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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 115 — Relative to the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1198 — Vehicles: reckless driving: impoundment. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 172 — Relative to Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1083 — Noncertificated public school employees: private school employees: egregious misconduct: statewide data system: Commission on Teacher… | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 927 — Intercountry adoption finalized in a foreign country. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 985 — 911 emergency system. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1378 — California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1061 — Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: relocation. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1029 — Vehicle lien sales: Department of Motor Vehicles: notice. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1135 — California Wildlife Coexistence Act. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1265 — California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority: GoGreen Program. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1412 — Parental communication: teacher meetings. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 955 — Beverage containers: supermarkets: reverse vending machines. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1387 — State agencies: collection and reporting of demographic data: Jewish identity. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1345 — Foster children: rights of foster youth. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1394 — State holidays: Cesar Chavez Day: Farmworkers Day. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 102 — Relative to National Safe Boating Week. | Yea | May 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 877 — Residential property insurance: loss estimate transparency. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1164 — Elections. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1312 — Cemeteries. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 171 — Relative to California Nonprofits Day. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1768 — Transactions and use taxes: Counties of Contra Costa and Los Angeles. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1112 — Vehicles: towing companies and storage facilities. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 951 — Employment: technological displacement: notice. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1091 — Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program. | Yea | May 20, 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.