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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 734 — Environmental protection: biological resources data: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: powerplants: power… | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1322 — Agricultural commissions and reports. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 309 — Hypodermic needles and syringes. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 792 — Court interpreters. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 639 — Dams: exceptions. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 650 — The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 769 — Regional park and open-space districts. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 293 — Groundwater sustainability agency: transparency. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 406 — Employment: unlawful discrimination: victims of violence. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 224 — Health care coverage: essential health benefits. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 863 — Residential rental properties: language requirements. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 900 — Environmental protection: 30x30 goals: land conservation: stewardship. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 348 — Full-service partnerships. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1223 — Local Transportation Authority and Improvement Act: Sacramento Transportation Authority. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1017 — Energy: electrical and gas corporations: general rate cases. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 764 — Chain restaurants: children's meals. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 417 — Local finance: enhanced infrastructure financing districts: community revitalization and investment authorities. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 602 — Public postsecondary education: student behavior: drug and alcohol use: rehabilitation programs. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 593 — CalFresh: data sharing. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 480 — Autonomous vehicles. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1230 — Pupil discipline: expulsions: procedures. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 361 — Best value procurement: school districts. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 454 — Migratory birds: California Migratory Bird Protection Act. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1050 — Unlawfully restrictive covenants: housing developments. | Yea | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 757 — Local government: nuisance abatement. | Yea | Sep 3, 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
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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