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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Marc Berman
Represents District 23 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 957 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 4,232 of 4,473 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
48 of 62
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,473
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 Marc Berman 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 Marc Berman 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. Marc Berman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 957 party-line votes.
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
AB 2497 Johnson Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 26–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 10–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1002 · Out-of-state physicians and surgeons: telehealth: license exemption.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-06-23 · Failed 6–6
AB351 · Campaign contributions: agency officers.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-04-30 · Failed 2–3
AB2497 · Physical therapists.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 10–8
ACA8 · Congressional redistricting.
Be adopted and re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-07-16 · Passed 4–2
AB1079 · Civil appeals: stay of enforcement.
Do pass as amended · 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 · 594 shared contested votes
34%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 674 shared contested votes
25%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 754 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 (241 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Marc Berman 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.
Introduced62
Out of committee61
Passed one chamber57
Passed both chambers49
Became law48
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits.
An act to add Sections 12810.1, 21214.8, and 22352.1 to, and to add Article 19 (commencing with Section 28170) to Chapter 5 of Division 12 of, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 842, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Gas corporations: gas distribution service line replacements: alternatives.
An act to add and repeal Section 785.3 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 934, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program: cost of attendance.
An act to amend Section 69432.7 of the Education Code, relating to student financial aid.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 928, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Gene synthesis equipment manufacturers and providers.
An act to add Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 24200) to Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to gene synthesis.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 852, 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
Children’s diapers: intentionally added ingredients: disclosure.
An act to add Chapter 12.7 (commencing with Section 108948) to Part 3 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to product safety.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 719, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
Interior designers.
An act to amend Sections 5810 and 5811 of, and to add Sections 5800.2 and 5808 to, the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 8014 of the Civil Code, relating to professions and vocations.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 638, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Transportation network company drivers: labor relations: appeals.
An act to add Section 7470.18.5 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to transportation.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 634, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Elections: ballot curing.
An act to add Section 3019.2 to the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 628, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Medical information: confidentiality.
An act to amend Section 56.101 of the Civil Code, relating to medical information.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 607, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Community colleges: current expense of education: exclusions.
An act to add and repeal Section 84363 of the Education Code, relating to community colleges.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 580, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Voter information guide: candidate statements.
An act to repeal and add Section 13308 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 554, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Public contracts: local agencies: responsive bidders.
An act to add Section 2011 to the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 551, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Office of Elections Cybersecurity.
An act to amend Section 10.5 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 337, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-19
Elections: law enforcement investigations of election records or voting technology.
An act to add and repeal Section 23 of the Elections Code, relating to elections, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 336, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-19
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 4473 total roll-call votes this session).
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