California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas removed five Republicans and one moderate Democrat from legislative committees, potentially in retaliation for oversight and bipartisanship efforts. The move was surprising given the Democratic supermajorities in both Assembly and State Senate.
Key Points
Republicans and a moderate Democrat removed from committees
Democrats hold supermajorities in both Assembly and State Senate
Efforts to combat sex trafficking and scrutinize state budget highlighted
Minority party's limited rights in the California state legislature mentioned
Pros
Potential exposure of wasteful spending and corruption in Sacramento
Efforts to combat sex trafficking of minors
Cons
Potential lack of minority party rights in the California state legislature