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James Gallagher

Republican, State Assembly

District 3, Chico

Time in office:

Assembly: 2014-present

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Bio

James Gallagher, 45, was the Assembly’s Republican leader and one of California’s most vocal critics of the state’s Democratic powerhouse. Born in the district and married to his high school sweetheart with whom he has five kids, he’s lived much of his life near his family’s farm. He earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a law degree at UC Davis. His law firm, Rice Lawyers, Inc., serves primarily agricultural clients. Prior to state office, he served for six years on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors. Gallagher was a leading voice criticizing public health mandates during the pandemic.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

Of 29 bills:

1 Passed

16 Failed

12 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 29 bills: 1 passed, 16 failed, and 12 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
Barona Band of Mission Indians	$123.75	Oct 16, 2014	Dinner Event*

* Legislator reports that the cost of this gift was reimbursed.

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

#23/120

This legislator is ranked 23rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by James Gallagher

AJR 23

New state formation.

In Progress

New state formation.

ACR 162

Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress

Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

AB 2676

Housing Crisis Act of 2019.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress

Housing Crisis Act of 2019.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

AB 2700

Electrical corporations: wildfire victim restitution shortfalls: report.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

In Progress

Electrical corporations: wildfire victim restitution shortfalls: report.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

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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