Recognized for
Leadership
Luz has been recognized for her leadership by labor unions, business groups, environmental groups and community organizations for her accomplishments in the Legislature.
Awards
California Labor Federation 100% Labor Champion
California State Association of Counties Distinguished Service Award for Homelessness Legislation
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA 100% Legislative Scorecard
TechNet Champion of Innovation Award
American Society of Civil Engineers Legislator of the Year
California Association of Food Banks Award for Commitment to Fighting Hunger
California EnviroVoters Sustainability Star
Monterey Bay Aquarium and Azul Ocean Champion Award
Pacoima Beautiful Environmental Justice Champion Award
Heal the Bay Dorothy Green Award
The Nature Conservancy Climate Hero Award
Climate Resolve Coolest in LA Award
Children Now Pro-Kid Champion Award
Pukuu Cultural Services (Fernandeno Tatavium Tribe) Civic Spirit Award
Northeast Valley Health Corporation Legislative Champion Award
Legislative Accomplishments
Climate Change and Environment
Secured funding to mitigate Extreme Heat and create the first heat wave ranking notification system in the nation
Jointly authored the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB54)
Authored the first bill ever to require Climate Change education to be taught in CA public schools
Education and Youth
Created the first-ever California Youth Commission
Led legislation to ensure free school lunches. California became the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for school children
Advanced several dual language learner bills to identify early childhood DLLs and provide resources
Homelessness
Established the California Interagency Council on Homelessness
Authored legislation to identify homeless youth and provide services to homeless K-12 children
Worked with advocates across the state to secure $3 billion of 2023-2024 housing and homelessness-related expenditures