Senate District 33

Senator Lena Gonzalez

Welcome! I’m Senator Lena Gonzalez and I represent the 33rd District. The 33rd District represents nearly 1 million residents of Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, and the Southeast Los Angeles cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, Signal Hill, South Gate, and part of Los Angeles.

I’m honored to represent the working people of the 33rd District who drive California’s economy, from the Port of Long Beach to the transportation corridor that links California to the rest of the country. Please do not hesitate to contact my capitol or district office for assistance with state agencies or to voice your opinion about matters facing the legislature.

Sincerely,
State Senator Lena A. Gonzalez

Latest News & Videos

Equal Insurance HIV Act announced to end discrimination against HIV-positive Californians for life and disability income insurance

February 11, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today Senator Lena Gonzalez (D - Long Beach), Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and Equality California announced the Equal Insurance HIV Act to stop insurance companies from denying life and disability income insurance coverage based solely on HIV status. This bill proposal would enact anti-discrimination protections in life and disability income insurance products for those living with HIV by banning HIV discrimination to ensure they have equal access to the coverage they deserve.

Sen. Gonzalez Announces HIV Anti-Discrimination Bill

February 11, 2020

HIV Plus Mag: Senator Gonzalez Principal Co-Author of Legislation to Authorize Rapid STI Testing

February 06, 2020

Today, California state Sen. Scott Wiener is introducing a bill that will authorize HIV counselors to perform rapid syphilis tests (or any combination HIV/hep C/STI test) in addition to routine tests they are already permitted to do.

Furthermore, Senate Bill 932 will require testers and navigators to undergo HIV-specific counseling training that has been certified by the state's Office of AIDS.

Select Committee on Ports & Goods Movement, named Long Beach Sen. Gonzalez as Chair

January 30, 2020

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Senate Rules Committee approved the reauthorization of the seven-member Select Committee on Ports & Goods Movement, naming Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D- Long Beach) as Chair.

California State Senator Lena Gonzalez Joins Equality California Institute Board of Directors

January 22, 2020

LONG BEACH, Calif. — California State Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has been elected to serve on the board of directors of Equality California Institute, the 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit associated with Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. Senator Gonzalez, a longtime advocate for LGBTQ equality, has represented Long Beach and Southeast Los Angeles County in the California State Senate since 2019.

Senator Lena A. Gonzalez Applauds Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal which includes funding for Homelessness, Healthcare, Education and the Environment

January 10, 2020

LONG BEACH, Calif.- California Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, D- Long Beach, applauds Governor Newsom’s commitment to tackle some of the most critical social issues in the state by investing  in homelessness, education, healthcare, and the environment.

2019 In Review and Happy Holidays from Senator Lena Gonzalez

December 20, 2019

United Cambodian Community of Long Beach to Honor Senator Gonzalez for her Longstanding Leadership

October 04, 2019

Long Beach, CA – Thursday, October 3, 2019 – Senator Lena Gonzalez was honored at the United Cambodian Community 42nd Anniversary Gala.

“I’m honored to be recognized by the UCC, which represents the largest Cambodian population in the U.S.,” Senator Gonzalez stated. “The UCC and the Cambodian community are an integral part of Long Beach’s international and diverse culture, and are champions for inclusion and representation in the city.”