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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Chris Ward
Represents District 78 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,036 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 4,634 of 4,764 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
35 of 56
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,764
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 Chris Ward 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 Chris Ward 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. Chris Ward is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 1,036 party-line votes.
SB295 · California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025.
SB 295 Hurtado Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan · 2025-09-13 · Failed 13–24 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB716 · Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures.
Do pass · 2026-08-27 · Failed 2–2
AB605 · Employment: refineries: task force.
With recommendation: That Senate amendments be concurred in · 2026-08-30 · Passed 4–2
SB435 · California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: personal information: exemptions.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-07-16 · Passed 7–5
SB1284 · Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-24 · Passed 5–2
SB966 · Refinery and chemical plants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-24 · Passed 5–2
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 · 576 shared contested votes
34%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 668 shared contested votes
24%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 765 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 (130 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Chris Ward 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.
Introduced56
Out of committee55
Passed one chamber49
Passed both chambers38
Became law35
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news outlets: business expense deduction: excessive employee remuneration.
An act to amend Sections 17039, 17271, 23036, and 24343 of, and to add and repeal Sections 17053.76 and 23633 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, and making an appropriation therefor.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 849, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Electricity: customer renewable energy subscription program.
An act to amend Section 769.3 of, and to amend and repeal Section 913.15 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-30
Cash payments: calculation.
An act to add Title 1.6H (commencing with Section 1789.60) to Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, relating to cash payments.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 896, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Common interest developments: cooling systems.
An act to add Section 4738 to the Civil Code, relating to common interest developments.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 887, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Hazardous waste: solar photovoltaic modules.
An act to amend Section 25259 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 872, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Disability benefits: certificates.
An act to amend Section 2708 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to unemployment insurance.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 734, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: certifications.
An act to amend Sections 8820, 8821, and 8822 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 606, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Local government: Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act: proportional cost of service.
An act to add Section 53751.5 to the Government Code, relating to local government finance.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 587, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Property taxation: welfare exemption.
An act to amend Section 214 of, and to add Sections 254.4 and 259.17 to, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 577, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Municipal golf courses: reservations.
An act to add Chapter 45 (commencing with Section 22949.93) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 476, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Prescription drug coverage for rare diseases.
An act to add Section 1342.76 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.1936 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 557, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Veterans.
An act to amend Sections 115.4 and 115.8 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 885 of, and to add Section 886 to, the Military and Veterans Code, relating to veterans.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 467, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-26
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
An act to amend Section 8588.9 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 441, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-25
Sensitive personal information.
An act to amend Sections 1798.100 and 1798.121 of the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
Passed both chambersEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m. · 2026-09-09
Surveillance pricing.
An act to add Part 5.6 (commencing with Section 7200) to Division 4 of the Civil Code, relating to consumer protection.
Passed one chamberIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. · 2026-08-31
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 4764 total roll-call votes this session).
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