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Celeste Rodriguez

Democrat, State Assembly

District 43, Arleta

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

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Bio

Celeste Rodriguez, 36, is a former mayor of San Fernando. She’s a former Los Angeles city employee who worked for former LA mayor Eric Garcetti. As a city staffer, she oversaw the Community Services Section of the Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department that included the country’s largest “guaranteed basic income” pilot program. She served as the first racial equity officer for her former agency. She was endorsed by her predecessor, Democratic Assemblymember Luz Rivas, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. Rodriguez has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. She’s married with two children.

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Bill Activity

Of 31 bills:

8 Passed

5 Failed

18 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 31 bills: 8 passed, 5 failed, and 18 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
Disney	$532	Dec 7, 2024	Admission to Park

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

#95/120

This legislator is ranked 95th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Celeste Rodriguez

AB 2160

Medi-Cal: lactation services.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress

Medi-Cal: lactation services.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

AJR 17

The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

Passed

The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

AB 2251

Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program: cost of attendance.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

In Progress

Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program: cost of attendance.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

AB 2066

Triggering event: pregnancy.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress

Triggering event: pregnancy.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

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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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