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Laura Richardson
CA Senate District 35
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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 33Environment & Energy 28Transportation & Infrastructure 23Civil Rights & Liberties 20Healthcare 19Social Services & Welfare 18Economy & Taxes 14Housing 14Labor & Employment 13Education 12Criminal Justice & Policing 9Technology & Privacy 6Banking & Finance 5Veterans Affairs 4Elections & Voting 3Other 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Senate District 35 current
California |
Democratic | Dec 2, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| CA Senate District 35
California |
Democratic | Dec 4, 2006 | Sep 4, 2007 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (5,158 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 937 — Law enforcement: flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1037 — Health care coverage: rate review. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1130 — Invasion of privacy: wearable recording devices. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 966 — Refinery and chemical plants. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1374 — Restraining orders: educational institutions. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 996 — Manufactured housing: classification as real property. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1257 — Federal immigration enforcement: report. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — State Water Project: renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1367 — Planning and zoning: detention facilities. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 886 — California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — Elections. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1399 — Locked detention facilities: civil immigration: reviews. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1103 — Large home improvement retailers: immigration enforcement: reporting. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1370 — Covered wildfire mitigation projects: consolidated and expedited review. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 887 — California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: clean energy powerplant projects. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1314 — Smoke shops: locations, hours of operation, and sale of nitrous oxide. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1167 — Vehicles: electric bicycles. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1249 — Personal income taxes: deductions: elderly seniors. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 942 — Civil detainees. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 924 — Low-income energy assistance. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 909 — Public works. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1123 — Administrative Procedure Act: major regulations. | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1283 — Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 983 — San Diego Unified Port District: job order contracting: pilot program. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 907 — Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (39 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1292
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Enhanced curb management system.
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SB 1305
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Wildlife: bears.
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SB 1340
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Small business liaison: contract information: small business procurement participation: disabled veteran business enterprise participation.
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SB 1312
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Cemeteries.
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SB 1413
CA · —
State vehicle fleet: zero-emission vehicles.
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SB 717
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Ken Maddy California Cancer Registry.
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SB 703
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Ports: truck drivers.
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SB 1337
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Interagency Working Group on Transportation Fuels Transition Strategy.
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SB 1089
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Preventive Treatment Health Care Act.
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SB 1420
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Vote by mail ballots and early voting.
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