(December 2014 – November 2019)
Elected to the California Legislature to represent 1 million constituents in the 28 District. The position of Senator includes collaborating with citizens, special interest groups, political parties and colleagues to effectuate new laws and policies. I oversaw 3 offices with 10 legislative staff to ensure that our constituents were receiving the services they need and deserved.
I served as/on the following:
Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Health
Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Environmental Quality
Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations
Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Member, Senate Committee on Budget
Member, Senate Committee of Budget Sub-Committee on Health and Human Services Member, Senate Committee on Public Safety
Joint Author, SB-1229 (Prescription Drug Disposal Law)