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Jessica Caloza

Democrat, State Assembly
District 52, Los Angeles
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2024-present

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Bio

Jessica Caloza, 37, worked for Attorney General Rob Bonta as a special advisor on gender-based violence, and before that, as his deputy chief of staff. Caloza was also a City of Los Angeles Public Works commissioner, appointed by her former boss – Mayor Eric Garcetti, for whom she worked as his director of scheduling and as a policy analyst with the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Caloza also worked as a policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Education, and has worked as a campaign aide to several former members of Congress, including Xavier Becerra and Mike Honda.

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Bill Activity

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Of 34 bills:
2 Passed
9 Failed
23 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 34 bills: 2 passed, 9 failed, and 23 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 Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation$464.34Sep 20, 2024Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel Annual Shabbat Dinner
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 11$455Oct 11, 2024Ticket, meal, and beverage
Kaufman Legal Group$455Apr 1, 2024Ticket, meal, and beverage
Philippine American Bar Association$450May 10, 2024Event ticket
Character Media$400Dec 5, 2024Event ticket
TELACU Education Foundation$400Dec 5, 2024Event ticket and meal
William Morris Endeavor$386.64Sep 20, 2024Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel Annual Shabbat Dinner
Josephine Narciso$300Mar 17, 2024Event ticket and meal
American-Israel Democracy Coalition$271.86Sep 20, 2024Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel Annual Shabbat Dinner
Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation$250Mar 11, 2024Event ticket and meal
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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
#6/120

This legislator is ranked 6th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Jessica Caloza

AB 262
California Housing and Homelessness Agency: PINK Alert.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management

In Progress
California Housing and Homelessness Agency: PINK Alert.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management
AB 1630
Meet and confer: observation.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress
Meet and confer: observation.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
AB 1650
Rental vehicles: law enforcement.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress
Rental vehicles: law enforcement.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
AB 2717
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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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.

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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.

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May 27, 2026

AB 1650

Rental vehicles: law enforcement.

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May 26, 2026

ACA 18

University of California: regents: student members.

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May 26, 2026

AB 1980

Labor: apprenticeship: Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeships Grant Program.

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May 26, 2026

AB 2717

Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions.

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May 26, 2026

AB 2422

Student financial aid: delayed financial aid awards: extensions.

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May 26, 2026

AB 2550

Women in the construction industry: report.

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May 26, 2026

AB 1630

Meet and confer: observation.

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May 22, 2026

AB 1899

Office of Youth Homelessness Prevention.

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May 11, 2026

AB 2050

Common interest developments: reserve accounts.

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May 7, 2026

AB 1637

Physicians and surgeons: medical records.

Preview image for ACA 1823MIN
Apr 28, 2026

ACA 18

University of California: regents: student members.

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Apr 28, 2026

AB 2050

Common interest developments: reserve accounts.

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District

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District 52 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Franky Carrillo
33.1%
Jessica Caloza
66.9%
WON

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Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age