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Diane Papan

Democrat, State Assembly

District 21, San Mateo

Time in office:

Assembly: 2022-present

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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, 62, 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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Ideology

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Bill Activity

Of 35 bills:

4 Passed

9 Failed

22 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 4 passed, 9 failed, and 22 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
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

#102/120

This legislator is ranked 102nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Diane Papan

AB 2033

Local Agency Public Construction Act: job order contracting: cities.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress

Local Agency Public Construction Act: job order contracting: cities.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

AB 2088

Public Utilities: thermal energy networks.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

In Progress

Public Utilities: thermal energy networks.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

AB 1772

Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife

In Progress

Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife

ACR 151

Greek Independence Day.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

Passed

Greek Independence Day.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

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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