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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 41 — Pharmacy benefits. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 566 — California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: opt-out preference signal. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 495 — Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 398 — Election crimes: payment based on voting or voter registration. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 580 — Attorney General: immigration enforcement policies. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 587 — Student Aid Commission: membership. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1527 — Tribal gaming: compact ratification. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 889 — Prevailing wage: per diem wages. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 507 — Adaptive reuse: streamlining: incentives. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — Medi-Cal: provider directory: skilled nursing facilities. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 961 — Hazardous materials: California Land Reuse and Revitalization Act of 2004. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 257 — PARENT Act. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 419 — Educational equity: immigration enforcement. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 71 — California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: transit projects. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 338 — Virtual Health Hub for Rural Communities Pilot Program. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 471 — Office of the Developmental Services Ombudsperson. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 858 — Employment: rehiring and retention: displaced workers. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 464 — Employer pay data. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 576 — Video streaming services: commercial advertisements. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — State Bar of California. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 371 — Transportation network companies: insurance coverage. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1430 — County recorders: fees. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 650 — Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 538 — Public works: payroll records. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 359 — Use Fuel Tax Law: Diesel Fuel Tax Law: exempt bus operation. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | 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
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Autonomous vehicles.
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SB 1306
CA · —
Controlled substances: gamma-butyrolactone.
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SB 1185
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Pharmaceutical facilities: skilled and trained workforce.
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SCR 129
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Relative to the Rusty Areias Highway.
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SB 1392
CA · —
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles.
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