California Senate unanimously confirms two gubernatorial appointees to education and State Bar posts
May 14, 2026 | California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California
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The California State Senate on Thursday confirmed two of the governor’s nominees: Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Edderton Speed as executive director of the State Bar.
Senator Grove presented Simpson’s nomination, citing a 40-year career in legislative staff roles and prior service as a gubernatorial appointee to the California Law Revision Commission. After brief remarks, the Senate proceeded to a roll-call vote; the secretary recorded 35 ayes, 0 noes, and the appointment was confirmed.
Grove returned to present Edderton Speed’s nomination for executive director of the State Bar, noting her prior role as director of leadership support services for the Judicial Council of California and earlier work as a Senate policy consultant and fellow. The chamber again moved to roll call; the secretary recorded 35 ayes, 0 noes, and the appointment was confirmed.
Neither confirmation drew extended debate on the floor. Both nominees were brought forward from committee with unanimous support; Senator Grove respectfully asked members for an aye vote in each case. The Senate recorded the official confirmations during today’s floor session.
Senator Grove presented Simpson’s nomination, citing a 40-year career in legislative staff roles and prior service as a gubernatorial appointee to the California Law Revision Commission. After brief remarks, the Senate proceeded to a roll-call vote; the secretary recorded 35 ayes, 0 noes, and the appointment was confirmed.
Grove returned to present Edderton Speed’s nomination for executive director of the State Bar, noting her prior role as director of leadership support services for the Judicial Council of California and earlier work as a Senate policy consultant and fellow. The chamber again moved to roll call; the secretary recorded 35 ayes, 0 noes, and the appointment was confirmed.
Neither confirmation drew extended debate on the floor. Both nominees were brought forward from committee with unanimous support; Senator Grove respectfully asked members for an aye vote in each case. The Senate recorded the official confirmations during today’s floor session.
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