Kelly Seyarto
- Assembly: 2020-2022
- Senate: 2022-present
Bio
Kelly Seyarto, 66, is a former mayor and a battalion chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. He began his career with the Inglewood Fire Department. He served for several years on the Murrieta City Council and as mayor of the city four times. He was elected to the Assembly in 2020. Seyarto has a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Los Angeles and a master’s in public administration degree from Cal State Long Beach. He’s married with three daughters.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 12 passed, 8 failed, and 16 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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| CA Building Industry Association | $215.5 | Feb 14, 2022 | Reception and dinner |
| CA New Car Dealers Association | $99.42 | Apr 5, 2022 | Reception |
| CA Credit Union League | $89.56 | Apr 4, 2022 | Reception |
| CA Special Districts Association | $87 | May 17, 2022 | Lunch and discussion |
| Associated General Contractors | $73.81 | May 10, 2022 | Legislative Summit |
| Transportation California | $59.71 | Apr 25, 2022 | Reception |
| CA State Sheriff's Association | $55 | May 17, 2022 | Reception |
| CA Building Industry Association | $36.39 | Apr 19, 2022 | Dinner |
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 76th 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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| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $182.76 | Dec 11, 2023 | Dinner |
| Palmaz Vineyards | $165 | Aug 15, 2023 | Dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $91.25 | Feb 7, 2023 | jacket |
| CA Professional Firefighters | $68.78 | May 2, 2023 | Reception |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | $68.52 | Jan 31, 2023 | Reception |
| Rural County Representatives of California | $67.21 | Jan 18, 2023 | Reception |
| Wine Institute of California | $66.89 | Mar 13, 2023 | Reception |
| Visit Napa Valley | $66.48 | Aug 15, 2023 | Transportation |
| CA Farm Bureau Federation | $66.23 | Mar 28, 2023 | Reception |
| Family Winemakers of California | $51.35 | Jan 23, 2023 | 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 109th 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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| Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians | $274.16 | Sep 11, 2024 | Dinner |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $207.92 | Oct 14, 2024 | Dinner & Hotel |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $173.53 | Sep 23, 2024 | Dinner |
| California New Car Dealers Association | $163.7 | Mar 20, 2024 | Reception |
| Disney | $128.9 | Feb 21, 2024 | Dinner & plush |
| Reyes Holdings | $94 | Aug 20, 2024 | Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $70.31 | Aug 8, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $27.45 | Jul 3, 2024 | 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 75th 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 Independent Petroleum Association | $1,278.32 | Dec 15, 2022 | |
| Western Municipal Water District | $424.6 | Oct 21, 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 69th 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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| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Dec 3, 2021 | Educational Grant |
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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| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Sep 20, 2022 | Educational Grant for CPR and first aid training materials |
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 51st 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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| Meta Platforms, Inc. | $5,000 | Dec 16, 2025 | Christmas Meet & Greet |
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 100th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2022):