Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,231 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 4,829 of 5,026 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
39 of 60
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
5,026
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 Ben Allen 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 Ben Allen 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. Ben Allen is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 1,231 party-line votes.
AB2551 · Equity in Higher Education Act: time, place, and manner policies: student code of conduct violations: open forum.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2551 Elhawary By Pérez · 2026-08-28 · Passed 23–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB158 · Land use.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB158 B. & F.R. (Wiener) · 2025-09-13 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB158 · Land use.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB158 B. & F.R. (Wiener) · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1079 · Civil appeals: stay of enforcement.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1079 Ávila Farías By Arreguín · 2025-09-12 · Passed 25–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB699 · Elections: local tax measures.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB699 Stefani By Wiener · 2025-09-11 · Passed 24–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1035 · Motor vehicle fuel tax: greenhouse gas reduction programs: suspension.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] · 2026-03-18 · Failed 2–2
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
AB1413 · Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: groundwater adjudication.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2025-07-08 · Passed 4–3
AB1319 · Protected species: California Endangered Species Act.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-07-08 · Passed 4–3
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 · 802 shared contested votes
8%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 834 shared contested votes
6%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 804 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 (197 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ben Allen 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.
Introduced60
Out of committee59
Passed one chamber52
Passed both chambers41
Became law39
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Price gouging.
An act to amend Section 396 of the Penal Code, relating to price gouging.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1028, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Public Agency Benefits Intermediary Compensation Disclosure Act.
An act to add Article 3.9 (commencing with Section 53059) to Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1020, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Insurance: examination of insurers.
An act to amend Section 734.1 of the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1017, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Neurodegenerative disease registry program.
An act to amend Sections 103871 and 103871.2 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1000, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group: membership: revitalization plan.
An act to amend Section 33220 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 983, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Joint powers authorities: South Bay Regional Housing Trust.
An act to amend Section 6539.9 of the Government Code, relating to joint powers.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 980, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Elections.
An act to amend Sections 6041, 6340, 6520, 6722, 6852, 8020, 8020.5, 8022, 8024, 8027, 8028, 8121, 8147.5, 8903, 10220, 10224, 10225, 10229, 10403, 10407, 10510, 10516, 10603, 10604, 10703, 12101, 12262, 13112, 13107.3, and 13307 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 978, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Public entities.
An act to add Section 6095.2 to the Business and Professions Code, to amend Section 1431.2 of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 340.1, 340.11, 864, and 1038 of, and to add Section 340.12 to, the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 41320, 41329.52,…
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 971, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Heritage schools: enrollment and notice.
An act to amend Sections 33195.4 and 33195.6 of the Education Code, relating to heritage schools.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 970, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Mobilehome parks: disaster assistance.
An act to add Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 798.65) to Chapter 2.5 of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code, and to amend Section 65863.7 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 775, 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
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
Residential property insurance: nonrenewals.
An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 678 of, and to add Sections 676.11, 676.12, 676.13, and 676.14 to, the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 693, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Political Reform Act of 1974: top contributors: disclosures.
An act to amend Sections 84502, 84503, 84504.2, and 84506.5 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 659, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
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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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