Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 991 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 4,091 of 4,279 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
33 of 55
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
4,279
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 Josh Becker 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 Josh Becker 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. Josh Becker is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 991 party-line votes.
SB1007 · Common interest developments: annual reports: assessments: discipline.
Senate 3rd Reading SB1007 Menjivar et al · 2026-05-27 · Passed 24–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
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
SB1212 · Endangered wildlife: kangaroos.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Failed 1–2
AB817 · Cold storage facilities.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-08-25 · Passed 3–1
AB1914 · General plan elements: childcare.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-29 · Passed 3–1
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 · 776 shared contested votes
8%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 829 shared contested votes
7%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 669 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 (188 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Josh Becker 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.
Introduced55
Out of committee52
Passed one chamber45
Passed both chambers36
Became law33
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Juveniles: detention.
An act to amend Sections 635, 636, 726, 730, and 875 of, and to add Section 636.3 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 996, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
California AI Transparency Act.
An act to amend Sections 22757.1, 22757.2, 22757.3, 22757.4, and 22757.5 of, and to add and repeal Section 22757.4.1 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to artificial intelligence, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 861, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Resource adequacy: aggregated distributed energy resources.
An act to add Section 380.1 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 987, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Electricity.
An act to add Sections 451.11, 701.11, and 769.1 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 986, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Covered wildfire mitigation projects: consolidated and expedited review.
An act to add and repeal Article 8.5 (commencing with Section 4745) of Chapter 10 of, and to add and repeal Chapter 1.8 (commencing with Section 4240) of, Part 2 of Division 4 of the Public Resources Code, relating to wildfire.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 777, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit.
An act to add and repeal Article 4 (commencing with Section 785) of Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Public Resources Code, relating to fire prevention.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 774, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
State Seal of Climate Literacy.
An act to add Article 8 (commencing with Section 51480) to Chapter 3 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 819, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Wildfire County Coordinator Program.
An act to add Article 13 (commencing with Section 4774) to Chapter 10 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Public Resources Code, relating to wildfire mitigation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 772, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Wildfire resiliency: financial assistance.
An act to amend Sections 26001 and 26002 of, and to add Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 26090) to Division 16 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to wildfire mitigation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 770, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Housing element compliance: committed assistance: in-kind services: realistic capacity formula.
An act to amend Sections 65583, 65583.1, and 65583.2 of, and to add Section 65583.01 to, the Government Code, relating to land use.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 802, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Consumer privacy requests: deletion request records and request submission methods.
An act to amend Sections 1798.105 and 1798.130 of the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 482, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Licensing: certified nurse assistants and home health aides.
An act to amend Sections 1337.6, 1338.5, 1735, and 1736.6 of, and to repeal and add Sections 1337.9 and 1736.5 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to health facilities.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-18
Environmental protection: Natural Resources Agency: resource of statewide significance: Santa Cruz Mountains.
An act to add Part 9 (commencing with Section 71470) to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental protection.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 318, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Transfer of real property: fire hazard severity zones: compliance documentation.
An act to amend Section 1102.19 of the Civil Code, relating to fire safety.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. · 2026-08-30
Unlawful business practices: price gouging.
An act to amend Section 396 of the Penal Code, relating to price gouging.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. · 2026-08-30
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)
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)
AB2383 · 2026-08-31
Electricity: data centers. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2383 Zbur et al. By Allen)
AB2047 · 2026-08-31
Firearms: 3-dimensional printing blocking technology. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2047 Bauer-Kahan et al. By Blakespear)
SB1087 · 2026-08-31
Transportation planning: sustainable communities strategies: transportation funding programs. (Unfinished Business SB1087 Cabaldon Concurrence)
AB1307 · 2026-08-31
Licensed Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1307 Ávila Farías et al. By Caballero)
AB1349 · 2026-08-31
Consumer protection: ticket sellers. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1349 Bryan et al. By Cabaldon)
AB1546 · 2026-08-31
Vehicles: driving under the influence. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1546 Schultz et al. By Menjivar)
AB1642 · 2026-08-31
Wildfires: contamination standards. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1642 Harabedian et al. By Allen)
SB887 · 2026-08-31
California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects. (Unfinished Business SB887 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB178 · 2026-08-31
Public resources trailer bill. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB178 B. & F.R. (Laird))
SB1246 · 2026-08-31
Autonomous vehicles. (Unfinished Business SB1246 Cortese Concurrence)
SB883 · 2026-08-31
Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities. (Unfinished Business SB883 Umberg et al. Concurrence)
SB867 · 2026-08-31
Toys: companion chatbots. (Unfinished Business SB867 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB947 · 2026-08-31
Employment: automated decision systems. (Unfinished Business SB947 McNerney et al. Concurrence)
AB2065 · 2026-08-31
Rates: prohibited cost recovery. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2065 Petrie-Norris By Pérez)
SB1342 · 2026-08-31
Criminal records: relief. (Unfinished Business SB1342 Durazo et al. Concurrence)
SB1360 · 2026-08-31
Elections: translation of election materials. (Unfinished Business SB1360 Cervantes et al. Concurrence)
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