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Carl DeMaio

Republican, State Assembly

District 75, San Diego

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

Official Website

News coverage of Carl DeMaio

Bio

Carl DeMaio, 51, is a conservative activist, podcast host and founder of the Reform California politician action committee. He was elected to the San Diego City Council in 2008, the first openly gay man to be elected to the council. As a council member, he drew the ire of police and firefighters’ unions for efforts to cut public pensions. He also helped lead the successful recall of Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman and helped place an unsuccessful proposition to repeal the gas tax in 2018. DeMaio lives in San Diego with his husband, who runs a public relations firm.

Bill Activity

Of 31 bills:

0 Passed

25 Failed

6 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 31 bills: 0 passed, 25 failed, and 6 are currently pending.

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Policy

Bills Authored by Carl DeMaio

ACR 81

Border Patrol Agent Daniel H. Salazar Memorial Highway.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

Passed

Border Patrol Agent Daniel H. Salazar Memorial Highway.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

AB 1863

Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management

In Progress

Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management

ACR 177

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

In Progress

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

ACR 169

The United States Navy Sailor Noah Tobin Memorial Overcrossing.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress

The United States Navy Sailor Noah Tobin Memorial Overcrossing.Committee: Assembly 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.

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