Alex Lee
- Assembly: 2020-present
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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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Bill Activity
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Of 36 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 7 passed, 7 failed, and 22 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Unitemized Contributions
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
54.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
100.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
29.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 | $188.47 | Sep 21, 2021 | Dinner |
| Fil-Am South Bay Community | $110 | Nov 13, 2021 | Event tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | Lunch |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $53.22 | Jul 14, 2021 | Food and drink |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $48.47 | Sep 22, 2021 | Dinner |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $31.2 | Sep 21, 2021 | Breakfast |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $26.96 | Sep 20, 2021 | Drinks |
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 47th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Alex Lee
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.
Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
Assembly Standing Committee on Budget
Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
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