Angelique Ashby
- Senate: 2022-present
News coverage of Angelique Ashby
Bio
Angelique Ashby, 50, 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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Of 32 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 32 bills: 9 passed, 4 failed, and 19 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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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 | $450 | Sep 11, 2022 | 2 tickets - $225 each |
| Broadway Sacramento | $240 | May 7, 2022 | 2 tickets - 120 each |
| Danny Wimmer Presents | $133.5 | Oct 15, 2022 | 3 tickets - $44.50 each |
| California Democratic Party | $51.18 | Dec 4, 2022 | senate 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
This legislator is ranked 68th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Angelique Ashby
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.
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture
Senate Standing Committee on Emergency Management
Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
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Hearings
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School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance...
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Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Real Estate: states of emergency:...
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