Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Votes with Republicans
99%
on 853 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
89%
Yea or Nay on 3,508 of 3,943 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
9 of 36
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 19.5
Roll calls on record
3,943
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 Brian Jones 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 Brian Jones 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. Brian Jones is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
8 of 853 party-line votes.
AB2439 · Common Interest Developments: governing documents: assessments.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2439 Blanca Rubio et al. By Grayson · 2026-08-27 · Passed 32–5 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB1116 · Elections: voter registration.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1116 Berman et al. By Wiener · 2026-08-24 · Passed 29–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB2634 · Workforce development: High road training partnerships: scoring preference.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2634 Zbur By Durazo · 2026-08-19 · Passed 29–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB2067 · School facilities: leasing real property.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2067 Patel By Cabaldon · 2026-08-18 · Passed 32–4 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB1647 · Juveniles: transfer to criminal court: criminal procedure.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1647 Bryan et al. By Cortese · 2026-08-17 · Passed 32–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB222 · Residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC systems.
Senate 3rd Reading SB222 Wiener et al · 2026-01-26 · Passed 29–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB550 · California State University, San Jose: legal partnership pilot program.
Senate 3rd Reading SB550 Cortese · 2025-06-02 · Passed 29–6 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB5 · Enhanced infrastructure financing districts and community revitalization and investment areas: allocation of taxes: agricultural land exclusion.
Senate 3rd Reading SB5 Cabaldon · 2025-06-02 · Passed 32–5 · most Republicans 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
SB982 · Climate disasters: civil actions.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 3–2
SB1076 · Admitted insurers: residential property insurance.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 3–2
SB878 · Insurance business practices.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 4–2
AB2564 · Surveillance pricing.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2026-06-22 · Passed 5–2
Democrats 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.
Melissa HurtadoDemocrat · District 16 · 718 shared contested votes
7%
Christopher CabaldonDemocrat · District 3 · 804 shared contested votes
4%
Henry SternDemocrat · District 27 · 654 shared contested votes
4%
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 (435 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brian Jones 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.
Introduced36
Out of committee19
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee12
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 19.5 bills that became law this session.
Subdivision Map Act: action or proceeding.
An act to add and repeal Section 66499.39 of the Government Code, relating to land use.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1024, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
False or forged instruments.
An act to amend Section 115 of the Penal Code, relating to forgery.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 695, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Cancer data: notifications.
An act to amend Section 103885 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to cancer data.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 228, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-14
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
State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: chair: report to the Legislature.
An act to amend Section 25217.5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Elderly Parole Program.
An act to amend Section 3055 of the Penal Code, relating to parole.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Officer Kirk Leland Johnson Memorial Interchange.
Relative to the Officer Kirk Leland Johnson Memorial Interchange.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 154, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-07-16
The federal Unemployment Trust Fund: debt.
Relative to unemployment insurance.
Not out of committeeJuly 1 hearing: Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 3. Page 5165.) · 2026-07-01
Vehicles: repossession.
An act to amend Section 10856 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Passed one chamberJune 30 set for final hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-06-30
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California.
In plain English Designates a month in California as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Official synopsis: Relative to Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 82, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-05-29
CalFood Program.
An act to amend Section 18995 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
Out of committeeMay 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-05-14
Debt collection.
An act to amend Sections 100023 and 100025 of the Financial Code, relating to debt collection.
Out of committeeMay 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-05-14
Real property tax: exemptions: religious services: parking.
An act to amend Section 206.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Not out of committeeMay 6 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-05-06
Endangered wildlife: kangaroos.
An act to amend Section 653o of the Penal Code, relating to criminal law.
Not out of committeeApril 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 2. Page 3981.) · 2026-04-23
Elderly Parole Program.
An act to amend Section 3055 of the Penal Code, relating to parole.
Not out of committeeApril 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 2. Page 3984.) Reconsideration granted. · 2026-04-22
“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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