Gregg Hart
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
Gregg Hart, 67, has spent much of life in the Santa Barbara political scene. He’s a former planning commissioner, city council member, California coastal commissioner and Santa Barbara County supervisor. He has a degree from U.C. Santa Barbara, and he owned and operated a preschool for 20 years. Elected to the Assembly in 2022, he authored bills to speed up disaster recovery and keep local governments running during crises as well as a bill that strengthens enforcement against oil companies after major spills or other hazards.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 33 bills: 13 passed, 10 failed, and 10 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Collins | $300 | May 14, 2022 | event ticket |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | $200 | Apr 23, 2022 | event tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $199.24 | Nov 9, 2022 | meals |
| Marni Cooney | $150 | May 21, 2022 | event ticket |
| Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce | $150 | Apr 27, 2022 | event ticket |
| Tom Patton | $125 | Feb 25, 2022 | event ticket |
| Christopher D. Harris | $100 | May 22, 2022 | event ticket |
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 52nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Ca Farmers Ranchers Community Fund | $397.48 | May 22, 2023 | meal |
| Visit California | $175 | Mar 7, 2023 | meal |
| California Democratic Party | $147.56 | Jan 11, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $124.25 | Apr 11, 2023 | ticket |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $104.88 | Mar 23, 2023 | jacket |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| California Forward Action Fund | $75 | Jan 24, 2023 | meal |
| Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce | $75 | Nov 15, 2023 | ticket |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | meal |
| Equality California | $70.92 | Feb 22, 2023 | meal |
| Transportation California | $70.54 | Apr 17, 2023 | meal |
| California Professional Firefighters | $68.78 | May 2, 2023 | meal |
| California Farm Bureau Federation | $66.23 | Mar 28, 2023 | meal |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | meal |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $56 | May 16, 2023 | meal |
| Kate Sanchez for Assembly 2022 | $52 | Sep 14, 2023 | wine |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $51.72 | Mar 15, 2023 | meal |
| California Rangeland Trust | $50 | Feb 18, 2023 | ticket |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $46.6 | Mar 27, 2023 | meal |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $42 | May 16, 2023 | hat |
| California Environmental Voters | $38.9 | Feb 15, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $33.26 | Feb 15, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $28.53 | Jan 18, 2023 | meal |
| California Environmental Voters | $24.37 | Aug 16, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $20.41 | Apr 19, 2023 | meal |
| California Environmental Voters | $15.63 | Apr 19, 2023 | meal |
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 58th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians | $590 | Mar 10, 2024 | tickets |
| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $429.85 | May 13, 2024 | meal |
| California Life Sciences Association | $188 | Feb 27, 2024 | meals |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | $180 | Jun 1, 2024 | tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | meal |
| California Farm Bureau | $131.72 | Feb 28, 2024 | meal |
| Domestic Violence Solutions | $125 | Oct 13, 2024 | ticket |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $109.61 | Jan 11, 2024 | meal/entertainment |
| Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People | $102.9 | Oct 18, 2024 | ticket |
| Cox Communications | $100 | Aug 23, 2024 | ticket |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | meal |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $70.6 | May 13, 2024 | dragon bowls |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | meal |
| Santa Barbara County Cattlemens Association | $60 | Feb 17, 2024 | ticket |
| California Special Districts Association | $54.81 | May 21, 2024 | meal |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $50 | Mar 13, 2024 | meal/hat |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | $30 | Aug 18, 2024 | ticket |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | meal |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | personalized mug |
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 39th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Justice California | $4,979.24 | Sep 16, 2023 | State Prison Tours |
| Smart Justice California | $1,610.28 | Feb 2, 2023 | State Prison Tours |
| California Center for Construction Education | $545 | Jan 30, 2023 | Educational tour |
| ICEX Espana Exportacion e Inversiones | $389.47 | May 8, 2023 | meal and transportation |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 16th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Invenergy, LLC | $15,000 | May 6, 2025 | Charitable Funding |
| Vineyard Offshore LLC | $15,000 | Sep 18, 2025 | charitable funding |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | $15,000 | Sep 9, 2025 | charitable funding |
| California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation | $3,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | scholarship |
| California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation | $3,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 40th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Association of California School Administrators Issues PAC | $15,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Charitable Funding. |
| Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. | $15,000 | Apr 14, 2026 | Charitable Funding. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 27th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
7MIN
AB 1448
Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas...
Previous Election (2024):