Assemblywoman Torres offers a recap of work

A year after becoming the Assembly representatives for the 61st District, Norma Torres, D-Ontario, has offered constituents an update of the legislative business she's been handling since arriving in Sacramento. 

 

In the area of legislation Torres counted five bill the governor signed into law: 

AB 22 which raised fines for those hacking into computer systems; AB 576 makes it easier for local government agencies to pursue recovery of the costs associated with removing graffiti; AB 488 and AB 770 increase flexibility when it comes to funding for the care and education of foster children; and AB 912 designed to make improvements to the 9-1-1 system. 

 

Torres said working its way through the legislative process is AB 422. If approved the proposal would result in the creation of a youth and family master plan for the state.

 

Torres serves as chairwoman of the Assembly Housing Committee and plans to continue working on matters related to home ownership and homelessness offering special attention to the topic as it relates to military veterans.

 

As part of her work, Torres has also been involved in organizing workshops on home foreclosure and fraud; on issues related to mobile home parks including those tied to code enforcement and air quality.

 

Recently she also held a hearing on gangs and their use of technology to carry out recruitment and other activities.