On February 5, the California Senate is set to inaugurate Senator Mike McGuire as the new Pro Tem, succeeding the current outgoing Pro Tem, Toni Atkins. Senator McGuire garnered adequate support from fellow Democratic members in August, enabling him to shift to the role of Senate leader. Given that Senator McGuire's term ends in 2026, his tenure as Pro Tem will span no more than 2.5 years. Further details on this transition are available here.