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Bob Archuleta

Democrat, State Senate
District 30, Norwalk
Time in office:
  • Senate: 2018-present

News coverage of Bob Archuleta

Bio

Bob Archuleta, 81, is a former city council member and U.S. Army veteran. He’s a member of Gov. Newsom’s Military Council. Former President Barack Obama appointed him to the board of visitors for the United States Military Academy at West Point, where his two youngest sons graduated. He’s a former member of the Pico Rivera City Council, where he also served as mayor. He is married and has five children. A former Capitol staffer accused Archuleta of sexual harassment and retaliation. He denies the allegations.

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 37 bills:
20 Passed
4 Failed
13 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 20 passed, 4 failed, and 13 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
Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020$165May 10, 2021Dinner
CalChamber$100Oct 27, 2021Reception
Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020$81Feb 23, 2021Jacket
CA Armenian Legislative Caucus$66Jul 7, 2021Reception
California Tribal Business Alliance$53Jul 14, 2021Reception

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
#54/120

This legislator is ranked 54th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Bob Archuleta

SB 804
Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications

Passed
Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
SB 296
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation

Passed
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
SB 1124
Public health.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation

Passed
Public health.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
SB 907
Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

Passed
Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
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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.

Preview image for SB 9078MIN
Aug 31, 2026

SB 907

Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.

Preview image for SB 7959MIN
Aug 31, 2026

SB 795

Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends.

Preview image for SB 8042MIN
Aug 28, 2026

SB 804

Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.

Preview image for SB 9202MIN
Aug 27, 2026

SB 920

The Gambling Control Act: regulatory fees.

Preview image for SB 11242MIN
Aug 27, 2026

SB 1124

Public health.

Preview image for SB 6675MIN
Aug 27, 2026

SB 667

Railroads: safety: report.

Preview image for SB 80427MIN
Aug 27, 2026

SB 804

Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.

Preview image for SB 13542MIN
Aug 24, 2026

SB 1354

The military: defense of the state.

Preview image for SB 2964MIN
Aug 24, 2026

SB 296

Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

Preview image for SB 10591MIN
Aug 24, 2026

SB 1059

Employment Training Panel.

Preview image for SB 12741MIN
Aug 18, 2026

SB 1274

Industrial cities.

Preview image for SR 13511MIN
Aug 13, 2026

SR 135

No Bills Identified

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District

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District 30 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2022):

Bob Archuleta (Incumbent)
61%
WON
Mitch Clemmons
39%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age