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Democratic
· Senator
Angelique Ashby
Represents District 8 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,175 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 4,841 of 5,031 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
24 of 43
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
5,031
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 Angelique Ashby 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 Angelique Ashby 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. Angelique Ashby is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
7 of 1,175 party-line votes.
AB649 · Disability access: construction-related accessibility claim.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-30 · Passed 8–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1007 · Common interest developments: annual reports: assessments: discipline.
Senate 3rd Reading SB1007 Menjivar et al · 2026-05-27 · Passed 24–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB982 · Climate disasters: civil actions.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Insurance] · 2026-04-14 · Passed 6–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1231 Elhawary et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-13 · Passed 21–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB572 · Criminal procedure: interrogations.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB572 Kalra et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-12 · Passed 22–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1231 Elhawary et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB403 · End of Life Option Act: sunset.
Unfinished Business SB403 Blakespear Concurrence · 2025-09-12 · Passed 25–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB722 · Transit-oriented housing development: excluded parcels and sites.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-29 · Failed 3–3
SB677 · Housing financing: joint powers agreements: bond approvals: subdivisions: tentative and final maps: appeals.
That the Assembly amendments be concurred in · 2026-08-28 · Passed 4–3
SB799 · Joint powers authorities: South Bay Regional Housing Trust.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-23 · Passed 2–1
SB529 · Personal income taxes: deduction: California qualified tuition program.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-05-14 · Passed 2–0
SB789 · Taxation: information returns: vacant commercial real property.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-23 · Passed 3–1
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 · 778 shared contested votes
9%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 821 shared contested votes
7%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 806 shared contested votes
6%
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 (190 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Angelique Ashby 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.
Introduced43
Out of committee40
Passed one chamber35
Passed both chambers29
Became law24
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Digital replicas.
In plain English Requires consent before creating or using digital replicas of a person's likeness or voice, with penalties for unauthorized use.
Official synopsis: An act to amend Section 3344 of the Civil Code, and to add Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 540) to Title 13 of Part 1 of the Penal Code, relating to digital replicas.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 862, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Civil actions: housing development projects.
An act to amend Section 529.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 805, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.
An act to amend Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71 of the Government Code, relating to electric vehicle charging stations.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 347, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Pupil safety: limiting school access to unauthorized individuals.
An act to add Section 17603.5 to the Education Code, relating to pupil safety.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 421, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program.
An act to add Section 12098.9 to the Government Code, relating to music festivals.
VetoedVetoed by the Governor. · 2026-09-20
Housing finance and development: Sacramento Regional Housing and Homelessness Joint Powers Authority Act.
An act to add Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 6539.9.5) to Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 417, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
False advertising: synthetic performers.
An act to add Article 10 (commencing with Section 17610) to Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to consumer protection.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 246, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-16
Hazardous waste: major appliances: recycling.
An act to amend Sections 25211.3 and 25211.4 of, to add Sections 25211.6 and 25211.7 to, and to repeal and add Section 25213 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Bail.
An act to add Section 1302.5 to the Penal Code, relating to bail.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.
Relative to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 97, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-06-15
National Small Business Month.
Relative to National Small Business Month.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 91, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-06-09
CalFresh: student eligibility.
In plain English Expands CalFresh food assistance eligibility for college students and simplifies application requirements.
Official synopsis: An act to add Sections 69408.5 and 69432.93 to the Education Code, and to amend Section 18901.11 of, to add Section 18901.13 to, and to repeal and add Section 18901.12 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to CalFresh.
Out of committeeMay 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-05-14
School accountability: audits: annual review.
An act to amend Section 41020.3 of the Education Code, relating to school accountability.
Passed one chamberReferred to Com. on ED. · 2026-05-11
Relative to the election of members of the Senate Committee on Rules.
Became lawRead. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4112.) · 2026-04-30
Architecture Week.
Relative to Architecture Week.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 49, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-04-28
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. 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)
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)
AB2383 · 2026-08-31
Electricity: data centers. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2383 Zbur et al. By Allen)
AB2047 · 2026-08-31
Firearms: 3-dimensional printing blocking technology. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2047 Bauer-Kahan et al. By Blakespear)
SB1087 · 2026-08-31
Transportation planning: sustainable communities strategies: transportation funding programs. (Unfinished Business SB1087 Cabaldon Concurrence)
AB1307 · 2026-08-31
Licensed Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1307 Ávila Farías et al. By Caballero)
AB1349 · 2026-08-31
Consumer protection: ticket sellers. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1349 Bryan et al. By Cabaldon)
AB1546 · 2026-08-31
Vehicles: driving under the influence. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1546 Schultz et al. By Menjivar)
AB1642 · 2026-08-31
Wildfires: contamination standards. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1642 Harabedian et al. By Allen)
SB887 · 2026-08-31
California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects. (Unfinished Business SB887 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB178 · 2026-08-31
Public resources trailer bill. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB178 B. & F.R. (Laird))
SB1246 · 2026-08-31
Autonomous vehicles. (Unfinished Business SB1246 Cortese Concurrence)
SB883 · 2026-08-31
Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities. (Unfinished Business SB883 Umberg et al. Concurrence)
SB867 · 2026-08-31
Toys: companion chatbots. (Unfinished Business SB867 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB947 · 2026-08-31
Employment: automated decision systems. (Unfinished Business SB947 McNerney et al. Concurrence)
AB2065 · 2026-08-31
Rates: prohibited cost recovery. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2065 Petrie-Norris By Pérez)
SB1342 · 2026-08-31
Criminal records: relief. (Unfinished Business SB1342 Durazo et al. Concurrence)
SB1360 · 2026-08-31
Elections: translation of election materials. (Unfinished Business SB1360 Cervantes et al. Concurrence)
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