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Democratic
· Assemblymember
David Alvarez
Represents District 80 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 803 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 4,033 of 4,499 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
20 of 43
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,499
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 David Alvarez 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 David Alvarez 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. David Alvarez is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 803 party-line votes.
SB1180 · Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act: California Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund.
SB 1180 Allen Senate Third Reading By Bryan · 2026-08-30 · Passed 41–24 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1038 · Bears: hunting: use of dogs.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-29 · Passed 6–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB281 · Comprehensive sexual health education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education: outside consultants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-03-12 · Passed 4–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB281 · Comprehensive sexual health education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education: outside consultants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-03-12 · Passed 4–3
AB1062 · Local control funding formula: concentration grants: charter schools: waiver.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Failed 2–4
AB1038 · Bears: hunting: use of dogs.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-29 · Passed 6–4
AB1493 · School district and community college district governing boards: vacancy elections.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Passed 4–1
AB1401 · Pupil records: parental access.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection] · 2025-04-09 · Failed 2–5
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.
Greg WallisRepublican · District 47 · 575 shared contested votes
34%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 532 shared contested votes
31%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 617 shared contested votes
20%
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 (466 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills David Alvarez 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.
Introduced43
Out of committee41
Passed one chamber34
Passed both chambers24
Became law20
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
California Community Schools Partnership Program: Promise Neighborhoods.
An act to amend Section 8903 of the Education Code, relating to community schools, and making an appropriation therefor.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 911, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Housing development: density bonus.
An act to amend Section 65915 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 800, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Defending Immigrant Victims Act.
An act to amend Section 679.027 of, and to add Section 679.028 to, the Penal Code, relating to victim rights.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 746, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: affordable housing projects: public university or public college housing projects.
An act to amend Section 21080.40 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 792, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-29
Alcoholic beverages: imports: personal or household use: reasonable amounts.
An act to amend Section 23661 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to alcoholic beverages.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 635, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Public postsecondary education: intersegmental partnerships: STEM education.
An act to add Article 4.95 (commencing with Section 66048) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 633, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: transactions and use tax: voter initiatives.
An act to amend Sections 120480, 120481, 120485, and 120486 of, and to repeal Section 120482 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 613, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 78042 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 308, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District.
An act to add and repeal Article 3.3 (commencing with Section 78047) of Chapter 1 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to community colleges.
Passed both chambersEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 1:30 p.m. · 2026-09-14
State Property: San Pasqual Battlefield State Park.
An act to add Section 14673.14 to the Government Code, relating to state property.
Passed both chambersEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. · 2026-09-10
Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.
An act to add Chapter 22.9 (commencing with Section 22682) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and to add Chapter 5.4 (commencing with Section 11530) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to business.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 183, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-10
California State University: California Maritime Academy.
An act to amend Section 89005.5 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Passed one chamberOrdered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Alvarez. · 2026-08-31
Elections: prohibition of exclusion of eligible voters.
A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 2 of Article II thereof, relating to elections.
Not out of committeeFrom printer. · 2026-08-25
Teachers: exchange programs: local educational agencies.
An act to amend Section 44612 of the Education Code, relating to teachers.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 122, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-24
Relative to California’s First-Generation College Celebration Month.
Became lawRead. Adopted. (Page 6258.). · 2026-08-19
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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