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Republican
· Assemblymember
Carl DeMaio
Represents District 75 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Republicans
99%
on 1,035 party-line votes · House Republicans median 97%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 4,366 of 4,571 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
5 of 42
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 15
Roll calls on record
4,571
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 Carl DeMaio 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 Carl DeMaio 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. Carl DeMaio is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
7 of 1,035 party-line votes.
AB1331 · Workplace surveillance.
AB 1331 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-31 · Passed 61–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB847 · Peace officers: confidentiality of records.
AB 847 Sharp-Collins Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2025-09-13 · Passed 50–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB707 · Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements.
SB 707 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Blanca Rubio · 2025-09-13 · Passed 53–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB524 · Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-07-16 · Passed 12–2 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB847 · Peace officers: confidentiality of records.
AB 847 Sharp-Collins Assembly Third Reading · 2025-06-02 · Passed 53–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB783 · Public contracts: construction materials: disaster relief.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Emergency Management] · 2025-04-02 · Passed 16–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
SBX11 · Budget Act of 2024.
SB 1 Wiener Senate Third Reading By GABRIEL Motion First Extraordinary Session · 2025-02-03 · Passed 59–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB1536 · Offshore oil: pipeline safety.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-23 · Passed 3–2
AB2053 · Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Coast Community College District.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 3–2
SB883 · Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials] · 2026-06-29 · Passed 4–2
SB1408 · Contra Costa Transportation Authority: transactions and use tax.
Do pass · 2026-06-29 · Passed 4–2
SB1299 · State Fire Marshal Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification Act.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Labor and Employment] · 2026-06-15 · Passed 4–2
Democrats 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.
Anamarie Avila FariasDemocrat · District 15 · 858 shared contested votes
9%
Jasmeet BainsDemocrat · District 35 · 703 shared contested votes
7%
Jacqui IrwinDemocrat · District 42 · 724 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 (205 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Carl DeMaio 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.
Introduced42
Out of committee28
Passed one chamber5
Passed both chambers5
Became law5
Never left committee7
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 15 bills that became law this session.
Public postsecondary education: residency: dependents of members of the Armed Forces: reenrollments.
An act to amend Section 68074 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 731, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
The United States Navy Sailor Noah Tobin Memorial Overcrossing.
Relative to the United States Navy Sailor Noah Tobin Memorial Overcrossing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 140, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-06-30
Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.
An act to amend Section 13916 of, and to add Section 13916.5 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to fire protection districts.
Out of committeeRead third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 39. Noes 4. Page 5546.). · 2026-05-28
Vehicle miles traveled: local tax and state fund prohibition.
An act to add Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 16643) to Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and to add Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 7283.61) to Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating…
FailedFrom committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). · 2026-05-12
Voting by mail: identification envelopes.
An act to add Section 3011.5 to the Elections Code, relating to elections.
FailedFrom committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). · 2026-04-28
Border Patrol Agent Daniel H. Salazar Memorial Highway.
In plain English Designates a highway as the Border Patrol Agent Daniel H. Salazar Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: Relative to the Border Patrol Agent Daniel H. Salazar Memorial Highway.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 50, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-04-28
Incarcerated persons: mental health evaluations.
An act to amend Section 2962 of the Penal Code, relating to incarcerated persons.
FailedFrom committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). · 2026-04-20
Recall and resentencing: school shootings.
An act to amend Section 1170 of the Penal Code, relating to sentencing.
FailedFrom committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). · 2026-04-20
Vehicles: commercial driver’s licenses.
An act to add Section 15250.2 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Not out of committeeIn committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted. · 2026-04-20
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
Relative to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
Not out of committeeFrom printer. · 2026-04-17
Natural gas: appliances.
An act to add Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 66347) to Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, and to amend Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to natural gas.
Out of committeeIn committee: Hearing postponed by committee. · 2026-04-09
Energy: billing.
An act to add Sections 739.25 and 739.26 to, and to add Part 3 (commencing with Section 9530) to Division 4.8 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
Out of committeeRe-referred to Com. on U. & E. · 2026-03-11
Wildfire: vegetation management: fuel reduction activities.
An act to add Section 21080.36 to, to add Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 4138) to Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 4 of, and to add Part 5 (commencing with Section 4970) to Division 4 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to wildfire.
Not out of committeeReferred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and E.M. · 2026-03-09
California Energy Consumer Freedom Act.
An act to add Section 43013.4 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 25969 to the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
FailedFrom committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. · 2026-02-02
Charges: health savings accounts: electricity.
An act to amend Sections 739.1, 2827.1, and 2851 of, and to repeal Section 739.9 of, the Public Utilities Code, and to amend Sections 17072, 17131.4, 17131.5, 17215.1, and 17215.4 of, and to add and repeal Section 17217 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating…
FailedFrom committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. · 2026-02-02
“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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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)
SB795 · 2026-08-31
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends. (Do pass)
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)
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