| President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
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| Member of | California State Senate |
| Term length | 2 years |
| Inaugural holder | E. Kirby Chamberlain |
| Formation | 1849 |
| Unofficial names | President Pro Tem |
The president pro tempore of the California State Senate (President Pro Tem) is the chief executive and highest-ranking member the California State Senate and serves as chair of the Senate Rules Committee. The Pro Tem is chosen at the beginning of each two-year session, via election by all the other senators-elect.[1]
The current President pro tempore is Mike McGuire, a Democratic member from the 2nd district, who was sworn in on February 5, 2024.[2]
- ^ "Glossary of Legislative Terms". California Legislative Counsel. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ Koseff, Alexei (2024-02-05). "Mike McGuire wants to 'lift up every person' as new California Senate leader". CalMatters. Retrieved 2024-02-11.