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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Robert Garcia
Represents District 50 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 998 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 4,680 of 4,992 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
13 of 37
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,992
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 Robert Garcia 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 Robert Garcia 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. Robert Garcia is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 998 party-line votes.
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
AB 2497 Johnson Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 26–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1358 · Santa Ana River Conservancy Program: lower Santa Ana River region.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-07 · Passed 9–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1092 · Mobilehome parks: resident organizations: option to purchase.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2026-06-24 · Passed 6–4
SB522 · Housing: tenant protections.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2025-07-09 · Passed 7–5
SB436 · Unlawful detainer: notice to terminate tenancy.
Do pass · 2025-06-24 · Passed 6–4
AB1062 · Local control funding formula: concentration grants: charter schools: waiver.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Failed 2–4
AB1157 · Tenancy: just cause termination: rent increases.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2025-04-24 · 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 · 578 shared contested votes
33%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 708 shared contested votes
24%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 747 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 (312 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Robert Garcia 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.
Introduced37
Out of committee30
Passed one chamber19
Passed both chambers15
Became law13
Never left committee4
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Arbitration: health care service plans: Lindalee’s Law.
An act to add Section 12529.9 to the Government Code, relating to arbitration.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 545, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
School districts: community college districts: short-term employees: classified service.
An act to amend Sections 45103 and 88003 of the Education Code, relating to classified employees.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-20
Public retirement systems: development projects: labor standards.
An act to add Section 7513.77 to the Government Code, relating to public retirement systems.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 365, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Education governance: Education Commissioner: reporting.
An act to amend Section 1 of Chapter 66 of the Statutes of 2026, relating to education governance.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 293, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Sudden cardiac arrest: student athletes.
Relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 214, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Pupil achievement: closing the achievement gap: accountability report.
An act to add Chapter 6.4 (commencing with Section 52110) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil achievement.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Renewable electrical generation facilities: multiple meters: aggregation: logistics businesses and manufacturing businesses.
An act to amend Section 2827 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 94, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-07-16
Surplus lands: exempt surplus land: City of Ontario.
An act to amend Section 54221 of the Government Code, relating to surplus land.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-07-01
529 College Savings Day.
Relative to 529 College Savings Day.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 137, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-06-26
Air pollution: indirect sources.
An act to amend Section 39602.5 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to air pollution.
Out of committeeRead second time. Ordered to third reading. · 2026-05-18
State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.
An act to amend Section 92.7 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to streets and highways.
Out of committeeIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-05-14
Housing finance: barriers to downsizing: study.
An act to add and repeal Section 50464.5 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
Out of committeeIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-05-14
Immigrant benefits: loss of income: federal DHS enforcement.
An act to add Division 8 (commencing with Section 11200) to the Labor Code, relating to benefits.
Out of committeeRe-referred to Com. on INS. · 2026-03-24
The California Youth Cardiac Screening Pilot Program.
An act to add and repeal Section 33480 of, and to repeal Section 33479.9 of, the Education Code, relating to pupil health.
Out of committeeRe-referred to Com. on ED. · 2026-03-19
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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