- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: California State Senator
- President pro Tempore of the California State Senate
- 2010 John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award
- Sacramento Unity Center, Unity Council Board of Directors 1999 - 2008
- Chief Justice's Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues
- California State Assembly 1998 - 2004
- Sacramento City Council 1992 - 1998
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