Policy & Legislation

Bass Elected Next Assembly Speaker

March 4, 2008

Assemblymember Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, won last Thursday's vote to become the new Assembly Speaker. It is not yet clear when she will take over the post from Speaker Fabian Núñez.

Bass serves on the Assembly's housing committee and has demonstrated a strong commitment to homes for former foster youth.

Contact Julie Snyder, (916) 447-0503 x 102 or .

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