David Alvarez
- Assembly: 2022-present
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Bio
David Alvarez, 44, is a former legislative staffer, consultant and city council member. Prior to his election, he ran a consulting business and served for eight years as a San Diego city councilmember. He worked for nearly six years as a district representative for state Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny. In 2014, he ran for mayor and lost to Kevin Faulconer. In the Assembly, he authored legislation that will allow students living in Mexico near the California border to be eligible for in-state tuition at community colleges and legislation that exempts certain affordable housing projects from environmental reviews. He’s married with a daughter and a son.
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Of 5 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 5 bills: None passed, None failed, and 5 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
18.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity to help a candidate win office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
Grand Total for Elections
18.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money to help this legislator win office including direct donations to the candidate, money from Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon Tribe | $320.44 | Aug 12, 2022 | Meal |
| San Diego State University | $156.24 | Sep 3, 2022 | 2 tickets to Football Game |
| California Issues Forum | $128 | Aug 22, 2022 | Dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $97.82 | Jun 16, 2022 | Flowers |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $75.85 | Aug 23, 2022 | Commemorative Poster |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $63.88 | Aug 17, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Lunch |
| More Choice San Diego | $50 | Dec 7, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $19.74 | Aug 15, 2022 | Lunch |
Personal 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 60th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by David Alvarez
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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Hearings
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