Norma Torres
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| Norma Torres | |
| California State Assembly District 61 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Official website |
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Norma Torres is a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, representing the 61st District since 2008.
Torres has worked as a 911 Dispatcher/Instructor with the Los Angeles Police Department, as the Mayor of Pomona, and a member of the Pomona City Council.
He is a member of Local #3090 - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, and volunteers with American Youth Soccer Organization, Big Sisters Program, Boy Scouts, and Suicide Prevention Center.[1]
Issue positions
Torres did not provide answers to the California State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- Aging And Long-Term Care Committee, California General Assembly (Vice Chair)
- Banking and Finance Committee, California General Assembly
- Governmental Organization Committee, California General Assembly
- Housing and Community Development Committee, California General Assembly (Chair)
- Human Services Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Inland Empire Transportation Issues
- Insurance Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Rail Transportation
- Select Committee on Youth Violence Prevention
Sponsored legislation
Torres's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 575 - Sex offenders: restrictions
- AB 576 - Vandalism: graffiti: recovery of costs
- AB 897 - Housing assistance: Homeless Prevention
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Torres's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CA Teachers Assoc | $14,400 |
| CA State Council of Service Employees | $14,400 |
| CA Medical Assoc | $14,400 |
| AFSCME California | $14,400 |
| CA Dental Assoc | $10,800 |
External links
- Official state assembly website of Norma Torres
- Biographical profile of Norma Torres on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
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