Message from the Senate President pro Tempore
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Mike McGuire
Senate President pro Tempore
Today's Events: 02/14/2025 View All
2025-26 Legislative Session
The First Extraordinary Session has adjourned Sine Die.
Moments from the 2025-26 Legislative Session
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Senator Sasha Pérez
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Senator Akilah Weber Pierson
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Senator Christopher Cabaldon
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Senators Shannon Grove (Left) and Suzette Martinez Valladares (Right) are preparing remarks.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire
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Grant High School (Sacramento SD 08 Ashby), the 2024 CIF State Division 2-AA Football Champions, received a warm welcome and congratulations from the Senate.
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Senators Brian Jones (Minority Leader, Left) and Jerry McNerney (Right)
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Senator Henry Stern
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2025-2026 California State Senator