Gregg Hart
- Assembly: 2022-present
News coverage of Gregg Hart
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
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Bill Activity
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Of 33 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 33 bills: 6 passed, 9 failed, and 18 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.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Policy
Bills Authored by Gregg Hart
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
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 Budget
Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
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Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas...
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