Megan Dahle
- Assembly: 2019-2024
- Senate: 2024-present
Bio
In 2024, Megan Dahle, 51, moved from the Assembly to the Senate, taking over the seat of her husband, Brian Dahle, a former candidate for governor. Megan Dahle also succeeded her husband in the Assembly. She suffered a serious stroke in late 2023, but she was able to return to the Capitol after taking half a year off. Dahle, who has three children, owns a wheat farm and seed-supply business with her husband in Lassen County. Until 2012, she was co-owner of Big Valley Nursery in Bieber and served as president of Big Valley Joint Unified School District’s board for one term.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 15 bills: 2 passed, 7 failed, and 6 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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| Women in California Leadership | $127.64 | Jan 14, 2021 | gift 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 68th 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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| CA Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $108.51 | Aug 17, 2022 | Jacket |
| Women in California Leadership | $80 | Aug 16, 2022 | Women's Equality Day Swag Bag |
| CA Rice Commission | $58.5 | Mar 16, 2022 | lunch reception |
| CA State Sheriffs' Association | $55 | May 17, 2022 | food/beverage |
| CA Rice Commission | $41 | Mar 16, 2022 | Gift box with rice and rice made snacks |
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 94th 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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| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $271.96 | Jan 4, 2023 | reception for 2 |
| AT&T | $247.44 | Mar 14, 2023 | 1 suite concert ticket, food, beverage |
| Consulate General of the Republic of Korea | $190 | May 9, 2023 | beauty products |
| Women in California Leadership | $182.33 | Feb 16, 2023 | food/bev, AV, mtg spac |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $114.94 | Aug 21, 2023 | fleece jacket |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| Kate Sanchez | $78 | Sep 14, 2023 | bottle of wine |
| Redding Rodeo Association | $70 | May 19, 2023 | 2 rodeo tickets |
| California Farm Bureau Federation | $66.23 | Mar 28, 2023 | reception |
| Corey Jackson | $62.76 | Aug 1, 2023 | birthday flowers |
| California Life Sciences Association | $60.21 | Mar 1, 2023 | event giftbag |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $56 | May 16, 2023 | breakfast |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $54.75 | Jan 12, 2023 | food/drink/entertainmer |
| California State Sheriffs' Association | $54 | May 16, 2023 | reception |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $50.24 | Apr 28, 2023 | lunch |
| Women in California Leadership | $46.5 | Feb 16, 2023 | shuttle |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $42 | May 16, 2023 | cowboy hat |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $38.71 | Apr 28, 2023 | hydro flask |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $14.07 | Apr 24, 2023 | bracelet |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $12.45 | Jan 12, 2023 | food/drink/entertainmer |
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 70th 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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| Lassen Community College District | $188.81 | Jan 19, 2024 | flowers |
| Greg Wallis for Assembly 2024 | $111.09 | Jan 16, 2024 | flowers |
| Assemblymember Corey Jackson | $82.33 | Jan 16, 2024 | flowers |
| Rendon for Assembly 2002 | $78 | Apr 20, 2024 | Harry & David gift box |
| Maria Elena Durazo Senate 26 | $72 | Jul 3, 2024 | flowers |
| Assemblymember Corey Jackson | $70.67 | Aug 5, 2024 | 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 90th 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 Chamber of Commerce | $699.66 | Oct 26, 2021 | |
| The Forestry Foundation | $511.26 | May 20, 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 43rd 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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| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship. |
| megan dahle | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Charitable |
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.
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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 15, 2021 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship Award |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship Award |
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 52nd 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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| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Sep 15, 2023 | MONETARY GRANT TO ASSIST IN PURCHASING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS |
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 77th 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 | Jul 29, 2024 | scholarship awarded to Adyson Wright |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | scholarship awarded to Jezry Saelee |
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 63rd 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 awarded to Eva Scott |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship awarded to Yasmin Moran-Ortega |
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 91st highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):