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Anamarie Avila Farias
Democrat, State Assembly
District 15, Concord
Time in office:
- Assembly: 2024-present
News coverage of Anamarie Avila Farias
Bio
Anamarie Avila Farias, 52, is a former vice mayor of Martinez and a Contra Costa County Board of Education trustee who was on the board of directors of the California Housing Finance Agency. She worked in leadership roles at housing and community development agencies in San Francisco, Concord and Oakland. She gained national notoriety – and calls from Republicans to step down from the school board – after she wrote that Americans should boycott the Fourth of July (as she had done since the Trump years) when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. She has a master’s degree in information systems management from the University of San Francisco. She’s married with two children.
Bill Activity
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Of 35 bills:8 Passed
11 Failed
16 Pending
For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 8 passed, 11 failed, and 16 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.
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Policy
Bills Authored by Anamarie Avila Farias
AB 2689
Low-income housing tax credits: lease nonrenewal: good cause.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Low-income housing tax credits: lease nonrenewal: good cause.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
AB 2716
Oil and gas: bonding requirements.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Oil and gas: bonding requirements.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
AB 2230
Immigration enforcement: polling places and child daycare facilities.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
Immigration enforcement: polling places and child daycare facilities.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
AB 1627
Public employment: disqualifications.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Public employment: disqualifications.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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.
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
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Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
18MINApr 29, 2026
AB 2552
California Environmental Quality Act: Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Fund: contributions.
8MINApr 21, 2026
AB 2366
Administrative Procedure Act: proposed regulations: cost-of-living impact on residents of the state.
District
District 15 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election
Previous Election (2024):
Anamarie Avila Farias
64.1%
WON
Sonia Ledo
35.9%
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