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Angelique Ashby

Democrat, State Senate
District 8, Sacramento
Time in office:
  • Senate: 2022-present

News coverage of Angelique Ashby

Bio

Angelique Ashby, 51, is a former Sacramento City Council member. She was elected to the Senate in 2022, narrowly beating former insurance commissioner Dave Jones. Ashby was a single mother when she earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis. She later earned a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. After college, she opened a consulting firm with her father. She was elected to the Sacramento City Council in 2012 and held her seat until her election to state office. In the Senate, she pushed for reducing college debt for foster children and created an independent redistricting commission for Sacramento County. She’s married and has three children. 

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

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Of 34 bills:
9 Passed
8 Failed
17 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 34 bills: 9 passed, 8 failed, and 17 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
Visit Sacramento$450Sep 11, 20222 tickets - $225 each
Broadway Sacramento$240May 7, 20222 tickets - 120 each
Danny Wimmer Presents$133.5Oct 15, 20223 tickets - $44.50 each
California Democratic Party$51.18Dec 4, 2022senate new member reception

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
#68/120

This legislator is ranked 68th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Angelique Ashby

SB 1283
Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress
Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
SCR 176
National Small Business Month.

Committee: Senate Floor

In Progress
National Small Business Month.Committee: Senate Floor
SCR 138
Architecture Week.

Committee: Senate Floor

Passed
Architecture Week.Committee: Senate Floor
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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 18, 2026

SB 1140

Pupil safety: limiting school access to unauthorized individuals.

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May 18, 2026

SCR 176

National Small Business Month.

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Apr 30, 2026

SB 1111

Digital replicas.

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Apr 30, 2026

SR 101

No Bills Identified

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Apr 22, 2026

SB 1010

Solid waste: Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act.

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Apr 21, 2026

SB 1283

Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.

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Apr 21, 2026

SB 1010

Solid waste: Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act.

Preview image for SB 105015MIN
Apr 21, 2026

SB 1050

False advertising: synthetic digital performers.

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Apr 21, 2026

SB 1111

Digital replicas.

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Apr 20, 2026

SB 865

California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program.

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Apr 20, 2026

SB 961

CalFresh: student eligibility.

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Apr 15, 2026

SB 1283

Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.

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District

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District 8 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2022):

Angelique Ashby
51.5%
WON
Dave Jones
48.5%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age