D
Dave Cortese
CA Senate District 15
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
Verify externally: Open States
Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 34Environment & Energy 26Labor & Employment 25Education 17Transportation & Infrastructure 17Economy & Taxes 16Healthcare 16Housing 13Criminal Justice & Policing 9Social Services & Welfare 8Banking & Finance 5Technology & Privacy 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Elections & Voting 4Agriculture 3Foreign Policy & Trade 3Other 3Immigration 2Gun Policy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Senate District 15 current
California |
Democratic | Dec 7, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,295 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 1090 — Planning and zoning: housing development projects: urban lot splits: subdivisions: 2025 Eaton Wildfire: Altadena. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 948 — Firearms: safety certificates. | Not voting | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1007 — Common interest developments: annual reports: assessments: discipline. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1366 — Public Utilities Commission: report. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1010 — Hazardous waste: major appliances: recycling. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1124 — Public health. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1032 — Staffing agencies: registration. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1261 — Aging and Disability Resource Connection program. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 46 — Diversion. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1350 — Energy: renewable electrical generation facilities: definition. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1259 — Refineries: decommissioning and remediation: cost estimates. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 937 — Law enforcement: flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1037 — Health care coverage: rate review. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1130 — Invasion of privacy: wearable recording devices. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 966 — Refinery and chemical plants. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1374 — Restraining orders: educational institutions. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 996 — Manufactured housing: classification as real property. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1257 — Federal immigration enforcement: report. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — State Water Project: renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1367 — Planning and zoning: detention facilities. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 886 — California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — Elections. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1399 — Locked detention facilities: civil immigration: reviews. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1103 — Large home improvement retailers: immigration enforcement: reporting. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1370 — Covered wildfire mitigation projects: consolidated and expedited review. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
-
SB 791
CA · —
Vehicle dealers: document processing charge.
-
SB 1177
CA · —
Wage statements: airline cabin crew employees.
-
SB 1250
CA · —
State highway system: wildlife connectivity.
-
SB 1215
CA · —
Electrical corporations: electric vehicle charging stations: multifamily housing properties.
-
SB 1375
CA · —
California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: urban intermodal rail station project.
-
SB 1246
CA · —
Autonomous vehicles.
-
SB 1306
CA · —
Controlled substances: gamma-butyrolactone.
-
SB 1185
CA · —
Pharmaceutical facilities: skilled and trained workforce.
-
SCR 129
CA · —
Relative to the Rusty Areias Highway.
-
SB 1392
CA · —
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles.
Showing the 10 most recent.