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The Great British Bake Off Series 2
Presented by
Mel Giedroyc
Sue Perkins
Judges
Mary Berry
Paul Hollywood
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Production
Executive producer(s)
Anna Beattie
Location(s)
Valentines Mansion
Editor(s)
Melissa Brown
Running time
60 minutes
Production company(s)
Love Productions
Release
Original network
BBC Two
Original release
14 August (2011-08-14) – 4 October 2011 (2011-10-04)
Chronology
Preceded by
Series 1
Followed by
Series 3
In the 2011 series of The Great British Bake Off, twelve amateur bakers started the competition and they were gradually eliminated during each round of the contest. Unlike series 1, the competition was held in a single location - in the ground of Valentines Mansion, a 17th-century mansion house in Redbridge.[1][2] In addition to their on-screen presenting roles, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins also took over the narration of the show, which in series 1 had been done by Stephen Noonan. Series 2 also introduced the "star baker" award for the most impressive performer each week.
Three and a half thousand people applied for the competition, and 12 were selected. Each episode was filmed over two 14-hour days.[3] The competition was won by Joanne Wheatley.[4]
Contents
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1 The Bakers
2 Results summary
3 Episodes
3.1 Episode 1: Cakes
3.2 Episode 2: Tarts
3.3 Episode 3: Bread
3.4 Episode 4: Biscuits
3.5 Episode 5: Pies
3.6 Episode 6: Desserts
3.7 Episode 7: Pâtisserie (semi-final)
3.8 Episode 8: Final
3.9 Extras and special episodes
4 Post-show career
5 Ratings
5.1 Specials
6 References
The Bakers[edit]
Baker
Age
(on show)
Occupation
(on show)
Hometown
Ben Frazer 31 Graphic Designer Northampton
Holly Bell 31 Advertising executive Leicester
Ian Vallance 40 Fundraiser for English Heritage Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Janet Basu 63 Teacher of Modern Languages Formby, Liverpool
Jason White 19 Civil Engineering Student Croydon
Joanne Wheatley 41 Housewife Ongar, Essex
Keith Batsford 31 House husband Arlesey, Bedfordshire
Mary-Anne Boermans 45 Housewife Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Robert Billington 25 Photographer London
Simon Blackwell 31 Rugby Coach Norfolk
Urvashi Roe 40 Head of Marketing Enfield, London
Yasmin Limbert 43 Childminder West Kirby, The Wirral
Results summary[edit]
Elimination chart
Baker
1
2
3
4
5
6
7[1]
8
Jo SB Winner
Holly SB SB Runner Up
Mary-Anne Runner Up
Janet SB OUT
Yasmin SB OUT
Jason SB SB OUT
Robert OUT
Ben OUT
Ian OUT
Urvashi OUT
Simon OUT
Keith OUT
[1] There was no Star Baker this week, as Paul and Mary felt it wouldn't be right to single out one baker when the results were incredibly close.
Colour key:
– Baker got through to the next round
– Baker was eliminated
– Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.
– Baker was the Star Baker
– Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but did not win star baker
– Baker was the series runner-up
– Baker was the series winner
Episodes[edit]
Baker eliminated Star Baker Winner
Episode 1: Cakes[edit]
For their very first challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 24 cupcakes in 2 hours. They are allowed to make 2 different types of cupcakes. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a Coffee and Walnut Battenburg cake using Mary Berry's recipe. The cake needs to have the perfect sponge which holds its form (perfect symmetry), distinguish flavors, and a smooth exterior. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a tiered celebration cake with elaborate, multi-layer design.
Baker
Signature
(24 Cupcakes)
Technical
(Coffee and Walnut Battenberg)
Showstopper
(Tiered Cake)
Ben Rhubarb and Custard Cupcakes
After Dinner Cupcakes 2nd Vanilla Sponge with White Chocolate
and Raspberry Buttercream
Holly Cherry Bakewell Inspired Cupcakes
Ginger Cupcakes with Fig Truffle 1st UNKNOWN
Ian Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes 10th UNKNOWN
Janet Raspberry and Cream Cupcakes 8th Chocolate Marble Cake
with Dark and White Chocolate Truffles
Jason Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Apple and Cinnamon Cupcakes 6th UNKNOWN
Joanne Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
Orange and Cardamom Cupcakes 11th Chocolate and Strawberry Cake
Keith Earl Grey Cupcakes 12th Chocolate and Sour Cream Cake
Mary-Anne Banoffee Cupcakes 4th Chocolate and Raspberry Opera cake
Robert Blackberry and Vanilla Cupcakes
with Liquorice Frosting 3rd Genoise Layered Mousse Cake
with Chocolate Ganache
Simon Guinness and Chocolate Cupcakes 9th Two-Tiered Chocolate Courgette Cake
Urvashi Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Japanese Lime Cupcakes 7th UNKNOWN
Yasmin Cardamom and Pomegranate Cupcakes 5th UNKNOWN
Episode 2: Tarts[edit]
For the signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a savory Quiche in 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a Tarte au Citron using Mary's recipe in 1 1/2 hours. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 24 miniature sweet tarts.
Baker
Signature
(Quiche)
Technical
(Tarte au Citron)
Showstopper
(24 miniature sweet tarts)
Ben Chorizo, Pepper and Gruyere Cheese Quiche 1st UNKNOWN
Holly Pesto Quiche 4th Milk Chocolate and Pistachio Tarts
Trifle Tarts
Ian Stilton, Spinach and New Potato Quiche
with Paprika and Walnut Pastry 2nd UNKNOWN
Janet Quiche Printanière 8th Red Fruit Tarts
Chocolate and Cherry Tarts
Jason Salmon and Pak Choi Quiche 3rd Mint Chocolate Tarts
Blueberry Bakewell Tarts
Joanne Caramelised Onion, Gruyere and Thyme Quiche 10th Raspberry and Mascarpone Tarts with Lemon and Almond Pastry
Honey and Almond Tarts with Sweetcrust
Mary-Anne Roasted Cauliflower, Cheese and
Caramelised Onion Quiche 9th Butterscotch Brulée Tarts in Pecan Pastry
Apple Rose Tarts
Robert Smoked Bacon and Kale Quiche 5th Chocolate, Fennel and Ginger Tart
Almond, Creme Patissiere and Poached Pear Tart
Simon Smoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche 11th Passion Fruit and Ricotta Tarts
Salted Chocolate, Stem Ginger and Mascarpone Cream Tarts
Urvashi Crab, Coriander and Coconut Quiche 7th Strawberry and Basil Tarts
Elderflower and Honeycomb Tarts
Yasmin Smoked Haddock and Watercress Quiche 6th Chocolate and Orange with Cinnamon-Orange Pastry Tarts
Blueberry and Hazelnut with Hazelnut Pastry Tarts
Episode 3: Bread[edit]
For their signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a free formed flavored loaf (not using a tin). For the technical challenge, the bakers were given 3 1/2 hours to bake a Focaccia, using Paul's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 2 displays. One display is to make a basket out of bread. The second display is to make 12 sweet and 12 savory rolls. They had 5 hours.
Baker
Signature
(Free Form Loaf)
Technical
(Focaccia)
Showstopper
(12 sweet and 12 savoury rolls)
Ben Walnut, Raisin and Rosemary Loaf 3rd UNKNOWN
Holly Picnic Loaf 6th Stilton and Walnut Rolls
Ian Courgette, Caerphilly Cheese and Thyme Loaf 10th Walnut and Raisin Rolls
Cracked Wheat Logs
Janet Zupfe Loaf with Gruyère Cheese 8th Apple and Walnut Granary Rolls
Red Onion Cottage Rolls
Jason Cheese and Onion Tear and Share Loaf 7th UNKNOWN
Joanne Stromboli flavored with Mozzarella, Ham, and Picante Pepper 1st UNKNOWN
Mary-Anne Ploughman's Loaf 5th Herb and Walnut Breads
Chocolate and Chilli Buns
Robert Rye and Coriander Seed Loaf 4th Blueberry Brioche Rolls
Lemon and Poppy Seed Rolls
Urvashi Salt and Peppercorn Loaf 9th Chilli and Halloumi Rolls
Lemon and Coriander Mini Loaves
Yasmin Egyptian Dukkah Loaf 2nd Pesto Buns
Sweet Coconut Sweetbread
In this episode, two bakers were eliminated rather than one baker.
Episode 4: Biscuits[edit]
For the signature bake, the bakers were give 1 1/2 hours to make 12 biscuits. The biscuits should not be too hard or too crumbly. For the technical challenge, the bakers were given 1 1/2 hours to bake 24 brandy snaps. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a macaron display. They need 3 different flavors, bake 120 of them, and had 5 hours to complete it.
Baker
Signature
(12 Biscuits)
Technical
(24 Brandy snaps)
Showstopper
(Macarons)
Ben Stem Ginger Nuts 5th Chocolate and Almond Macarons
Pine Nut Macarons
Pistachio Macarons
Holly Strawberry and Custard Melts 3rd
'Chocolate bars of my youth'
(Caramel Macarons, Mint Chocolate Macarons and Chocolate Orange Macarons)
Janet Christmas Marzipan Biscuits 4th Raspberry Macarons
Blackcurrant Macarons
Almond Macarons
Jason Lebkuchen 1st Mocktail Macarons
(Mojito, Cranberry Cooler, and Pina Colada)
Joanne Lavender Biscuits 8th Blueberry Macarons
Coconut Macarons
Strawberry Macarons
Mary-Anne Melting Moments 2nd Blackcurrant and Mint Macarons
Gooseberry and Elderflower Macarons
Hazelnut Macarons
Robert Chocolate and Ginger Oat Biscuits 7th Strawberry and Lime Macarons
Lemon Macarons
Chocolate and Cardamom Macarons
Yasmin Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Biscotti 6th Chocolate and Lime Macarons
Coffee and Walnut Macarons
Pineapple and Coconut Macarons
In this episode, two bakers were Star Bakers rather than one baker.
Episode 5: Pies[edit]
For the signature, the bakers were asked to bake a family pie with either a ruff puff pastry or flaky pastry in 2 1/2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a batch of 6 miniature pork pies in 2 1/2 hours using Paul's recipe. The technical was a 2 day bake challenge, so the bakers were judged the next day. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake a Meringue Pie.
Baker
Signature
(Family Pie)
Technical
(6 Miniature Pork Pie)
Showstopper
(Meringue Pie)
Holly Stilton, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie 4th Lime Meringue Pie
Janet Chicken and Chestnut Pie 1st Rhubarb Meringue Pie
Jason Brown Down Chicken Pie 7th Plum Meringue Pie
Joanne Salmon and Asparagus Pie 6th Apple and Raspberry Meringue Pie
Mary-Anne Chicken and Bacon Pie 2nd Midnight Meringue
Robert Chicken and Mushroom Pie 3rd Rhubarb and Custard Meringue Pie
Yasmin Family Fish Pie 5th Peach and Raspberry Meringue Pie
Once again, in this episode, two bakers were eliminated instead of one baker.
Episode 6: Desserts[edit]
For the signature bake, the bakers were asked to bake a cheesecake in 2 1/2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a chocolate roulade in 1 3/4 hours using Mary's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake Croquembouche inspired bake in 5 hours.
Baker
Signature
(Baked Cheesecake)
Technical
(Chocolate Roulade)
Showstopper
(Croquembouche)
Holly Father Christmas' Baked Cheesecake 3rd Hansel and Gretel's Croquembouche
Janet Rhubarb and Ginger Baked Cheesecake 5th Orange and Nougatine Croquembouche
Joanne Rum and Raisin Baked Cheesecake 1st Limoncello and White Chocolate Croquembouche
Mary-Anne Tutti Fruitti Curd Baked Cheesecake 4th Orange and Praline Croquembouche with Cardamom Caramel
Yasmin Baked Amaretto Cheesecake 2nd Rose Croquembouche
Episode 7: Pâtisserie (semi-final)[edit]
For the signature bake, the semi finalists were asked to bake a layered mousse cake in 2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake 12 identical iced fingers using Paul's recipe. For the showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 3 types of pastries, using the same dough.
Baker
Signature
(Baked and Layered Mousse Cake)
Technical
(Iced Fingers)
Showstopper
(3 Different Types of Pastries or Croissants)
Holly White Chocolate, Hazelnut and Raspberry Genoise Mousse Cake 1st Apricot, Macadamia and White Chocolate Pinwheels
Almond Croissants
Apple, Raisin and Cinnamon Plaits
Janet Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Cake 4th Pain Aux Raisin
Plain Croissant
Pain Au Chocolat
Joanne Raspberry & Strawberry Mousse Cake 3rd Pain Aux Raisin
Chocolate Twists
Banana and Raisin Pastries
Mary-Anne Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake 2nd Raspberry Rose Danishes
Praline Spirals
Alsatian Plaited Danishes
Episode 8: Final[edit]
For their final signature bake, the finalists were asked to bake 12 mille-feuille in 2 1/2 hours. For the technical challenge, the bakers were asked to bake a sachetorte in 2 hours and 40 minutes. For their final showstopper, the bakers were asked to bake 3 different types of petits fours: Meringue, Sweet Pastry, and Sponge Based, within 4 hours.
Baker
Signature
(12 Mille-feuille)
Technical
(Sachertorte)
Showstopper
(Petits Fours)
Holly Banoffee Inspired Mille Feuille 2nd Strawberry and Cream Meringue Nest
Gooseberry and Elderflower 'Bakewell' Tarts
Neapolitan Ice-Cream Sandwich
Joanne Raspberry and Blueberry Mille Feuille 1st Mini Victoria Sandwiches
Raspberry, White Chocolate and Pistachio Mini Meringues
Mini Banoffee Pie with Banana Mousse
Mary-Anne Lemon and Ginger Mille Feuille 3rd Fruit Tarts with Elderflower Custard
Strawberry and Rhubarb Cheesecakes
Black Fruit Meringue with Everlasting Syllabub
Extras and special episodes[edit]
Both episodes 9 and 10 were Masterclasses by Paul and Mary where they demonstrated how to make the Technical Challenges that they had set throughout the series. Episode 9 showed the first four of the series; Coffee and walnut Battenberg, Tarte au Citron, Focaccia and Brandy Snaps. Episode 10 showed the last four of the series; Pork pies, Chocolate roulade, Iced fingers and Sachertorte. Episode 11 went back and revisited the bakers from Series 1 to catch up on what the contestants had been doing since they had been on the show.
Post-show career[edit]
Some of the contestants went on to a career in baking or have a change of career as a result of appearing on the show.
Joanne Wheatley has written two best selling books on baking, A Passion for Baking published on 16 May 2013,[3] and Home Baking initially as a Sainsbury's exclusive. She writes a monthly column for Sainsbury's magazine and is a regular guest columnist for The Sun newspaper.[5][6] She runs cookery courses from her home in Essex,[7][8] and has appeared in various television shows such as The Alan Titchmarsh Show and What's Cooking.[9]
Holly Bell teaches baking classes and for a time worked as an occasional radio presenter on BBC Radio Leicester.[10] She also appeared as a guest presenter on QVC shopping channel.[11] She wrote an eBook called Ready, Steady, Bake! which was published on 5 July 2012,[12] and published a book Recipes from a Normal Mum on 17 July 2014.[13]
Mary-Anne Boermans wrote a book on baking, Great British Bakes: Forgotten Treasures for Modern Bakers, which was published on 7 November 2013.[14]
Ratings[edit]
Official episode viewing figures are from BARB.[15]
Episode
no.
Airdate
Viewers
(millions)
BBC Two
weekly ranking
1 16 August 2011 (2011-08-16) 3.10 2
2 23 August 2011 (2011-08-23) 3.53 2
3 30 August 2011 (2011-08-30) 3.82 1
4 6 September 2011 (2011-09-06) 3.60 1
5 13 September 2011 (2011-09-13) 3.83 1
6 20 September 2011 (2011-09-20) 4.25 1
7 27 September 2011 (2011-09-27) 4.42 1
8 4 October 2011 (2011-10-04) 5.06 1
Specials[edit]
Episode
no.
Airdate
Viewers
(millions)
BBC Two
weekly ranking
The Great British Bake Off Masterclass
1 6 October 2011 (2011-10-06) 2.32 6
2 13 October 2011 (2011-10-13) 2.14 9
The Great British Bake Off Revisited
20 October 2011 (2011-10-20) N/A N/A
References[edit]
Jump up ^ Liz Thomas (5 October 2011). "Young grandmother who honed cooking skills making cakes for sons crowned Great British Bake-Off winner". The Daily Mail.
Jump up ^ "Valentines Mansion proves to be the perfect setting for TV show". Redbridge i. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012.
^ Jump up to: a b "Edd Kimber and Jo Wheatley: Great British Bake Off changed our lives". Metro. 28 August 2012.
Jump up ^ Liz Thomas (5 October 2011). "Young grandmother who honed cooking skills making cakes for sons crowned Great British Bake-Off winner". The Daily Mail.
Jump up ^ "Home Baking [Sainsbury's Exclusive]". Sainsbury. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013.
Jump up ^ "Sainsbury's Magazine - February content". Exact Editions Ltd.
Jump up ^ "Jo's Blue AGA".
Jump up ^ "Great British Bake Off Winner Jo Wheatley Interview". Mojo Mums.
Jump up ^ Jess Denham (7 October 2014). "Great British Bake Off 2014: What past winners are doing now from Edd Kimber to last year's Frances Quinn". The Independent.
Jump up ^ "An interview with Holly Bell". Food Heaven. 10 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013.
Jump up ^ "Holly Bell". Good Food Bakes and Cakes Show.
Jump up ^ "Kindle Baking Book Bargain!!". Me, Bookshelf and I.
Jump up ^ Carolyn Hart (17 July 2014), "Cookbook of the week: Recipes from a Normal Mum", The Daily Telegraph
Jump up ^ Samuel Muston (25 July 2013). "On The Menu: Lardo London; Stolichnya' Salted Karamel vodka; Mary-Anne Boermans' Great British Bakes; EatPlayLove2013; Perrier". The Independent.
Jump up ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
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California State Senate
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California State Senate
California State Legislature
Type
Type
Upper house of the California State Legislature
Term limits
Elected before 2012:
2 terms (8 years)
Elected 2012 and after:
3 terms (12 years)
History
New session started
December 5, 2016
Leadership
President of the Senate
Gavin Newsom (D)
Since January 10, 2011
President pro tempore
Toni Atkins (D)
Since March 21, 2018
Majority Leader
Bill Monning (D)
Since December 17, 2014
Minority Leader
Patricia Bates (R)
Since April 12, 2017
Structure
Seats
40
Political groups
Majority
Democratic (25)
Minority
Republican (14)
Vacant (1)
Length of term
4 years
Authority
Article 4, California Constitution
Salary
$104,118/year + per diem
Elections
Last election
November 8, 2016 (20 seats)
Next election
November 6, 2018 (20 seats)
Redistricting
California Citizens Redistricting Commission
Motto
Senatoris est civitatis libertatem tueri
("It is a senator's duty to protect the liberty of the people.")
Meeting place
State Senate Chamber
California State Capitol
Sacramento, California
Website
www.sen.ca.gov
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. Due to the state's large population and relatively small legislature, the State Senate has the largest population per representative ratio of any state legislative house. In the United States House of Representatives, California is apportioned 53 representatives, each representing approximately 704,566 people,[1] while in the State Senate, each of the 40 Senators represents approximately 931,349 people,[2] with the result that California state senators each actually represent more voters than California's representatives to the United States Congress do. Each member represents a population roughly equivalent to the state of Delaware. As a result of Proposition 140 in 1990 and Proposition 28 in 2012, members elected to the legislature prior to 2012 are restricted by term limits to two four-year terms (eight years), while those elected in or after 2012 are allowed to serve 12 years in the legislature in any combination of four-year state senate or two-year state assembly terms.[3]
The State Senate convenes at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
In the current session, Democrats control 25 seats, two seats short of a two-thirds supermajority of the chamber. Republicans control 14 seats. There is one vacancy.
Contents
1 History
2 Leadership
3 Meeting chamber
4 Composition
4.1 Officers
4.2 Members
4.3 Seating chart
5 Past composition of the Senate
6 Committees
6.1 Standing
6.2 Joint
7 Offices
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
History[edit]
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Prior to 1967, state legislative districts were drawn according to the "Little Federal Model" by which Assembly seats were drawn to according to population and Senate seats were drawn according to county lines. The guidelines were that no Senate district would include more than three counties and none would include less than one complete county. This led to the situation of a populous county such as Los Angeles County (1960 population of 6 million) being accorded the same number of state senators (one) as less populous counties such as Humboldt County (1960 pop. 104,000). In Reynolds v. Sims, the United States Supreme Court compelled all states to draw up districts with equal population. As such, boundaries were changed to comply with the ruling.
Leadership[edit]
The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote. The President pro tempore is elected by the majority party caucus, followed by confirmation of the full senate. Other leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses according to each party's strength in the chamber.
The current president pro tem is Democrat Toni Atkins (39th–San Diego). The minority leader is Republican Patricia Bates (36th–Laguna Niguel).
Meeting chamber[edit]
The red tones of the California State Senate Chamber are based on the British House of Lords, which is outfitted in a similar color. The dais rests along a wall shaped like an "E", with its central projection housing the rostrum. The Lower tier dais runs across the entire chamber, there are several chairs and computers used by the senate officers, the most prominent seat is reserved for the secretary who calls the roll. The higher tier is smaller, with three chairs, the two largest and most ornate chairs are used by the President Pro Tempore (right chair) and the Lieutenant Governor (left chair). The third and smallest chair, placed in the center, is used by the presiding officer (acting in place of the Pro Tem) and is rarely sat in as the president is expected to stand. There are four other chairs flanking the dais used by the highest non-member officials attending the senate, a foreign dignitary or state officer for example. Each of the 40 senators is provided a desk, microphone and two chairs, one for the senator, another for guests or legislative aides. Almost every decorating element is identical to the Assembly Chamber. Along the cornice appears a portrait of George Washington and the Latin quotation: senatoris est civitatis libertatem tueri ("It is a senator's duty to protect the liberty of the people").
Composition[edit]
Composition of the California State Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Party
25 1 14
Democratic V Republican
Affiliation
Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Democratic
Republican
Vacant
End of previous legislature
26 13
39
1
Begin
27 13
40
0
February 22, 2018[4]
26
39
1
June 25, 2018[5]
25 14
Latest voting share
7001640999999900000♠64.1%
7001359000000000000♠35.9%
Officers[edit]
Position
Name
Party
District
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom Democratic
President pro tempore Toni Atkins Democratic 39th–San Diego
Majority leader Bill Monning Democratic 17th–Carmel
Majority whip Nancy Skinner Democratic 9th–Berkeley
Majority caucus chair Connie Leyva Democratic 20th–Chino
Majority caucus vice chair Mike McGuire Democratic 2nd–Healdsburg
Minority leader Patricia Bates Republican 36th–Laguna Niguel
Minority caucus chair Jim Nielsen Republican 4th–Gerber
Minority whip Ted Gaines Republican 1st–El Dorado Hills
Secretary Daniel Alvarez
Sergeant-at-Arms Jodie Barnett
Chaplain Sister Michelle Gorman
The Secretary, the Sergeant-at-Arms, and the Chaplain are not members of the Legislature.
Members[edit]
District
Name
Party
Residence
First elected
Term limited
Notes
1 Ted Gaines Republican El Dorado Hills 2011 2020
2 Mike McGuire Democratic Healdsburg 2014 2026
3 Bill Dodd Democratic Napa 2016 2024
4 Jim Nielsen Republican Gerber 2013 2022 Previously served from 1978 to 1990.
5 Cathleen Galgiani Democratic Stockton 2012 2020
6 Richard Pan Democratic Sacramento 2014 2022
7 Steve Glazer Democratic Orinda 2015 2028
8 Tom Berryhill Republican Modesto 2010 2018
9 Nancy Skinner Democratic Berkeley 2016 2024
10 Bob Wieckowski Democratic Fremont 2014 2022
11 Scott Wiener Democratic San Francisco 2016 2028
12 Anthony Cannella Republican Ceres 2010 2018
13 Jerry Hill Democratic San Mateo 2012 2020
14 Andy Vidak Republican Hanford 2013 2026
15 Jim Beall Democratic San Jose 2012 2020
16 Jean Fuller Republican Bakersfield 2010 2018
17 Bill Monning Democratic Carmel 2012 2020
18 Robert Hertzberg Democratic Van Nuys 2014 2022
19 Hannah-Beth Jackson Democratic Santa Barbara 2012 2020
20 Connie Leyva Democratic Chino 2014 2026
21 Scott Wilk Republican Santa Clarita 2016 2024
22 Ed Hernandez Democratic West Covina 2010 2018
23 Mike Morrell Republican Rancho Cucamonga 2014 2020
24 Kevin de León Democratic Los Angeles 2010 2018 President pro tempore from October 15, 2014, to March 21, 2018
25 Anthony Portantino Democratic La Cañada Flintridge 2016 2024
26 Ben Allen Democratic Santa Monica 2014 2026
27 Henry Stern Democratic Canoga Park 2016 2028
28 Jeff Stone Republican Temecula 2014 2026
29 Ling Ling Chang Republican Diamond Bar 2018 2024
30 Holly Mitchell Democratic Los Angeles 2013 2022
31 Richard Roth Democratic Riverside 2012 2024
32 Vacant
33 Ricardo Lara Democratic Bell Gardens 2012 2020
34 Janet Nguyen Republican Fountain Valley 2014 2026
35 Steven Bradford Democratic Gardena 2016 2024
36 Patricia Bates Republican Laguna Niguel 2014 2022 Minority leader
37 John Moorlach Republican Costa Mesa 2015+ 2028
38 Joel Anderson Republican Alpine 2010 2018
39 Toni Atkins Democratic San Diego 2016 2024 President pro tempore since March 21, 2018
40 Ben Hueso Democratic San Diego 2013 2022
: elected in a special election
: elected in a recall election
Seating chart[edit]
President
Newsom
Wilk Anderson Moorlach Vidak Hueso Hernandez Roth Galgiani Hertzberg Wieckowski Pan McGuire
Morrell Stone Nguyen Bates Bradford Hill Lara Allen Vacant Wiener Leyva Portantino
Gaines Chang Berryhill Cannella Fuller Nielsen Jackson Mitchell Glazer Skinner Stern Beall
de León Atkins Monning Dodd
Past composition of the Senate[edit]
Main article: Political party strength in California
Committees[edit]
Current committees include:[6]
Standing[edit]
Senate Committee on Agriculture
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Oversight and Bonded Indebtedness
Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education
Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources
Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services
Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government
Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections
Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
Senate Committee on Education
Senate Education Subcommittee on Sustainable School Facilities
Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
Senate Committee on Environmental Quality
Senate Committee on Governmental Organizations
Senate Committee on Governance and Finance
Senate Committee on Health
Senate Committee on Human Services
Senate Committee on Insurance
Senate Committee on Judiciary
Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations
Senate Committee on Legislative Ethics
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Senate Natural Resources and Water Subcommittee on Urban Rivers
Senate Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Senate Committee on Public Safety
Senate Committee on Rules
Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing
Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
Joint[edit]
Joint Committee on Arts
Joint Committee on Fairs, Allocation and Classification
Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture
Joint Committee on Legislative Audit
Joint Committee on Rules
Joint Legislative Budget
Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management
Offices[edit]
Senate Office of Research
Senate Office of Demographics
Senate Office of Floor Analysis
Senate Office of International Relations
Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes
See also[edit]
California portal
Bill (proposed law)
California State Senate districts
California State Senate election, 2016
California State Legislature
California State Legislature, 2017–18 session
California State Assembly
California State Capitol
California State Capitol Museum
Districts in California
Members of the California State Legislature
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "Apportionment Data". United States Census Bureau.
Jump up ^ "Senate Roster". State of California.
Jump up ^ "Article 4. Legislative". California Constitution. California Legislative Counsel. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
Jump up ^ Tony Mendoza (D–32) was pressured to resign due to accusations of sexual harassment.
Jump up ^ Josh Newman (D–29) was successfully recalled and replaced by Republican Ling Ling Chang.
Jump up ^ "California Senate Committees". Open States. Sunlight Foundation. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
External links[edit]
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Democratic Caucus
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Sergeant-at-Arms
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President of the Senate: Gavin Newsom (D)
President pro Tempore: Toni Atkins (D)
Majority Leader: Bill Monning (D)
Minority Leader: Patricia Bates (R)
Ted Gaines (R)
Mike McGuire (D)
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