Ricardo Lara
Democrat, Insurance Commissioner
Time in office:
- Assembly: 2010-2012
- Senate: 2012-2018
- Insurance Commissioner: 2019-present
Bio
This bio was written by CalMatters based on a variety of sources.
Ricardo Lara, 51, is a former assemblymember and California senator. When elected insurance commissioner in 2018, he was the first openly gay person elected to statewide office in California’s history. Before he was elected, Lara was a staffer for three Assemblymembers: Marco Antonio Firebaugh, Fabian Nunez and Kevin de Leon. He graduated from San Diego State University. Raised in East Los Angeles by immigrant parents, Lara has degrees in journalism and Spanish from San Diego State University.
Job Description
The insurance commissioner oversees the California Department of Insurance, which regulates the nation’s largest insurance market. With a budget of about $360 million and 1,400 employees, the department oversees insurer solvency, approves rates, licenses agents and brokers and investigates fraud and consumer complaints.
Influence
Influence is money, travel or gifts given to an incumbent for purposes of a working relationship between the donor and the official.
There are three categories of donations after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the official. 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 Foundation for Commerce & Education | $234.72 | Aug 25, 2010 | Lunch* |
| Assembly Member Luis Alejo | $217 | Nov 29, 2010 | Tie* |
| California Democratic Party | $205.67 | Jun 15, 2010 | Dinner* |
| California Latino Caucus Leadership PAC | $194.84 | Feb 25, 2010 | Framed Poster* |
| Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $164.13 | May 3, 2010 | Bear Figurine* |
| California Democratic Party | $161.1 | Feb 3, 2010 | Meals (2/4 & 2/5)* |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $159.79 | Apr 20, 2010 | Meal and Beverages* |
| Kevin de Leon for Senate 2014 | $117.83 | Nov 29, 2010 | Dinner* |
| University of Southern California | $96.15 | Sep 11, 2010 | USC Football Helmet* |
| California Democratic Party | $68.45 | Nov 5, 2010 | Lunch* |
| California Business Roundtable | $68.36 | Apr 26, 2010 | Dinner* |
| California Business Roundtable | $66.35 | Apr 26, 2010 | Dinner* |
| Barona Band of Mission Indians | $65.85 | Jan 27, 2010 | Meal* |
| Facebook, Inc. | $61.84 | Jun 27, 2010 | Beverages* |
| California Association of Realtors | $52.24 | Jun 1, 2010 | Dinner* |
| Equality California | $50 | Mar 9, 2010 | Ticket* |
| Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $36.25 | Oct 14, 2010 | Reception* |
| California Latino Caucus Leadership PAC | $24.6 | Jan 26, 2010 | Reception* |
| Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $19.53 | Jun 4, 2010 | Breakfast Reception* |
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* Legislator reports that the cost of this gift was reimbursed.
Gifts
Officials 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC | $89.33 | Dec 5, 2023 | COP28 Breakfast Event |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $73.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | Black talavera vase + flowers |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $45.25 | Feb 10, 2023 | Padfolio and pen |
Gifts
Officials 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.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC | $272 | Nov 1, 2024 | World Series Celebration |
| San Diego State University | $270 | Mar 8, 2024 | SDSU Basketball Tickets (2) |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $149.96 | Mar 13, 2024 | 2023-24 CLLC Member Jacket |
| Sempra Energy | $125.28 | Apr 22, 2024 | Dinner at Bavel (Los Angeles) |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest | $125 | Apr 12, 2024 | Dinner-Hilton San Diego Bayfront |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $115.15 | Aug 1, 2024 | Fleece |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $68 | Feb 8, 2024 | NAIC Logo Jacket |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $68 | Jun 24, 2024 | Airtag, NAIC luggage tag |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $38.76 | Oct 3, 2024 | Glass, book, smoked Pacific Northwest oysters |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $32 | Mar 15, 2024 | Rainbow Kachina Figurine |
| Sempra Energy | $16 | Mar 23, 2024 | Snacks on CFEE Study Tour Spring 2024 |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $15 | Aug 12, 2024 | Garrett Popcorn Tin |
| Sempra Energy | $12 | Mar 23, 2024 | Snacks on CFEE Study Tour Spring 2024 |
| Sempra Energy | $12 | Mar 29, 2024 | Snacks on CFEE Study Tour Spring 2024 |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | $7.19 | Nov 15, 2024 | Moisturizing Kit (Lotion, Lip Balm) |
| Sempra Energy | $6 | Mar 29, 2024 | Snacks on CFEE Study Tour Spring 2024 |
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Gifts
Officials 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.
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Giver
|
Value
|
Date
|
Description
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $809.58 | Feb 20, 2010 | Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Policy Retreat - Hotel/Subsistence |
Sponsored Travel
Many officials take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
Officials 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 official can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $11,700.52 | Sep 19, 2013 | Flights, land accommodations, hotel, and meals to Norway |
| Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute | $7,500 | Jul 7, 2013 | Bohnett Fellow Scholarship, housing, meals and curriculum |
| CA Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $5,250.79 | Mar 21, 2013 | Flights, land accommodations, hotel, and meals |
| Environmental Defense Fund, Incorporated | $2,363 | Dec 8, 2013 | Flights, land accommodations, hotel, and meals |
| NALEO Educational Fund | $2,239.66 | Jun 27, 2013 | Flights, registration, hotel and meals |
| Fundacion de la Universidad de Guadalajara | $720 | Feb 8, 2013 | Flights and hotel |
| Gobierno del Estado de Quintana Roo | $600 | Dec 13, 2013 | Transportation, hotel and meals |
| Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) | $299 | Mar 1, 2013 | Concert Tickets |
| CA Grape and Tree Fruit League | $249.53 | Feb 27, 2013 | Dinner |
| CA Poultry Federation | $242.3 | Mar 19, 2013 | Dinner |
| Palladium Equity Partners | $180.28 | May 1, 2013 | Dinner |
| CA Latino Caucus Leadership PAC | $155 | May 2, 2013 | Tie |
| CA Latino Caucus Leadership PAC | $142.77 | May 6, 2013 | Framed Poster |
| CA Latino Caucus Leadership PAC | $131.76 | Jan 24, 2013 | Personalized box |
| CA Democratic Party | $116.19 | Feb 5, 2013 | Meals |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | $99.18 | Jun 24, 2013 | Dinner |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | $97.05 | Jan 30, 2013 | Dinner |
| CA Latino Caucus Leadership PAC | $86.74 | Feb 28, 2013 | Portfolio |
| CA State Protocol Foundation | $86.29 | Jan 29, 2013 | Dinner |
| Steinberg for Senate 2010 Committee | $64 | Mar 5, 2013 | Dinner |
| Toyota Motor North America | $61.44 | Jun 26, 2013 | Dinner |
| Genentech, Inc. | $55.84 | Oct 22, 2013 | Dinner |
| Valero Services, Inc. | $50.78 | May 8, 2013 | Dinner |
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Sponsored Travel
Many officials take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
Officials 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 official can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| ICEX - Spain Trade and Investment | $409 | Sep 15, 2014 | Ground Transportation, Meals, and Cultural Activities |
Sponsored Travel
Many officials take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
Officials 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 official can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
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Giver
|
Value
|
Date
|
Description
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodel Institute | $2,971.52 | Dec 7, 2023 | Santa Monica, CA |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $815.27 | Mar 3, 2023 | Anaheim, CA |
| Rodel Institute | $739.76 | Oct 13, 2023 | Washington, D.C. |
| National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Official | $269 | Jul 11, 2023 | New York, NY |
Sponsored Travel
Many officials take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
Officials 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 official can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | $10,000 | Oct 26, 2011 | College Conference and Scholarship Program to encourage high school students and their parents to pursue higher education. |
| AT&T California | $5,000 | Dec 8, 2011 | Donation to a chartiable organization for the 19th Annual Southeast College Conference |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
|
Value
|
Date
|
Description
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company & Subsidiaries Elanco Animal Health & Imclone Systems LLC | $25,000 | Jul 13, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Multistate Associates, Inc. | $10,000 | Oct 9, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Sempra Energy | $7,500 | Jun 15, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Walgreens | $7,500 | Jun 20, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Association of CA Life and Health Insurance Companies | $5,000 | Apr 4, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Connecticut General Life Insurance Company | $5,000 | Aug 8, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| AT&T California | $5,000 | Sep 6, 2012 | Sponsor-20th Annual College Conference |
| Edison International | $5,000 | May 1, 2012 | To assist in the Assembly International relations efforts specifically with the Border Legislative Conference held in Sacramento |
| Walmart | $5,000 | Nov 28, 2012 | Sponsorship of 19th Annual Southeast College Conference |
| Pechenga Band of Luiseno Indians | $4,000 | Oct 8, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Eisai, Inc. | $1,000 | Apr 3, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Latino Water Coalition | $1,000 | Jul 13, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| State Farm | $1,000 | Jul 20, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Eisai, Inc. | $1,000 | Aug 27, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Toy Industry Association | $500 | Apr 30, 2012 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
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Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corp | $30,000 | Jun 24, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Eli Lilly and Company & Subsidiaries Elanco Animal Health & Imclone Systems LLC | $25,000 | Feb 27, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Hewlett Packard | $20,000 | Aug 19, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| AT&T California | $20,000 | Nov 19, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Southwest Airlines | $16,000 | May 15, 2013 | Trip to Sacramento for the Young Senators program. |
| Sempra Energy | $10,000 | May 20, 2013 | Contribution to Calfornia Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Teachers Association | $10,000 | May 6, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Western Growers | $10,000 | Apr 15, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| BNSF Railway | $10,000 | Jan 22, 2013 | Toy Drive Donation |
| Anheuser Busch | $10,000 | Apr 4, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Bayer | $10,000 | Nov 19, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA State Council of Service Employees | $10,000 | Aug 23, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Verizon Wireless | $7,500 | Jan 7, 2013 | Contribution to California Non-profit Public Charitable Corporation |
| PEPSICO | $7,500 | Jul 2, 2013 | Sponsorship of Young Senators Community Engagement Program |
| CA Bankers Assoc | $7,500 | Jan 17, 2013 | Contribution to California Non-profit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers | $6,000 | Jan 28, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Oct 22, 2013 | Donation to purchase books for their library |
| AltaMed | $5,000 | Sep 30, 2013 | Sponsorship of the 20th Annual Southeast College Conference and the Home for the Holidays Toy Drive |
| Verizon Wireless | $5,000 | Dec 4, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Bridgepoint Education, Inc. | $5,000 | Jan 16, 2013 | Contribution to California Non-profit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Kraft Foods Group | $5,000 | Dec 12, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Walgreens | $5,000 | Jun 7, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| AT&T California | $4,500 | Dec 18, 2013 | Donation for Computer Lab Program |
| Walmart | $4,000 | Oct 28, 2013 | Sponsorship of the 20th Annual Southeast College Conference |
| Exxon Mobil | $4,000 | Nov 12, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $3,500 | Jun 28, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Western States Petroleum Association | $2,500 | Mar 21, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Union Bank | $2,500 | Apr 25, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Independent Insurance PAC | $2,500 | Feb 5, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Dental PAC | $2,500 | Mar 19, 2013 | Contribution to a California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| PHARMA | $2,000 | Jun 11, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Political Action for Classified Employees of CA School Employees | $2,000 | Dec 17, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Land Title Association | $2,000 | Dec 29, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| PG&E Corporation Foundation | $2,000 | Apr 24, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| FedEx | $2,000 | Mar 21, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Edison International | $2,000 | Mar 12, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Cable & Telecommunications Association | $2,000 | Feb 14, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Eisai, Inc. | $2,000 | Feb 15, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Associated General Contractors | $2,000 | Jan 29, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Western States Petroleum Association | $1,000 | Jan 6, 2013 | Sponsorship, Southeast College Conference |
| CA Nurses Assoc PAC | $1,000 | Apr 23, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| BNSF Railway | $1,000 | Dec 29, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| AltaMed | $1,000 | Jan 22, 2013 | Sponsorship of the 20th Annual Southeast College Conference and the Home for the Holidays Toy Drive |
| Cash America | $1,000 | Jan 24, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| DeVry Education Group | $1,000 | Jan 24, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Southwest Community Development Corporation | $1,000 | Dec 11, 2013 | Donation for Young Senators Community Program |
| Tri-Cal, Inc | $1,000 | Jan 24, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Western United Dairymen | $1,000 | Feb 4, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Tejon Ranch Company | $1,000 | Feb 4, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Physical Therapist PAC | $1,000 | Feb 4, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Walmart | $1,000 | Oct 11, 2013 | Sponsorship of the 20th Annual Southeast College Conference |
| United Airlines | $1,000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| MJB Strategies | $250 | Feb 28, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Dr Welch Attorneys at Law at Professional Corporation | $250 | Feb 28, 2013 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
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Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company & Subsidiaries Elanco Animal Health & Imclone Systems LLC | $25,000 | Nov 24, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Chevron Corp | $25,000 | Oct 28, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Dental Assoc | $25,000 | Oct 15, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Chevron Corp | $25,000 | Apr 21, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $20,000 | Dec 5, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Southwest Airlines | $18,000 | May 22, 2014 | The Young Senators program teaches participants about the legislative process and as well as introduce students to the different industries in the state |
| Walmart | $15,000 | Dec 5, 2014 | Charitable donation for community programs including the Southeast College Conference and the Young Senators Program |
| Western Growers | $10,000 | Mar 10, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Eisai, Inc. | $10,000 | Apr 1, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Apollo Group, Inc. | $5,000 | Apr 2, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jun 24, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jun 26, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Oct 10, 2014 | Donation for reading materials and computer software and hardware |
| CA Charter Schools Assoc | $5,000 | Jan 14, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Apr 2, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Nov 13, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Time Warner Cable | $5,000 | Dec 3, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| California Charter Schools Association | $3,000 | Jul 22, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| FedEx | $2,000 | Feb 13, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Cable & Telecommunications Association | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Nutricion Fundamental | $1,250 | Apr 15, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation/For Marco Firebaugh Sign |
| Hernandez Strategy Group | $1,250 | May 4, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Association of Hospitals and Health Systems | $1,250 | May 17, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Association of CA Life and Health Insurance Companies | $1,000 | Jan 8, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Credit Union League | $1,000 | May 5, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Herbalife | $1,000 | Jan 8, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Western United Dairyman PAC | $1,000 | Jan 6, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Automotive Wholesales Association | $1,000 | Jan 6, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Healthcare Institute PAC | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC | $1,000 | May 16, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Greenberg Traurig | $1,000 | May 9, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Safeway, Inc. | $1,000 | Jan 16, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Nurses Assoc PAC | $1,000 | Apr 23, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Martha Escutia | $1,000 | Mar 21, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation/ For Marco Firebaugh Sign |
| CBIA | $1,000 | Feb 27, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CDF Firefighters | $1,000 | Feb 12, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Axcess Financial Services, Inc. | $1,000 | Feb 5, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| CA Association of Highway Patrolmen | $1,000 | Feb 5, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Tejon Ranch Company | $1,000 | Jan 21, 2014 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
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Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | $18,000 | Jun 25, 2015 | Plane tickets for students to travel to Sacramento as part of the Young Senators Program |
| Toyota | $10,000 | Jul 21, 2015 | Donation for annual charitable projects, college conference, informational fairs and events throughout the South East Los Angeles County area |
| Primestor Development | $5,000 | Jun 25, 2015 | Donation for annual charitable projects, college conference, informational fairs and events throughout the South East Los Angeles County area |
| Verizon Wireless | $5,000 | Jul 13, 2015 | Contribution to California Nonprofit Public Charitable Corporation |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | $15,000 | May 25, 2016 | Support for programming |
| Southwest Airlines | $14,000 | Jun 5, 2016 | Plane tickets for Young Senators and chaperones for youth to visit the State Capitol and learn about the legislative process |
| CA Community Foundation | $10,000 | Jun 17, 2016 | Sponsored a trip to Sacramento for 90 people to meet with Legislators and program staff |
| Winston & Strawn | $9,000 | Sep 14, 2016 | Petition letter on a case re: a youth seeking Special Immigration Juvenile Status under AB 900 and the predicate order necessary to obtain the immigration relief |
| Walmart | $5,000 | May 25, 2016 | Support for programming |
| AltaMed | $5,000 | Mar 19, 2016 | Sponsored Young Senators Program teaching young people about careers in the State of California |
| Primestor Development | $5,000 | Apr 4, 2016 | Sponsorship of Young Senators Program Field Trips |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 5, 2016 | Sponsorship of Young Senators Program Educational Events |
| Frontier Communications | $5,000 | Jul 5, 2016 | Sponsorship of Labor Breakfast |
| PEPSICO | $5,000 | Jul 9, 2016 | Sponsored Young Senators Program teaching young people about careers in the State of California |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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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 | $10,000 | Jun 16, 2017 | Contribution to California Non-Profit Public Charitable Corporation |
| California Community Foundation Attn: Antonia Hernandez | $10,000 | Jul 28, 2017 | Sponsorship of Young Senators Program-trip to Sacramento, Santa Clara University, Stanford University and Google Headquarters. |
| Frontier Communications - Citizens Telcom Services VZ3 | $10,000 | Aug 29, 2017 | Sponsorship of Labor Breakfast and Worker Appreciation Awards |
| Horvitz & Levy LLP | $5,000 | Apr 10, 2017 | Amicus curiae brief in support of a minor seeking Special Immigration Juvenile status |
| University of Southern California - State Government Relations | $5,000 | Jun 8, 2017 | Young Senators Partner Sponsorship for high school students to expose them to industries critical to our state's economy. |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Jay Bernheim | $10,000 | Dec 31, 2018 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| Consumer Attorneys of California | $10,000 | Dec 27, 2018 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| State Building and Construction Trades Council of California Independent Expenditure PAC | $10,000 | Dec 27, 2018 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| California Medical Association | $10,000 | Dec 27, 2018 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16 | $10,000 | Dec 27, 2018 | Donation in support of inaugural Events |
| Political Action for Classified Employees of California School Employees Small Contributor Committee | $10,000 | Dec 27, 2018 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $7,000 | Mar 21, 2018 | Contribution to California Non-Profit Public Charitable Corporation |
| Nicholas Roxborough | $6,812 | Dec 20, 2018 | Donation in support of inaugural Events |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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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 | $15,000 | Apr 2, 2019 | Sacramento Equality Awards |
| Chevron Products Company | $15,000 | Apr 19, 2019 | Sacramento Equality Awards |
| Oak Laguna Beach | $10,000 | Jan 4, 2019 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| Anthem Blue Cross | $10,000 | Mar 15, 2019 | Sacramento Equality Awards |
| Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Jan 3, 2019 | Donation to support inaugural events. |
| Turo, Inc | $5,000 | Apr 12, 2019 | Sacramento Equality Awards |
| Walmart | $5,000 | Feb 2, 2019 | Donation for food, clothing and toys for homeless and needy families in the 33d Senate District |
| California Hospital Association | $5,000 | Apr 5, 2019 | Sacramento Equality Awards |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Mar 15, 2019 | Funds to purchase computers for STEM program. |
| Sempra Energy | $5,000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Sacramento Equality Awards |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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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 Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Feb 1, 2021 | Governmental: Fellowship stipend for educational research |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Mar 4, 2021 | Governmental: Fellowship stipend for educational research |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Apr 4, 2021 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | May 5, 2021 | Fellowship stipend to CCST Science Fellow for educational research |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Jul 5, 2021 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow. |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Aug 5, 2021 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Sep 5, 2021 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Oct 5, 2021 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,333 | Nov 5, 2021 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Recipient |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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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 Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Jan 12, 2022 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Mar 14, 2022 | Fellowship stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Apr 17, 2022 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Feb 14, 2022 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | May 16, 2022 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Jun 16, 2022 | Fellowship stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Jul 15, 2022 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,200 | Aug 16, 2022 | Fellowship stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | academic scholarship |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| BizFed Institute | $5,500 | Oct 12, 2023 | Department of Insurance 2023 Diversity Summit |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Feb 3, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Mar 3, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Apr 8, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | May 8, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Jun 7, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Jul 7, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Aug 6, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
| California Council on Science and Technology Fellowship Program | $5,373 | Sep 6, 2023 | Fellowship Stipend to CCST Science Fellow |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $144,000 | Oct 17, 2024 | This planning grant supports exploration of microinsurance for homeowners as a means of closing insurance protection gap. The grant funds efforts associated with community engagement, data collection, data gap analysis, program development, and implementation. |
| Edison International c/o Southern California Edison | $25,000 | Feb 27, 2024 | Sponsor Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| UBER Technologies | $25,000 | Feb 27, 2024 | Sponsor of the Global Sustainable Insurance Summit. |
| PG&E Corporation Foundation | $25,000 | Jun 20, 2024 | Sponsorship of the Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| Visit Long Beach | $19,455 | Nov 6, 2024 | Sponsor of Insurance Diversity Summit |
| California Building Industry Association | $10,000 | Mar 18, 2024 | Sponsor, Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| California Realtors Association | $10,000 | Apr 3, 2024 | Sponsorship of the Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| City of Long Beach | $7,500 | Oct 11, 2024 | Sponsor Insurance Diversity Summit |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 7, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Mar 5, 2024 | Sponsor Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2024 | Purchase resources for "Tapping Into Your Potential Music Enrichment Program" |
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Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
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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 Real Estate Political Action Committee (CREPAC) - California Association of Realtors | $25,000 | Feb 25, 2025 | Sponsor for the Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| Edison International c/o Southern California Edison | $25,000 | Mar 10, 2025 | Sponsor the Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| Utopia | $25,000 | Mar 27, 2025 | Sponsor Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| San Manuel Entertainment Authority | $25,000 | May 12, 2025 | Sponsorship of Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| California Community Foundation | $10,000 | May 23, 2025 | Sponsor of the Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| Somos Group | $5,000 | Mar 10, 2025 | Food for staff and volunteers at Insurance Support Workshops |
| Meet Long Beach | $5,000 | May 5, 2025 | Sponsorship of Global Sustainable Insurance Summit |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
Behests
A behest is when a official requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the official or operated by them.
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a official to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a official 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.
Previous Election (2022):
Ricardo Lara
59.9%
WON
Robert Howell
40.1%