Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,040 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 4,419 of 4,532 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
34 of 53
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
4,532
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 Bob Archuleta 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 Bob Archuleta 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. Bob Archuleta is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 1,040 party-line votes.
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1231 Elhawary et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-13 · Passed 21–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB596 · Health facilities: administrative penalties.
Unfinished Business SB596 Menjivar Concurrence · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1231 Elhawary et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1071 · Criminal procedure: discrimination.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1071 Kalra By Arreguín · 2025-09-11 · Passed 25–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB246 · Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB246 Bryan et al. By Wahab · 2025-09-09 · Passed 27–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB79 · Housing development: transit-oriented development.
Senate 3rd Reading SB79 Wiener · 2025-06-03 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1354 · The military: defense of the state.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Safety] · 2026-04-20 · Passed 3–1
AB957 · Cigarette and tobacco products: retail sale: pharmacies.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] · 2025-06-30 · Passed 5–3
SB1201 · CalFresh: veteran eligibility.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-20 · Passed 3–0
SB623 · Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-01-14 · Passed 3–0
SB14 · State agencies: solid waste diversion: single-use plastic bottles.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Environmental Quality] · 2025-04-22 · Passed 8–5
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.
Megan DahleRepublican · District 1 · 813 shared contested votes
9%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 697 shared contested votes
7%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 843 shared contested votes
7%
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 (113 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bob Archuleta 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.
Introduced53
Out of committee49
Passed one chamber43
Passed both chambers35
Became law34
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.
An act to amend Sections 51018.6, 51019, and 51019.1 of, and to add Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 51020) to Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of, and to repeal Section 51020.055 of, the Government Code, relating to pipeline safety.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 981, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Public health.
An act to add Section 22974.6 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 726, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.
An act to add and repeal Section 205.5.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 727, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.
An act to amend Sections 20001 and 23635 of the Vehicle Code, relating to driving offenses.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 443, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-25
The military: defense of the state.
An act to add Part 3 (commencing with Section 570) to Division 2 of the Military and Veterans Code, relating to the military.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 329, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-19
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends.
An act to add Section 41954.2 to, and to add and repeal Sections 25299.9, 41954.1, and 41958.5 of, the Health and Safety Code, and to add and repeal Section 147.7 of the Labor Code, relating to air pollution.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 345, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-19
Employment Training Panel.
An act to add Sections 10203.5 and 10206.5 to the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-18
Railroads: safety: report.
An act to amend Section 916.2 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 316, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Industrial cities.
An act to add Chapter 27 (commencing with Section 7590) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 231, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-14
The Gambling Control Act: regulatory fees.
An act to add Section 19841.5 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to gaming.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 225, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-14
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: establishment and eligibility.
An act to amend Section 51750 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 154, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Purple Heart Day.
Relative to Purple Heart Day.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 198, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-24
Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.
In plain English Designates a highway as the Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: Relative to the Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 179, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-18
Relative to 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard.
Became lawRead. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) · 2026-08-13
Personal Income Tax Law: exclusions: military retirement pay: survivor benefit pay.
An act to amend Sections 17132.9 and 17132.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
“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)
AB194 · 2026-08-31
Transportation. (Do pass)
AB190 · 2026-08-31
Early care and education. (Do pass)
AB187 · 2026-08-31
Employment. (Do pass)
AB192 · 2026-08-31
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing. (Do pass)
AB113 · 2026-08-31
Budget Act of 2026. (Do pass)
AB133 · 2026-08-31
Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill. (Do pass)
AB114 · 2026-08-31
Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. (Do pass)
AB195 · 2026-08-31
Income taxes: exclusions: wildfire loss mitigation payments. (Do pass)
AB173 · 2026-08-31
Health. (Do pass)
AB191 · 2026-08-31
2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Do pass)
AB167 · 2026-08-31
Higher education budget trailer bill. (Do pass)
AB178 · 2026-08-31
Public resources trailer bill. (Do pass)
AB193 · 2026-08-31
Public resources: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: programs. (Do pass)
AB175 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: community placement plans and community resource development plans. (Do pass)
AB186 · 2026-08-31
Income taxes: film tax credits. (Do pass)
AB184 · 2026-08-31
State government. (Do pass)
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)
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