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Eloise Gómez Reyes

Democrat, State Senate

District 29, San Bernardino

Time in office:

Assembly: 2016-2024
Senate: 2024-present

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News coverage of Eloise Gómez Reyes

Bio

Eloise Gómez Reyes, 70, moved to the Senate from the Assembly, where she was the Assembly Majority Leader; she was the first Latina to hold that position. Gómez Reyes has a bachelors from USC and a law degree from Loyola Law School. The daughter of farmworkers opened her own law practice. In the Assembly, she’s supported inmate firefighters joining fire departments when released from prison and she’s led efforts to reform the Legislature’s sex harassment policies. She’s married and has one son and a Doberman named Mida.

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Ideology

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Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

Of 36 bills:

10 Passed

5 Failed

21 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 10 passed, 5 failed, and 21 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
Jose Medina for Assembly 2022	$484.64	Dec 17, 2021	dinner/spouse
Kevin Mullin For Assembly 2022	$376.94	Sep 21, 2021	dinner/spouse
Women in Ca Leadership	$172.89	Jun 22, 2021	dinner
Building Industry Association of Sothern CA	$156	Dec 9, 2021	dinner
Robert Rivas for Assembly 2022	$151.74	Oct 4, 2021	Dinner
Robert Rivas for Assembly 2022	$109.41	Oct 4, 2021	Charter Bus
CA Armenian Legislative Caucus	$106.2	Aug 27, 2021	fleece jacket
Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020	$81.56	Feb 3, 2021	flowers
Rendon for Assembly 2022	$80.24	Aug 12, 2021	flowers
CA Tribal Business Alliance	$59.64	Jul 14, 2021	bash event

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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

#7/120

This legislator is ranked 7th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Eloise Gómez Reyes

SB 951

Employment: technological displacement: notice.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress

Employment: technological displacement: notice.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

SB 1369

Recall petitions.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments

In Progress

Recall petitions.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments

SB 1130

Invasion of privacy: wearable recording devices.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Invasion of privacy: wearable recording devices.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

SB 1213

Zero- and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles: incentives: transparency.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality

In Progress

Zero- and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles: incentives: transparency.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality

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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