On his first day as Senate pro tem, Sen. Darrell Steinberg reshaped the leadership of the state Senate Monday, confirming several top positions first reported by Capitol Alert.
- Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, is the new Senate majority leader.
- Sen. Jenny Oropeza, D-Long Beach, is the new Democratic caucus chair. Oropeza will also sit on the Senate Rules Committee.
- Sen. Christine Kehoe, D-San Diego, is the new Appropriations Committee chair.
- Sen. Denise Ducheny, D-San Diego, remains the budget chair.
- Sen. Gil Cedillo remains on the Rules Committee.
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