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Martha Escutia
American politician and attorney
Martha M. Escutia (born January 16, ) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the California State Senate from until and California State Assembly from until
Early life and education
Escutia was born and raised in East Los Angeles.
She obtained her bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and earned her J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Escutia holds certificates in Advanced International Legal Studies of Trade and Tariffs from the World Court at The Hague, and in Foreign Investment from the National Autonomous University in Mexico City.
Career
Escutia represented California's 30th State Senate district. She served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications (EU&C) and was also the first woman Chair of the member California Legislative Latino Caucus.
During her tenure as a Senator, Escutia served as Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
She was also the first Latina Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, and the Chair of the California Legislative Women's Caucus.
Martha escutia usc Charles M. Preceded by Charles M. Contents move to sidebar hide. Escutia was also successful in passing legislation to implement the first low-cost auto insurance program for low-income residents in Los Angeles and San Francisco counties.Escutia passed legislation to implement the first low-cost auto insurance program for low-income residents in Los Angeles and San Francisco counties.
The California Labor Federation AFL-CIO named her "Legislator of the Year" for her advocacy for working men and women.[citation needed] She was also awarded the "Good Housekeeping Award for Women in Government" for her work on the Children's Environmental Health Protections.
In , the California School Boards Association awarded her its "Legislator of the Year Award" for her efforts on behalf of schoolchildren and K education.[citation needed]
In November , the Corona New Primary Center in Bell, California, was renamed as the Martha Escutia Primary Center in her honour.
Since , Escutia has served as Vice President of the University of Southern California for Government Relations.[1]
Personal life
Escutia has two children, Andres and Diego.