Preceded by Delaine Eastin Political party Democratic Education College of San Mateo Succeeded by Ellen Corbett Role Politician | Preceded by Bill Lockyer Name Liz Figueroa Succeeded by John A. Dutra Spouse(s) Robert Party Democratic Party | |
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Full Name Elizabeth Figueroa Born February 9, 1951 (age 73)
San Francisco, California, U.S. ( 1951-02-09 ) | ||
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Liz Figueroa (born February 9, 1951, in San Francisco, California) is a former Democratic politician. She served as a California State Senator, representing the 10th District.
From 1994–1998, Figueroa served in the California State Assembly, representing the 20th District. In 1998, she was elected to the California State Senate, replacing Bill Lockyer.
In 2002, Figueroa introduced California Shine the Light Law (S.B. 27), a bill addressing business practices when disclosing customer's personal information to third parties, a practice known as "list brokerage." In April 2004, Figueroa garnered national attention when she proposed a bill (S.B. 1822) aimed at limiting Google's Gmail service from providing ads to users based in part on the content of their emails. After a few months negotiating with privacy groups and Google, Figueroa abandoned the effort.
Figueroa ran for Lieutenant Governor of California in 2006. In the June 6, 2006, primary election, against fellow state senator Jackie Speier and Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi. Figueroa received 18% of the vote. Speier received 39%, while Garamendi won the primary with 42%.
After leaving office, Figueroa was appointed by California Senate President Don Perata in 2007 to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.
She is now working for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte as vice president of public affairs.