John A. Pérez was sworn in as the new speaker of the California General Assembly yesterday, replacing Karen Bass, who is leaving the Assembly this year due to term limits. In a speech, Pérez said his priorities include passing a ballot measure to restore majority rule to budget related bills and preventing lobbyists from texting legislators during floor debates. The Los Angeles Democrat is the first openly gay person to hold a leadership role in the Legislature.

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John A. Pérez, Newly sworn-in Assembly Speaker (D-Los Angeles)