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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Avelino Valencia
Represents District 68 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 811 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
92%
Yea or Nay on 3,975 of 4,316 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
32 of 44
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,316
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 Avelino Valencia 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 Avelino Valencia 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. Avelino Valencia is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
18 of 811 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
AB1128 · Mobilehome parks: rent caps: City of Torrance.
AB 1128 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-09-01 · Passed 28–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1813 · Electricity: customer renewable energy subscription program.
AB 1813 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-31 · Passed 52–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2601 · Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.
AB 2601 Lee Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-30 · Passed 44–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1798 · Genetic testing for life and disability insurance.
AB 1798 Wilson Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-28 · Passed 55–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2257 · Corrections: jail administrators.
AB 2257 Hart Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-26 · Passed 41–24 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2257 · Corrections: jail administrators.
AB 2257 Hart Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 41–25 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2461 · Oil and gas: bonding requirements.
AB 2461 Hart Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 53–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1798 · Genetic testing for life and disability insurance.
AB 1798 Wilson Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 57–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1761 · Electricity: calculation methodology: nonbypassable charges: data disclosure.
AB 1761 Rogers Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 61–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2469 · Data centers: water use disclosures.
AB 2469 Papan Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 61–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB1884 · Interscholastic athletics: drug testing: suspensions: nicotine use.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Education] · 2026-04-07 · Passed 5–2
AB1847 · Mortgage forbearance: state of emergency: wildfire.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2026-04-20 · Passed 6–2
AB2531 · Public health: abortion services.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-14 · Passed 6–2
AB801 · Nondiscrimination.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-28 · Passed 5–1
AB2243 · State Bank Act.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-23 · Passed 7–2
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 · 506 shared contested votes
39%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 583 shared contested votes
28%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 664 shared contested votes
19%
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 (341 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Avelino Valencia 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.
Introduced44
Out of committee41
Passed one chamber39
Passed both chambers33
Became law32
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
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
California Youth Football Act: safety equipment.
An act to add Section 124241.2 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to youth athletics.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 732, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Operating systems and applications: privacy settings.
An act to add Chapter 23.1 (commencing with Section 22710) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to privacy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 478, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Teacher credentialing: emergency career substitute teaching permit: alternative qualifications.
An act to amend Section 44300.5 of the Education Code, relating to teachers.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 614, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Digital assets: meme coins.
An act to add Chapter 37 (commencing with Section 7599.210) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to digital assets.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 473, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Medi-Cal: special commissions.
An act to amend Section 14087.59 of, and to add Section 14087.591 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 588, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Public employees’ retirement: administration.
An act to amend Section 22223 of the Education Code, and to amend Sections 20091, 31521, and 31521.1 of the Government Code, relating to public employees’ retirement.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 533, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation: state payments.
An act to add and repeal Section 3802 of the Financial Code, relating to digital financial assets.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 512, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
An act to add Section 12012.123 to the Government Code, relating to tribal gaming, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 166, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-31
Suicide prevention.
An act to amend Section 131300 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 163, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-28
Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.
An act to add Section 54324.5 to the Government Code, relating to local government.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 142, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Electronic Dance Music Month.
Relative to Electronic Dance Music Month.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 191, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-20
Medi-Cal providers: nonprofit public benefit corporations.
An act to amend Section 14043.15 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file at the request of Senator Ashby. · 2026-08-20
Unclaimed property: digital financial assets.
An act to amend Sections 1501, 1516.5, 1532, and 1563 of, and to add Sections 1563.5 and 1564.6 to, the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to unclaimed property, and making an appropriation therefor.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 4316 total roll-call votes this session).
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