The Assembly confirmed his nomination to the largely ceremonial post by a 51-17 vote. The senate is expected to follow suit.
Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Maldonaldo when John Garamendi resigned after winning a seat in congress last November.
But Democrats Dominate the assembly and rejected Maldonado's confirmation in February. Maldonado is also running for the g-o-p nomination for lieutenant governor in next month's primary.
