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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 30 — Diesel-powered on-track equipment: decommissioning: resale and transfer restrictions. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1167 — Electrical corporations and gas corporations: rate recovery: political activities and promotional advertising. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 935 — State agencies: complaints: demographic data. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 527 — California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects: geothermal field development projects: enhanced geothermal system… | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1414 — Landlord-tenant: internet service provider subscriptions. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 812 — Recall and resentencing: incarcerated firefighters. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1098 — California Education Interagency Council. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 275 — Eligible training provider list. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1487 — Public health: Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex Wellness and Equity Fund. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 262 — Housing element: prohousing designations: prohousing local policies. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 682 — Health care coverage reporting. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 289 — State highway work zone speed safety program. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1503 — Pharmacy. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 734 — Criminal procedure: discrimination. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 450 — Public social services: support for older and aging immigrants. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 514 — Wildfire prevention: qualified entities: assessments: California Fire Service Training and Education Program Act. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 382 — Pedestrian safety: school zones: speed limits. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 454 — State Water Resources Control Board: PFAS Mitigation Program. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 287 — Elections: polling places and vote centers. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 374 — K–14 classified employees: payment of wages: itemized statements. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1280 — Energy. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 483 — Fixed term installment contracts: early termination fees. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 68 — Major food allergens. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 82 — Health care: legally protected health care activity. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 642 — Employment: payment of wages. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
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SB 791
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Vehicle dealers: document processing charge.
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SB 1177
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Wage statements: airline cabin crew employees.
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SB 1250
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State highway system: wildlife connectivity.
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SB 1215
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Electrical corporations: electric vehicle charging stations: multifamily housing properties.
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SB 1375
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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
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Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles.
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