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Ash Kalra

Democrat, State Assembly

District 25, San Jose

Time in office:

Assembly: 2016-present

Official Website

News coverage of Ash Kalra

Bio

Ash Kalra, 54, was the first Indian American to be elected to the Assembly when he assumed office in 2016. Previously he was on the San Jose City Council. He was a deputy public defender for Santa Clara County. He’s been a law professor at Lincoln Law School of San Jose. He has a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and a law degree from Georgetown University. As former chair of the progressive caucus, he advocated for single-payer healthcare and the rights of those who’ve faced systemic racism in the justice system. He’s a vegan and the chair of the Assembly Select Committee On Alternative Protein Innovation.

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

Of 36 bills:

12 Passed

5 Failed

19 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 12 passed, 5 failed, and 19 are currently pending.

Alignment Meter

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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
CA Democratic Party	$60.99	Aug 24, 2021	lunch
CA Tribal Business Alliance	$53.22	Jul 14, 2021	food, beverages and entertainment
Rendon for Assembly 2020	$24.64	Jan 28, 2021	Photo book pictures of Organizational session & swearing in
Asm. Reyes	$7.5	Mar 4, 2021	mask

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

#66/120

This legislator is ranked 66th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Ash Kalra

AB 2263

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: employee housing: transit-oriented joint development projects.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: employee housing: transit-oriented joint development projects.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

AB 2495

Unlawful immigration-related practices.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment

In Progress

Unlawful immigration-related practices.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment

AB 2243

State Bank Act.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance

In Progress

State Bank Act.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance

AB 2218

Water policy: California Native American tribes.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife

In Progress

Water policy: California Native American tribes.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife

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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.

Standing