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Jeff Gonzalez
Republican, State Assembly
District 36, Coachella
Time in office:
- Assembly: 2024-present
News coverage of Jeff Gonzalez
Bio
Jeff Gonzalez, 51, is a retired Marine, pastor and business owner. He surprised political insiders when he won his Assembly seat, long thought to be safely Democratic, after it was vacated by departing Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia. Gonzalez served 21 years in the Marine Corps and was deployed to combat zones four times. Gonzalez is a “global security and operations” consultant who says he became a pastor after seeing so many of his fellow Marines become suicidal after their deployments. He and his wife have four children, one of whom has cerebral palsy.
Bill Activity
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Of 37 bills:3 Passed
12 Failed
22 Pending
For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 3 passed, 12 failed, and 22 are currently pending.
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Influence
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Policy
Bills Authored by Jeff Gonzalez
AB 2022
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
AB 2163
Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
AB 2324
Vocational education: youth caregivers.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
Vocational education: youth caregivers.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.
Standing
SubchairAssembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Standing
SubchairAssembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Standing
Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education
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Hearings
Featured Comments
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District
District 36 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election
Previous Election (2024):
Jeff Gonzalez
51.8%
WON
Jose "Joey" Acuña Jr.
48.2%
Party Registration
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