Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) has been replaced by Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) as Republican Leader in the state Senate. Senator Huff, who is termed out in 2016, is running for Michael Antonovich's seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. In an attempt to prevent distractions and stabilize the Assembly Democratic Caucus in the final few weeks of session, Speaker Toni Atkins sent a letter requesting that Democrats hold off on a vote to replace her until January 5, 2016 – the start of the new Legislative year.
