Gloria Romero

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Gloria J. Romero is an American politician. She is currently the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate.

Romero grew up in Barstow, and earned her associate's degree from Barstow Community College. She went on to a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside. She has taught as a professor at state universities and served as a trustee and vice president of the board of trustees of Los Angeles City College.

She was elected to the California State Assembly in 1998 and to the Senate in 2001. She also serves on seven committees, including the influential appropriations committee. Romero represents the 24th district, which includes the East Los Angeles El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, City Terrace, Montecito Heights, as well as the San Gabriel Valley cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, City of Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, Monterey Park, Rosemead, South San Gabriel, and West Covina.

Senator Romero is California's leading leading legislative expert on reform of its prison system. She has authored numerous pieces of legislation dealing with sentencing and parole reform. Additionally, she has authored numerous bills addressing the reduction of domestic violence. She has been a leading voice in seeking greater funding for trauma care and emergency services.

In April, 2006, Romero co-authored, with State Senator Gil Cedillo, a resolution to endorse the May 1, 2006 boycott of American businesses to protest H.R. 4437, a House bill to increase the penalties for illegal immigration.[1]and to recognize America's immigrant roots and history.

Preceded by Richard Polanco	California State Senate Democratic Majority leader 2001—present	Succeeded by Incumbent —
Preceded by Hilda Solis	California State Senator 24th district 2001—present	Succeeded by Incumbent —
Preceded by Diane Martinez	California State Assemblymember 49th district 1998—2001	Succeeded by Judy Chu