Jean Fuller
| Jean Fuller | |
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| California State Senate Republican Leader | |
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Assumed office August 27, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Huff |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 16th district 18th district (2010–2014) | |
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Assumed office December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Ashburn |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 32nd district | |
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In office December 4, 2006 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin McCarthy |
| Succeeded by | Shannon Grove |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 16, 1950 Bakersfield, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Russell |
| Residence | Bakersfield, California |
| Alma mater |
University of California, Santa Barbara California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Fresno Bakersfield College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Educator |
| Religion | Congregational Church |
Jean Fuller (born April 16, 1950) is a U.S. politician who serves as the minority leader in the California State Senate. A Republican, she was previously a member of the California Assembly and the Superintendent of Schools for the Bakersfield City School District.
Background and education
Jean Fuller was born and raised in Kern County. She received her AA degree from Bakersfield College in 1970, her BA from California State University, Fresno in 1972, a Masters in Public Affairs from the California State University, Los Angeles in 1982 and her PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1989. She supplemented her education with coursework and seminars at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, and Exeter College at Oxford University. She served as an educator in the Central Valley for more than 30 years, including time as Superintendent of the Bakersfield City School District.
Community involvement
Fuller's professional and community leadership include the Kern County Museum Authority Board, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Jim Burke Education Leaders Forum, and the Kern County Superintendent's Administrative Advisory. Statewide leadership roles include the California School Boards Association, Association of School Administrators and the institute for Education Reform. Fuller was named California Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators in the 2004/2005 school year. Fuller earned national recognition for school improvement in 1998 when she was awarded the AASA Leadership for Learning Award.
State politics
First elected to the California State Legislature in 2006, Fuller represented the 32nd Assembly district. Fuller went on to win the election for the California State Senate in for California's 18th State Senate district in 2010. The 18th district includes parts of Kern, Tulare, and San Bernardino Counties as well as all of Inyo County, and is one of the largest in California.
In 2015, Senator Fuller authored SB 111, "Securing Federal Funding for Schools that Serve Military Families." SB 111, which was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, provides a 20% matching of funds for 11 California schools near or on a military base, allocating $61 million in federal and state funds.[1]
In 2012, Fuller authored SB 1367, the "Archery Hunting/Firearms Bill." This bill revised the archery provisions of the Fish and Game code to authorize a peace officer to carry a firearm while hunting deer, while prohibiting use of that firearm to illegally hunt deer.[2] SB 1367 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.
References
- ↑ "Bill Text - SB-111 School facilities: military installations.". leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "Legislation | Jean Fuller". district16.cssrc.us. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
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| California Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Kevin McCarthy |
California State Assemblymember 32nd District December 2006–December 2010 |
Succeeded by Shannon Grove |
| California Senate | ||
| Preceded by Roy Ashburn |
California State Senator, 18th District 2010 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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