Caroline Menjivar
- Senate: 2022-present
Bio
Caroline Menjivar, 37, spent seven years in the U.S. Marines, worked as an emergency medical technician, domestic violence counselor and staffer for former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. After her election to the Senate in 2022, Menjivar has advocated for legislation that would provide financial assistance to women who can’t afford menstrual products. She’s also sought to expand access to condoms and HPV vaccines for teens. Gov. Newsom vetoed her bill, citing costs. She has a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Northridge and a master’s from UCLA. She has a wife and two dogs.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 18 passed, 5 failed, and 15 are currently pending.
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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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Ca Legislative LGBT Foundation | $98.53 | Jun 8, 2022 | Pride Celebration |
| Ca Legislative LGBT Foundation | $55.52 | Mar 7, 2022 | Dinner with EQCA |
| California Democratic Party | $51.18 | Dec 31, 2022 | Reception |
| Ca Legislative LGBT Foundation | $19.54 | Jun 20, 2022 | Pride Gift Bag |
| Ca Legislative LGBT Foundation | $11.46 | Dec 5, 2022 | LGBTQ Welcome Rec |
| Equality California | $11.46 | Dec 5, 2022 | LGBTQ Welcome Rec |
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
This legislator is ranked 97th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Forestry Foundation | $479.37 | Apr 27, 2023 | Santa Cruz Forest Tour |
| California Attractions and Parks Association | $421.52 | Jan 28, 2023 | Universal Studios Event |
| Salvadoran American Leadership & Education Fund | $300 | Nov 30, 2023 | Framed Award |
| Women in California Leadership | $288.83 | Feb 16, 2023 | Leadership Retreat |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $210.8 | May 19, 2023 | Jacket |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $168.39 | Jun 5, 2023 | Dinner |
| LiUNA! Laborers Local 300 | $150 | Aug 8, 2023 | Branded Watch |
| Reyes Holdings | $136.64 | Sep 5, 2023 | Food and Glassware |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $136.63 | Apr 18, 2023 | Rain Jacket |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $102.87 | Jun 6, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $101.42 | Feb 7, 2023 | Policy Retreat |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $97.88 | May 4, 2023 | Dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $91.25 | Feb 7, 2023 | Jacket |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $88.95 | Apr 28, 2023 | Hydro Flask & Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $82.72 | Jan 24, 2023 | Budget Retreat |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $73.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | Flowers with Vase |
| Equality California | $70.92 | Feb 22, 2023 | Food & beverages |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $48.95 | Mar 21, 2023 | Breakfast |
| California Democratic Party | $48.74 | Feb 8, 2023 | Policy Retreat |
| Disney | $46 | May 9, 2023 | Theatre Tickets |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $43.37 | Apr 12, 2023 | Breakfast |
| Disney | $37.68 | May 10, 2023 | Hat |
| Disney | $29.38 | Mar 17, 2023 | Lunch |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $28.71 | Jan 31, 2023 | Reception |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $27 | Jan 10, 2023 | Event ticket |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $21.82 | Apr 12, 2023 | Hat & beanie |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $15.01 | Aug 15, 2023 | Reception |
| Equality California | $11.46 | Feb 27, 2023 | Welcome Reception |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $11.46 | Feb 27, 2023 | Event ticket |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $11.46 | Feb 27, 2023 | Event ticket |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 30, 2023 | Cesar Chavez Print |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $4.09 | Mar 20, 2023 | Candy |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $3.05 | Jun 5, 2023 | Pride Gifts |
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
This legislator is ranked 30th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Disney | $552 | Mar 16, 2024 | Tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $361.86 | Aug 7, 2024 | Dinner |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | $220 | Nov 1, 2024 | Tickets and Parking |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $178.08 | Mar 13, 2024 | Member Jacket |
| California Democratic Party | $139.52 | Feb 27, 2024 | Policy Retreat |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $115.15 | Aug 1, 2024 | Fleece Jacket |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | $111.96 | Jun 25, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $109.61 | Jan 11, 2024 | Reception |
| Women in California Leadership | $102.02 | Jan 11, 2024 | Transportation |
| Steve Padilla for State Senate 2026 | $73.49 | May 7, 2024 | Flower Bouquet |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | Reception |
| Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | $58 | Feb 28, 2024 | Engraved Stanley Tumbler |
| Smart Justice California | $49.65 | May 15, 2024 | Debrief Lunch |
| Women in California Leadership | $42.84 | Mar 11, 2024 | Lunch Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $38.4 | Feb 28, 2024 | Policy Retreat |
| Disney | $33.4 | Apr 12, 2024 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $27.45 | Jul 3, 2024 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $25.66 | Apr 9, 2024 | Lunch |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $20.93 | Aug 31, 2024 | T-Shirt |
| Smart Justice California | $17.89 | Jul 31, 2024 | Lunch |
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
This legislator is ranked 45th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| JK Irwin Foundation | $3,235.58 | Sep 16, 2023 | Legislative delegation trip |
| Ideate Labs | $2,632.1 | Mar 31, 2023 | Legislative delegation trip |
| Ideate Labs | $1,815.16 | Oct 13, 2023 | Legislative delegation trip |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $1,248.63 | Mar 3, 2023 | Attendance at Policy Conference |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 15th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $6,780 | Sep 12, 2024 | Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: Legislative Immersion Program Trip |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $3,115.73 | Jul 13, 2024 | Denver, Co; Boulder, CO; and Santa Fe, NM: Recycling Challenge Study |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $1,031.04 | Dec 6, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA: Attendance to Policy Conference |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $755.91 | Mar 17, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA: Attendance at Policy Conference |
| California Forestry Foundation | $742.75 | Aug 8, 2024 | Humbolt, CA: North Coast Legislative Tour |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 27th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| CVS Health | $5,000 | Jun 8, 2023 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event. |
| SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West | $5,000 | Jun 14, 2023 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 32nd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath | $12,500 | Jul 12, 2024 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Home Depot Corporation | $6,329 | Oct 30, 2024 | Donations for veterans attending Sen. Menjivar's Veterans resource fair |
| United Domestic Workers of America (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 | $6,000 | May 10, 2024 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event. |
| SEIU Local 721 | $6,000 | May 16, 2024 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Mar 19, 2024 | Donation to a 501c3 |
| LA City Councilmember Imedla Padilla | $5,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| CVS/Caremark | $5,000 | Aug 2, 2024 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| California LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Oct 3, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Personal Care Products Council | $5,000 | Dec 23, 2024 | community Christmas toy drive |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 24th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Nurses Association | $12,500 | Jun 17, 2025 | Monetary donation to supporrt Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| River Cats Foundation, Inc. | $12,134 | Dec 19, 2025 | Donation to a district nonprofit organization from funds raised at the 2025 Charitable Legislative Softball game. |
| River Cats Foundation, Inc. | $12,134 | Dec 19, 2025 | Donation to a district nonprofit organization from funds raised at the 2025 Charitable Legislative Softball game. |
| PhRMA | $10,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the annual Legislative Softball game |
| Salvador Rameriz Kroger | $9,717 | Dec 22, 2025 | The donated turkeys were for the Senator's annual turkey giveaway for the Thanksgiving holiday |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $9,660 | Nov 22, 2025 | donation of food for the Senator's annual community turkey drive |
| DaVita | $6,000 | May 28, 2025 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) | $6,000 | Jun 11, 2025 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| UDW AFSCME Local 3930 | $6,000 | Jun 13, 2025 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| Greater Anesthesia Services Political Action Committee (GASPAC) | $6,000 | May 1, 2025 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Scholarship donation for LGBTQ youth |
| CA LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Apr 29, 2025 | Monetary donation to support Senator Menjivar's community pride event |
| Consumer Attorneys of California | $5,000 | Aug 6, 2025 | Monetary donation to support the annual Legislative Softball Game. |
| Premier America Foundation (Premier America Credit Union) | $5,000 | Oct 22, 2025 | Donation for the Senator's annual community turkey drive. |
| International Exchange of the Automotive Club | $3,500 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation for the Senator's annual turkey drive |
| PEPSICO | $3,000 | Nov 3, 2025 | monetary donation for the annual charitable Legislative Softball Game |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| PEPSICO | $2,000 | Dec 22, 2025 | monetary donation for the Senator's annual community turkey drive |
| International Exchange of the Automotive Club | $1,500 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation for the Senator's annual turkey drive |
| PEPSICO | $744 | Nov 20, 2025 | donation of goods for the Senator's annual community turkey drive |
| PEPSICO | $500 | Jan 9, 2025 | donation to the Hurst Fire relief for volunteers |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 30th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Baked it Myself | $5,159 | Mar 14, 2026 | Food for the Senator's 4th Annual HERfluence community event. |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Mar 10, 2026 | This was to support the Senator's community event, HERfluence, which is for uplifting women |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 32nd highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2022):