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Senate appoints Cara L. Jenkins as Legislative Counsel despite objection over pending Bar inquiry
Summary
The Senate approved SCR2 to appoint Cara L. Jenkins as Legislative Counsel by an overwhelming vote despite at least one senator urging delay because of an open California State Bar investigation.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, to appoint Cara L. Jenkins as Legislative Counsel, passed on a roll call after floor debate. Senator Mick Umberg introduced the measure and praised Jenkins— record as head of the legislative counsel's office; Senator Alvarado Gill rose in respectful opposition, saying an open California State Bar investigation existed and urging the Senate to wait until that inquiry concluded before confirming the appointment.
Supporters emphasized Jenkins— integrity and experience writing and advising on legislation; opponents requested a voice vote and delay pending the investigation. The secretary recorded the roll and the appointment was adopted with 37 ayes and 1 no.
The appointment places Jenkins in a key nonpartisan role responsible for drafting and reviewing legislation and providing legal advice to the Legislature. The objection and the roll-call result were recorded in the chamber—s organizational proceedings.
