James R. Mills | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Schrade |
| Succeeded by | Wadie P. Deddeh |
| 44th President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
| In office November 30, 1970 – November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Schrade |
| Succeeded by | David Roberti |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district | |
| In office January 2, 1961 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | George J. Lapthorne |
| Succeeded by | Frederick James Bear |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1927 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 2021 (aged 93) Bonita, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Joanna Rohrbough
(m. 1959, divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | San Diego State College (BA, MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1953 |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
James R. Mills (June 6, 1927 – March 27, 2021) was an American Democratic politician from California, who held elected office from 1960 to 1982, first in the California State Assembly from 1961 to 1965, then in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1982 where he also served as the 44th president pro tempore from November 1970 to November 1980.