Runner named vice chair of Senate Rules Committee

SACRAMENTO – Senator Sharon Runner (R-Antelope Valley) this week announced her appointment as Vice Chair of the Senate Rules Committee.

The Senate Rules Committee oversees the day-to-day operations of the Senate, and conducts the confirmation process for Governor appointments to state agencies, departments and commissions.

“It is an honor to sit on a committee that holds so much responsibility,” Runner stated in a news release. “I look forward to working with my fellow committee members to uphold the rules of the house with fairness and transparency.”

Appointment to the Rules Committee requires a full vote of the Senate. Runner received unanimous support.

Elected in March 2015, Sharon Runner represents portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties as Senator for the 21st District. Her district includes the Antelope Valley, Victor Valley and portions of the Santa Clarita Valley. For more information, visit http://district21.cssrc.us/.

[Information via news release from the office of Senator Sharon Runner.]