Anna Caballero
- Assembly: 2006-2010
- Senate: 2018-present
Bio
Anna Caballero, 71, is a lawyer, the former mayor of Salinas and a member of former Gov. Jerry Brown’s cabinet. She spent 15 years on the Salinas City Council and served as its mayor. She was elected to the Assembly in 2006. In 2010, she ran for Senate and lost to Republican Ceres Mayor Anthony Cannella. In 2011, Brown appointed her as his secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. She’s a graduate of UCLA law school and UC San Diego. She’s married with three children and six grandchildren.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 22 passed, 7 failed, and 9 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $287.5 | Jul 17, 2021 | golf |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association | $287.5 | Jul 17, 2021 | golf |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $281.06 | Jul 16, 2021 | reception |
| CALChamber | $240.71 | Oct 26, 2021 | dinner |
| E & J Gallo Winery | $214.24 | Dec 21, 2021 | wine |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $158.2 | May 24, 2021 | dinner |
| Nossaman | $127.64 | Dec 7, 2021 | gift bag |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $89.76 | Jul 17, 2021 | golf balls |
| Sempra Energy | $83.33 | Jul 16, 2021 | dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins | $80.71 | Feb 23, 2021 | jacket |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $44.88 | Jul 17, 2021 | 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 8th 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast Corporation and Affliated Entities | $190.94 | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| Haron Jaguar | $168 | Jun 17, 2022 | Top, shirt, scarf, Duffle |
| Women in California Leadership | $162.54 | Aug 2, 2022 | Dinner |
| Re-elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $162.23 | Mar 21, 2022 | |
| California Issues Forum | $135 | Jun 27, 2022 | Dinner |
| Consulate General of Canada in San. Francisco | $110 | Jul 11, 2022 | Dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $109.99 | Jan 15, 2022 | Flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $102.49 | Mar 15, 2022 | dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $101.55 | Mar 16, 2022 | Breakfast and Lunch |
| Ed Dena's Auto Center | $99.98 | Jun 17, 2022 | |
| Equality California | $90 | Mar 22, 2022 | Dinner |
| Merced Community College | $80.58 | Sep 6, 2022 | |
| Women in California Leadership | $80 | Aug 16, 2022 | Women's Equality Bag |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $75.85 | Aug 23, 2022 | poster |
| California Democratic Party | $72.27 | Mar 15, 2022 | snacks |
| Dr. Juan Sanchez Munoz | $69.95 | Dec 13, 2022 | Holiday Wreath |
| Acura | $65 | Jun 17, 2022 | Care Kit, Pen, Key chain |
| Lexus | $63.95 | Jun 17, 2022 | Umbrella, Water Bottle |
| Botanical Water Technologies/Ingomar | $60.48 | Sep 9, 2022 | Bottled Water |
| Clawson Honda | $51.5 | Jun 17, 2022 | Shirt, toffee Mug, ... |
| Joseph Gallo Farms | $40 | May 20, 2022 | Cheese- District event |
| Joseph Gallo Farms | $34.56 | Dec 13, 2022 | Cheese- Holiday gift |
| University of California, Merced | $29.1 | Nov 2, 2022 | Gemline Padfolio |
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 22nd 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Women in California Leadership | $196.63 | Jan 22, 2023 | Reception & Dinner |
| Palmaz Vineyards | $165 | Aug 15, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $152.35 | Jun 7, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $140 | Aug 28, 2023 | Dinner |
| Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | $133.1 | Nov 6, 2023 | Dinner |
| Heirloom Carbon | $129.5 | Dec 20, 2023 | Cement block |
| California Democratic Party | $101.42 | Feb 7, 2023 | Senate Caucus Policy f |
| California Democratic Party | $82.72 | Jan 24, 2023 | Senate Caucus Budget |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $73.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | Vase & Flowers |
| Equality California | $70.92 | Feb 22, 2023 | Food & Beverage |
| Visit Napa Valley | $66.48 | Aug 15, 2023 | Transportation |
| California Democratic Party | $48.74 | Feb 8, 2023 | Senate Caucus Policy f |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 30, 2023 | Cesar Chavez Print |
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 96th 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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|---|---|---|---|
| South of Shaw Beer Company | $481 | Jan 19, 2024 | Open house food & beverages |
| Bill Dodd for Lieutenant Governor | $336.1 | Dec 1, 2024 | Dinner (Sen. & guest) |
| California Democratic Party | $293.86 | Aug 7, 2024 | Departing Members Dinner |
| Antinori Napa Valley | $250 | Aug 6, 2024 | Wine & Appetizers |
| Visit Napa Valley | $221.02 | Aug 6, 2024 | Transportation |
| Dash Dream Plant - Orchid Barn | $220 | May 17, 2024 | 22 - 5'' orchid in vase |
| Wine Institute of California | $206 | Aug 6, 2024 | Dinner & Entertainment |
| California Resources Corporation | $202.3 | Apr 8, 2024 | Dinner |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | $200 | Sep 21, 2024 | Shovel |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $178.08 | Mar 13, 2024 | Jacket |
| The ARC of Fresno and Madera Counties | $165 | Nov 15, 2024 | Artwork & flower vase |
| Hall Wines | $150 | Aug 6, 2024 | Wine Reception |
| City of Soledad | $150 | Nov 8, 2024 | 2 blankets & 3 bottles wine |
| California Democratic Party | $139.52 | Feb 27, 2024 | Policy Retreat |
| CA International Relations Foundation | $131.38 | Aug 12, 2024 | Reception |
| Port of Long Beach | $103.22 | Sep 23, 2024 | NYC Climate Week dinner |
| Fresno Teachers Association | $102 | Jan 19, 2024 | Open house beverages |
| Loretta's Little Miracles | $100 | Sep 13, 2024 | Dreambox |
| City of Mendota's Police Department | $94.8 | Dec 3, 2024 | Plaque |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $84.83 | Aug 5, 2024 | Floral Arrangement |
| National Raisin Company | $75 | Jan 19, 2024 | Open house snacks |
| Community Health System | $70.74 | Dec 16, 2024 | cups, candy, candle |
| California Stormwater Quality Association | $70.69 | Oct 23, 2024 | Lunch |
| Corey Jackson for Assembly | $70.67 | Apr 22, 2024 | Flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | VP Harris Reception |
| Joseph Gallo Farms | $60 | Dec 11, 2024 | Cheese |
| Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | $58 | Feb 28, 2024 | Engraved Stanley Tumbler |
| Le Grand Union High School District | $55 | Sep 13, 2024 | Travel cups |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | $51.5 | Sep 21, 2024 | Candy & snacks |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $50 | Mar 13, 2024 | Breakfast |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | $45 | Sep 21, 2024 | Book & stuffed animal |
| Francesca Fordice J Marchini & Sons | $45 | Jan 19, 2024 | Mixed nuts |
| Latino Coalition Women's Committee | $44 | Nov 8, 2024 | Snacks/Candy |
| Joseph Gallo Farms | $40 | Jan 19, 2024 | Cheese |
| Francesca Fordice J Marchini & Sons | $40 | Jan 19, 2024 | 2 boxes of radicchio |
| California Democratic Party | $38.4 | Feb 27, 2024 | Policy Retreat |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $36 | Mar 13, 2024 | Hat |
| California Democratic Party | $27.45 | Jul 3, 2024 | Fork of July lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $25.66 | Apr 9, 2024 | Caucus lunch |
| University of California, Merced | $25 | Oct 9, 2024 | Stadium cushions |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $20.93 | Aug 31, 2024 | Shirt |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | $20 | Aug 22, 2024 | 2 Madera Fair tickets |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | $20 | Sep 21, 2024 | Resin Acrylic Award |
| Visit Napa Valley | $19.12 | Aug 6, 2024 | Gift bag |
| Le Grand Union High School District | $18 | Sep 13, 2024 | Shirt, stickers & keychain |
| Dash Dream Plant - Orchid Barn | $18 | Mar 12, 2024 | Orchid flower |
| University of California, Merced | $17 | Oct 9, 2024 | Poster & pompoms |
| University of California, Merced | $12 | Oct 9, 2024 | Tote bag |
| Latino Coalition Women's Committee | $11.99 | Nov 8, 2024 | Towels |
| Bill Dodd for Lieutenant Governor | $10.56 | Aug 6, 2024 | Transportation |
| Le Grand Union High School District | $6 | Sep 13, 2024 | Drawstring bag |
| California Stormwater Quality Association | $5.8 | Oct 23, 2024 | Tote Bag |
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 4th 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $1,808.98 | Jul 15, 2021 | |
| CalChamber | $349.83 | Oct 26, 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 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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| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $12,049.19 | Mar 31, 2023 | Study Tour to Denmark |
| California Border Issues Project | $3,963.29 | Oct 30, 2023 | Legislative Delegation Trip to Mexico City |
| The Climate Registry | $3,562.7 | Nov 29, 2023 | COP28 |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $1,525.98 | Oct 24, 2023 | Public Affairs Conference |
| California Building Industry Association | $690.41 | Oct 17, 2023 | Workforce Diversity Mixer |
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 4th 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 | $12,300.36 | Mar 22, 2024 | London, UK: Energy Study Tour in UK - Energy meetings with UK Delegation |
| California Issues Forum | $1,748 | Dec 16, 2024 | La Jolla, CA: Lodging and food |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $1,436.46 | Nov 11, 2024 | Anaheim, CA: Lodging and food at annual CalChamber Conference |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,002.42 | Feb 8, 2024 | Napa, CA: CFEE Energy Conference |
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 18th 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle Waters North America Incorporated | $22,277 | Mar 13, 2020 | provide water for community outreach for the Chamber |
| Nestle Waters North America Incorporated | $9,740 | Jun 29, 2020 | Provide drinking water for residents of Dos Palos during an emergency shut down of the domestic water system due to algae. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 8, 2020 | 2020 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jan 7, 2020 | Donation to a non-profit that provides leadership training for women studies classes focusing on civic engagement and female empowerment. |
| 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 | $1,000 | Nov 20, 2020 | Funding to local organizations providing critical services to women/young women in Senate District 12 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 20, 2020 | Funding to local organizations providing critical services to women/young women in Senate District 12 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 20, 2020 | Funding to local organizations providing critical services to women/young women in Senate District 12 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 20, 2020 | Funding to local organizations providing critical services to women/young women in Senate District 12 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 20, 2020 | Funding to local organizations providing critical services to women/young women in Senate District 12 |
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 19th 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 Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
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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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Nov 17, 2022 | grant for a nonprofit organization that supports women in their district |
| 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. |
| Health Net | $2,000 | Aug 31, 2022 | 2022 Back-to-School Event(s) |
| Health Net | $1,000 | Aug 31, 2022 | 2022 Back-to-School Event(s) |
| Health Net | $1,000 | Aug 31, 2022 | 2022 Back-to-School Event(s) |
| Health Net | $1,000 | Aug 31, 2022 | 2022 Back-to-School Event(s) |
| Health Net | $1,000 | Aug 31, 2022 | 2022 Back-to-School Event(s) |
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 24th 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Companies Inc. | $8,000 | Jan 18, 2023 | Efforts to help her constituents living in Planada, CA - flooding |
| Home Depot Foundation | $8,000 | Feb 6, 2023 | Donated supplies to help constituents who were effected by the flooding |
| California Latino Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| DaVita | $4,000 | Jun 28, 2023 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Madera Coalition for Community Justice | $3,000 | Jul 20, 2023 | Young Legislator Program |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Women in California Leadership awarded scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Women in California Leadership awarded scholarship |
| AT&T California | $3,000 | Jul 31, 2023 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Centete (Health Net) | $3,000 | Oct 25, 2023 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Taylor Fresh Foods | $2,000 | Jun 29, 2023 | Young Legislator's Program |
| GraniteRock | $1,000 | May 4, 2023 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Charter Communications | $1,000 | Nov 14, 2023 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Fresno Teachers Association | $211 | Nov 16, 2023 | Thanksgiving turkeys donated to St. Mary’s Church |
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 31st 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 Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Southern California Gas Company | $5,000 | Jun 3, 2024 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Jun 6, 2024 | Donation to a 501c3 |
| Connie J. Wick & David L. Wick | $5,000 | Apr 29, 2024 | Sen. Caballero's 2024 Young Legislators Program (YLP) |
| Calpine Corporation | $5,000 | Apr 3, 2024 | Sen. Caballero's Young Legislators Program (YLP) |
| Chevron Corporate Affairs | $4,000 | Apr 11, 2024 | Young Legislator's Program |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Minerva Scholarships |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Minerva Scholarships |
| Peninsula Clean Energy | $1,000 | Jul 18, 2024 | Young Legislator's Program |
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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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Aug 29, 2025 | Barona Education Grant |
| CA Metals Coalition | $5,000 | Dec 9, 2025 | Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Women in California Leadership awarded scholarships |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Women in California Leadership awarded scholarships |
| Orchid Barn | $300 | Mar 28, 2025 | Women of the Year Celebration |
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 71st 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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|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T California | $4,500 | Jan 22, 2026 | Young Legislator Program |
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 50th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2022):