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Running forState Senate, District 38

Catherine S. Blakespear

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Overview

Catherine Smith Blakespear is an American politician and former journalist who is currently serving in the California State Senate.

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Facts from Wikipedia.

How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

70 bills

Became law

39 became law. Another 28 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026SB 1324: Passenger and freight rail: LOSSAN Rail Corridor: working group report.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026SB 1237: Civil Rights Department.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2026SB 1167: Vehicles: electric bicycles.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2026SB 1135: California Wildlife Coexistence Act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2026SB 1088: Health care decisions: life-sustaining treatment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2026SB 1046: Occupational safety: transboundary pollution.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2026SB 989: Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2026SB 965: Public libraries: library cards.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 2, 2026SB 955: Beverage containers: supermarkets: reverse vending machines.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2026SB 936: Nitrous oxide: sales.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025SB 741: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025SB 710: Property taxation: active solar energy systems.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025SB 633: Plastic beverage containers: recycling.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025SB 561: Appointment of public guardians.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025SB 477: California Fair Employment and Housing Act: enforcement procedures.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2025SB 427: Habitat Conservation Fund.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2025SB 403: End of Life Option Act: sunset.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2025SB 329: Alcohol and drug recovery: licensed treatment facilities and certified programs: investigations.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2025SB 99: Military protective orders.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025SB 92: Housing development: density bonuses.
    Became law
  • Introduced Dec 2, 2024SB 16: Mental health: involuntary commitment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024SB 1361: California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: local agencies: contract for providing services for people experiencing homelessness.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024SB 1476: Political Reform Act of 1974: State Bar of California.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024SB 1493: Elections.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024SB 1216: Transportation projects: Class III bikeways: prohibition.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024SB 1257: Geographic Managed Care Pilot Project: County of San Diego: advisory board.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2024SB 1098: Passenger and freight rail: LOSSAN Rail Corridor.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2024SB 1077: Coastal resources: local coastal program: amendments: accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2024SB 1053: Solid waste: recycled paper bags: standards: carryout bag prohibition.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2024SB 1019: Firearms: destruction.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 1, 2024SB 1002: Firearms: prohibited persons.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 18, 2024SB 949: Superior court: lactation accommodation.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023SB 689: Local coastal program: bicycle lane: amendment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023SB 677: Intercity rail: LOSSAN Rail Corridor.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023SB 482: Multifamily Housing Program: supportive housing: capitalized operating reserves.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023SB 452: Firearms.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023SB 428: Temporary restraining orders and protective orders: employee harassment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023SB 417: Firearms: licensed dealers.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2023SB 360: California Coastal Commission: member voting.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026SB 1259: Refineries: decommissioning and remediation: cost estimates.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2026SB 1031: Solid waste: compostable products.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2026SB 1016: Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 2, 2026SB 954: California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Jan 5, 2026SB 866: Planning and zoning: annual report: emergency shelter.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025SB 569: Bikeways: reversions and modifications.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Dec 2, 2024SB 14: State agencies: solid waste diversion: single-use plastic bottles.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2024SB 1092: Coastal resources: coastal development permits: appeals: report.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2024SB 1066: Hazardous waste: marine flares: manufacturer responsibility.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2024SB 1045: Composting facilities: zoning.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023SB 547: District agricultural associations: real property: affordable housing.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023SB 511: Greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023SB 391: Workers' compensation: skin cancer.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2026SB 1136: Intercity rail and commuter rail: special events service plans: fare system integration.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2026SB 967: Planning and zoning: housing element: interim housing units: acutely low income households.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025SB 755: California Contractor Climate Transparency Act.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025SB 644: Political Reform Act of 1974: contribution limits.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025SB 455: Electric bicycles.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025SB 242: Medicare supplement coverage: open enrollment periods.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Dec 2, 2024SB 15: Firearms.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024SB 1426: Waste reduction: undiverted materials.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024SB 1401: Family childcare home: United States Armed Forces.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024SB 1302: The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act: recycling machines: pilot projects.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024SB 1236: Medicare supplement coverage: open enrollment periods.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024SB 1148: Electrical service: master meters.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024SB 1196: End of Life Option Act.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024SB 1167: Solid waste: single-use drinking vessels.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2024SB 1038: Firearms.
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023SB 714: Personal income tax.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023SB 614: Transportation Development Act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023SB 561: Public contracts: environmentally preferable purchasing.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the California legislature, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

6,298 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 224 of 6,298 votes (4%). California counts being absent and choosing not to vote the same way.

By topic
Accountability and Administrative Review6 votes
    Aging and Long-Term Care10 votes
      Agriculture64 votes
        Appropriations5 votes
          Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism13 votes
            Banking and Finance36 votes
              Banking and Financial Institutions32 votes
                Budget377 votes
                  Business and Professions180 votes
                    Business, Professions and Economic Development90 votes
                      Communications and Conveyance19 votes
                        Education516 votes
                          Elections89 votes
                            Elections and Constitutional Amendments102 votes
                              Emergency Management50 votes
                                Energy, Utilities and Communications90 votes
                                  Environmental Quality190 votes
                                    Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials69 votes
                                      Governance and Finance80 votes
                                        Governmental Organization265 votes
                                          Health522 votes
                                            Higher Education128 votes
                                              Housing133 votes
                                                Housing and Community Development177 votes
                                                  Human Services220 votes
                                                    Insurance128 votes
                                                      Judiciary619 votes
                                                        Labor and Employment128 votes
                                                          Local Government301 votes
                                                            Military and Veterans Affairs25 votes
                                                              Natural Resources122 votes
                                                                Natural Resources and Water214 votes
                                                                  Privacy and Consumer Protection77 votes
                                                                    Public Employment and Retirement85 votes
                                                                      Public Safety569 votes
                                                                        Rules3 votes
                                                                          Taxes (Revenue and Taxation)149 votes
                                                                            Transportation300 votes
                                                                              Utilities and Energy112 votes
                                                                                Other3 votes

                                                                                  Source: Open States, California Legislative Information. Topics from the state legislature.