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Democratic
· Senator
Akilah Weber Pierson
Represents District 39 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,142 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 4,731 of 5,039 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
48 of 65
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
5,039
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Akilah Weber Pierson votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Akilah Weber Pierson sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Akilah Weber Pierson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 1,142 party-line votes.
SB1377 · Immunizations: medical exemptions.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Business, Professions and Economic Development] · 2026-04-15 · Failed 3–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1377 · Immunizations: medical exemptions.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Business, Professions and Economic Development] · 2026-04-15 · Failed 3–4
AB1914 · General plan elements: childcare.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-29 · Passed 3–1
SB1194 · Immigration Legal Fellowship Project.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-20 · Passed 3–1
AB957 · Cigarette and tobacco products: retail sale: pharmacies.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] · 2025-06-30 · Passed 5–3
AB2395 · Child support: compromise of arrears program.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-29 · Passed 4–1
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Megan DahleRepublican · District 1 · 737 shared contested votes
8%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 806 shared contested votes
6%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 800 shared contested votes
5%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (308 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Akilah Weber Pierson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced65
Out of committee62
Passed one chamber55
Passed both chambers50
Became law48
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Prescription drugs.
An act to amend Section 4073.5 of the Business and Professions Code, to amend Section 1367.22 of, and to add Section 1342.77 to, the Health and Safety Code, and to add Sections 10123.190 and 10123.1937 to the Insurance Code, relating to prescription drugs.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1007, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Health care claims reimbursement.
An act to add Section 1371.21 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.134 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1001, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
San Diego Unified Port District: job order contracting: pilot program.
An act to add and repeal Article 48.5 (commencing with Section 20755) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 993, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
School curriculum: physical education framework: cardiopulmonary resuscitation: automated external defibrillators.
An act to add Section 33549 to the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 992, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
An act to add Chapter 25.3 (commencing with Section 22758) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to health care services.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 857, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impacts: building height.
An act to add Section 21080.82 to the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 788, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
California Environmental Quality Act: City of San Diego: mixed-use development project.
An act to add Section 21080.77 to the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 786, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Chain restaurants: children’s meals.
An act to amend Section 114379.10 of, and to add Sections 114379.35 and 114379.36 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to children’s health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 724, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Restaurant menus: added sugar warnings.
An act to add Article 8.7 (commencing with Section 114094.15) to Chapter 4 of Part 7 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to restaurant menus.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 723, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Pupil instruction: math assessments.
An act to add Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 52985) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 674, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Health care coverage: rate review.
An act to amend Sections 1385.01 and 1385.035 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 10181 and 10181.35 of the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-27
Franchise Tax Board: reporting requirements.
An act to amend Section 61050 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 671, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Educational equity: discrimination prevention coordinators.
An act to amend Sections 33803.2, 33803.3, 33803.4, and 33803.5 of, to add Sections 33802.1 and 33803.6 to, and to repeal Section 33803 of, the Education Code, relating to educational equity.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 670, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Health care coverage: dementia.
An act to add Section 1373.15 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.175 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 662, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Medi-Cal: behavioral health treatment: stakeholder feedback.
An act to add Section 14132.561 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 655, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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AB2634 · 2026-10-01
Workforce development: High road training partnerships: scoring preference. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2634 Zbur By Durazo)
AB113 · 2026-09-01
Budget Act of 2026. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB113 Gabriel By Laird)
SB931 · 2026-09-01
Dolly Parton Day. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB931 Grove Urgency Clause)
AB194 · 2026-08-31
Transportation. (Do pass)
AB190 · 2026-08-31
Early care and education. (Do pass)
AB187 · 2026-08-31
Employment. (Do pass)
AB192 · 2026-08-31
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing. (Do pass)
AB113 · 2026-08-31
Budget Act of 2026. (Do pass)
AB133 · 2026-08-31
Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill. (Do pass)
AB114 · 2026-08-31
Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. (Do pass)
AB195 · 2026-08-31
Income taxes: exclusions: wildfire loss mitigation payments. (Do pass)
AB173 · 2026-08-31
Health. (Do pass)
AB191 · 2026-08-31
2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Do pass)
AB167 · 2026-08-31
Higher education budget trailer bill. (Do pass)
AB178 · 2026-08-31
Public resources trailer bill. (Do pass)
AB193 · 2026-08-31
Public resources: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: programs. (Do pass)
AB175 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: community placement plans and community resource development plans. (Do pass)
AB186 · 2026-08-31
Income taxes: film tax credits. (Do pass)
AB184 · 2026-08-31
State government. (Do pass)
AB904 · 2026-08-31
Carpet recycling. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB904 Aguiar-Curry By Cabaldon)
AB2204 · 2026-08-31
Prisons: organized sports programming. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2204 Gabriel et al. By Becker)
SB886 · 2026-08-31
California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB886 Padilla)
SB1180 · 2026-08-31
Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act: California Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund. (Unfinished Business SB1180 Allen Concurrence)
AB190 · 2026-08-31
Early care and education. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB190 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Laird)
SB574 · 2026-08-31
Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers. (Unfinished Business SB574 Umberg et al. Concurrence)
AB1680 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1680 Calderon et al. By Allen)
SB715 · 2026-08-31
Elections. (Unfinished Business SB715 Allen Concurrence)
AB2564 · 2026-08-31
Surveillance pricing. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2564 Ward et al. By Wiener)
SB1365 · 2026-08-31
Price gouging. (Unfinished Business SB1365 Allen et al. Concurrence)
SB876 · 2026-08-31
Fire and residential property insurance. (Unfinished Business SB876 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB16 · 2026-08-31
Mental health: involuntary commitment. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB16 Blakespear)
SB337 · 2026-08-31
Prisons. (Unfinished Business SB337 Menjivar et al. Concurrence)
SB1050 · 2026-08-31
False advertising: synthetic performers. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB1050 Ashby)
AB664 · 2026-08-31
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB664 Alvarez et al. By Padilla)
AB187 · 2026-08-31
Employment. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB187 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Laird)
SB795 · 2026-08-31
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB795 Archuleta)
SB423 · 2026-08-31
California Public Records Act: private detention facilities. (Unfinished Business SB423 Gonzalez et al. Concurrence)
AB192 · 2026-08-31
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB192 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Laird)
AB2760 · 2026-08-31
Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2760 Sharp-Collins et al. By Arreguín)
SB1392 · 2026-08-31
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles. (Unfinished Business SB1392 Cortese et al. Concurrence)
AB1331 · 2026-08-31
Workplace surveillance. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1331 Elhawary et al. By Durazo)
AB1969 · 2026-08-31
California Community Schools Partnership Program: Promise Neighborhoods. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1969 Bonta et al. By Ashby)
AB1903 · 2026-08-31
Construction defects. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1903 Wicks et al. By Ashby)
SB903 · 2026-08-31
Mental health professionals: artificial intelligence. (Unfinished Business SB903 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
AB2493 · 2026-08-31
Electrical corporations: interconnection: Public Utilities Commission: transmission development monitor. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2493 Petrie-Norris By Stern)
AB1156 · 2026-08-31
Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1156 Wicks By Laird)
SB895 · 2026-08-31
California Science and Health Research Bond Act. (Unfinished Business SB895 Wiener et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence)
AB2727 · 2026-08-31
Corrections: parole and prerelease treatment. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2727 Nguyen et al. By Rubio)
SB1009 · 2026-08-31
Juveniles: detention. (Unfinished Business SB1009 Becker et al. Concurrence)
SB907 · 2026-08-31
Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform. (Unfinished Business SB907 Archuleta et al. Concurrence)
AB1795 · 2026-08-31
Smoke Damage Recovery Act. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1795 Gipson By Allen)
AB2440 · 2026-08-31
Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: certifications. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2440 Muratsuchi et al. By Allen)
SB615 · 2026-08-31
Vehicle traction batteries. (Unfinished Business SB615 Allen et al. Concurrence)
SB716 · 2026-08-31
Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB716 Durazo)
AB1709 · 2026-08-31
Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1709 Lowenthal et al. By Stern)
SB1228 · 2026-08-31
Advertising displays: exemptions: arenas and redevelopment agency projects. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB1228 Rubio)
AB2717 · 2026-08-31
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2717 Caloza By Reyes)
AB1871 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: dual enrollment: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1871 Fong et al. By Pérez)
AB2414 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: direct support professionals. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2414 Nguyen By Reyes)
AB1841 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Native American Day. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1841 Ramos et al. By Richardson)
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