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Blanca Rubio

Democrat, State Assembly
District 48, West Covina
Time in office:
  • 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

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 35 bills:
7 Passed
8 Failed
20 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 7 passed, 8 failed, and 20 are currently pending.

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Policy

Bills Authored by Blanca Rubio

AB 2375
Alcoholic beverage control.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress
Alcoholic beverage control.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
AB 2429
Childcare: mental health consultation services.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services

In Progress
Childcare: mental health consultation services.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
ACR 195
Jewish American Heritage Month.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

In Progress
Jewish American Heritage Month.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules
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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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Jun 9, 2026

AB 1894

Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels: imported water.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1983

Continuing care retirement communities: repayable contracts.

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May 7, 2026

AB 1389

Tribal gaming: compact ratification.

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May 4, 2026

AB 2439

Common Interest Developments: governing documents: assessments.

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May 4, 2026

AB 2238

Mobilehome Residency Law: civil action: physical improvements.

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May 4, 2026

AB 1894

Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels: imported water.

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Apr 28, 2026

AB 2439

Common Interest Developments: governing documents: assessments.

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Apr 28, 2026

AB 2238

Mobilehome Residency Law: civil action: physical improvements.

Preview image for AB 243915MIN
Apr 22, 2026

AB 2439

Common Interest Developments: governing documents: assessments.

Preview image for AB 19835MIN
Apr 21, 2026

AB 1983

Continuing care retirement communities: repayable contracts.

Preview image for AB 18947MIN
Apr 14, 2026

AB 1894

Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels: imported water.

Preview image for AB 24298MIN
Mar 24, 2026

AB 2429

Childcare: mental health consultation services.

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District

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District 48 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Blanca Rubio
61.8%
WON
Dan T. Tran
38.2%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age