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Republican
· Assemblymember
Kate Sanchez
Represents District 71 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Republicans
98%
on 1,128 party-line votes · House Republicans median 97%
Cast a vote
80%
Yea or Nay on 5,080 of 6,311 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
2 of 23
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 15
Roll calls on record
6,311
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 Kate Sanchez 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 Kate Sanchez 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. Kate Sanchez is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
23 of 1,128 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
AB2469 · Data centers: water use disclosures.
AB 2469 Papan Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-31 · Passed 61–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB883 · Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities.
SB 883 Umberg Senate Third Reading By Quirk-Silva · 2026-08-31 · Passed 63–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB887 · California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects.
SB 887 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Connolly · 2026-08-31 · Passed 59–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB886 · California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act.
SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan · 2026-08-31 · Passed 62–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB1577 · Data centers: reporting.
AB 1577 Bauer-Kahan Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-27 · Passed 58–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB1979 · Health care services: artificial intelligence.
AB 1979 Bonta Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-27 · Passed 66–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB2619 · Water resources: data centers.
AB 2619 Papan Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-27 · Passed 63–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB1603 · Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation.
AB 1603 Schultz Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-26 · Passed 63–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB2011 · Nonquantitative treatment limitations.
In plain English Requires health insurers to ensure mental health and substance use disorder treatment coverage is not subject to stricter limits than medical or surgical treatment coverage.
AB 2011 Hart Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2026-08-24 · Passed 61–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
AB1603 · Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation.
AB 1603 Schultz Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 42–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB880 · Residential property: transfers: institutional investors.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-30 · Passed 4–3
AB1157 · Tenancy: just cause termination: rent increases.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-01-13 · Passed 4–3
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
SB1408 · Contra Costa Transportation Authority: transactions and use tax.
Do pass · 2026-06-29 · Passed 4–2
SB762 · Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government] · 2026-06-08 · Passed 4–2
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.
Anamarie Avila FariasDemocrat · District 15 · 820 shared contested votes
12%
Jasmeet BainsDemocrat · District 35 · 658 shared contested votes
9%
Jacqui IrwinDemocrat · District 42 · 638 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 (1,231 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kate Sanchez 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.
Introduced23
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 15 bills that became law this session.
Transportation: traffic signal synchronization pilot program: Western Riverside Council of Governments.
An act to add and repeal Section 101.16 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 140, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Environmental investigations: pediatric cancer clusters.
Relative to Pediatric Cancer Clusters in South Orange County.
Not out of committeeReferred to Com. on HEALTH. · 2026-08-06
Education-related positions: egregious misconduct: previous employment disclosures.
An act to amend Sections 44932 and 44939.5 of, and to add Section 44052.5 to, the Education Code, relating to public employment.
Out of committeeIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-05-14
Automated external defibrillators.
An act to amend Section 19300 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public safety.
Out of committeeIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-05-14
Elections: voter registration.
An act to amend Section 2206 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Out of committeeIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-05-14
Personal Income Tax Law: deductions: homeowners’ insurance premiums.
An act to add and repeal Section 17226 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Out of committeeIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-05-14
Crimes involving vehicles.
An act to amend Section 191.5 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
FailedFrom committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). · 2026-04-27
Personal income taxes: deductions: tips: overtime compensation.
An act to amend Sections 17073 and 17073.5 of, and to add Section 17201.8 to, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Out of committeeIn committee: Set, final hearing. Held under submission. · 2026-04-27
License suspension and revocation.
An act to amend Sections 13352, 13352.1, 13352.4, and 23575.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to driving privileges.
FailedFrom committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). · 2026-04-21
Political Reform Act of 1974: prediction market contracts.
An act to amend Section 86205 of, and to add Section 87451 to, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Not out of committeeIn committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-04-09
Parole.
A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 8 of Article V thereof, relating to parole.
Not out of committeeFrom printer. May be heard in committee April 19. · 2026-03-20
California Interscholastic Federation: flag football pilot program.
An act to add and repeal Section 33353.2 of the Education Code, relating to interscholastic athletics.
Out of committeeIn committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-03-13
The United States Department of Homeland Security: funding.
Relative to the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeFrom printer. · 2026-03-05
Insurance Commissioner qualifications.
An act to amend Section 12901 of the Insurance Code, relating to the Insurance Commissioner.
Not out of committeeReferred to Com. on INS. · 2026-03-02
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 6311 total roll-call votes this session).
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