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Running forState Assembly, District 71

Kate Sanchez

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Overview

Kate Sanchez is an American politician and businesswoman who has served in the California State Assembly from the 71st district since 2022, succeeding Randy G. Voepel.

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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

46 bills

Became law

7 became law. Another 31 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2307: Transportation: traffic signal synchronization pilot program: Western Riverside Council of Governments.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2024AB 1978: Vehicles: speed contests.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2024AB 1874: Crimes: disorderly conduct.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1740: Human trafficking: notice: pediatric care facilities.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1653: Interscholastic athletic programs: emergency action plans: heat illness: guidelines.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1651: Pupil health: emergency medical care: epinephrine auto-injectors.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 4, 2023AB 88: Criminal procedure: victims' rights.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1696: Sober Living Accountability Act.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1688: Voter registration: cancellation: deceased persons.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023AB 746: Learning-Aligned Employment Program: eligibility.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Jan 4, 2023AB 89: Parole hearings: attorney notice.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2365: Education-related positions: egregious misconduct: previous employment disclosures.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2026AB 1819: Automated external defibrillators.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2026AB 1748: License suspension and revocation.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2026AB 1764: Elections: voter registration.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2026AB 1747: Crimes involving vehicles.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2026AB 1706: California Interscholastic Federation: flag football pilot program.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2026AB 1620: Personal Income Tax Law: deductions: homeowners' insurance premiums.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 7, 2026AB 1550: Personal income taxes: deductions: tips: overtime compensation.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025AB 404: California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: prescribed fire, reforestation, habitat restoration, thinning, or fuel reduction projects.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025AB 355: Crimes: extortion.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2025AB 324: California Values Act: exception.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 21, 2025AB 273: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: high-speed rail: infrastructure improvements.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 13, 2025AB 228: Pupil health: epinephrine delivery systems.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 6, 2025AB 89: Interscholastic sports: gender equity.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3219: Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: local governments.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024AB 2742: Emergency vehicles: penalties.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2024AB 2209: California Values Act: exception.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2024AB 2002: Vehicles: public safety: Blue Envelope Program.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2024AB 1928: Worker classification: employees and independent contractors.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2024AB 1872: Crimes: extortion.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1434: Public Utilities Commission: commissioner compensation.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1680: Developmental services.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1724: Sales and Use Tax Law: rates.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1652: Curriculum: right to examine.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1739: Human trafficking: vertical prosecution program.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023AB 306: Office of Small Business Advocate: one-stop capital shop online platform.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 11, 2023AB 227: State employment: social media platforms.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Aug 3, 2026AJR 35: Relative to Pediatric Cancer Clusters in South Orange County.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2026AJR 28: Relative to the United States Department of Homeland Security.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2026AB 1936: Insurance Commissioner qualifications.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2026AB 1840: Political Reform Act of 1974: prediction market contracts.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2026AB 1791: State Air Resources Board: South Coast Air Quality Management District: regulations: prohibition: costs.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 2950: Vehicles: sanctions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2024AB 1873: Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 18, 2024AB 1867: Personal Income Tax Law: deductions: homeowners' insurance premiums.
    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

7,613 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 920 of 7,613 votes (12%). California counts being absent and choosing not to vote the same way.

By topic
Accountability and Administrative Review17 votes
    Aging and Long-Term Care25 votes
      Agriculture95 votes
        Appropriations5 votes
          Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism28 votes
            Banking and Finance68 votes
              Banking and Financial Institutions19 votes
                Budget427 votes
                  Business and Professions302 votes
                    Business, Professions and Economic Development45 votes
                      Communications and Conveyance39 votes
                        Education565 votes
                          Elections163 votes
                            Elections and Constitutional Amendments54 votes
                              Emergency Management90 votes
                                Energy, Utilities and Communications39 votes
                                  Environmental Quality89 votes
                                    Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials142 votes
                                      Governance and Finance42 votes
                                        Governmental Organization274 votes
                                          Health658 votes
                                            Higher Education265 votes
                                              Housing66 votes
                                                Housing and Community Development363 votes
                                                  Human Services279 votes
                                                    Insurance135 votes
                                                      Judiciary641 votes
                                                        Labor and Employment192 votes
                                                          Local Government339 votes
                                                            Military and Veterans Affairs30 votes
                                                              Natural Resources256 votes
                                                                Natural Resources and Water201 votes
                                                                  Privacy and Consumer Protection160 votes
                                                                    Public Employment and Retirement130 votes
                                                                      Public Safety691 votes
                                                                        Rules3 votes
                                                                          Taxes (Revenue and Taxation)141 votes
                                                                            Transportation344 votes
                                                                              Utilities and Energy179 votes
                                                                                Other12 votes

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