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Democratic
· Senator
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Represents District 28 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 1,087 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 4,355 of 4,494 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
25 of 47
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
4,494
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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 1,087 party-line votes.
AB2564 · Surveillance pricing.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2564 Ward et al. By Wiener · 2026-08-31 · Passed 22–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB181 · Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties.
Do pass · 2026-06-29 · Passed 11–3 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB677 · Housing financing: joint powers agreements: bond approvals: subdivisions: tentative and final maps: appeals.
Senate 3rd Reading SB677 Wiener · 2026-01-26 · Passed 24–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB158 · Land use.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB158 B. & F.R. (Wiener) · 2025-09-13 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB158 · Land use.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB158 B. & F.R. (Wiener) · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SJR15 · The federal Unemployment Trust Fund: debt.
Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-07-01 · Failed 1–3
SB947 · Employment: automated decision systems.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection] · 2026-04-08 · Passed 3–1
SB978 · Data centers: labor: electricity rates.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-08 · Passed 3–1
SB1032 · Staffing agencies: registration.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2026-04-08 · Passed 3–1
SB951 · Employment: technological displacement: notice.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection] · 2026-04-08 · Passed 3–1
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 · 754 shared contested votes
8%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 707 shared contested votes
6%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 829 shared contested votes
5%
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 (139 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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.
Introduced47
Out of committee45
Passed one chamber37
Passed both chambers31
Became law25
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Security services.
An act to amend Section 7587.7 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 7574.18, 7574.30, 7574.37, 7574.38, 7583.2, 7583.5, 7583.6, 7583.7, and 7587.8 of, and to add Section 7583.48 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1016, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Income taxes: voluntary contributions: Black Cultural District Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
An act to add and repeal Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 18726) of Chapter 3 of Part 10.2 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, and making an appropriation therefor.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1003, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
CalWORKs: unrelated adult male.
An act to amend and repeal Section 11351.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 999, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Employment of inmates.
An act to amend Section 2716.5 of, and to add Section 2716.6 to, the Penal Code, relating to corrections.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 997, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Perinatal health screenings and treatment.
An act to amend Sections 1367.625 and 123640 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 10123.867 of the Insurance Code, relating to perinatal health.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 973, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Unclaimed personal property: employee benefit plan distributions.
An act to amend Section 1521 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to unclaimed property.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 711, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Prescription drug coverage: dose adjustments.
An act to add Section 1367.225 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.1934 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 663, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Public works.
An act to amend Sections 1725.5, 1771.3, 1775, 1776, and 1777.7 of the Labor Code, and to amend Section 2603 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public works.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 660, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Employment.
An act to amend Sections 98.2 and 1174.1 of, and to add Section 1742.05 to, the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 157, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Grand juries: final reports.
An act to amend Section 933 of the Penal Code, relating to grand juries.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 153, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
An act to add Section 230.9 to the Labor Code, to amend Section 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, and to add Section 11024.5 to, and to repeal Section 11026.5 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to medical benefits.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
State agency contracts: bid preference: equity metrics.
An act to add Article 1.7 (commencing with Section 10117) to Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 159, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-11
Workplace surveillance tools.
An act to add Part 5.7 (commencing with Section 1560) to Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 1563 of, the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Passed one chamberJuly 1 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-07-01
Skilled and trained workforce requirements.
An act to amend Sections 2600, 2600.5, 2601, and 2603 of, and to add Sections 2600.6, 2603.2, and 2603.3 to, the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
Out of committeeOrdered to inactive file. · 2026-06-08
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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