Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
- Assembly: 2018-present
Bio
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, 48, sometimes referred by her initials “RBK,” rode the “blue wave” of anti-Trump sentiment in 2018 to narrowly defeat incumbent Republican Catharine Baker. She’s a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University Law Center. Before serving in the Assembly, she taught appellate law and legal research at Santa Clara and Golden Gate universities. She founded the Select Committee on Reproductive Health and she’s fought to make California a sanctuary state for abortion and gender-affirming care. She authored a bill Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed that would have prohibited AI chatbots from using language harmful to children. She and her husband have three children.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 41 bills: 21 passed, 8 failed, and 12 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $500 | Nov 20, 2021 | Tickets and food/drinks to Stanford Football Game |
| San Francisco 49ers | $420 | Sep 26, 2021 | 2 Tickets for 49ers footbal game |
| CA Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $309.95 | Jan 28, 2021 | Lunch, mug, Tzedakah Box, jacket |
| Senator Josh Becker | $150 | Sep 30, 2021 | gift card |
| Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) Tri Valley Chapter | $99 | Dec 12, 2021 | Harry & David gift pack. |
| CA Dem Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | Dem Caucus Lunch |
| CA Dem Party | $60.99 | Sep 3, 2021 | Dem Caucus Lunch |
| Connor Lam | $58 | Nov 5, 2021 | Chocolates |
| CA Dem Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | Dem Caucus Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $50.11 | Jun 6, 2021 | Lunch |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $31.53 | Oct 28, 2021 | wine glasses |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $24.64 | Jan 28, 2021 | photo book |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $7.09 | Jul 7, 2021 | Meal |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 10th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Sisson, individual | $500 | Oct 7, 2022 | DCCC Luncheon |
| San Francisco 49ers | $431.86 | Sep 27, 2022 | soccer tickets & food |
| Foundation CA Technology and Innovation Economy | $120 | Aug 4, 2022 | tech summit gift bag |
| CA Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | dem caucus lunch |
| CA Democratic Party | $62.96 | May 3, 2022 | dem caucus lunch |
| CA Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | dem caucus lunch |
| Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $57.33 | Apr 20, 2022 | caucus lunch |
| Planned Parenthood NorCal | $56 | Mar 23, 2022 | flowers |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA | $39.2 | Jan 20, 2022 | t-shirt and scarf |
| Planned Parenthood NorCal | $35 | Oct 16, 2022 | hooded sweater |
| California Issues Forum | $20.42 | Mar 16, 2022 | caucus lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $20.28 | Jun 14, 2022 | caucus lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $19.74 | Aug 15, 2022 | caucus lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $14.32 | May 23, 2022 | caucus lunch |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 44th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | $590 | Jul 29, 2023 | concert tickets |
| California Attractions and Parks Association | $406.52 | Jan 28, 2023 | admission, food & bev. |
| Women in California Leadership | $196.63 | Jan 11, 2023 | reception |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $184.9 | Jun 15, 2023 | vest |
| California Issues Forum | $152.35 | Jun 7, 2023 | dinner |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | $150.44 | Apr 11, 2023 | reception |
| Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator | $150 | Dec 5, 2023 | reception |
| Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator | $150 | Dec 2, 2023 | dinner |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $141.74 | Jun 30, 2023 | food & drink |
| California Issues Forum | $140 | Aug 28, 2023 | dinner |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $138.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | reception |
| California Issues Forum | $112.8 | Feb 15, 2023 | lunch meeting |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | Reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| Robert Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $85.78 | Dec 3, 2023 | meal |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | food & drink |
| San Ramon Hansamo | $75 | Mar 21, 2023 | candy |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | Caucus lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | food & drink |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | Caucus lunch |
| The Climate Center | $59.5 | Dec 3, 2023 | meal |
| Assemblymember Kate Sanchez | $52 | Sep 14, 2023 | bottle of wine |
| Family Winemakers of California | $51.53 | Jan 23, 2023 | reception |
| The Climate Center | $34.45 | Dec 1, 2023 | meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | Sep 11, 2023 | lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | May 22, 2023 | lunch meeting |
| California Issues Forum | $15.2 | Mar 22, 2023 | lunch meeting |
| California Issues Forum | $13.07 | Sep 5, 2023 | lunch meeting |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 29th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California | $199.88 | Dec 9, 2024 | jewish caucus dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $199.62 | Nov 6, 2024 | dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | caucus lunch |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | reception |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.21 | Jan 3, 2024 | Reception |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $77.39 | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | caucus lunch |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $70.5 | Jan 11, 2024 | meal, caucus policy retreat |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | meal, policy retreat day 2 |
| California Product Stewardship Council | $66 | Aug 28, 2024 | personal care products |
| William Morris Endeavor | $64.49 | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $61.52 | Jan 25, 2024 | reception |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $60.21 | Apr 3, 2024 | reception |
| Corey Jackson for Assembly | $59.79 | Nov 1, 2024 | flowers |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $48.45 | Apr 29, 2024 | Caucus Yom HaShaoh event |
| American-Israel Democracy Coalition | $45.31 | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $42.84 | Mar 11, 2024 | reception |
| Motion Picture Association | $42.74 | Feb 26, 2024 | golf hat, popcorn poppers |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | meal, policy retreat day 1 |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | Reception coffee mug |
| California Issues Forum | $19.63 | Aug 26, 2024 | breakfast meeting |
| California Issues Forum | $16.36 | Mar 19, 2024 | lunch meeting |
| California Issues Forum | $15.4 | Mar 20, 2024 | lunch meeting |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 65th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Foundation of California's Technology & innovation Economy | $1,250.29 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| CalChamber Annual Public Affairs Conference | $940.37 | Oct 26, 2021 | |
| TechNet California | $276.04 | Nov 10, 2021 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 33rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| CA Biotechnology Foundation | $1,769.65 | Sep 21, 2022 | |
| Foundation for CA Technology & Innovation Economy | $1,630 | Aug 4, 2022 | |
| CA Teachers Association * | $361.7 | Mar 24, 2022 | |
| UFCW Western States Council * | $162.98 | Mar 24, 2022 | |
| San Manuel Mission Band of Indians * | $162.98 | Mar 24, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 52nd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Independent Voter Project | $5,986.5 | Nov 17, 2024 | Maui, HI: |
| California Issues Forum | $1,389 | Dec 16, 2024 | La Jolla, CA: |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,002.42 | Feb 8, 2024 | Napa, CA: |
| Littler Labor & Employment Law Solutions | $549.54 | Jul 17, 2024 | The Hague, Netherlands: |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $491.73 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: |
| California Apartment Association | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: |
| Republic Services | $160.84 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: |
| United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council | $160.84 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: |
| Smart Justice California | $154.19 | Dec 6, 2024 | San Quentin, CA: |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 35th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Personal Care Products Council | $5,000 | Feb 6, 2020 | Support non-profit service of homelessness and adult working poor |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of the Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of the Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Dec 14, 2020 | Grant for Covid-19 relief services |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Dec 14, 2020 | Grant for Covid-19 relief services |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 37th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Dec 15, 2021 | Support security guard expenses to help ensure access to reproductive healthcare. |
| Food bank of Contra Costa & Solano | $2,992 | Dec 20, 2021 | Food drive hosted in AD-16. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship Award |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of a Miverva Scholarship award |
| Food bank of Contra Costa & Solano | $1,370 | Dec 19, 2021 | Food drive hosted in AD-16. |
| Food bank of Contra Costa & Solano | $974 | Apr 9, 2021 | The food drive was held to help collect and distribute food for those in need within Contra Costa and Solano Counties. |
| Food bank of Contra Costa & Solano | $513 | Dec 18, 2021 | Food drive hosted in AD-16. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 34th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 49th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Sep 25, 2023 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 49th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Perry Foundation | $25,000 | Jul 9, 2024 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 38th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Nov 3, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Nov 3, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 80th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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AB 2212
Postsecondary education: sexual harassment, harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies: student training.
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