Henry Stern
- Senate: 2016-present
Bio
Henry Stern, 44, is an environmental attorney who was the first millennial elected to the state Senate. The son of actor Daniel Stern, he has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a law degree from UC Berkeley. Stern was a climate attorney for Democratic state Sen. Fran Pavley, U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman and worked for a law firm specializing in climate change, energy and environmental law. In the Senate, he’s one of the most outspoken advocates for green energy, climate change policies and has sought to reduce the state’s wildfire risks. He and his wife have two children.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 43 bills: 20 passed, 12 failed, and 11 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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| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Fou | $335 | Jan 28, 2021 | Solomon's Deli-Lunch |
| Valley Industry and Commerce Association | $125 | Nov 18, 2021 | Dinner |
| Senator Kamlager | $120 | Sep 30, 2021 | Flowers & Teddy Bear |
| Re-elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $81 | Feb 23, 2021 | Member Jacket |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $54 | Jan 29, 2021 | Gift Bag |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Fou | $23.29 | Nov 5, 2021 | Solomon's Deli-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 38th 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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| CalCEF Innovations | $397 | Aug 5, 2022 | Hotel Accommodations |
| National Stewardship Action Council | $351 | Aug 22, 2022 | Legislative Awards Reception |
| CalCEF Innovations | $189 | Aug 4, 2022 | Reception and Dinner |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $148 | Aug 6, 2022 | Admission |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $131 | Jun 15, 2022 | Dinner |
| Visit Napa Valley | $103 | Aug 17, 2022 | Transportation and gift bag |
| Napa Valley Vinters | $100 | Aug 17, 2022 | Appetizers/Beverages reception and transportation |
| CalCEF Innovations | $72 | Aug 4, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $61.92 | Mar 16, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $57.33 | Apr 20, 2022 | Caucus Luncheon |
| CalNonprofits | $49 | Jun 8, 2022 | Lunch |
| CalCEF Innovations | $46 | Aug 5, 2022 | Breakfast |
| California Democratic Party | $41.28 | Mar 16, 2022 | Snacks |
| California Democratic Party | $39.6 | Mar 16, 2022 | Breakfast |
| CalCEF Innovations | $37 | Aug 5, 2022 | Valet Parking and Tourism Fee |
| California Democratic Party | $30.99 | Mar 15, 2022 | Snack |
| Treasury Wine Estates | $30 | Aug 17, 2022 | Bottle of Wine |
| CalCEF Innovations | $25 | Aug 4, 2022 | Meeting Drinks |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $19 | Dec 4, 2022 | Notebook |
| California State University Building California's Future "Big Splash" | $7.8 | May 24, 2022 | red vest |
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 28th 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 Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $184.9 | Jun 15, 2023 | vest |
| Energy Action Fund | $162.11 | Aug 8, 2023 | meals |
| Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator | $150 | Dec 2, 2023 | Reception |
| Energy Action Fund | $127.13 | Feb 6, 2023 | Meals |
| The Climate Registry | $116 | Dec 4, 2023 | Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $101.42 | Feb 7, 2023 | Senate Caucus Policy Retreat Day 1 at Sierra Health Foundation |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $91.25 | Feb 7, 2023 | jacket |
| California Democratic Party | $82.72 | Jan 24, 2023 | Senate Caucus Budget Retreat at the Stanford Mansion |
| California Environmental Voters | $54.3 | Sep 18, 2023 | Dinner &Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $48.74 | Feb 8, 2023 | Senate Caucus Policy Retreat Day 2 at Sierra Health Foundation |
| California Automatic Venders Council | $41.28 | Feb 28, 2023 | snacks |
| Disney | $37.68 | Aug 8, 2023 | ear hat |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $26.98 | Mar 30, 2023 | stuffed animal |
| Devon Mathis for Assembly 2024 | $22 | Jan 3, 2023 | Chocolates |
| Senator Brian Dahle 2020 | $19.95 | Jul 10, 2023 | book |
| Southland Region Association of Realtors | $18.33 | Aug 14, 2023 | lunch |
| Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | $12 | Mar 15, 2023 | St. Patrick's Day Gift Bag |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 30, 2023 | 2023 Cesar Chavez Print |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $7 | Nov 29, 2023 | cookies |
| Wendy Carrillo for Assembly 2024 | $5.88 | Dec 13, 2023 | Chocolate Bar |
| Assemblymember Gail Pellerin | $4.32 | Sep 6, 2023 | Suicide Prevention Bracelet |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $2.18 | Jun 13, 2023 | lapel pin |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $1.29 | Apr 30, 2023 | poster |
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 99th 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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| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $429.85 | May 13, 2024 | FARM TO TABLE DINNER |
| Bill Dodd for Lieutenant Governor | $336.1 | Dec 1, 2024 | WELCOME DINNER FOR SENATORS |
| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California | $199.88 | Dec 9, 2024 | JEWISH CAUCUS DINNER |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $189.48 | Oct 8, 2024 | OUTGOING MEMBER DINNER |
| California Democratic Party | $180.93 | Jul 7, 2024 | DEPARTING MEMBERS DINNER ON THE DELTA KING |
| California Democratic Party | $139.52 | Feb 27, 2024 | POLICY RETREAT DAY 1 - STANFORD MANSION AND CAPITOL BOWL |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $109.61 | Jan 11, 2024 | Reception |
| American Clean Power California | $69.2 | Mar 26, 2024 | RECEPTION |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | RECEPTION AT STANFORD MANSION |
| Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | $58 | Feb 28, 2024 | Engraved Stanley Tumbler |
| Dawn Addis for Assembly 2024 | $45.28 | Jun 24, 2024 | FOOD AND BEVERAGE |
| Senator Bill Dodd | $40 | Aug 5, 2024 | WINE |
| California Democratic Party | $38.4 | Feb 28, 2024 | POLICY RETREAT DAY 2 - STANFORD MANSION |
| California Environmental Voters | $30.36 | Aug 21, 2024 | APPETIZERS AND DRINKS |
| California Democratic Party | $27.45 | Jul 3, 2024 | FORK OF JULY AT THE CAPITOL GROUNDS |
| California Democratic Party | $25.66 | Apr 9, 2024 | CAUCUS LUNCH AT UC CENTER SACRAMENTO |
| California Environmental Voters | $22.47 | Mar 11, 2024 | RECEPTION |
| Devon Mathis for Assembly | $22 | Jan 3, 2024 | Chocolates |
| Lena Gonzalez for Senate 2024 | $17.94 | Feb 27, 2024 | Music Entertainment at Senate Democratic Budget and Policy Conference 2024 |
| Smart Justice California | $17.89 | Jul 31, 2024 | MENTAL HEALTH TOUR LUNCH |
| California Craft Brewers Association | $15.3 | Mar 12, 2024 | BEER & FOOD |
| Steve Glazer for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $15 | Mar 11, 2024 | Mug |
| California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus | $13.14 | Feb 12, 2024 | Chinese Money Plant |
| Blues House BBQ | $8.68 | Aug 5, 2024 | 8OZ. JAR OF KIMCHEE |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $7.9 | Mar 13, 2024 | ST. PATRICK'S DAY GIFT BAG |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $6.65 | Mar 14, 2024 | SHAMROCK PLANT |
| Catherine Blakespear for State Senate | $6.01 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA/AMERICAN FLAG LAPEL PIN |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $3.48 | Feb 14, 2024 | Reproductive Freedom Goodie 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 50th 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 Environmental Voters Education Fund | $2,426.83 | Dec 11, 2022 | |
| The Climate Registry Project | $2,106 | Nov 13, 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 49th 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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| Jewish Community Relations Council | $7,822 | Feb 13, 2024 | Israel: Educationa Delegation to Israel |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | $7,822 | Feb 13, 2024 | Israel: Educational Delegation to Israel |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $70.5 | Jan 11, 2024 | Sacramento: CAUCUS POLICY RETREAT |
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 20th 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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| SUSANNE ECKERT | $50,000 | Nov 19, 2018 | WILDFIRE RECOVERY RELIEF EFFORTS. |
| CHI KIM | $7,500 | Nov 19, 2018 | WILDFIRE RECOVERY RELIEF EFFORTS. |
| JUDE BROWN | $6,000 | Nov 20, 2018 | WILDFIRE RECOVERY RELIEF EFFORTS. |
| WENDY SIDLEY | $5,000 | Nov 19, 2018 | WILDFIRE RECOVERY RELIEF EFFORTS. |
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 8th 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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| Brand Knew | $45,000 | Jun 26, 2020 | To encourage donations of money and PPE to help people working to care for others amid the COVID-19 crisis. |
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 21st 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 Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship |
| California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation | $3,000 | Aug 19, 2025 | 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 89th highest for the amount of behests received.
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The maps and information about this district reflect the boundaries when this Senator was last elected in 2020. Since then legislative districts have been redrawn according to the latest US Census. This district will change after the 2024 election.
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