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Democratic
· Senator
Laura Richardson
Represents District 35 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,405 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 7,471 of 7,581 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
33 of 53
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
7,581
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 Laura Richardson 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 Laura Richardson 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. Laura Richardson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 1,405 party-line votes.
AB2038 · Residential property insurance: cancellations and nonrenewals.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2038 Harabedian et al. By Pérez · 2026-08-26 · Passed 28–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB79 · Housing development: transit-oriented development.
Unfinished Business SB79 Wiener et al. Concurrence · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
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 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB2646 · Employment: minimum wages: agricultural workers.
Do pass · 2026-08-13 · Passed 4–2
ACA7 · Government preferences.
Be adopted as amended · 2026-08-13 · Passed 4–2
AB2469 · Data centers: water use disclosures.
Do pass as amended · 2026-08-13 · Passed 4–2
AB2122 · Infractions: warrants and penalties.
Do pass · 2026-08-13 · Passed 4–2
AB1664 · Elections: law enforcement investigations of election records or voting technology.
Do pass as amended · 2026-08-13 · 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.
Megan DahleRepublican · District 1 · 1,087 shared contested votes
8%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 713 shared contested votes
7%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 835 shared contested votes
6%
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 (110 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Laura Richardson 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 chambers39
Became law33
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Vehicles: homelessness.
An act to add Section 22851.35 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 977, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Preventive Treatment Health Care Act.
An act to amend Section 127697 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 725, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Small business liaison: contract information: small business procurement participation.
An act to amend Section 14841 of, and to add Section 11148.5.1 to, the Government Code, and to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 19200) to Part 2 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, relating to businesses.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-27
State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: air districts and local governments: transportation fuels refining facilities: memoranda of understanding.
An act to add Section 25370.5 to the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 700, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Community Care Expansion Program.
An act to amend Section 18999.97 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 697, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Cemeteries.
An act to amend Sections 7612.2 and 7612.6 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 8250 of, to amend the heading of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8825) of Part 3 of Division 8 of, and to add Chapter 7.5 (commencing with…
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 696, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Money Transmission Act: authentication.
An act to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2180) to Division 1.2 of the Financial Code, relating to financial protection.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 648, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Vote by mail ballots and early voting.
An act to amend Section 9084 of, and to add Section 3016.6 to, the Elections Code, relating to elections, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 342, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-19
Wildlife: bears.
An act to add Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 4775) to Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to wildlife.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Obesity Care Access Act.
An act to add Section 1374.6 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care coverage.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Federal funding for essential state infrastructure, technology, and economic development.
Relative to federal funding.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 165, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-11
Personal income taxes: deductions: elderly seniors.
An act to amend Section 17072 of, and to add and repeal Section 17213 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Passed one chamberJune 29 hearing. Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-06-30
Enhanced curb management system.
An act to add and repeal Article 5 (commencing with Section 40275) of Chapter 1 of Division 17 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Passed one chamberJune 29 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-06-29
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority: GoGreen Program.
An act to add Section 26016 to the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
Passed one chamberJune 24 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-06-24
Relative to National Safe Boating Week.
Became lawRead. Adopted. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4409.) · 2026-05-22
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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