Christopher Cabaldon

Democrat, State Senate

District 3, Napa

Time in office:

Senate: 2024-present

Official Website

News coverage of Christopher Cabaldon

Bio

Christopher Cabaldon, 60, is an education policy consultant and served as the mayor of West Sacramento from 1998 through 2020 — the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. In 2011, he was appointed to be California’s delegate to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. He also served as vice chancellor for policy for the California Community Colleges and was appointed by President Barack Obama to the national board of College Promise, a campaign to promote free community college programs. Previously, Cabaldon served as chief consultant of the Assembly’s higher education committee, and chief of staff of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Bill Activity

Of 36 bills:

11 Passed

5 Failed

20 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 11 passed, 5 failed, and 20 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
University of California Student and Policy Center	$590	Dec 2, 2024	Facility/Security/Equipment
California Democratic Party	$171.86	Nov 18, 2024	Dinner/Wine Bottle
Bill Dodd for Lieutenant Governor	$168.05	Dec 1, 2024	senators welcome dinner
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation	$155.6	Mar 21, 2024	Food & Beverage for Yocha Dehe Tribal Council Swearing

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

#78/120

This legislator is ranked 78th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Christopher Cabaldon

SB 1106

Agentic artificial intelligence.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

In Progress

Agentic artificial intelligence.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

SB 719

Access to connected vehicle service.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

Passed

Access to connected vehicle service.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

SB 299

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: day care center: zoning.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: day care center: zoning.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government

SB 960

Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education

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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