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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Josh Lowenthal
Represents District 69 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,016 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 4,604 of 4,694 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
22 of 45
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,694
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 16, 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 Lowenthal 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 Lowenthal 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. Josh Lowenthal is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
4 of 1,016 party-line votes.
SB1009 · Juveniles: detention.
SB 1009 Becker Senate Third Reading By Harabedian Appeal the Decision of the Speaker By BRYAN · 2026-08-30 · Failed 24–33 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
AB 2497 Johnson Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 26–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 10–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB281 · Comprehensive sexual health education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education: outside consultants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-03-12 · Passed 4–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1002 · Out-of-state physicians and surgeons: telehealth: license exemption.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-23 · Failed 6–6
AB1493 · School district and community college district governing boards: vacancy elections.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Elections] · 2026-01-07 · Failed 2–2
AB281 · Comprehensive sexual health education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education: outside consultants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-03-12 · Passed 4–3
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 10–8
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
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 · 594 shared contested votes
33%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 683 shared contested votes
25%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 775 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 (90 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Josh Lowenthal 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.
Introduced45
Out of committee42
Passed one chamber33
Passed both chambers24
Became law22
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act: online marketplaces: nitrous oxide.
An act to amend Section 1798.99.1 of the Civil Code, relating to business.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 920, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills.
An act to add Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 109030) to Part 3 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 720, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Employment: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.
An act to amend Section 12950.1 of the Government Code, relating to employment.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 547, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act.
An act to add Chapter 22.4.5 (commencing with Section 22599.7) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 475, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
State agency officials: training on responding to hate: local agency officials: anti-hate speech training.
An act to amend Section 53237.1 of, and to add Section 12950.4 to, the Government Code, relating to public officials.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 526, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Data brokers: accessible deletion mechanism: deletion of personal information of elected officials and judges.
An act to amend Section 1798.99.86 of, and to add Section 1798.99.86.5 to, the Civil Code, relating to data brokers.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 507, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Voluntary employees’ beneficiary association pilot program.
An act to amend Section 1343.3 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 404, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Common Interest Developments: governing documents: assessments.
An act to amend Sections 5655 and 5690 of, and to add Section 4755 to, the Civil Code, relating to common interest developments.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-20
Infractions: warrants and penalties.
An act to amend Sections 19.7, 853.6, 853.7, 853.8, 978.5, and 1043 of the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 1803, 40508, 40510.5, 40512, 40512.5, 40514, and 40515 of the Vehicle Code, relating to crimes.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-20
On-sale general public premises: drink lids and drug testing devices.
An act to amend Sections 25624 and 25625 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to alcoholic beverages.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.
An act to add Chapter 22.9 (commencing with Section 22682) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and to add Chapter 5.4 (commencing with Section 11530) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to business.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 183, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-10
Injuries to children: civil penalties.
An act to add and repeal Section 1714.02 of the Civil Code, relating to social media platforms.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 180, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-10
Crimes: records: sealing.
An act to add Section 1203.48 to the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file at the request of Senator Ashby. · 2026-08-24
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: state contracts.
An act to add Section 5036 to the Penal Code, relating to corrections.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Pupil instruction: outdoor learning.
An act to add Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 51805) to Chapter 5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
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)
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