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Corey Jackson

Democrat, State Assembly
District 60, Moreno Valley
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2022-present

News coverage of Corey Jackson

Bio

Corey Jackson, 44, is perhaps best known for legislation he authored that prevents local school boards from banning textbooks and other educational materials because they include LGBTQ and race lessons. He’s a former congressional and legislative staffer, a member of the Riverside County Board of Education and a student trustee for the California State University system. He has a bachelor’s from Cal State San Bernardino and a master’s and PhD. from California Baptist University. He’s a member of the LGBTQ and progressive caucuses.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

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Of 34 bills:
2 Passed
9 Failed
23 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 34 bills: 2 passed, 9 failed, and 23 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
Barona Band of Mission Indians$57Apr 22, 2022Meal

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
#106/120

This legislator is ranked 106th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Corey Jackson

AB 1578 In Progress
AB 1566
Crimes: mandated reporters: severe neglect.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Crimes: mandated reporters: severe neglect.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 1641
Postsecondary education: segments: tribal colleges and universities.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

In Progress
Postsecondary education: segments: tribal colleges and universities.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher 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.

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

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May 22, 2026

AB 1584

State Air Resources Board: Office of Civil Rights.

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May 22, 2026

AB 1552

Public postsecondary education: civic engagement: recommendations report.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1664

Elections: law enforcement investigations of election records or voting systems.

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May 4, 2026

AB 1641

Postsecondary education: segments: tribal colleges and universities.

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Apr 23, 2026

AB 2083

Moreno Valley-Perris Childcare Special District.

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Apr 22, 2026

AB 1578

State and local officials: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.

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Apr 21, 2026

AB 1796

Licensed Professional Interior Designer Practice Act.

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Apr 20, 2026

AB 1562

Elections: precinct board members.

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Apr 15, 2026

AB 2083

Moreno Valley-Perris Childcare Special District.

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Apr 15, 2026

AB 1664

Elections: law enforcement investigations of election records or voting systems.

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Apr 15, 2026

AB 1578

State and local officials: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.

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Apr 14, 2026

AB 1641

Postsecondary education: segments: tribal colleges and universities.

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District

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District 60 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Corey A Jackson
55.4%
WON
Ron Edwards
44.6%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age