyer (D10th)
Dec. 5, 1995 – Nov. 30, 1996
Minority Leader
Party controlDemocratic
Assembly
Members80
Speaker
Minority Leader
Party controlRepublican

Major events

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Vacancies and special elections

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Leadership changes

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Party changes

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Senate

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Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Democratic Independent Republican Vacant
End of previous legislature 23 2 14 39 1
Begin 21 2 16 39 1
January 2, 1995 15 38 2
January 24, 1995 16 39 1
May 11, 1995 17 40 0
December 14, 1995 16 39 1
March 28, 1996 22 40 0
Latest voting share 55% 5% 40%

Officers

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Position Name Party District Notes
Lieutenant Governor Leo T. McCarthy Democratic Until January 2, 1995
Gray Davis Democratic From January 2, 1995 onward
President pro tempore Bill Lockyer Democratic 10th–Hayward
Minority leader Kenneth L. Maddy Republican 14th–Fresno Until August 24, 1995
Rob Hurtt Republican 34th–Garden Grove From August 24, 1995 onward

Members

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District Name Party Residence Term-limited? Notes
1 Tim Leslie Republican Tahoe City
2 Mike Thompson Democratic St. Helena
3 Milton Marks Democratic San Francisco
4 Maurice Johannessen Republican Redding
5 Patrick Johnston Democratic Stockton
6 Leroy F. Greene Democratic Carmichael
7 Daniel Boatwright Democratic Concord Yes
8 Quentin L. Kopp Independent San Francisco
9 Nicholas C. Petris Democratic Oakland Yes
10 Bill Lockyer Democratic Hayward
11 Tom Campbell Republican Campbell Resigned on December 14, 1995
Vacant from December 14, 1995, to March 28, 1996
Byron Sher Democratic Palo Alto Took office on March 28, 1996
12 Dick Monteith Republican Modesto
13 Al Alquist Democratic San Jose Yes
14 Kenneth L. Maddy Republican Fresno
15 Henry J. Mello Democratic Watsonville Yes
16 Jim Costa Democratic Fresno
17 Don Rogers Republican Tehachapi Yes
18 Jack O'Connell Democratic Carpinteria
19 Cathie Wright Republican Simi Valley
20 Herschel Rosenthal Democratic Los Angeles
21 Newton Russell Republican Glendale
22 Richard Polanco Democratic Los Angeles
23 Tom Hayden Democratic Los Angeles
24 Hilda Solis Democratic El Monte
25 Teresa Hughes Democratic Inglewood
26 Diane Watson Democratic Los Angeles
27 Robert G. Beverly Republican Long Beach Yes
28 Ralph Dills Democratic Gardena
29 Vacant from July 8, 1994, to January 24, 1995
Dick Mountjoy Republican Arcadia Took office on January 24, 1995
30 Charles Calderon Democratic Whittier
31 Bill Leonard Republican San Bernardino Yes
32 Ruben S. Ayala Democratic Chino
33 John Lewis Republican Orange
34 Rob Hurtt Republican Garden Grove
35 Marian Bergeson Republican Newport Beach Yes Resigned on January 2, 1995
Vacant from January 2, 1995, to May 11, 1995
Ross Johnson Republican Irvine Took office on May 11, 1995
36 Ray Haynes Republican Riverside
37 David G. Kelley Republican Idyllwild
38 William A. Craven Republican Oceanside
39 Lucy Killea Independent San Diego Yes
40 Steve Peace Democratic Chula Vista

Assembly

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Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Reform Independent Democratic Republican Vacant
End of previous legislature 0 0 47 33 80 0
Begin 0 0 39 41 80 0
December 5, 1995 1 40
January 23, 1995 1 39 39 79 1
May 11, 1995 38 78 2
May 18, 1995 0 39
June 5, 1995 1 38
June 7, 1995 39 79 1
September 13, 1995 40 80 0
September 14, 1995 2 39
November 29, 1995 1 40
December 5, 1995 1 38
December 14, 1995 37 79 1
January 4, 1996 37 1 40
March 28, 1996
April 15, 1996 36 78 2
Latest voting share 1.3% 0% 46.2% 1.3% 51.3%

Officers

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Position Name Party District Notes
Speaker Willie Brown Democratic 13th–San Francisco From January 24, 1995 until June 5, 1995
Doris Allen Republican 67th–Cypress From June 5, 1995, to September 14, 1995
Brian Setencich Republican 30th–Fresno From September 14, 1995, to January 4, 1996
Curt Pringle Republican 68th–Garden Grove From January 4, 1996 onward
Minority leader Jim Brulte Republican 63rd–Rancho Cucamonga Until August 18, 1995
Curt Pringle Republican 68th–Anaheim From August 21, 1995, to January 4, 1996
Richard Katz Democratic 39th–Sylmar From January 4, 1996 onward

Members

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District Name Party Residence Term-limited? Notes
1 Dan Hauser Democratic Arcata Yes
2 Tom Woods Republican Shasta
3 Bernie Richter Republican Chico
4 David Knowles Republican Cameron Park Yes
5 Barbara Alby Republican Fair Oaks
6 Kerry Mazzoni Democratic Novato
7 Valerie K. Brown Democratic Sonoma
8 Tom Hannigan Democratic Fairfield Yes
9 Phillip Isenberg Democratic Sacramento Yes
10 Larry Bowler Republican Elk Grove
11 Robert Campbell Democratic Richmond Yes
12 John L. Burton Democratic San Francisco Yes
13 Willie Brown Democratic San Francisco Yes Resigned on December 14, 1995
Vacant from December 14, 1995, to March 28, 1996
Carole Migden Democratic San Francisco Sworn into office on March 28, 1996
14 Tom Bates Democratic Berkeley Yes
15 Richard Rainey Republican Walnut Creek
16 Barbara Lee Democratic Oakland Yes
17 Michael Machado Democratic Linden
18 Michael Sweeney Democratic Hayward
19 Jackie Speier Democratic Hillsborough Yes
20 Liz Figueroa Democratic Fremont
21 Byron Sher Democratic Palo Alto Yes Resigned on March 28, 1996
Vacant from March 28, 1996, onward
22 John Vasconcellos Democratic Santa Clara Yes
23 Dominic L. Cortese Democratic San Jose Yes Changed parties on December 5, 1995
Reform
24 Jim Cunneen Republican San Jose
25 George House Republican Hughson
26 Sal Cannella Democratic Ceres Yes
27 Bruce McPherson Republican Santa Cruz
28 Peter Frusetta Republican Tres Pinos
29 Chuck Poochigian Republican Fresno
30 Brian Setencich Republican Fresno
31 Cruz Bustamante Democratic Fresno
32 Trice Harvey Republican Bakersfield Yes
33 Tom J. Bordonaro, Jr. Republican Paso Robles
34 Keith Olberg Republican Victorville
36 William J. Knight Republican Palmdale
37 Nao Takasugi Republican Oxnard
38 Paula Boland Republican Granada Hills Yes
39 Richard Katz Democratic Sylmar Yes
40 Barbara Friedman Democratic Los Angeles Yes
41 Sheila Kuehl Democratic Santa Monica
42 Wally Knox Democratic Los Angeles
43 James E. Rogan Republican Glendale
44 Bill Hoge Republican Pasadena
45 Antonio Villaraigosa Democratic Los Angeles
42 Louis Caldera Democratic Los Angeles
47 Kevin Murray Democratic Los Angeles
48 Marguerite Archie-Hudson Democratic Los Angeles Yes
49 Diane Martinez Democratic Monterey Park
50 Martha Escutia Democratic Huntington Park
51 Curtis R. Tucker, Jr. Democratic Inglewood Yes
52 Willard H. Murray, Jr. Democratic Paramount Yes
53 Debra Bowen Democratic Marina del Rey
54 Steven T. Kuykendall Republican Rancho Palos Verdes
55 Juanita Millender-McDonald Democratic Carson Resigned on April 15, 1996
Vacant from April 15, 1996 onward
56 Phil Hawkins Republican Bellflower
57 Martin Gallegos Democratic Baldwin Park
58 Grace Napolitano Democratic Norwalk Yes
59 Dick Mountjoy Republican Arcadia Yes Expelled on January 23, 1995
Vacant from January 23, 1995, to June 7, 1995
Bob Margett Republican Arcadia Sworn into office on June 7, 1995
60 Paul Horcher Republican Diamond Bar Yes Changed parties on December 5, 1994. Recalled on May 16, 1995.
Independent
Gary Miller Republican Diamond Bar Sworn into office on May 18, 1995
61 Fred Aguiar Republican Chino
62 Joe Baca Democratic Rialto
63 Jim Brulte Republican Rancho Cucamonga Yes
64 Ted Weggeland Republican Riverside
65 Brett Granlund Republican Yucaipa
66 Bruce Thompson Republican Fallbrook
67 Doris Allen Republican Cypress Yes Recalled on November 28, 1995
Scott Baugh Republican Huntington Beach Sworn into office on November 29, 1995
68 Curt Pringle Republican Garden Grove
69 Jim Morrissey Republican Santa Ana
70 Marilyn Brewer Republican Newport Beach
71 Mickey Conroy Republican Orange Yes
72 Ross Johnson Republican Placentia Yes Resigned on May 11, 1995
Vacant from May 11, 1995, to September 13, 1995
Dick Ackerman Republican Fullerton Sworn into office on September 13, 1995
73 Bill Morrow Republican Oceanside
74 Howard Kaloogian Republican Carlsbad
75 Jan Goldsmith Republican Poway
76 Susan Davis Democratic San Diego
77 Steve Baldwin Republican El Cajon
78 Dede Alpert Democratic Coronado
79 Denise Moreno Ducheny Democratic San Diego
80 Jim Battin Republican La Quinta

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mark Gladstone; Carl Ingram (July 6, 1994). "Facing Expulsion, Hill Resigns Seat in Senate". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  2. ^ Hall, Len (January 5, 1995). "Orange County in Bankruptcy: Now Boarding in the Red Zone". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  3. ^ Dan Morain; Jerry Gillam (January 24, 1995). "Democrats in Assembly Oust GOP Member". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  4. ^ "GOP Assemblyman's Move to Senate Bolsters Brown's Hand". Los Angeles Times. May 12, 1995. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  5. ^ Len Hall; Peter M. Warren (May 10, 1995). "Johnson Cruises to Lopsided Win Over Arakelian". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  6. ^ "Thursday, May 18, 1995" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. pp. 7–8. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Wednesday, June 7, 1995" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. p. 16. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "GOP Recall Effort Against Machado Fails". Los Angeles Times. August 23, 1995. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  9. ^ "Wednesday, September 13, 1995" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. p. 7. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Thursday, December 7, 1995" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. p. 5. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ Simon, Mark (December 14, 1995). "Sher, Shannon to Battle For Campbell Senate Seat". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  12. ^ "Friday, December 15, 1995" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. p. 2. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Thursday, March 28, 1996" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. pp. 5–7. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "Monday, April 8, 1996" (PDF). Assembly Daily Journal. Sacramento, California: Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. p. 4. Retrieved June 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ a b Gladstone, Mark (December 6, 1994). "Already a Republican Outcast, Horcher Makes Break Official". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  16. ^ Dan Morain; Jerry Gillam (January 25, 1994). "Brown Regains Speaker Role, Shares Power". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  17. ^ Dan Morain; Jerry Gillam (June 6, 1995). "GOP's Allen Elected Speaker by Democrats". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  18. ^ Jennifer Warren; Eric Bailey (August 22, 1995). "Pringle to Head GOP in Assembly". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  19. ^ Ingram, Carl (August 25, 1995). "Hurtt Ousts Maddy as GOP Senate Leader". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  20. ^ Dan Morain; Mark Gladstone (September 15, 1995). "Allen Quits as Speaker; Setencich Gets Post". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  21. ^ Mark Gladstone; Max Vanzi (December 19, 1995). "Democrats Pick Katz as Leader in the Assembly". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  22. ^ Mark Gladstone; Eric Bailey (January 5, 1996). "GOP Finally Elects Assembly Speaker: O.C.'s Curt Pringle". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  23. ^ "Perot Party Gains a Seat". The New York Times. December 6, 1995. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
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