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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Ash Kalra
Represents District 25 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 1,181 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 5,043 of 5,227 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
34 of 62
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
5,227
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 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 Ash Kalra 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 Ash Kalra sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Ash Kalra is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 1,181 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB880 · Residential property: transfers: institutional investors.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-30 · Passed 4–3
AB1157 · Tenancy: just cause termination: rent increases.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-01-13 · Passed 4–3
AB605 · Employment: refineries: task force.
With recommendation: That Senate amendments be concurred in · 2026-08-30 · Passed 4–2
SB1092 · Mobilehome parks: resident organizations: option to purchase.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2026-07-01 · Passed 7–5
SB522 · Housing: tenant protections.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2025-07-09 · Passed 7–5
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.
Greg WallisRepublican · District 47 · 611 shared contested votes
33%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 726 shared contested votes
24%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 786 shared contested votes
16%
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 (184 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ash Kalra 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.
Introduced62
Out of committee60
Passed one chamber50
Passed both chambers39
Became law34
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Domestic Violence Prevention Act: forced marriage.
An act to amend Sections 6211, 6301, 6320, and 6340 of, and to add Sections 6217 and 6230 to, the Family Code, relating to domestic violence.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 950, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
State employment: reporting: health facilities.
An act to add Section 19851.2 to the Government Code, relating to state employment.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-30
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: employee housing: transit-oriented joint development projects.
An act to amend Sections 100001.5 and 100130.5 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 930, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Water policy: California Native American tribes.
An act to add Section 187 to the Government Code, and to amend Section 1051 of, and to add Section 106.2 to, the Water Code, relating to water.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-30
California State University: employer-employee relations: meeting and conferring.
An act to amend Section 3572 of the Government Code, relating to the California State University.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 898, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Employment contracts: stay-or-pay provisions: contract date.
An act to amend Section 16608 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 926 of the Labor Code, relating to employment, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 889, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Peace officers: secondary employment.
An act to amend Section 70 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-30
Unlawful immigration-related practices.
An act to amend Section 1019 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 748, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Rental vehicles: law enforcement.
An act to add Section 1939.36 to the Civil Code, relating to rental vehicles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 741, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
State holidays: Eid.
An act to amend Section 135 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 37220.7, 45203, 79020, and 88203 of the Education Code, and to amend Sections 6700, 19853, and 19853.1 of the Government Code, relating to state holidays.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 571, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Department of Social Services: C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program 2.0.
An act to add and repeal Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section 18999.950) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to emergency services.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 562, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Attorneys: corporate legal funders.
An act to add Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 6134) to Chapter 4 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to attorneys.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 393, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Infractions: warrants and penalties.
An act to amend Sections 19.7, 853.6, 853.7, 853.8, 978.5, and 1043 of the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 1803, 40508, 40510.5, 40512, 40512.5, 40514, and 40515 of the Vehicle Code, relating to crimes.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-20
Civil actions: setting aside default or default judgment.
An act to amend Section 1788.61 of the Civil Code, and to amend Sections 417.10 and 473.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 379, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Veterinary medicine.
An act to amend Sections 4825.1, 4826.6, 4827, 4830, 4840.5, 4858, 4858.1, 4858.2, 4900, 4901, 4902, and 4905 of, to add Sections 4846.3, 4846.4, and 4848.2 to, and to repeal Sections 4843.5 and 4844 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 205, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-15
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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AB113 · 2026-09-01
Budget Act of 2026. (AB 113 GABRIEL Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB931 · 2026-09-01
Dolly Parton Day. (SB 931 Grove Third Reading Urgency By Krell)
AB1128 · 2026-09-01
Mobilehome parks: rent caps: City of Torrance. (AB 1128 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB904 · 2026-08-31
Carpet recycling. (AB 904 Aguiar-Curry Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2204 · 2026-08-31
Prisons: organized sports programming. (AB 2204 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB886 · 2026-08-31
California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. (SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan)
AB190 · 2026-08-31
Early care and education. (AB 190 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
AB2320 · 2026-08-31
Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse. (AB 2320 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB574 · 2026-08-31
Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers. (SB 574 Umberg Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan)
AB1680 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association. (AB 1680 Calderon Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2086 · 2026-08-31
Pest control licenses: personal information: confidentiality. (AB 2086 Ellis Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1365 · 2026-08-31
Price gouging. (SB 1365 Allen Senate Third Reading By Kalra)
SB876 · 2026-08-31
Fire and residential property insurance. (SB 876 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Calderon)
AB2071 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: digital wellness. (AB 2071 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB16 · 2026-08-31
Mental health: involuntary commitment. (SB 16 Blakespear Senate Third Reading By Krell)
AB2163 · 2026-08-31
Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones. (AB 2163 Jeff Gonzalez Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB337 · 2026-08-31
Prisons. (SB 337 Menjivar Senate Third Reading By Aguiar-Curry)
SB1050 · 2026-08-31
False advertising: synthetic performers. (SB 1050 Ashby Senate Third Reading By Elhawary)
AB664 · 2026-08-31
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District. (AB 664 Alvarez Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB187 · 2026-08-31
Employment. (AB 187 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
SB795 · 2026-08-31
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends. (SB 795 Archuleta Senate Third Reading By ALVAREZ)
AB192 · 2026-08-31
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing. (AB 192 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
AB2760 · 2026-08-31
Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices. (AB 2760 Sharp-Collins Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1392 · 2026-08-31
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles. (SB 1392 Cortese Senate Third Reading By Ramos)
AB1331 · 2026-08-31
Workplace surveillance. (AB 1331 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1969 · 2026-08-31
California Community Schools Partnership Program: Promise Neighborhoods. (AB 1969 BONTA Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2372 · 2026-08-31
Vehicles: tolls. (AB 2372 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2493 · 2026-08-31
Electrical corporations: interconnection: Public Utilities Commission: transmission development monitor. (AB 2493 Petrie-Norris Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2222 · 2026-08-31
Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news outlets: business expense deduction: excessive employee remuneration. (AB 2222 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2344 · 2026-08-31
Animal abuse: forfeiture. (AB 2344 HANEY Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1156 · 2026-08-31
Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities. (AB 1156 WICKS Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2321 · 2026-08-31
Occupational safety and health: investigations. (AB 2321 Ortega Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2551 · 2026-08-31
Equity in Higher Education Act: time, place, and manner policies: student code of conduct violations: open forum. (AB 2551 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB895 · 2026-08-31
California Science and Health Research Bond Act. (SB 895 Wiener Third Reading Urgency By Solache)
AB1294 · 2026-08-31
Real property tax: welfare exemption: moderate-income housing. (AB 1294 Haney Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2727 · 2026-08-31
Corrections: parole and prerelease treatment. (AB 2727 Nguyen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1609 · 2026-08-31
Customer service chatbots. (AB 1609 Zbur Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1707 · 2026-08-31
Electricians: certification application, examination, and renewal. (AB 1707 Davies Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1795 · 2026-08-31
Smoke Damage Recovery Act. (AB 1795 GIPSON Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1976 · 2026-08-31
Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities. (AB 1976 Wicks Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1099 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: initial intake. (AB 1099 Bryan Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2061 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association: data. (AB 2061 Chen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB353 · 2026-08-31
Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General. (AB 353 BOERNER Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2440 · 2026-08-31
Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: certifications. (AB 2440 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2020 · 2026-08-31
Housing programs: financing. (AB 2020 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2700 · 2026-08-31
Public Utilities Commission: electrical corporations: wildfire victim restitution shortfalls: report: restitution mechanisms. (AB 2700 PATTERSON Concurrence in Senate Amendments By PATTERSON)
SB716 · 2026-08-31
Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures. (SB 716 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Mark González)
AB1709 · 2026-08-31
Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission. (AB 1709 Lowenthal Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1228 · 2026-08-31
Advertising displays: exemptions: arenas and redevelopment agency projects. (SB 1228 Rubio Senate Third Reading By Solache)
AB2234 · 2026-08-31
California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects. (AB 2234 Papan Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1159 · 2026-08-31
Student personal information. (AB 1159 Addis Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2717 · 2026-08-31
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions. (AB 2717 CALOZA Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1871 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: dual enrollment: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships. (AB 1871 Fong Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB28 · 2026-08-31
Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures. (AB 28 Schiavo Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1981 · 2026-08-31
Subsidized childcare: reimbursement rates: reporting. (AB 1981 Aguiar-Curry Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2414 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: direct support professionals. (AB 2414 NGUYEN Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1841 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Native American Day. (AB 1841 Ramos Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2383 · 2026-08-31
Electricity: data centers. (AB 2383 ZBUR Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2294 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Sylvia Mendez Day. (AB 2294 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2437 · 2026-08-31
Impounded vehicles. (AB 2437 Chen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
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