Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Senate Leader Agreement

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after yesterday’s announcement by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) that Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) will serve as the Pro Tem Designee, with a transition to be announced in 2024:

“Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins is a barrier-breaker and a California icon. From our days serving together in the California State Assembly, to now, I’ve always been able to count on her for wisdom, leadership, and stalwart commitment to serving the people of California. Under Senator Atkins’ leadership, the Senate has tackled some of California’s thorniest issues, advancing critical legislation to expand reproductive rights, protect LGBTQ+ Californians, tackle our housing crisis, and so much more. I thank Senator Atkins for her incredible service to our state and look forward to our continued partnership — and friendship — in the years to come. 

“I’m proud to call Senator McGuire a friend, a partner in service and, now Pro Tem Designee. I am certain that his proven record of leadership — from holding Big Oil accountable to fighting for our environment and protecting California wildfire survivors — will serve our state well as we transition to a new era of leadership in the California State Senate. I look forward to continuing to work with Senator McGuire and the entire Senate to protect Californians and create a brighter, more just Golden State.”