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Memo: California State Senate Organization – Sub-Committees
Date: 09/03/07
From: Kevin J. Powers, Legislative Director – Western Region

Introduction

The California State Senate is the “upper house” of the California State Legislature. The Senate is made up of 40 members, and is currently comprised of 25 Democrats and 15 Republicans. Senators can serve up to two four-year terms. Legislators in California work on a full-time basis. Each Senator represents about 846,791 Californians.

Organization

The California State Senate does the majority of its work in committee, and all legislation is first seen in committee before moving to the floor of the legislature. This memorandum will detail each sub-committee in the California State Senate and identify the leadership.

Sub-Committees

Sub-committees augment standing committees, and typically deal with specific issues. For instance, because the committee on Budget and Fiscal Review is particularly daunting, sub-committees like “Sub-Committee No.4 on State Admin” exist.

Appropriations

Fiscal Oversight and Bonded Indebtedness

Members:
Senator Tom Torlakson (Chair)
Senator Dave Cox (Vice-Chair)
Senator Lou Correa
Senator Robert Dutton
Senator Jenny Oropeza

Budget and Fiscal Review

Subcommittee No. 1 on Education

Members:
Senator Jack Scott (Chair)
Senator Bob Margett
Senator Joe Simitian

Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy

Members:
Senator Alan Lowenthal (Chair)
Senator Darrell Steinberg
Senator Mark Wyland

Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services

Members:
Senator Elaine Alquist (Chair)
Senator Dave Cogdill
Senator Alex Padilla

Subcommittee No. 4 on State Admin., General Govt., Judicial and Transportation

Members:
Senator Michael Machado (Chair)
Senator Robert Dutton
Senator Christine Kehoe