Recognized by the Commission on the Status of Women, Handgun Control, Inc., the Senior Action Network and the California Senior Legislature.

Received 100% rating on the 2000 Legislative Report Card by the Children's Advocacy Institute

Twice named by the California Abortion Rights Action League as Legislator of the Year.

Declared the "Most Valuable Player 2000" in the State Legislature by the California Consumer Federation.

Named Legislator of the Year by Californians Against Waste for his successful efforts to promote recycling.