James Ramos
- Assembly: 2018-present
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Bio
James Ramos, 59, became the first California Native American state lawmaker when he was elected in 2018. He’s a lifelong resident of the San Manuel Indian Reservation and member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe. He has a degree from Cal State San Bernardino and a master’s in business administration from the University of Redlands. He was the first Native American named to the California State Board of Education, the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. He is married with four children.
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Bill Activity
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Of 33 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 33 bills: 8 passed, 5 failed, and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $520 | Jul 14, 2021 | golf tournament, memorabilia, food, beverages (1) |
| Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $379.6 | May 6, 2021 | dessert box / entertainment and |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $180 | Apr 30, 2021 | food and beverages |
| California Issues Forum | $83 | Jun 21, 2021 | dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $50.11 | Jun 16, 2021 | lunch |
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 23rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by James Ramos
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
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.
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Hearings
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