California State Legislature, 2011–2012 session

The 2011–2012 session was a session of the California State Legislature. The session first convened on December 6, 2010, and adjourned sine die on November 30, 2012.

Major events

July 13, 2010: Senator Dave Cox dies from prostate cancer
October 20, 2010: Senator Jenny Oropeza dies of complications from a blood clot. Despite her death, she wins re-election, thus prolonging the seat's vacancy and necessitating a special election
December 21, 2010: Senator George Runner resigns after his election to the State Board of Equalization
January 4, 2011: Assemblyman Ted Gaines wins the special election for the 1st Senate District seat to replace Cox and is sworn in on January 6
January 10, 2011: Mayor Gavin Newsom is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor, replacing Abel Maldonado
February 15, 2011: Former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner wins the special election for the 17th Senate District seat to replace George Runner and is sworn in on February 18
February 15, 2011: Former Assemblyman Ted Lieu wins the special election for the 28th Senate District seat to replace Oropeza and is sworn in on February 18
May 3, 2011: Beth Gaines wins the special election for the 4th Assembly District seat to replace Ted Gaines and is sworn in on May 12
September 1, 2012: Doug LaMalfa resigned to run for Congress

January 5, 2012: Senator Bob Huff replaces Senator Bob Dutton as Senate Republican Leader, as Dutton is termed out at the end of the term

March 28, 2012: Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher leaves the Republican Party to become an independent