The California State Assembly Republican Caucus is the formal organization of Republican Members in the California State Assembly, who hold 25 of its 80 seats after the 2012 general election. It is one of the Assembly’s two officially recognized political party caucuses and is led by Assembly Member Connie Conway, the Assembly Republican Leader (Minority Leader of the State Assembly).
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Current Caucus Members for the 2012-14 term (Hometown or Region in Parentheses)
Katcho Achadjian, 35th District (San Luis Obispo)
Travis Allen, 72nd District (Huntington Beach)
Frank Bigelow, 5th District (O’Neals)
Rocky Chavez, 76th District (Oceanside)
Connie Conway, 26th District (Tulare)
Brian Dahle, 1st District (Bieber)
Tim Donnelly, 33rd District (Twin Peaks)
Beth Gaines, 6th District (Roseville)
Jeff Gorell, 44th District (Camarillo)
Shannon Grove, 34th District (Bakersfield)
Curt Hagman, 55th District (Chino Hills)
Diane Harkey, 73rd District (Dana Point)
Brian Jones, 71st District (Santee)
Eric Linder, 60th District (Corona)
Dan Logue, 3rd District (North State)
Brian Maienschein, 77th District (San Diego)
Allan Mansoor, 74th District (Costa Mesa)
Melissa Melendez, 67th District (Lake Elsinore)
Mike Morrell, 40th District (Rancho Cucamonga)
Brian Nestande, 42nd District (Palm Desert)
Kristin Olsen, 12th District (Modesto)
Jim Patterson, 23rd District (Fresno)
Donald P. Wagner, 68th District (Irvine)
Marie Waldron, 75th District (Escondido)
Scott Wilk, 38th District (Santa Clarita)
Caucus Leadership Positions
Assembly Republican Leader – Connie Conway The Republican Leader serves multiple roles. Aside from serving as the elected representative of his or her district, the Leader serves as the primary spokesperson of the Assembly Republican membership. The Leader oversees caucus operations and develops policies to implement Republican legislative priorities, and helps elect more Republican to office.
Assembly Republican Leaders since 1959
Connie Conway 2010–present
Martin Garrick 2010
Sam Blakeslee 2009-10
Mike Villines 2006-09
George Plescia 2006
Kevin McCarthy 2004-06
Dave Cox 2001-04
Bill Campbell 2000-01
Scott Baugh 1999-2000
Rod Pacheco 1998-99
Bill Leonard 1997-98
Curt Pringle 1995-97 (Served as Speaker in 1996)
James Brulte 1992-95
Bill Jones 1991-92
Ross Johnson 1988-91
Pat Nolan 1984-88
Robert W. Naylor 1982-84
Carol Hallett 1979-82
Paul V. Priolo 1976-79
Robert G. Beverly 1972-75
Robert T. Monagan 1965-69 (Served as Speaker from 1969–70)
Charles J. Conrad 1963-64
Joseph C. Shell 1959-62
Assistant Republican Floor Leader – Curt Hagman The Assistant Republican Floor Leader is the lead Republican helping to ensure the smooth operation of the business of the Legislature during Assembly session, and that common-sense measures receive full and fair consideration during legislative debate. Interacting directly with the Majority Floor Leader concerning floor session proceedings, the Assistant Republican Floor Leader plays a key role in helping guide debate on the Assembly Floor for the Republican Caucus.
Assembly Republican Caucus Chair – Brian Jones The Republican Caucus Chair assists the Leader in advancing the Republican policy agenda and achieving the Caucus’ political goals. Additionally, the Caucus Chair regularly communicates with Republican leaders throughout California on key legislative issues and party matters.
Deputy Republican Floor Leader – Donald P. Wagner The Deputy Republican Floor Leader works closely with the Assistant Republican Floor Leader helping to ensure the smooth operation of the business of the Legislature during Assembly session, and that common-sense measures receive full and fair consideration during legislative debate.
Assembly Rules Committee Vice Chair – Scott Wilk The Vice Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee plays an important role in ensuring that legislation receives a full and fair hearing in the Assembly. The Assembly Rules Committee acts as the executive committee of the lower house. One of its most important functions is to refer all bills and resolutions to the appropriate Standing Committee. It also grants rule waivers or suspensions and handles all personnel matters.
Assembly Budget Committee Vice Chair – Jeff Gorell The Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee plays an integral role in the drafting of the State Budget each year, serving as chief budget advocate and spokesperson for Assembly Republicans, working to advance fiscally-conservative principles throughout the budget process.
Assembly Appropriations Committee Vice Chair – Diane Harkey The Vice Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee is on the front lines of the debate over government spending at the State Capitol. The committee analyzes every fiscal bill making its way through the Legislature for its impact on the state budget and state spending overall, working to restrain new government spending and overregulation.
Chief Republican Whip – Dan Logue The Chief Republican Whip helps devise legislative floor strategy and provide direction and guidance to the Republican Whips as they work to advance the Republican caucus position during Assembly floor sessions.
Republican Whips – Brian Maienschein and Marie Waldron Republican Whips are charged with mobilizing members vote on important legislation, acting as a liaison between members and leadership, and helping to coordinate strategy within the caucus.