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Democratic
· Senator
Caroline Menjivar
Represents District 20 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,082 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 4,547 of 4,766 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
27 of 49
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
4,766
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 Caroline Menjivar 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 Caroline Menjivar 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. Caroline Menjivar is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
14 of 1,082 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
AB2564 · Surveillance pricing.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2564 Ward et al. By Wiener · 2026-08-31 · Passed 22–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB948 · Firearms: safety certificates.
Unfinished Business SB948 Arreguín et al. Concurrence · 2026-08-25 · Passed 28–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2005 · Housing developments: urban lot split: owner-occupancy.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2005 Ahrens et al. By Arreguín · 2026-08-25 · Passed 18–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB181 · Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB181 Alvarez et al. By Laird · 2026-06-29 · Passed 21–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB181 · Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties.
Do pass · 2026-06-29 · Passed 11–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2697 · Cannabis: drive-throughs.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-08 · Passed 7–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB931 · Dolly Parton Day.
In plain English Designates a day to honor Dolly Parton.
Senate 3rd Reading SB931 Laird et al. Urgency Clause · 2026-05-19 · Passed 29–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB694 · Deceptive practices: service members and veterans.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB694 Archuleta · 2026-01-26 · Passed 25–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB158 · Land use.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB158 B. & F.R. (Wiener) · 2025-09-13 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB158 · Land use.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB158 B. & F.R. (Wiener) · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB1436 · State Air Resources Board: air pollution regulations: private fleets: exception.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-07-01 · Failed 3–3
SB1035 · Motor vehicle fuel tax: greenhouse gas reduction programs: suspension.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] · 2026-03-18 · Failed 2–2
SB982 · Climate disasters: civil actions.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 3–2
SB1076 · Admitted insurers: residential property insurance.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 3–2
SB675 · Imperial County Air Pollution Control District: members and duties.
That the Assembly amendments be concurred in · 2026-08-27 · Passed 4–2
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.
Megan DahleRepublican · District 1 · 802 shared contested votes
8%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 764 shared contested votes
6%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 819 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 (219 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Caroline Menjivar 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.
Introduced49
Out of committee49
Passed one chamber42
Passed both chambers34
Became law27
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Child custody.
An act to amend Sections 3011, 3030, 7611.5, 7630, and 7825 of, and to add Section 3044.1 to, the Family Code, relating to child custody.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 848, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Water Rate Assistance Program.
An act to add Chapter 6.2 (commencing with Section 116930) to Part 12 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to drinking water.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-30
Foster care: childcare.
An act to amend Sections 10219 and 11461.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster care.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1002, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Residential care facilities for the elderly: categorization of citations.
An act to add Section 1569.493 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to residential care facilities for the elderly.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 994, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Peace officers: training requirements.
An act to amend Section 13510.1 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-30
Public health: nitrous oxide.
An act to add Section 22984 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 979, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Health care coverage: hearing aids.
An act to add Section 1367.72 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.72 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 966, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Sexual health.
An act to add Section 51932.5 to, and to add Article 16 (commencing with Section 49595) to Chapter 9 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, the Education Code, and to add Chapter 7.8 (commencing with Section 111824) to Part 5 of…
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-27
Prisons.
An act to amend Sections 289.6, 2639, and 6065 of, and to add Sections 2608, 2610, 2635.1, 5003.7, 6054, and 6126.1 to, the Penal Code, relating to prisons.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 647, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Local ordinances: administrative fines or penalties.
An act to amend Section 53069.4 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-20
Firefighter postpartum and recovery leave.
An act to add Chapter 9.6.1 (commencing with Section 3270) to Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to public employment.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 419, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Purple Heart Day.
Relative to Purple Heart Day.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 198, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-24
Juveniles: delinquency.
An act to amend Section 27771 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 827 of, and to add Section 272.5 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. · 2026-08-20
Cigarette or tobacco product retailers: new retail locations and sale of nitrous oxide.
An act to amend Sections 22958 and 22973.1 of, and to add Section 22965 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to cigarettes and tobacco products.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Family daycare homes.
An act to add Section 1597.31 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to care facilities.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
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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