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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 1154 — Junior accessory dwelling units. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 346 — Local agencies: transient occupancy taxes: short-term rental facilitator. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 438 — Authorized emergency vehicles. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1255 — Pupil instruction: newcomer pupils: migrant education: migrant regions. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 395 — Alcoholic beverages: additional licenses: hospitality zone. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 627 — California Health Facilities Financing Authority Act. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 765 — State snake. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 49 — Schoolsites: immigration enforcement. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 571 — California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 697 — Determination of water rights: stream system. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1523 — Court-ordered mediation. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1150 — Local agencies: airports: alternative customer facility charges. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 492 — Alcohol and drug programs: licensing. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 652 — San Diego County Air Pollution Control District: governing board: alternate members. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 435 — Vehicles: child passenger restraints. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AJR 5 — Relative to birthright citizenship. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 238 — Mortgage forbearance: state of emergency: wildfire. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 544 — Railroad crossings: permit applications: review. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — Elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education: immigration enforcement: notification. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| ACR 70 — Relative to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. | Yea | Aug 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1457 — General plan: environmental justice element: disadvantaged communities. | Yea | Aug 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AJR 15 — The Major Richard Star Act. | Yea | Aug 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 60 — Relative to Elimination of Violence Against Women Day. | Yea | Aug 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 104 — Relative to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. | Yea | Aug 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 21 — Relative to National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month. | Yea | Aug 29, 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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