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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, 80, 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 36 bills:
9 Passed
4 Failed
23 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 9 passed, 4 failed, and 23 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 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 536
Workers’ compensation insurance fraud reporting.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress
Workers’ compensation insurance fraud reporting.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
SCR 108
Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress
Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
SB 962
Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress
Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
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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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May 20, 2026

SB 1112

Vehicles: towing companies and storage facilities.

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May 6, 2026

SB 1424

Sales and use taxes: zero-emission vehicle fueling.

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Apr 27, 2026

SB 962

Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.

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Apr 22, 2026

SB 1124

Public health.

Preview image for SB 142411MIN
Apr 22, 2026

SB 1424

Sales and use taxes: zero-emission vehicle fueling.

Preview image for SB 112415MIN
Apr 22, 2026

SB 1124

Public health.

Preview image for SB 111210MIN
Apr 21, 2026

SB 1112

Vehicles: towing companies and storage facilities.

Preview image for SB 13547MIN
Apr 21, 2026

SB 1354

The military: defense of the state.

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Apr 20, 2026

SB 1354

The military: defense of the state.

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Apr 20, 2026

SR 87

No Bills Identified

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Apr 20, 2026

SB 1407

Personal Income Tax Law: exclusions: military retirement pay: survivor benefit pay.

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Apr 15, 2026

SB 1059

Employment Training Panel.

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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