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From 1947 to 1972, the Legislature met annually; odd-numbered years were general sessions and even-numbered years were budget sessions. From 1973 on, the Legislature has meet in two-year sessions with no limitations on the type of bills that could be introduced. The Legislative Sessions were no longer numbered after the 57th session (1947). In 2005, as a result of redistricting, Santa Cruz County was divided into two Senate districts; the 11th and the 15th. The term of office for a State Senator is four years.
| Year | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1947-1952 | Judah, H.R. | Republican |
| 1953-1976 | Grunsky, Donald L. | Republican/Democratic/Republican |
| 1977-1980 | Nimmo, Robert | Republican |
| 1981-1996 | Mello, Henry | Democratic |
| 1996-2004 | McPherson, Bruce | Republican |
| 2004- | Simitian, Joe | Democrat, 11th District |
| 2004- | Maldonado, Abel | Republican, 15th District |
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