Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Democratic
· Senator
Melissa Hurtado
Represents District 16 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
94%
on 928 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
89%
Yea or Nay on 3,974 of 4,449 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
20 of 49
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
4,449
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 Melissa Hurtado 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 Melissa Hurtado 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. Melissa Hurtado is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
52 of 928 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB1342 · Criminal records: relief.
In plain English Allows people to petition for dismissal of certain criminal convictions and sealing of related records.
Unfinished Business SB1342 Durazo et al. Concurrence · 2026-08-31 · Passed 27–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1156 · Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1156 Wicks By Laird · 2026-08-31 · Passed 21–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2721 · Unfair Competition Law: hotels.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2721 Carrillo et al. By Padilla · 2026-08-30 · Passed 29–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1537 · Peace officers: secondary employment.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1537 Bryan et al. By Arreguín · 2026-08-30 · Passed 27–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2434 · Inmates: visitation.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2434 Bonta et al. By Caballero · 2026-08-30 · Passed 30–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB2575 · Health care services: artificial intelligence.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2575 Ortega By Padilla · 2026-08-28 · Passed 18–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB605 · Employment: refineries: task force.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB605 Muratsuchi By Blakespear · 2026-08-28 · Passed 29–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1004 · Law enforcement: masks.
Unfinished Business SB1004 Wiener et al. Concurrence · 2026-08-27 · Passed 29–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB690 · Criminal procedure: indigent defense compensation.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB690 Schultz By Cervantes · 2026-08-27 · Passed 29–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1650 · Rental vehicles: law enforcement.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1650 Caloza et al. By Pérez · 2026-08-27 · Passed 29–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB1436 · State Air Resources Board: air pollution regulations: private fleets: exception.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-07-01 · Failed 3–3
SB1035 · Motor vehicle fuel tax: greenhouse gas reduction programs: suspension.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] · 2026-03-18 · Failed 2–2
AB1413 · Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: groundwater adjudication.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2025-07-08 · Passed 4–3
AB1319 · Protected species: California Endangered Species Act.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-07-08 · Passed 4–3
AB1448 · Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas development.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Governmental Organization] · 2025-07-08 · Passed 4–3
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 · 724 shared contested votes
14%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 630 shared contested votes
13%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 752 shared contested votes
12%
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 (475 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
← California Delegation
YeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaAbsentYeaYeaYeaYeaAbsentAbsentAbsentYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaAbsentYeaAbsentYeaYeaYeaNayAbsentYeaAbsentYeaAbsentYeaYeaYeaYeaYeaAbsentYeaAbsentYea
Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Melissa Hurtado 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.
Introduced49
Out of committee41
Passed one chamber36
Passed both chambers28
Became law20
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law: tax sharing agreements.
An act to add Section 53084.6 to the Government Code, relating to tax sharing agreements.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1013, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Private detention facilities: canteens.
An act to add Chapter 2.4 (commencing with Section 18891) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to detention facilities.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 991, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Civil proceedings: real party in interest.
An act to add Section 369.6 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil proceedings.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 990, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Airports: financial assistance.
In plain English Allows the state to provide financial assistance to airports and makes an appropriation for this purpose.
Official synopsis: An act to add Section 21689 to the Public Utilities Code, and to add Section 7102.3 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to airports, and making an appropriation therefor.
VetoedIn Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. · 2026-09-30
Political Reform Act of 1974: filing deadlines: emergency situations.
An act to add Section 91013.1 to the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 968, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Firearms: prohibited persons.
An act to amend Section 29805 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 466, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-26
Child abuse: family resource centers.
An act to amend Section 18951 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to child abuse.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 125, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-24
Violence Prevention, Pupil Wellness, and School Safety Grant Program.
An act to add Article 5.1 (commencing with Section 233.9) to Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school safety.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Office of Food Security and Affordability.
An act to add and repeal Title 27 (commencing with Section 101000) of the Government Code, relating to food security.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Relative to Pakistani-American relations.
Became lawRead. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 5309.) · 2026-08-10
Low-income energy assistance.
An act to amend Section 2790 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
Passed one chamberJune 24 hearing postponed by committee. · 2026-06-24
Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: credits: shortline railroad expenditures and railroad infrastructure.
An act to add and repeal Sections 17053.31, 17053.32, 23631, and 23632 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Out of committeeMay 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-05-14
Employment: employer contributions: employee withholdings: credit: agricultural employees.
An act to amend Section 1695.55 of the Labor Code, and to add Section 1585.6 to, and to add Division 6.1 (commencing with Section 13200) to, the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment.
Not out of committeeApril 22 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 4012.) · 2026-04-22
Cartwright Act: public procurement of goods and services: Department of Justice: examination of public entity records.
An act to add Section 16763 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to business regulation.
Out of committeeApril 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. · 2026-04-16
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
Loading committees…
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 4449 total roll-call votes this session).
Follow Melissa Hurtado
One email a week, only when there’s something: every time they broke with their party, and the closest votes they cast. Free, and you can stop any time.