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Running forState Assembly, District 19

Catherine Stefani

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Overview

Catherine Michele Stefani is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 19th district since 2024.

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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

35 bills

Became law

22 became law. Another 13 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2540: Public health: public postsecondary education: student health centers: abortion by medication techniques.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2297: Restitution: diversion.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2026AB 2146: Coordinated Entry System: study.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2026AB 2052: Criminal procedure: continuances.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2026AB 2001: Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2026AB 1974: Firearms: voluntary firearm storage program.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026AB 1877: Domestic violence: protective orders.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2026AB 1846: Dependency: placement of child with relative.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2026AB 1802: Land use: mitigation lands: endowments.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2026AB 1753: Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2026AB 1696: Emergency services and care: nurse-midwives.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2026AB 1640: California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 20, 2026AB 1604: Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 15, 2026AB 1588: Vehicles: Sideshow Accountability and Community Safety Act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1363: Protective orders: Wyland's Law.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1297: Automatic temporary restraining orders.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1213: Restitution: priority.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1417: Energy: Voluntary Offshore Wind and Coastal Resources Protection Program: community capacity funding activities and grants.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 1085: License plates: obstruction or alteration.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025AB 836: Midwifery Workforce Training Act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025AB 871: Mandated reporters of suspected financial abuse of an elder or dependent adult.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025AB 627: California Health Facilities Financing Authority Act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2208: Medi-Cal: cost sharing and accessibility.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2026AB 2081: Medi-Cal: Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2026AB 1734: Count Hunger Act.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1245: State contracts: certification process: forced labor and human trafficking.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025AB 824: Protective orders: firearms and ammunition.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2025AB 699: Elections: local tax measures.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2025AB 458: Public contracts: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2025AB 381: State contracts: certification process: forced labor and human trafficking.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2240: Medi-Cal: private duty nursing.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2026AB 1716: California Victim Compensation Board: tuition reimbursement.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 2, 2026AB 1676: Mental health services: assisted outpatient treatment: involuntary medication.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 997: Child health and safety: "Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids" license plate program.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025AB 569: California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013: exceptions: supplemental defined benefit plans.
    Passed the Assembly

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

3,632 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 121 of 3,632 votes (3%). California counts being absent and choosing not to vote the same way.

By topic
Aging and Long-Term Care10 votes
    Agriculture45 votes
      Appropriations2 votes
        Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism28 votes
          Banking and Finance41 votes
            Banking and Financial Institutions5 votes
              Budget216 votes
                Business and Professions119 votes
                  Business, Professions and Economic Development45 votes
                    Communications and Conveyance17 votes
                      Education244 votes
                        Elections85 votes
                          Elections and Constitutional Amendments26 votes
                            Emergency Management53 votes
                              Energy, Utilities and Communications39 votes
                                Environmental Quality44 votes
                                  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials61 votes
                                    Governmental Organization120 votes
                                      Health294 votes
                                        Higher Education108 votes
                                          Housing35 votes
                                            Housing and Community Development170 votes
                                              Human Services140 votes
                                                Insurance74 votes
                                                  Judiciary316 votes
                                                    Labor and Employment89 votes
                                                      Local Government171 votes
                                                        Military and Veterans Affairs9 votes
                                                          Natural Resources138 votes
                                                            Natural Resources and Water88 votes
                                                              Privacy and Consumer Protection90 votes
                                                                Public Employment and Retirement66 votes
                                                                  Public Safety312 votes
                                                                    Rules1 vote
                                                                      Taxes (Revenue and Taxation)78 votes
                                                                        Transportation152 votes
                                                                          Utilities and Energy100 votes
                                                                            Other1 vote

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