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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Catherine Stefani
Represents District 19 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 1,164 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 5,037 of 5,179 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
36 of 53
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
5,179
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 Catherine Stefani 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 Catherine Stefani 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. Catherine Stefani is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 1,164 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB351 · Campaign contributions: agency officers.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Failed 2–3
AB1320 · California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020: opioid antagonists.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-29 · Passed 4–3
AB1079 · Civil appeals: stay of enforcement.
Do pass as amended · 2025-04-30 · Passed 4–2
AB459 · Initiatives: qualification: electronic signatures.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Failed 2–4
AB699 · Elections: local tax measures.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Passed 4–2
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 · 573 shared contested votes
34%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 660 shared contested votes
26%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 737 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 (142 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Catherine Stefani 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 committee52
Passed one chamber46
Passed both chambers40
Became law36
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Restitution: diversion.
An act to amend Section 1202.4 of the Penal Code, relating to restitution.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 841, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Coordinated Entry System: study.
An act to add Section 8257.5 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 923, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Domestic violence: protective orders.
An act to amend Section 166 of the Penal Code, relating to domestic violence.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 835, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols.
An act to add Chapter 12.3 (commencing with Section 108943) to Part 3 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to product safety.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 882, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Rental vehicles: law enforcement.
An act to add Section 1939.36 to the Civil Code, relating to rental vehicles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 741, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Public health: public postsecondary education: student health centers: abortion by medication techniques.
An act to amend Sections 99250 and 99251 of, and to add Section 99252 to, the Education Code, relating to public health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 490, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Emergency services and care: nurse-midwives.
An act to amend Sections 1317.1 and 1317.10 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 484, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act.
An act to add Chapter 22.4.5 (commencing with Section 22599.7) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 475, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Land use: housing elements: target population.
An act to amend Section 65582 of the Government Code, relating to land use.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 524, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Firearms: voluntary firearm storage program.
An act to amend Sections 25570, 26392, 26406, 26577, and 27922 of, and to add Section 25010 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 460, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-26
Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures.
In plain English Changes procedures for obtaining protective orders that restrict access to firearms and ammunition, including notice requirements and court processes.
Official synopsis: An act to amend Sections 527, 527.8, 527.85, 527.9, 527.11, and 527.12 of, and to add Section 527.13 to, the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 6380, 6380.5, 6383, 6401, and 6402 of, and to add Section 6403.5 to, the Family Code, to amend,…
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 458, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-26
Criminal procedure: continuances.
An act to amend Section 1050 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 380, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.
An act to amend Section 11105 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 378, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Vehicles: Sideshow Accountability and Community Safety Act.
An act to amend Section 23109 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 366, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
Mandated reporters of suspected financial abuse of an elder or dependent adult.
An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 15630.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to elder and dependent adults.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 360, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-20
“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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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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