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Bob Archuleta

Democrat, State Senate

District 30, Norwalk

Time in office:

Senate: 2018-present

Official Website

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

Of 36 bills:

10 Passed

4 Failed

22 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 10 passed, 4 failed, and 22 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	$165	May 10, 2021	Dinner
CalChamber	$100	Oct 27, 2021	Reception
Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020	$81	Feb 23, 2021	Jacket
CA Armenian Legislative Caucus	$66	Jul 7, 2021	Reception
California Tribal Business Alliance	$53	Jul 14, 2021	Reception

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 907

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

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

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

SB 1274

Industrial cities.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress

Industrial cities.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government

SB 1157

Juveniles: secure youth treatment facilities: less restrictive programs.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Juveniles: secure youth treatment facilities: less restrictive programs.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

SB 804

Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications

In Progress

Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications

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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