Akilah Weber Pierson
- Assembly: 2021-2024
- Senate: 2024-present
News coverage of Akilah Weber Pierson
Bio
Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, 48, is an obstetrician/gynecologist and former city council member in La Mesa. Weber moved to the Senate from the Assembly. She was first elected to the Legislature in 2021 to filling the seat previously held by her mother, Shirley Weber, who was appointed and then elected to be California Secretary of State. Akilah Weber has authored legislation that expands access to contraceptives and bills that aim to improve medical care for victims of domestic and sexual violence and those incarcerated in local jails. She has a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and her medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical School. She has two sons.
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Of 38 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 23 passed, 7 failed, and 8 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.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $115.27 | Jul 2, 2022 | Flowers |
| Universal Music Group | $91.31 | Mar 21, 2022 | Food & Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 6, 2022 | Caucus Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Caucus Lunch |
| California Rice Commission | $41 | Mar 14, 2022 | Rice Box |
| California Rice Commission | $29.25 | Mar 16, 2022 | Meal |
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 92nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Akilah Weber Pierson
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
Committees
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Featured Comments
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6MINSB 344
California Environmental Quality Act: City of San Diego: mixed-use development project.
59SECSB 849
Physicians and surgeons: sexual misconduct and offenses: reinstatement of surrendered certificate.
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