California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing a relatively equal amount of constituencies, with each district having a population of at least 420,000. Due to the state's large population and relatively small legislature, the Assembly has the largest population per representative ratio of any lower house legislature in the United States; only the federal U.S. House of Representatives has a larger ratio. Since a referendum in 1990, members of the Assembly are restricted by term limits, confining them to three two-year terms (six years).
The Assembly convenes at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Leadership of the Assembly
The Speaker of the Assembly presides over the Assembly in the chief leadership position, controlling the flow of legislation and committee assignments. The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus, followed by confirmation of the full Assembly on passage of a floor vote. Other Assembly leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses according to each party's strength in the chamber.
The current Speaker is Karen Bass of the 47th district (D-Los Angeles). The Majority Leader is Alberto Torrico of the 20th district (D-Newark). The Minority Leader is Michael Villines of the 29th district (R-Fresno).
Candidates Qualifications to be Voted on at the Primary Elections
To run for Member of the Assembly, the candidate must be a United States citizen and a registered voter in the district at the time nomination papers are issued and may not have served three terms in the State Assembly since November 6, 1990. According to Article IV, Section 2(c) of the California Constitution, the candidate must have one year of residency in the legislative district and California residency for three years, even though it is the legal opinion of the California Secretary of State's office that these provisions violate the United States Constitution.Needed
State Assembly Members
See:
 California State Legislature, 2007-2008 Session
California State Legislature, 2005-2006 Session
California State Legislature, 2003-2004 Session
California State Legislature, 2001-2002 Session
California State Legislature, 1999-2000 Session
California State Legislature, 1997-1998 Session
Officers information
Sergeant-at-Arms is the division which protects the assemblymen of the California State Assembly. The chief sergeant at arms is the head of this division. This position has existed since December 15, 1849 when Samuel N. Houston became California's first Sergeant at Arms. Official website of the Sergeant at Arms
See also
Bill (proposed law)
California State Assembly Districts
California Assembly elections, 2006
List of Speakers of the California State Assembly
California State Legislature
Members of the California State Legislature
California State Senate
California State Capitol
California State Capitol Museum
Districts in California
External links
California State Assembly
Current Candidates for the State Assembly
California Legislative District Maps (1911-Present)
Map of Assembly Districts
California Election Calendar
|
|
|
|
This section is sponsored by:
Laptops
Find a great deal on a Laptop Computer by browsing our Laptop Computer listings.
www.LaptopComputersInfo.com
Top Laptop Computer
Need Top Laptop Computer at Low Price? Compare &Deal Today!
1st-in-Computers.com
Laptops
Laptops Info
www.givemearticles.com
laptops
Don't just search for laptops, find results.
www.ask.com
laptops
Search for laptops here.
www.aywoh.com
Laptops
Find articles, advice and resources on laptops.
www.experttopics.com
laptops
Don't just search for laptops, find results.
wwwAsk.com
|
