Blanca Rubio
- Assembly: 2016-present
News coverage of Blanca Rubio
Bio
Blanca Rubio, 56, is one half of California’s only sibling duo currently in the Legislature. Her sister, Susan, is a state senator. Together, they sponsored a bill that expanded the statute of limitations for certain domestic violence offenses to five years and required training for police officers. Rubio has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education from Azusa Pacific University. Before being elected to the Assembly in 2016, she taught elementary school for 16 years, and served on the board of a local water district and a school board. She has two children.
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 22 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 22 bills: 6 passed, 0 failed, and 16 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Unitemized Contributions
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
408.0% higher than the average legislators
Party Committees
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409.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
457.0% higher than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
416.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Jewish Caucus Leadership Foundation | $285.54 | Aug 16, 2022 | meal |
| Blue Diamond Growers | $250 | Oct 17, 2022 | golf/meal |
| Associated General Contractors | $242.52 | May 10, 2022 | reception/meal |
| Women in California Leadership | $162.54 | Aug 2, 2022 | meal |
| California Issues Forum | $135 | Jun 27, 2022 | meal |
| California Issues Forum | $128 | Aug 22, 2022 | meal |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $108.51 | Aug 17, 2022 | jacket |
| Re-elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $100 | Sep 15, 2022 | flowers |
| Recording Industry Association of America | $97.76 | Mar 23, 2022 | meal |
| Universal Music Group | $91.31 | Mar 21, 2022 | food/beverages |
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 26th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Blanca Rubio
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
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.
Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Assembly Standing Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care
Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance
Assembly Standing Committee on Communications and Conveyance
Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MINAB 1009
Teacher credentialing: administrative services credential: occupational and physical therapists.
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