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David Tangipa

Republican, State Assembly

District 8, Fresno

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

Official Website

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Bio

David Tangipa, 30, is a former tight end for Cal State Fresno who became a real estate agent after college and got involved in Fresno County politics. In 2024, he beat George Radanovich, a former Republican member of Congress, in his first Assembly campaign. A first-generation Tongan American, he campaigned on a promise to fight the Democrats over “the degradation of local control, environmental lunacy and for affordable rural living.” Before the race, Tangipa was a field representative for Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. In 2020, he graduated with a master’s degree in business administration from Fresno State.

Bill Activity

Of 36 bills:

2 Passed

18 Failed

16 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 2 passed, 18 failed, and 16 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
California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation	$116.96	Dec 19, 2024	Fleece jacket

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

#105/120

This legislator is ranked 105th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by David Tangipa

ACR 126

Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress

Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

AB 2415

Transit-oriented housing developments: alternative plans.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress

Transit-oriented housing developments: alternative plans.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

AB 1560

Lobbyist certification.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections

In Progress

Lobbyist certification.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections

ACR 175

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy awareness.

In Progress

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy awareness.

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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