Diane Papan
- 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, 61, 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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Of 3 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 3 bills: None passed, None failed, and 3 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.
5.0% lower 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women in CA Leadership | $46 | Dec 5, 2022 | plant/pin |
| Senator Bill Dodd | $45 | Dec 6, 2022 | gift basket |
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 102nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Diane Papan
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.
Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
Interest Group Rankings
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Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
42SECAB 3023
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: interagency funding strategy: multiple benefit projects: grant program guidelines.
2MINAB 1359
California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects: lead agency.
1MINAB 1359
California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects: lead agency.
1MINAB 2318
State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account: receipts and expenditures: report.
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