18:22 SACRAMENTO-California Senate President pro tem Kevin de León today announced his leadership members and nominees for Senate standing committee chairs and members, forming a legislative team focused on job creation, long-term economic growth, and protecting the historic progress California has made in the last decade. The short list includes Senator Bill Monning. Monning was reappointed to serve as Senate Majority Leader. Designated committee chairs and membership will be formally adopted by the Senate Rules Committee when it convenes on January 11, 2017.