Alex Lee
- Assembly: 2020-present
Bio
Alex Lee, 31, is the first openly bisexual member of the Assembly. Lee is the former student body president of UC Davis. Despite little political experience and running as an underdog, he was the top Democrat chosen from a crowded field in the 2020 primary. Lee is chair of the Assembly’s progressive caucus and a member of the legislative LGBTQ caucus. He champions affordable housing, establishing universal health care, creating a wealth tax and combating climate change. He’s an advocate for those living in mobile home parks. He authored a bill that banned declawing cats. He has two: Udon and Soba.
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Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 45 bills: 16 passed, 12 failed, and 17 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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| Kevin Mullin for Assembly 2022 | $188.47 | Sep 21, 2021 | Dinner |
| Fil-Am South Bay Community | $110 | Nov 13, 2021 | Event tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | Lunch |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $53.22 | Jul 14, 2021 | Food and drink |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $48.47 | Sep 22, 2021 | Dinner |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $31.2 | Sep 21, 2021 | Breakfast |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $26.96 | Sep 20, 2021 | Drinks |
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 47th 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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| California Assn. of Local Conservation Corp | $184.67 | May 3, 2022 | Award |
| California Environmental Voters & California Environmental Voters Educational Fund | $105.48 | Aug 24, 2022 | Food & Drink |
| California Labor Federation | $100 | May 16, 2022 | Dinner |
| CA Legislative LGBT Foundation | $98.53 | Jun 8, 2022 | Pride Celebration |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $78 | Mar 18, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Assn. of Local Conservation Corp | $71.21 | May 3, 2022 | Reception/Event |
| CA DEM (California Democratic Party) | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | Lunch |
| CA DEM (California Democratic Party) | $62.96 | May 3, 2022 | Lunch |
| CA DEM (California Democratic Party) | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Medical Association | $60.98 | Apr 18, 2022 | Food & Beverage |
| CA Legislative LGBT Foundation | $55.52 | Mar 7, 2022 | Dinner with EQCA |
| Bay Area Community Health (BACH) | $53.2 | Aug 11, 2022 | Wine Country Gift Baskets |
| League of California Cities | $50 | Mar 31, 2022 | Meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $43.48 | Jul 11, 2022 | Tea Kettle Gift Set |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $32.49 | Aug 22, 2022 | Meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $25.71 | Aug 31, 2022 | Meal |
| CA Legislative LGBT Foundation | $19.54 | Jun 20, 2022 | Pride Gift Bag |
| CA Legislative LGBT Foundation | $11.46 | Dec 5, 2022 | LGBTQ Welcome Reception |
| Equality California | $11.46 | Dec 5, 2022 | LGBTQ Welcome Reception |
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 55th 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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| Equality California | $254.88 | Apr 29, 2023 | Food &Beverage |
| U.S Soccer | $225 | Jul 9, 2023 | USWNT Ticket for Game |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $210.8 | May 19, 2023 | Jacket |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $183.21 | Nov 28, 2023 | Reception, Dinner, Transportation |
| AAPILC Foundation | $182 | Jan 26, 2023 | Jacket |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $168.39 | Jun 5, 2023 | Dinner - Pride Honoree Reception &Dinner |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | $150.44 | Apr 11, 2023 | Ocean Day CA 2023 Reception |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | Welcome Reception, Food, Drink |
| CA State Council of Laborers c/o Olsen/Remcho LLP | $115.32 | Mar 7, 2023 | Food &Beverage |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jan 29, 2023 | Reception at the Bank |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | Inaugural Reception |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $96.44 | Jan 24, 2023 | Reunion Dinner |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | Personalized Engraved Box |
| California Environmental Voters | $85.9 | Dec 19, 2023 | Food &Beverage at 50th Anniversary Reception |
| SEIU 1000 | $84.41 | Mar 20, 2023 | Food &Beverage |
| AAPILC Foundation | $83 | Feb 15, 2023 | Food and Drinks |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | Policy Summit Day 1 at Sterling |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | Lunch at the Sterling |
| Equality California | $70.92 | Feb 22, 2023 | Food, Beverage, Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | Policy Summit Day 2 at Sterling |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | Lunch at the Sterling |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $60.42 | Mar 1, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Environmental Voters | $48.98 | Aug 30, 2023 | Food &Beverage at Green CA Advocacy Day |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $46.6 | Mar 27, 2023 | Taco Party |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $27 | Jan 10, 2023 | Ticket - Back to Session Bash |
| AAPILC Foundation | $25 | Jan 30, 2023 | Kumquats, vase, oranges |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $21.82 | Apr 12, 2023 | Hat &Beanies |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $3.05 | Jun 5, 2023 | Pride Fan, Pride Flag, Candies |
| AAPILC Foundation | $2.88 | Mar 23, 2023 | Flowers |
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 47th 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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| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | Caucus Lunch: Food & Beverage |
| Bert Aguilera | $139.99 | Sep 16, 2024 | Barong |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $109.61 | Jan 11, 2024 | Food & Beverage (Tribal Bash) |
| California State Council of Laborers | $104.4 | Apr 10, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| California State Council of Laborers | $99.24 | Apr 10, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | Caucus Lunch: Food & Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | Policy Retreat 2: Food & Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | Vice President Reception: Food & Beverage |
| Eclipse Food | $50 | May 17, 2024 | ice cream, tshirt, canvas bag |
| California Life Sciences Association | $46.54 | Feb 27, 2024 | cup, bag, beverage |
| California Environmental Voters | $39.9 | Jun 18, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| California Environmental Voters | $33.43 | May 15, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| California Environmental Voters | $30.26 | Feb 21, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose | $30 | Aug 5, 2024 | Temple Model & sweets |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose | $30 | Dec 20, 2024 | holiday sweets |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | Policy Retreat 1: Food & Beverage |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose | $20 | Nov 7, 2024 | Decorative peacock & sweets |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $14.75 | Jan 11, 2024 | Food & Beverage (Tribal Bash) |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose | $10 | Aug 4, 2024 | Indian sweets |
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 74th 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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| California Foundation on the Environment & the Economy | $18,256.86 | Nov 11, 2022 | |
| The Council of State Government | $1,554 | Dec 7, 2022 | |
| Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation (APILCF) | $778.95 | Mar 24, 2022 | |
| State Innovation Exchange (SIX) | $645.88 | Jul 30, 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 14th 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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| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,002.42 | Feb 8, 2024 | Carneros Resort & Spa, Napa Valley: |
| California Life Sciences Association | $703.7 | Feb 27, 2024 | Hotel Villagio at the Estate Yountville: Attended 2024 Life Sciences Academy |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $576.83 | Mar 1, 2024 | Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage: |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $112 | Oct 3, 2024 | Pala Mesa Golf Resort, Fallbrook, CA 92028: |
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 72nd 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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| California LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Oct 16, 2023 | California LGBTQ Foundation 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 74th 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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| Olson Remcho, LLP | $32,058 | Apr 30, 2024 | Amicus brief in Office of the State Public Defender v. Bonta (Case No. S284496) |
| Agua Caliente Cultural Museum | $11,539 | Dec 3, 2024 | $11,538.75 worth of venue space for the upcoming conference |
| CA State Council of Service Employees Issue Advocacy | $10,000 | Dec 5, 2024 | Donation to the Legislative Caucus Center |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2024 | awarded grant to an elementary school in District 24. |
| California LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Oct 3, 2024 | scholarship to student |
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 29th 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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| California Faculty Association Political Issues Committee | $50,000 | Feb 12, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Faculty Association Political Issues Committee | $50,000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Nurses Association | $50,000 | Dec 2, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Nurses Association | $50,000 | Jul 29, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund Issues PAC | $25,000 | Dec 31, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Teachers Association | $25,000 | Feb 11, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| Tides Advocacy/Smart Justice | $25,000 | Aug 19, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Grocers Association Issues Committee | $10,000 | May 22, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| Consumer Attorneys Public Interest Foundation | $10,000 | Dec 22, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| CA State Council of Service Employees Issue Advocacy | $10,000 | Dec 22, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Teamsters Public Affairs Council - Public Affairs Fund: ID#742500 | $10,000 | Dec 22, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| National Union of Healthcare Workers | $10,000 | Nov 12, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| SEIU United Healthcare Workers West | $10,000 | Mar 3, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Fire Foundation | $10,000 | Mar 10, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| Plumbers Steamfitters & Refrigeration Fitters Local 393 Political Action Fund | $10,000 | Mar 7, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| SEIU Local 2015 Issues PAC | $10,000 | Mar 10, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation Inc. | $10,000 | Feb 20, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| Association of California Schools Administrators Issues PAC | $10,000 | Feb 12, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| SEIU CA State Council for Working People | $10,000 | Feb 11, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Federation of Teachers | $2,500 | Feb 3, 2025 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
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 10th 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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| Smart Justice of California (Tides Advocacy) | $25,000 | Jan 2, 2026 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| Association of California School Administrators Issues Political Action Committee | $10,000 | Jan 13, 2026 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Inc. | $10,000 | Jan 20, 2026 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| California Fire Foundation | $10,000 | Jan 29, 2026 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
| State Innovation Exchange | $10,000 | Mar 2, 2026 | Donation to the Legislative Progressive Caucus Center |
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 15th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
7MIN
AB 2601
Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.
8MIN
AB 2601
Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.
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