Special committees at work

The Legislature is halfway through its 2017-2018 session, but work has continued since recess began in September.

I am a member of 11 select committees and most have continued to meet and hold hearings. Important issues that are sometimes put on the back burner during the regular session can be discussed in detail by select committees during recess.

I am vice chair of the Assembly Rules Subcommittee on Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention & Response, which recently held a lengthy hearing in Sacramento to gather information about current processes and areas needed for improveme...