Diane Papan
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
Diane Papan’s family name has deep ties to the Assembly, though Papan herself is a relative newcomer. Her father, Lou Papan, was known as the “Dean of the Assembly” for the two decades he spent in the chamber. Papan earned a political science degree from UCLA and a law degree from the UC Hastings College of Law. Papan, 63, worked as an attorney and was mayor and city councilmember for the city of San Mateo. She chairs the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife. She and her husband have one daughter.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 15 passed, 9 failed, and 13 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in CA Leadership | $46 | Dec 5, 2022 | plant/pin |
| Senator Bill Dodd | $45 | Dec 6, 2022 | gift basket |
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 102nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| CA Life Sciences | $380.15 | Mar 1, 2023 | meals/lodging |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $301.19 | May 12, 2023 | Lodging/Food |
| Women in California Leadership | $228.83 | Feb 16, 2023 | Food/Drink |
| Kaiser Foundation | $224.52 | Mar 22, 2023 | Food/Drink |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association | $176.63 | Mar 14, 2023 | Meal |
| See's Candy Inc. | $160 | Dec 23, 2023 | candy |
| See's Candy Inc. | $160 | Dec 23, 2023 | candy |
| California Issues Forum | $140 | Aug 28, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $136 | Jan 23, 2023 | Meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | Reception |
| California Environmental Voters | $118.34 | Dec 8, 2023 | Breakfast |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $114.53 | Mar 6, 2023 | Reception/Meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | Food/Drink |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $104.88 | Mar 20, 2023 | Assembly Jacket |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | Food/Drink |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | Engraved box |
| 1830 9th Street, Sacramento CA 95811 | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | Meals |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $75.29 | May 12, 2023 | Food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $73.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | Food/Drink |
| Resource Legacy Fund | $73 | Dec 9, 2023 | Dinner |
| 1830 9th Street, Sacramento CA 95811 | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | Meals |
| 1830 9th Street, Sacramento CA 95811 | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | Meals |
| Corey Jackson | $62.76 | Aug 22, 2023 | Flowers |
| CA Life Sciences | $60.21 | Mar 1, 2023 | gift bag |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $54.5 | May 12, 2023 | Food/Drink |
| See's Candy Inc. | $52.2 | Dec 23, 2023 | candy |
| See's Candy Inc | $49.5 | Dec 23, 2023 | candy |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | May 22, 2023 | food/drink |
| California Issues Forum | $13.07 | Sep 5, 2023 | meal |
| California Issues Forum | $12.5 | Jun 21, 2023 | food/drink |
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 28th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Poultry Federation | $293.31 | Mar 13, 2024 | Dinner/Beverage |
| Communities for California Cardrooms | $267.64 | Jan 17, 2024 | Food/Beverage |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $218.12 | Jun 20, 2024 | Dinner/Drink |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Farm Bureau | $131.72 | Feb 28, 2024 | Dinner/Beverage |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $121.04 | Jun 20, 2024 | Lunch/Drink |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | Food/Beverage |
| CA Airports Council | $97.31 | Apr 10, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| Personal Care Product Council | $88.53 | Apr 3, 2024 | Gift Bag |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $88.4 | Jun 21, 2024 | Breakfast/Drink |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation | $79.15 | Aug 14, 2024 | Food/Bev |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| American Clean Power California | $69.2 | Feb 26, 2024 | Dinner/Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| Corey Jackson for Assembly | $59.79 | Aug 22, 2024 | Floral Bouquet |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $50 | Mar 13, 2024 | Food/Beverage |
| Dawn Addis for Assembly 2024 | $45.28 | Jun 24, 2024 | Food/Beverage |
| Agricultural Council of California | $45.27 | May 7, 2024 | Food/Bev |
| Women in California Leadership | $42.84 | Mar 11, 2024 | Food/Beverage |
| Senator Bill Dodd | $40 | Nov 25, 2024 | Beverage |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $36.1 | Jan 9, 2024 | Food/Bev |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $36 | Mar 13, 2024 | Cowboy hat |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Issues Forum | $20.72 | Apr 17, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Legislative LGBT Foundation | $20 | Jun 3, 2024 | Gift Bag |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | Personalized Coffee mug |
| California Issues Forum | $15.4 | Mar 20, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Issues Forum | $15.37 | Jan 22, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Issues Forum | $11.98 | May 20, 2024 | Food/Drink |
| California Issues Forum | $8.49 | Aug 21, 2024 | Food/Drink |
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 43rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| CA Issues Forum | $1,032.29 | Dec 12, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 72nd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| The Climate Registry | $5,000 | Dec 7, 2023 | Travel related to Assembly DOIICV delegation |
| California State Association of Electrical Workers | $162.83 | Jan 19, 2023 | Policy Discussion |
| San Manuel Mission Band of Indians | $162.83 | Jan 19, 2023 | Policy Discussion |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $130.22 | Jan 19, 2023 | Policy discussion |
| Republic Services | $108.56 | Jan 19, 2023 | Policy Discussion |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 22nd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Issues Forum | $1,197.94 | Dec 16, 2024 | La Jolla, CA: |
| League of CA Community Foundation | $889.67 | Jan 18, 2024 | Carmel Valley, CA: |
| California Forestry Foundation | $751.08 | May 16, 2024 | Mount Shasta, CA: Forest Tour |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $740.74 | Dec 12, 2024 | Palm Springs, CA: |
| California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance | $504.89 | Jul 8, 2024 | Olympic Valley, CA: |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $491.72 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Policy Discussion |
| California Apartment Association | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Policy Discussion |
| Republic Services | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Policy Discussion |
| United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Policy Discussion |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 54th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Aug 31, 2023 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP ROGRAM |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 50th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Sep 10, 2024 | EDUCATION GRANT |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,618 | Mar 19, 2024 | Woman of the Year District Event |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 57th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Mar 19, 2025 | Women's History Month Breakfast |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Aug 29, 2025 | Barona Education Grant for California public school to purchase bilingual English-Spanish picture books, Level Readers Kinder-5th grade, and English-Spanish language non-fiction books |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship awarded to California Student |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship awarded to California Student |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 72nd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Women in California Leadership | $4,437 | May 21, 2026 | Women's History Month Breakfast |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 51st highest for the amount of behests received.
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Previous Election (2024):