State government: December 2009 Archives

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

In a statement Torres counted five bills the Governor signed into law.

The five pieces of legislation are: AB 22 which raised fines for those hacking into computer systems; AB 576 makes it easier for local government agencies to pursue recovery of costs associated with removing graffiti; AB 488 and AB 770 increases flexibility when it comes to funding for the care and education of foster children; and AB 912 which is 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. She plans on continuing to giving special attention to homelessness and military veterans.

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

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