Former Republican Assemblymembers Bonnie Garcia and George Plescia got the OK from the Senate Rules Committee today to serve on the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.
The committee voted 4-0 5-0 to confirm the two Schwarzenegger appointees. Both appointments are subject to a full floor vote when the Senate convenes tomorrow.
Garcia, the board's current chairwoman, and Plescia, the vice chairman, were tapped for the posts by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Dec. 31, 2008. Each receives a salary of $128,109.
Garcia, who dropped a state Senate bid earlier this year, told Capitol Alert after the hearing that she still doesn't see another run for any elected office in her future.
"Not even dog catcher," she quipped, noting that she would be plenty busy when her daughter, who's expecting twins, gives her the new job title of "grandmother" later this spring.
The committee is also considering approving California Public Utilities President Michael Peevey for another term on the board. Look for an update on that vote when it happens.
Update 4:23: Peevey's reconfirmation was approved by the committee, 5-0. He also moves on to a full floor vote tomorrow.
The UIAB vote was updated to include the vote from Republican Sen. Bob Dutton, who was not present for the initial vote.
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