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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 482 — Roster of public officials: local government. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 632 — Local ordinances: administrative fines or penalties. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 263 — International trade: tariffs: impact study. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 777 — Food assistance: disasters: utilities. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 590 — Paid family leave: eligibility: care for designated persons. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1466 — Groundwater adjudication. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 93 — Water resources: data centers. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 283 — Energy storage systems. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Vehicle dealers: document processing charge. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 702 — Legislative and gubernatorial appointments: report. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1445 — Downtown revitalization and economic recovery financing districts. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 241 — Community colleges: personnel: qualifications. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 154 — Greenhouse gases: climate corporate accountability: climate-related financial risk: regulations: California Environmental Quality Act… | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 157 — Public safety. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 247 — Incarcerated individual hand crew members: wages. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 564 — Cannabis: excise tax: rate increase suspension: report. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 338 — Workforce development: the Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura: 2025 wildfires. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1152 — Controlled substances: human chorionic gonadotropin. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 518 — Descendants of enslaved persons: reparations. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 410 — Common interest developments: association records: exterior elevated elements inspection. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 413 — Juveniles: case file inspection. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 640 — Public postsecondary education: admission, transfer, and enrollment. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 740 — Virtual power plants: load shifting: integrated energy policy report. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 524 — Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 333 — Transactions and use taxes: San Luis Obispo Council of Governments. | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | 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
CA · —
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
CA · —
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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