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Alex Lee

Democrat, State Assembly
District 24, Milpitas
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2020-present

News coverage of Alex Lee

Bio

Alex Lee, 30, is the first openly bisexual member of the Assembly. Lee is the former student body president of UC Davis. Despite little political experience and running as an underdog, he was the top Democrat chosen from a crowded field in the 2020 primary. Lee is chair of the Assembly’s progressive caucus and a member of the legislative LGBTQ caucus. He champions affordable housing, establishing universal health care, creating a wealth tax and combating climate change. He’s an advocate for those living in mobile home parks. He authored a bill that banned declawing cats. He has two: Udon and Soba. 

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

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Of 43 bills:
7 Passed
8 Failed
28 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 43 bills: 7 passed, 8 failed, and 28 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
Kevin Mullin for Assembly 2022$188.47Sep 21, 2021Dinner
Fil-Am South Bay Community$110Nov 13, 2021Event tickets
California Democratic Party$60.99Aug 24, 2021Lunch
California Democratic Party$56.93May 4, 2021Lunch
California Tribal Business Alliance$53.22Jul 14, 2021Food and drink
Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022$48.47Sep 22, 2021Dinner
Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022$31.2Sep 21, 2021Breakfast
Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022$26.96Sep 20, 2021Drinks

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
#47/120

This legislator is ranked 47th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Alex Lee

AB 2095
Employment discrimination: conviction history.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment

In Progress
Employment discrimination: conviction history. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment
AB 1997
Land use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress
Land use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
AB 1949
Medi-Cal: acupuncture treatments.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Medi-Cal: acupuncture treatments.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
AB 1729
State employment: telework programs.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress
State employment: telework programs.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
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Committees

Most of the policy work in the state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees. Legislators also work on budget subcommittees. There are also “Special” and “Select” committees with a more narrow topic focus. And there are “Joint” committees with members from the Senate and Assembly.

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1763

Pupil attendance: excused absences: religious observance.

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May 4, 2026

AB 2601

Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.

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Apr 22, 2026

AB 2601

Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.

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Apr 22, 2026

AB 2252

Building standards: residential buildings.

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Apr 22, 2026

AB 1997

Land use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes.

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Apr 20, 2026

AB 1675

Corporation Tax Law: tax expenditures: No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act...

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Apr 16, 2026

AB 1801

Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.

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Apr 15, 2026

AB 2601

Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.

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Apr 15, 2026

AB 1997

Land use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes.

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Apr 14, 2026

AB 2095

Employment discrimination: conviction history.

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Apr 14, 2026

AB 2213

California Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

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Apr 14, 2026

AB 1949

Medi-Cal: acupuncture treatments.

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District

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District 24 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Alex Lee
66.1%
WON
Bob Brunton
33.9%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age