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Dave Cortese
CA Senate District 15
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 1729 — State employment: telework programs. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1845 — Student safety: human trafficking. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1576 — Workers' compensation: Subsequent injuries payments. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1838 — Public contracts: local agencies: responsive bidders. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2417 — Community colleges: part-time faculty: retirement. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2008 — Local educational agencies: planning and reporting requirements: template: repealer. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2147 — Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1753 — Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2164 — Legally protected activities. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2339 — Firearms: prohibited persons. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2122 — Infractions: warrants and penalties. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1662 — Misdemeanor diversion. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2720 — Human trafficking victim support coordinator. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2664 — Places of religious worship: unlawful activities. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1825 — Health care: state hospitals. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2689 — Low-income housing tax credits: lease nonrenewal: good cause. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1684 — Common interest developments: cooling systems. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2760 — County board of supervisors: inspector general. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1567 — General plan: annual report: congregate and residential care for the elderly. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1645 — Corrections: Humanizing and Uniting Generations Safely (HUGS) Act of 2026. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2263 — Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: employee housing: transit-oriented joint development projects. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2058 — California Factory-Built Housing Law: inspection: permitting. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1688 — Child abuse or neglect: reporting. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2270 — Low-income housing tax credit: farmworker housing. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1759 — Prisons: classification. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
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SB 791
CA · —
Vehicle dealers: document processing charge.
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SB 1177
CA · —
Wage statements: airline cabin crew employees.
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SB 1250
CA · —
State highway system: wildlife connectivity.
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SB 1215
CA · —
Electrical corporations: electric vehicle charging stations: multifamily housing properties.
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SB 1375
CA · —
California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: urban intermodal rail station project.
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SB 1246
CA · —
Autonomous vehicles.
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SB 1306
CA · —
Controlled substances: gamma-butyrolactone.
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SB 1185
CA · —
Pharmaceutical facilities: skilled and trained workforce.
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SCR 129
CA · —
Relative to the Rusty Areias Highway.
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SB 1392
CA · —
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles.
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