State House Republicans (yes, there are still a few - 49 to be exact) will meet Saturday to elect a minority leader and assistant minority leader.

Peg Flory of Pittsford, who was minority leader most of last session, won't be seeking the job for next session. She said with the death of her law partner earlier this year, her law practice is too demanding.

Steve Adams of Hartland appears to be the only candidate looking to replace Flory. Adams, one of two Republicans to be given a committee chairmanship by Democratic Speaker Gaye Symington last biennium, will give up the helm of the Fish & Wildlife Committee to take the caucus leadership position.

Adams is one of the drivers of the recent Revolt & Repeal anti-Act 68 push, a move that didn't go over well with Democrats, but generally Democrats consider Adams a reasonable person they look forward to working with.

"I think I have a reputation of bringing everybody together and I think that's what the Republican caucus needs - a rudder," Adams said.

Patti Komline of Dorset, who will be serving her second term, is the only known candidate for assistant minority leader, a position held last session by David Sunderland of Rutland.

Democrats will meet a week from Saturday to elect their House leaders. No changes are expected there.

- Terri Hallenbeck