Blanca Pacheco
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
Blanca Pacheco, 52, is an attorney and former member of Downey’s city council and the first Latina to serve as the city’s mayor. In the legislator, she’s authored a bill that would allow diacritical marks, such as accents, on government documents to reflect the diverse ways ethnic groups pronounce their names. An attorney since 2003, she specialized in municipal law and in estate planning. She has a bachelors from UCLA. She received her law degree from Loyola Law School. She has a dog named Mr. Belvedere.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 43 bills: 24 passed, 9 failed, and 10 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Petroleum Association | $346.38 | Dec 13, 2022 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $137.46 | Nov 9, 2022 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Meal |
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 87th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | $545 | Jul 14, 2023 | Greens Fees |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $545 | Jul 14, 2023 | Greens Fees |
| I STREET PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $380 | Oct 7, 2023 | Event Tickets |
| CALIFORNIA CITRUS MUTUAL | $237.22 | May 2, 2023 | Meal |
| CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION PAC | $235.29 | Mar 12, 2023 | Event Tickets |
| PERSONAL INSURANCE FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA | $231.28 | Jun 9, 2023 | Meal |
| American Beverage Association | $197.07 | May 27, 2023 | Meal |
| Women in California Leadership | $196.63 | Jan 11, 2023 | Meal |
| California Border Issues Project | $183.31 | Oct 30, 2023 | Meal |
| MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION | $149.75 | Jan 27, 2023 | Meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $141.74 | Jun 30, 2023 | Reception |
| California Issues Forum | $140 | Aug 28, 2023 | Meal |
| American Beverage Association | $138.33 | Jan 21, 2023 | Meal |
| Reyes Holdings | $136.64 | Sep 5, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $136 | Jan 21, 2023 | Meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | Reception |
| SEMPRA UTILITIES | $133.28 | Nov 15, 2023 | Meal |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $119.09 | Jul 15, 2023 | Meal |
| GREENE BROILLET & WHEELER LLP | $116.87 | Jan 31, 2023 | Meal |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $114.53 | Mar 6, 2023 | RECEPTION/ MEAL |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | Reception |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $104.88 | Mar 20, 2023 | Jacket |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $89.53 | Nov 7, 2023 | Meal |
| PERSONAL INSURANCE FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA | $88.79 | Aug 8, 2023 | Meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | Keepsake Box |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | Meal |
| VIEJAS BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS | $75.29 | May 12, 2023 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $71.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | Vase/Flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | Meal |
| PERSONAL INSURANCE FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA | $62.34 | Jan 10, 2023 | Meal |
| CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES | $60.21 | Mar 1, 2023 | Gift bag |
| California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundatoin | $55.27 | Aug 23, 2023 | Meal |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $54.75 | Jan 12, 2023 | Reception |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $54.2 | May 12, 2023 | Meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $33.26 | Feb 15, 2023 | Meal |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $29.56 | Jun 12, 2023 | Meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $28.53 | Jan 18, 2023 | Meal |
| CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | $21.75 | Jul 14, 2023 | Golf Balls |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $21.75 | Jul 14, 2023 | Golf Balls |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | Sep 11, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | May 22, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.2 | Mar 22, 2023 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $15.01 | Aug 15, 2023 | Reception |
| California Issues Forum | $13.07 | Sep 5, 2023 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $12.96 | Mar 27, 2023 | Reception |
| California Issues Forum | $12.8 | Feb 15, 2023 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 30, 2023 | Poster |
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 6th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Clean Energy | $313.25 | May 8, 2024 | Meal |
| Communities for California Cardrooms | $267.64 | Jan 17, 2024 | Reception |
| California Citrus Mutual | $195.49 | Feb 21, 2024 | Meal |
| California Problem Solvers Action Fund | $195.27 | Apr 26, 2024 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $178.08 | Mar 13, 2024 | Gift |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $137.5 | Aug 12, 2024 | Meal |
| NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association | $119.05 | Apr 9, 2024 | Meal |
| Communities for California Cardrooms | $115.5 | Mar 18, 2024 | Meal |
| League of California Cities | $115.5 | Jun 28, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $102.16 | Jan 29, 2024 | Meal |
| Reyes Holdings | $94 | Aug 20, 2024 | Meal |
| Sempra Energy | $92.56 | Nov 20, 2024 | Meal |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | Reception |
| California Commerce Club | $76.9 | Nov 18, 2024 | Meal |
| League of California Cities | $75 | Oct 17, 2024 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | Meal Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | Meal |
| Peace Officers Research Association of California | $63.22 | May 7, 2024 | Reception |
| Supply Chain Council | $62.63 | Aug 7, 2024 | Meal |
| Buffy Wicks for Assembly | $60.47 | Jul 10, 2024 | Meal |
| League of California Cities | $53 | Mar 7, 2024 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $20.93 | Aug 31, 2024 | Gift |
| California Issues Forum | $20.72 | Apr 17, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $19.63 | Aug 26, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $16.36 | Aug 19, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.49 | Mar 20, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.37 | Jan 22, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $8.49 | Aug 21, 2024 | Meal |
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 33rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Issues Forum | $1,279.96 | Dec 12, 2022 | |
| League of California Cities | $318.7 | Jul 13, 2022 | |
| League of California Cities | $207.94 | Feb 24, 2022 | |
| League of California Cities | $59.26 | May 12, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 68th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Border Issues Project | $4,341.07 | Oct 30, 2023 | travel related to legislative tour Tides Advocacy/Smart Justice California , 1014 Torney Ave., San Francisco, CA, served as an intermediary for this g |
| California Biotechnology Foundation | $3,922.48 | Oct 3, 2023 | Travel related to legislative briefing |
| Ideate Labs | $2,663.75 | Mar 31, 2023 | Travel related to policy delegation |
| San Diego County & Communities of Interest Legislative Caucus | $1,294.05 | Dec 9, 2023 | Travel related to legislative tour |
| JK Irwin Foundation | $697.03 | Feb 3, 2023 | travel related to retreat and policy summit |
| Women in California Leadership | $228.83 | Feb 16, 2023 | travel related to legislative retreat |
| California Issues Forum | $74.53 | Apr 13, 2023 | travel related to legislative tour |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 11th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Independent Voter Project | $5,519.4 | Nov 17, 2024 | Maui, Hawaii: |
| National Retail Federation | $3,711.17 | Jan 13, 2024 | New York, New York: |
| Independent Voter Project | $2,710.93 | Jul 29, 2024 | Baja California, Mexico: |
| California Issues Forum | $1,389 | Dec 16, 2024 | La Jolla, CA: |
| California Association of Health Plans | $1,184.73 | Feb 8, 2024 | Newport Beach, CA: |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $755.91 | Mar 17, 2024 | Anaheim, CA: |
| California Issues Forum | $122.91 | Apr 18, 2024 | Wilton, CA: |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 22nd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,633 | Mar 28, 2023 | Honoring women for their contributions to AD64 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,025 | Mar 28, 2023 | Honoring women for their contributions to AD64 |
| Women in California Leadership | $950 | Mar 29, 2023 | Honoring women for their contributions to AD64 |
| Women in California Leadership | $710 | Mar 29, 2023 | Honoring women for their contributions to AD64 |
| Women in California Leadership | $300 | Mar 29, 2023 | Honoring women for their contributions to AD64 |
| Women in California Leadership | $221 | Jul 19, 2023 | Grant for Nonprofit Organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $126 | Mar 28, 2023 | Honoring women for their contributions to AD64 |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 78th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| DaVita | $5,000 | Oct 21, 2024 | Drive Thru Operation Gobble |
| Turo, Inc | $4,900 | Dec 30, 2024 | Shop with a Cop District Event |
| Turo, Inc | $4,900 | Dec 13, 2024 | Turkey Giveaway |
| Women in California Leadership | $4,609 | Apr 4, 2024 | Honoring women for their contributions to the Assembly District 64 |
| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $4,500 | Dec 5, 2024 | Turkey Giveaway |
| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $4,000 | Aug 6, 2024 | Backpack Giveaway |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 33rd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Western States Petroleum Association | $10,000 | Oct 22, 2025 | Charitable fundraising for Equality Institute C4 |
| PhRMA | $10,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | Operation Gobble Drive Thru |
| Prima Waste Management | $6,000 | Sep 5, 2025 | Fundraising for EQCA Institute C3 |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Issues Forum | $5,000 | Sep 5, 2025 | Charitable fundraising for Equality Institute C4 |
| CA Correctional Peace Officers Association Truth in American Government Fund | $5,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | Operation Gobble Drive Thru |
| DaVita Inc | $5,000 | Oct 29, 2025 | Drive Thru Operation Gobble |
| SoCal Gas Company | $5,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | Operation Gobble Drive Thru |
| Meta Platforms Inc. | $5,000 | Dec 9, 2025 | Operation Gobble Drive- Thru |
| WALMART INC. | $4,900 | May 23, 2025 | to Support Events for the Friends of Downey Police K9 Events |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Minerva Scholarships |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | academic scholarship |
| California Issues Forum | $2,500 | Oct 29, 2025 | Operation Gobble Drive Thru |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,225 | Mar 19, 2025 | Women of the Year District Event |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 34th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MIN
AB 2124
Electricity and natural gas: legislation imposing mandated programs and requirements: third-party review.
1MIN
AB 1665
School athletics: coaches: youth athletics behavioral and mental health training.
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