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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Sade Elhawary
Represents District 57 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,202 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 5,357 of 5,605 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
35 of 61
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
5,605
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 Sade Elhawary 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 Sade Elhawary 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. Sade Elhawary is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 1,202 party-line votes.
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
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 10–8
SB79 · Housing development: transit-oriented development.
Do pass as amended · 2025-08-29 · Passed 8–6
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
SB1032 · Staffing agencies: registration.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 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 · 590 shared contested votes
33%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 690 shared contested votes
25%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 762 shared contested votes
17%
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 (248 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Sade Elhawary 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.
Introduced61
Out of committee54
Passed one chamber48
Passed both chambers40
Became law35
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Slavery: corporate disclosures.
An act to add Section 1714.44 to the Civil Code, and to amend Section 2010 of the Public Contract Code, relating to slavery.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 954, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Wards: probation.
An act to amend Section 602.05 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 904, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Workplace surveillance.
An act to add Part 5.8 (commencing with Section 1560) to Division 2 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 851, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Nondiscrimination.
An act to amend Section 50302 of, to add Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 1915) to Division 1.1 of, and to add Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 16910) to Division 5 of, the Financial Code, relating to financial institutions.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 871, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Law enforcement: facilitating medical care.
An act to add Section 832.11 to the Penal Code, relating to law enforcement.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 747, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Wildland firefighters: Formerly Incarcerated Firefighter Certification and Employment Program.
An act to add Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 4960) to Part 4 of Division 4 of the Public Resources Code, relating to wildfires.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 612, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Department of Social Services: C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program 2.0.
An act to add and repeal Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section 18999.950) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to emergency services.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 562, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Communicable diseases: hepatitis C.
An act to add Section 1342.78 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.1938 to the Insurance Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 552, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Equity in Higher Education Act: time, place, and manner policies: student code of conduct violations: open forum.
An act to amend Section 66270.7 of, and to add and repeal Section 66270.8 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Passed both chambersEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. · 2026-09-15
Trauma Healing and Resilience Investment for Victimized and Exposed Youth Act.
An act to add and repeal Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 8270) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to victims of crime.
Passed both chambersEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. · 2026-09-03
Corrections: treatment of prisoners.
An act to add Section 2654 to the Penal Code, relating to corrections.
Passed both chambersEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. · 2026-08-31
Restoration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Relative to the restoration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file at the request of Senator Ashby. · 2026-08-30
Income tax: credits: commercial production.
An act to add and repeal Sections 17053.98.2 and 23698.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Prisons: classification.
An act to add and repeal Section 5068.3 of the Penal Code, relating to prisons.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Juneteenth.
Relative to Juneteenth.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 172, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-12
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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