Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · California
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 980 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
93%
Yea or Nay on 4,060 of 4,385 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
37 of 64
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 34
Roll calls on record
4,385
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 Susan Rubio 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 Susan Rubio 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. Susan Rubio is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
8 of 980 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
AB917 · County offices of education: school districts: average daily attendance of less than 250 pupils: permanent status.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB917 Ávila Farías By Reyes · 2026-08-28 · Passed 25–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1905 · Juveniles: custodial interrogation.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1905 Schultz et al. By Wiener · 2026-08-25 · Passed 26–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1359 · Natural Gas Ratepayer Protection Act.
Senate 3rd Reading SB1359 Stern · 2026-05-27 · Passed 23–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB222 · Residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC systems.
Senate 3rd Reading SB222 Wiener et al · 2026-01-26 · Passed 29–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1231 Elhawary et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-13 · Passed 21–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1231 Elhawary et al. By Cortese · 2025-09-12 · Passed 21–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB634 · Local government: homelessness.
Unfinished Business SB634 Pérez et al. Concurrence · 2025-09-10 · Passed 22–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB878 · Insurance business practices.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 4–2
SB1026 · Bail Fugitive Recovery Agent Reform Act.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 5–2
SB1209 · Insurance: examination of insurers.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 5–2
SB1301 · Residential property insurance: nonrenewals.
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-22 · Passed 5–2
SB876 · Fire and residential property insurance.
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary] · 2026-04-08 · Passed 5–2
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 · 770 shared contested votes
9%
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghRepublican · District 23 · 818 shared contested votes
7%
Suzette ValladaresRepublican · District 23 · 690 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 (325 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Susan Rubio 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.
Introduced64
Out of committee59
Passed one chamber53
Passed both chambers40
Became law37
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 34 bills that became law this session.
Domestic violence: Reclaim Act.
An act to add Title 3B (commencing with Section 391.90) to Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to amend Section 6309 of the Family Code, relating to domestic violence.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 847, 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
Parental communication: teacher meetings.
An act to amend Section 51101 of the Education Code, relating to parental engagement.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 736, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-28
State agencies: building and renovation projects: Green Globes certification.
An act to amend Section 8316 of the Government Code, relating to state buildings.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 709, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.
An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 24250 and 24251 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care providers.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 698, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Advertising displays: exemptions: arenas and redevelopment agency projects.
An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 5272 of, and to add Section 5440.5 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to advertising displays.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 686, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Lobbyist registration and termination.
An act to amend Section 86107 of, and to amend and repeal Section 86116 of, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 682, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
An act to add Section 12012.122 to the Government Code, relating to tribal gaming, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 230, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-14
Tied-house exceptions: advertising: Counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego.
An act to amend Section 25503.6 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to alcoholic beverages.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 229, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-14
Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.
An act to amend Sections 311.3 and 11165.1 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 192, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-10
Toys: companion chatbots.
An act to amend Section 22601 of, and to add and repeal Section 22604.5 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to business regulations.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 189, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-10
Public Utilities Commission: report.
An act to add Section 910.11 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to state government.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Health care coverage: lung cancer.
An act to add Section 1367.58 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.78 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
Involuntary residential facilities: health and safety inspections.
An act to add Part 7 (commencing with Section 19998) to Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Passed one chamberAugust 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. · 2026-08-13
I ♥ SGV Day.
Relative to I ♥ SGV Day.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 164, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-11
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)
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)
AB2383 · 2026-08-31
Electricity: data centers. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2383 Zbur et al. By Allen)
AB2047 · 2026-08-31
Firearms: 3-dimensional printing blocking technology. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2047 Bauer-Kahan et al. By Blakespear)
SB1087 · 2026-08-31
Transportation planning: sustainable communities strategies: transportation funding programs. (Unfinished Business SB1087 Cabaldon Concurrence)
AB1307 · 2026-08-31
Licensed Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1307 Ávila Farías et al. By Caballero)
AB1349 · 2026-08-31
Consumer protection: ticket sellers. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1349 Bryan et al. By Cabaldon)
AB1546 · 2026-08-31
Vehicles: driving under the influence. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1546 Schultz et al. By Menjivar)
AB1642 · 2026-08-31
Wildfires: contamination standards. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB1642 Harabedian et al. By Allen)
SB887 · 2026-08-31
California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects. (Unfinished Business SB887 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB178 · 2026-08-31
Public resources trailer bill. (W/O REF. TO FILE SB178 B. & F.R. (Laird))
SB1246 · 2026-08-31
Autonomous vehicles. (Unfinished Business SB1246 Cortese Concurrence)
SB883 · 2026-08-31
Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities. (Unfinished Business SB883 Umberg et al. Concurrence)
SB867 · 2026-08-31
Toys: companion chatbots. (Unfinished Business SB867 Padilla et al. Concurrence)
SB947 · 2026-08-31
Employment: automated decision systems. (Unfinished Business SB947 McNerney et al. Concurrence)
AB2065 · 2026-08-31
Rates: prohibited cost recovery. (Assembly 3rd Reading AB2065 Petrie-Norris By Pérez)
SB1342 · 2026-08-31
Criminal records: relief. (Unfinished Business SB1342 Durazo et al. Concurrence)
SB1360 · 2026-08-31
Elections: translation of election materials. (Unfinished Business SB1360 Cervantes et al. Concurrence)
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