The assemblyman isn’t termed out until 2026. McCarty has exerted significant influence over the budget as chair of the subcommittee that oversees education spending. Last fall, it was McCarty, not Rendon, who stood alongside Rivas after the caucus approved a transition plan to make him speaker. Kevin McCarty, Budget Subcommittee #2: McCarty was one of the former speaker’s top allies and surrogates during the leadership battle. The assemblyman, also termed out in 2024, is running for Los Angeles County supervisor. Evan Low, once seen as the likely next Appropriations chair, is probably out of the mix after he tried to buck Rivas in the 11th hour of the speakership fight. Several close Rivas allies, including Jim Wood and Buffy Wicks, are considered contenders for the post. So, it’s little surprise that Holden’s days wielding the gavel may be numbered. Jones-Sawyer is running for the Los Angeles City Council in 2024, when he’s termed out of the Legislature.Ĭhris Holden, Appropriations: The ability to control the purse strings on fiscal bills makes Appropriations one of the most coveted gigs. The assemblyman argues that a return to tough on crime policies won’t make Californians safer. He’s been under intense scrutiny after he delayed several fentanyl bills this year and again this week after the committee rejected a bill that would define human trafficking of a minor as a serious felony and a three-strikes offense (more on that below). Rumors have been swirling about which Rivas ally could replace Jones-Sawyer at Public Safety. Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Public Safety: Likely the most endangered chair. The speaker said he and Ting talked regularly during the final stages of budget negotiations (before Rendon abdicated on June 30). But the new speaker went out of his way to praise Ting when Newsom signed the budget. It’s likely Rivas will elevate an ally to chair Budget, one of the most powerful committees. Ting is termed out in 2024, and hasn’t announced whether he plans to run for another office (He has been mum on a progressive effort to draft him to challenge San Francisco Mayor London Breed). Phil Ting, Budget: There’s perhaps no more powerful Rendon lieutenant with such a murky future. Nevertheless, here’s a breakdown of the key committee chair posts to watch as the musical chairs play out. Rivas’ spokesperson, Nick Miller, signaled no major changes are likely until later this year: “The speaker is focused on being a strong steward for the bills he’s inherited.” Several of Rendon’s closest supporters had already left the Assembly before Rivas ascended. What’s next for Rendon’s lieutenants and key allies? Insiders are watching for any smoke signals about which committee chairs could be shuffled next. But the fallout from that major power shift is just beginning to ripple through the chamber. The bruising speakership fight in the Assembly is over, with Speaker Robert Rivas taking the helm from Anthony Rendon. To the loser and his allies comes, well, a whole lot of uncertainty. THE BUZZ - SPOILS OF WAR: To the victor and his allies go the spoils. PPIC’s new survey also presents a mixed bag for Gov. (The poll was taken June 7 to 29 - around the time Schiff was fighting off a GOP censure and making beaucoup bucks on it). Barbara Lee broke double digits, at 13 percent. Porter clocked in with 19 percent, followed by Schiff at 16 percent. Katie Porter with a slight edge over Rep. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) | APĭRIVING THE DAY: New polling released last night from the Public Policy Institute of California shows Rep. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon watches lawmakers debate a bill in the Assembly at the Capitol in Sacramento on June 1, 2023.
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