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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 1145
Vehicles: local regulation: Department of Transportation.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress
Vehicles: local regulation: Department of Transportation.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
AB 2055
Vessels: operation: registration.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress
Vessels: operation: registration.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
AB 634
Tianeptine.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Tianeptine.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
AB 2022
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

In Progress
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
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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.

Interest Group Rankings

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

Preview image for AB 6343MIN
Jun 23, 2026

AB 634

Tianeptine.

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Jun 22, 2026

AB 2022

Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

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Jun 22, 2026

ACR 187

Men’s Mental Health Month.

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Jun 17, 2026

AB 634

Tianeptine.

Preview image for AB 202211MIN
Jun 10, 2026

AB 2022

Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

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May 27, 2026

AB 2163

Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1756

Off-highway vehicle recreation: City of Needles.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1925

State permanent disability certification program: feasibility study.

Preview image for AB 20222MIN
May 21, 2026

AB 2022

Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

Preview image for AB 20551MIN
May 18, 2026

AB 2055

Vessels: operation: registration.

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Apr 27, 2026

AB 2022

Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

Preview image for AB 192516MIN
Apr 14, 2026

AB 1925

State permanent disability certification program: feasibility study.

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District

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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

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age