Ok, the quotes are about Congress rather than the California Legislature, but the difference is getting smaller all the time.

"This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer."
Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)

"Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself."
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

"It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress."
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

"I don't mind what Congress does, as long as they don't do it in the streets and frighten the horses."
Victor Hugo

"Oh, I don't blame Congress. If I had $600 billion at my disposal, I'd be irresponsible, too."
Lichty & Wagner