James Ramos
- Assembly: 2018-present
News coverage of James Ramos
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: 7 passed, 5 failed, and 21 are currently pending.
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Financials
This feature tracks three sources of money intended to help a candidate win election: 1-Money given directly to a candidate’s committee, 2-Money given to an Independent Expenditure Committee, 3-Money given to a political party. (NOTE: Senators are elected every four years. Twenty of the 40 Senators are on the ballot in even-numbered years, so Senators may do little or no fundraising in the first two-year session of their Senate term).
Election
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Unitemized Contributions
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
102.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
58.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
77.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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
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
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
4MINAB 977
California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State...
22MINACR 102
California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.
16MINAJR 18
Recognition of the historical wrongdoing committed against California Native Americans.
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