Sen. Norma Torres

Co-sponsor ACR 154

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to American Stroke Month.

This measure would declare May 2012 to be American Stroke Month in California.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJR 20

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to violence against women.

This measure would call on the United States Congress to pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, Senate Bill No. 1925, authored by Senators Leahy and Crapo, and ensure the sustainability of vital programs designed to keep women and families safe from violence and abuse.

Signed into law Jun 21, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Primary AB 1275

Failed · California Assembly · Lead sponsor

California Public Records Act: exemption: emergency 911 telephone calls.

The California Public Records Act requires state and local agencies to make public records available for inspection, subject to specified criteria, and with specified exceptions. The Warren-911-Emergency-Assistance Act provides a statewide system for the use of "911" as the primary emergency telephone number. This bill would prohibit a state or local agency from disclosing any portion of a 911 emergency telephone call providing medical or personal identifying information. This bill would require a public agency to disclose a recording of a 911 emergency telephone call to certain individuals under specified conditions.

Failed Jun 19, 2012 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 2003

Failed · California Assembly · Lead sponsor

Junk dealers and recyclers: nonferrous materials: payment.

Existing law requires junk dealers and recyclers, as defined, to keep written records of all sales and purchases made in the course of their business. Existing law prohibits a junk dealer or a recycler from providing payment for nonferrous material, as defined, unless the payment is made by cash or check, the check is mailed or the cash or check is provided no earlier than 3 days after the date of sale, and other specified requirements are met. This bill would allow payment for nonferrous materials by check only.

Failed Jun 18, 2012 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 29

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.

Passed Jun 18, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor ACR 137

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week.

This measure would declare April 22 through April 28, 2012, as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 119

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to California Agriculture Day.

This measure would recognize the week of March 4, 2012, to March 10, 2012, inclusive, as National Agriculture Week, and would designate March 21, 2012, as California Agriculture Day.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 30

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Read Across America Day.

This measure would recognize March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 105

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Children's Dental Health Month.

This measure would declare the month of February 2012 as Children's Dental Health Month.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 120

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to California Cattlemen's Day.

This measure would declare March 21, 2012, as California Cattlemen's Day and would urge all residents of this state to acknowledge and pay respect to the men and women, all over the State of California, who work on the land to enhance and protect it, and who dedicate their lives to producing healthy food for millions throughout the world.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor