Speakership vote set

Assembly Democrats decided in closed session today that Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez will remain as leader through the end of this year's legislative session and that his replacement will be selected March 11.
Sacramento Bee.

Núñez, surrounded by his Democratic Caucus, made the announcement after a lengthy caucus session.
If no Assembly Democrat has support from 25 of the 48 caucus members by March 11, more time will be given for campaigning, Núñez said.

Once a replacement is selected for Núñez, whose term expires Dec. 1, the winner will spearhead fundraising for this year's Assembly elections and later work with the outgoing leader on business of the house, according to the plan adopted today.

Over in the Senate, a more peaceful transition took place with President Pro Tem Don Perata stepping down in favor fo Darrel Steinberg of Sacramento. Steinberg edged out Sen. Alex Padlla of San Fernando for the post.