The Sacramento Bee reports that Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg has released the full Senate committee roster for the 2013-2014 legislative session that begins today.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) returns as chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee, which is where you’ll find most bills that will affect cyclists. The Republican co-chair, Ted Gaines of Roseville, is an avid cyclist who can often be seen biking to work in the state capital. DeSaulnier voted in favor of extending the cell phone ban to cyclists, while Gaines voted against it. Both DeSaulnier and Gaines voted against High Speed Rail. Both voted in favor of Lowenthal’s 3 foot passing law.

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