The Senate Republican Caucus, as expected, is starting the new year with a new leader.
Senate Republicans unanimously selected Bob Huff as the successor to outgoing leader Bob Dutton in a closed-door meeting following today's legislative session.
"I'd like to thank my Senate Republican colleagues for their unwavering support and look forward to working with (Senate President Pro Tem) Darrell Steinberg and the Governor on the state budget and other issues facing California," Huff said in a statement. "The Governor has indicated that he will work with Republicans when possible, and Senate Republicans are open to compromise and crafting true, bipartisan solutions."
Huff, who served as vice chair of the Senate Budget Committee, had been jockeying earlier this year with the more conservative Sen. Joel Anderson, R-Alpine, for the support of GOP colleagues. The Diamond Bar Republican secured the support of a majority of his 14 colleagues over the legislative recess, and Anderson nominated him today for the post.
Dutton, who is wrapping up his final year in the Senate and running for an Inland Empire Assembly seat, had announced late last month that he would pass the torch early this year. He issued a statement congratulating Huff after the vote, repeating earlier commitments to ensuring a "smooth and orderly transition."
Huff said he expected the transition -- including an office swap -- to be completed by Monday.
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