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    Jean Fuller

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    Jean Fuller
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    Republican Party

    Prior offices
    California State Senate District 16
    Successor: Shannon Grove
    California State Assembly

    Compensation

    Base salary

    $104,118/year

    Per diem

    $183/day

    Education

    Associate

    Bakersfield College, 1970

    Bachelor's

    California State University, Fresno, 1972

    Graduate

    California State University, Los Angeles, 1982

    Ph.D

    University of California, Santa Barbara, 1989

    Personal
    Religion
    Congregationalist
    Contact

    Personal website

    Jean Fuller is a former Republican member of the California State Senate, representing District 16 from 2010 to 2018. Fuller previously served as state Senate minority leader.

    Fuller was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the California State Senate because of term limits.

    Biography[edit]

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    Fuller served as Superintendent of the Bakersfield City School District from 1999-2006, Superintendent of Keppel Union School District from 1990-1999 and Assistant Superintendent from 1988-1990.

    She is a member of the Association of California School Administrators Advisory Council, California School Boards Administration, California State Allocation Board, Institute for Education Reform, Jim Burke Education Leaders Forum, Kern County Adult Literacy Council Board and the Republican Working Group on Education.[1]

    Fuller has been awarded the Legislative Leadership Award from the California Water Agencies, Consumer Champion Award from TURN's Sylvia Siegel, and Legislator of the Year from the California Business Properties Association.[2]

    Committee assignments[edit]

    2017 legislative session[edit]

    At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

    California committee assignments, 2017
    • Legislative Audit
    • Legislative Budget
    • Rules

    2015 legislative session[edit]

    At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fuller served on the following committees:

    2013-2014[edit]

    At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fuller served on the following committees:

    2011-2012[edit]

    In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fuller served on these committees:

    2009-2010[edit]

    In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fuller served on these committees while a member of the California State Assembly:

    Issues[edit]

    Political Courage test[edit]

    Fuller provided answers to the California State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked her legislative priorities she responded:

    • "Balanced, on-time budget"
    • "Educational reforms, such as more career and technical training, local control and financial flexibility."
    • "Water infrastructure bond and distribution system"
    • "Inclusion of cost impact considerations during the implementation of AB 32 (greenhouse gas regulations)"[3]

    Campaign themes[edit]

    2014[edit]

    Fuller's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]

    “ I have worked to help steer California’s course of action back towards a direction of stability and prosperity. Hardworking families deserve a representative who is actively pursuing what matter most to them: an effective education system, low taxes, and above all, a robust and thriving economy.[5] ”

    [edit]

    The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


    Elections[edit]

    2018[edit]

    See also: California State Senate elections, 2018

    Jean Fuller was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

    2014[edit]

    See also: California State Senate elections, 2014

    Elections for the California State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Jean Fuller (R) was unopposed in the blanket primary and defeated write-in candidate Ruth Musser-Lopez (D)[6] in the general election.[7][8][9]

    California State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2014
    Party Candidate Vote % Votes
         Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJean Fuller Incumbent 72.8% 122,700
         Democratic Ruth Musser-Lopez 27.2% 45,812
    Total Votes 168,512


    2010[edit]

    Fuller was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. She instead ran for the district 18 seat of the California State Senate. She defeated Democrat Carter N. Pope in the November 2 general election.[10]

    California State Senate, District 18 General Election (2010)
    Candidates Votes
    Green check mark transparent.png Jean Fuller (R) 166,051
    Carter N. Pope (D) 75,229

    2008[edit]

    In 2008 Fuller was re-elected to the California State Assembly District 32. Fuller (R) finished with 120,628 votes while her opponent Virginia Martinez (D) finished with 53,789 votes.[11]

    California State Assembly District 32
    Candidates Votes
    Green check mark transparent.png Jean Fuller (R) 120,628
    Virginia Martinez (D) 53,789

    Campaign donors[edit]

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    Jean Fuller campaign contribution history
    Year Office Result Contributions
    2014 California State Senate, District 18  ✔ $1,002,009
    2010 California State Senate, District 18  ✔ $437,855
    2008 California State Assembly, District 32  ✔ $296,956
    2006 California State Assembly, District 32  ✔ $598,812
    Grand total raised $2,335,632

    Source: Follow the Money


    2014[edit]

    Fuller won re-election to the California State Senate in 2014. During that election cycle, Fuller raised a total of $1,002,009.

    2010[edit]

    In 2010, Fuller raised $437,855 in contributions.[12]

    Her two largest contributors were:

    Donor Amount
    California Dental Association $13,200
    Tulare County Medical Society $12,800

    2008[edit]

    Below are Fuller's top five campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[13]

    Contributor 2008 total
    Assoc of CA School Administrators $8,600
    Diane Saunders Lake $7,200
    Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians $7,200
    Philip Morris $7,200
    Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians $7,200

    2006[edit]

    Fuller won re-election to the California State Assembly in 2006. During that election cycle, Fuller raised a total of $598,812.

    Endorsements[edit]

    2014[edit]

    In 2014, Fuller's endorsements included the following:[14]

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee
    • Kern County Republican Party Central Committee
    • CDF Firefighters
    • California Association of Highway Patrolmen
    • The Associated Builders and Contractors – Central California Chapter
    • Crime Victims United

    Scorecards[edit]

    See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in California

    A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.

    Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. It is Ballotpedia’s goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number.

    Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of California scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org.





    2018

    In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.

    Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the chamber.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on "policy that will support a healthy, just and resilient agriculture and food system."
    Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
    Legislators are scored on "how they voted in accord with CMTA."
    Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of consumers.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's position legislation.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to children.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to children.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of seniors.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on behavioral health issues.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
    Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer related issues.
    Legislators are scored on how they voted on bills related to the interests of California cities.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on the organization's priority legislation.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
    Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of home care providers.


    2017


    2016


    2015


    2014


    2013


    2012

    Capitol Weekly[edit]

    Capitol Weekly, California's major weekly periodical covering the state legislature, publishes an annual legislative scorecard to pin down the political or ideological leanings of every member of the legislature based on how they voted on an assortment of bills in the most recent legislative session. The 2009 scores were based on votes on 19 bills, but did not include how legislators voted on the Proposition 1A (2009). On the scorecard, "100" is a perfect liberal score and "0" is a perfect conservative score.[15][16]

    On the 2009 Capitol Weekly legislative scorecard, Fuller ranked as an 11.[17]

    Recent news[edit]

    This section links to a Google news search for the term Jean + Fuller + California + Senate

    Jean Fuller News Feed

    See also[edit]

    External links[edit]

    Footnotes[edit]

    1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 13, 2014
    2. ↑ fuller.cssrc.us, "Senator Jean Fuller," accessed January 16, 2017
    3. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed March 13, 2014
    4. ↑ fullerforsenate.com, "Official campaign website," accessed September 19, 2014
    5. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    6. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Write-in Candidates for the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election," accessed May 24, 2014
    7. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
    8. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
    9. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
    10. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    11. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    12. ↑ Follow the Money, "Contributions to Fuller, Jean," accessed May 27, 2015
    13. ↑ Follow the Money, "Contributions to Fuller, Jean," accessed May 27, 2015
    14. ↑ fullerforsenate.com, "Endorsements," accessed September 19, 2014
    15. ↑ Capitol Weekly, "Capitol Weekly's Legislative Scorecard," December 17, 2009
    16. ↑ Fox and Hounds Daily, "Random Thoughts on the Political Scene," December 18, 2009
    17. ↑ Capitol Weekly, "2009 Capitol Weekly State Legislative Scorecard (Archived)," accessed March 13, 2014
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Andy Vidak (R)     		California State Senate District 16
    August 2014-2018     		Succeeded by
    Shannon Grove (R)
    Preceded by
    Roy Ashburn     		California State Senate District 18
    2010–2014     		Succeeded by
    Robert Hertzberg (D)
    Preceded by
    -     		California State Assembly District 32
    2006–2010     		Succeeded by
    Shannon Grove


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