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Catherine Stefani

Democrat, State Assembly

District 19, San Francisco

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

Official Website

News coverage of Catherine Stefani

Bio

Catherine Stefani, 56, is a former San Francisco County Supervisor and county clerk who’s been part of the San Francisco local government scene for much of her career. Before becoming clerk, she spent nearly a decade as chief of staff for two county supervisors. After graduating from St. Mary’s College and McGeorge School of Law, she was a Contra Costa County deputy district attorney from 1995 to 1998. She was a staffer for former San Jose Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez and former Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson. During her time as a San Francisco supervisor, she championed a ballot measure to provide services to crime victims. She’s married with two children.

Bill Activity

Of 37 bills:

8 Passed

4 Failed

25 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 8 passed, 4 failed, and 25 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.

Giver	Value	Date	Description
Giffords Law Center	$225	Jun 20, 2024	Giffords Law Center Annual Celebration
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce	$175	Feb 14, 2024	CityBeat Breakfast 2024
San Francisco Labor Council	$175	Jan 15, 2024	Labor and Community Breakfast
Pierce's Pledge	$125	Sep 19, 2024	Pierce's Pledge FUNraiser
San Francisco Association of Realtors	$75	Jan 27, 2024	SFAR Installation
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP	$21	Oct 25, 2024	Guest at Rose's Cafe

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

#85/120

This legislator is ranked 85th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Catherine Stefani

AB 2052

Criminal procedure: continuances.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Criminal procedure: continuances.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

AB 2001

Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

AB 1245

State contracts: certification process: forced labor and human trafficking.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress

State contracts: certification process: forced labor and human trafficking.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

AB 1877

Domestic violence: protective orders.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Domestic violence: protective orders. Committee: Assembly 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.

Standing