Leticia Castillo
- Assembly: 2024-present
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Bio
Leticia Castillo, 54, is a clinical psychotherapist. She runs a private practice, and previously worked for Riverside County’s Department of Mental Health. This would be her first elected position. She lost a 2022 bid to then-Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes. Castillo went on to narrowly defeat Cervantes’ sister, Clarissa Cervantes, in 2024, in what was the state’s the closest legislative race. Castillo says she is pro-parental rights and pro-choice, two of the issues she wants to fight for in the Assembly. She has has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from National University. Castillo lives in Home Gardens.
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Of 20 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 20 bills: 0 passed, 17 failed, and 3 are currently pending.
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82.0% lower than the average legislators
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99.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
85.0% lower than the average legislators
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Influence
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Policy
Bills Authored by Leticia Castillo
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Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
Assembly Standing Committee on Communications and Conveyance
Assembly Standing Committee on Education
Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
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