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, 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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Bill Activity
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Of 36 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 5 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
This legislator is ranked 102nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Diane Papan
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
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
Generally Aligned
Hearings
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