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Joe Patterson

Republican, State Assembly

District 5, Rocklin

Time in office:

Assembly: 2022-present

Official Website

News coverage of Joe Patterson

Bio

Joe Patterson, 44, is a former legislative staffer and gambling lobbyist who was first elected to the Assembly in 2022. He coasted to an easy victory in his first election in part due to his local political experience in Rocklin in conservative Placer County. He was elected to the Rocklin City Council in 2016 and eventually served as mayor. He has advocated for harsher penalties for domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Married with four children, in his free time, he says he enjoys trail running and coaching his kids’ little league teams.

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

Of 43 bills:

3 Passed

13 Failed

27 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 43 bills: 3 passed, 13 failed, and 27 are currently pending.

Alignment Meter

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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
The American Council	$257.5	Sep 25, 2022	Discounted Gala tickets
The American Council	$200	Dec 11, 2022	Dinner, Incl. Spouse
California State University Sacramento	$180	Dec 9, 2022	football tickets, food

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

#83/120

This legislator is ranked 83rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Joe Patterson

AB 1709

Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection

In Progress

Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection

AB 2232

Parole advancement hearings: reporting.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Parole advancement hearings: reporting.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

AB 2

Injuries to children: civil penalties.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection

In Progress

Injuries to children: civil penalties.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection

AB 34

California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: local publicly owned electric utilities: large hydroelectric generation.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

In Progress

California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: local publicly owned electric utilities: large hydroelectric generation.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

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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.

Standing