State government has a direct impact on the lives of Southern California's citizens. From health care to education to environmental issues, your state lawmakers make decisions that affect you and your family. But how much do you know about what happens in the state assembly and senate chambers?
Use this California Government Guide to find answers to your questions.
Bills passed in the state legislature directly impact your day-to-day life, but how much do you know about how California's government works?
Find out about the different branches of government, who’s who in California government, what happens in a legislative session, and what bills are expected to come up this year.
The California Legislature is made up of a 40-member California Senate and the 80-member California Assembly. Each California resident has a state senator and state representative that represents them in Sacramento.
Below are the maps for the California Assembly and Senate districts for Southern California. You can zoom in and maneuver each map to where you live. Then, hover your cursor over the district in your area to find your legislator. Click on the district to go to that legislator's website.
Not sure which district is yours? You can look up all your representatives by going to the California State Legislature website.
Every year over 1,000 bills are filed in the California Assembly and Senate. With only 60 days in the legislative session, not all of them make it up for debate.
Do you have an issue that's important to you? Keep tabs on what your lawmakers are talking about so you can be in the know.
Your lawmakers like to use Twitter more and more to make big announcements, give updates on their bills, and share their opinions on a wide variety of subjects.
Our live feed helps you keep track of all our lawmakers in one place so you always know what is happening.
