Avelino Valencia
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
Avelino Valencia, 37, is a former college football player and coach. He served on the Anaheim City Council for a term. He attended Fullerton College and then San Jose State University on a football scholarship. He played tight end and briefly pursued a career in the NFL. He has a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and was district director for former Assemblymember Tom Daly. Avelino is married to his high school sweetheart, a local elementary school principal.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 24 passed, 3 failed, and 8 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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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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|---|---|---|---|
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $271.96 | Jan 4, 2023 | Reception* |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $104.88 | Mar 20, 2023 | Jacket* |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | Policy Summit* |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $71.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | Flowers* |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | Policy Summit* |
| California Life Sciences Association | $63.71 | Aug 17, 2023 | Food & Beverages* |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $51.72 | Mar 15, 2023 | Food & Beverages* |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $46 | Mar 27, 2023 | Food & Beverages* |
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 63rd 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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| Neutral Ground | $14,074 | Nov 17, 2023 | Along with turkeys we distributed legislative resources and contacts for state agencies. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic scholarship. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 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 53rd 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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| Rancho Santiago Community College District | $7,537 | Nov 15, 2024 | Community event to distribute turkeys, canned food, diapers, and legislative resources. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | 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 45th 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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| River Cats Foundation, Inc. | $24,268 | Dec 19, 2025 | Legislative All-Star Game proceeds |
| California Apartment Association | $7,500 | Dec 5, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the annual charitable Legislative Softball Game |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association | $5,000 | Jul 30, 2025 | Bi-Partisan Legislative All-Star Game |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $5,000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Bi-Partisan Legislative All-Star Game |
| Elevate California | $5,000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the annual charitable Legislative Softball Game |
| Rivian | $5,000 | Dec 9, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the annual charitable Legislative Softball Game |
| California Issues Forum | $5,000 | Oct 23, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the annual charitable Legislative Softball Game |
| CA Metals Coalition | $5,000 | Nov 19, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the operation gobble where legislative work was conducted. |
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 47th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):