Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,318 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 5,199 of 5,238 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
47 of 71
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
5,238
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 Scott Wiener 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 Scott Wiener 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. Scott Wiener is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
13 of 1,318 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB194 · Transportation.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB194 B. & F.R. (Laird) · 2026-08-31 · Passed 29–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1423 · Regional planning: standardized spatial planning datasets.
Unfinished Business SB1423 Stern Concurrence · 2026-08-30 · Passed 29–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB782 · Unlawfully restrictive covenants: redevelopment of commercial property for residential uses.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing] · 2026-06-23 · Passed 8–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1246 · Autonomous vehicles.
Senate 3rd Reading SB1246 Cortese · 2026-05-27 · Passed 27–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
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
SB954 · California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.
Senate 3rd Reading SB954 Blakespear et al · 2026-05-27 · Passed 23–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB954 · California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.
Senate 3rd Reading SB954 Blakespear et al · 2026-05-26 · Passed 22–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1229 · Coastal resources: coastal development permits: disaster exemption.
Senate 3rd Reading SB1229 Allen · 2026-05-19 · Passed 29–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1246 · Autonomous vehicles.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 9–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1390 · Online dating services: background checks.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection] · 2026-04-14 · Passed 4–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1074 · Covered provider: goods and services: self-preferencing conduct.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-20 · Failed 3–3
AB2753 · Elective office: sex offenders.
Do pass · 2026-06-30 · Passed 2–1
AB2237 · Probation: term length.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-30 · Failed 2–3
SB1225 · Initiative and referendum measures: title and summary.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 3–2
SCA3 · Elections: initiatives and referenda.
Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 3–2
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.
Megan DahleRepublican · District 1 · 769 shared contested votes
9%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 822 shared contested votes
7%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 828 shared contested votes
5%
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 (39 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Scott Wiener 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.
Introduced71
Out of committee69
Passed one chamber58
Passed both chambers49
Became law47
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Medi-Cal: acupuncture.
An act to amend Section 14132 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-30
California Science and Health Research Bond Act.
In plain English Creates a bond measure for California voters to authorize state borrowing for science and health research funding.
Official synopsis: An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11899) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, by providing the funds necessary therefor through an election for the issuance…
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1040, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Electricity: portable solar generation devices.
An act to add Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 8530) to Division 4.1 of, and to repeal Section 8531 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 985, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Housing financing: joint powers agreements: bond approvals: subdivisions: tentative and final maps: appeals.
An act to amend Sections 6519, 66452.5, 66458, 66462, and 66474.7 of, and to add Sections 6505.7, 6505.9, and 66452.8 to, the Government Code, and to amend Section 52011.5 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 974, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District: contributions and loans.
An act to amend Section 27556 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 972, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Law enforcement: masks.
An act to amend Section 7289 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 185.5 of the Penal Code, relating to law enforcement.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 757, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Residential windows: retrofitting: residential window replacement projects: California Building Code compliance.
An act to add Section 4754 to the Civil Code, and to add Section 65850.73 to the Government Code, relating to windows.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 787, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Civil rights: deprivation of federal constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities.
An act to add Section 53.8 to the Civil Code, relating to civil rights, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 752, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC systems.
An act to add Section 4737 to the Civil Code, and to add Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 51297.50) to Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 738, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts.
In plain English Bans mental health professionals from providing therapy intended to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Official synopsis: An act to amend Sections 865, 865.1, and 865.2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-26
Dolly Parton Day.
In plain English Designates a day to honor Dolly Parton.
Official synopsis: An act to add Section 6736 to the Government Code, relating to Dolly Parton Day, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 355, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Emperor Norton Tunnel.
Relative to the Emperor Norton Tunnel.
Passed one chamberReferred to Com. on TRANS. · 2026-08-24
The California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act.
An act to add Division 10.3 (commencing with Section 11730) to the Health and Safety Code, relating to controlled substances, and making an appropriation therefor.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Health care coverage: independent medical review.
An act to add Sections 1374.37 and 1374.38 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Sections 10169.6 and 10169.7 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Transportation access: persons with epilepsy.
Relative to transportation access.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 153, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-07-16
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. 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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