Esmeralda Soria
- Assembly: 2022-present
News coverage of Esmeralda Soria
Bio
Esmeralda Soria, 44, is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and worked with them in the Central Valley’s agricultural fields. She graduated from UC Berkeley, earned a law degree from UC Davis, worked briefly as a lobbyist for a non-profit and became a member of the Fresno City Council. She was the first Latina council president in Fresno. In 2020, she ran for Congress against incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Costa and lost in the primary. In the Assembly, she has worked to secure funds to re-open rural hospitals.
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 37 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 8 passed, 10 failed, and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Petroleum Association | $692.76 | Dec 13, 2022 | Food & Drinks* |
| University of California Merced Foundation | $110 | Dec 9, 2022 | Food & Drink |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $108.39 | Sep 30, 2022 | Food & Drinks |
| Rivas for Assembly 2022 | $107.22 | Oct 2, 2022 | Food & Drinks |
| Urban Associates, inc. | $99.7 | Jun 25, 2022 | NALEO Architecture Tour |
| Dr. Juan Munoz, University of California Merced | $67.83 | Dec 13, 2022 | Holiday Wreath |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Centerplate |
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 51st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Esmeralda Soria
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
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.
Interest Group Rankings
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Hearings
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