Joe Patterson
- Assembly: 2022-present
News coverage of Joe Patterson
Bio
Joe Patterson, 43, 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
0
Of 42 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 42 bills: 3 passed, 12 failed, and 27 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
See all-time percentage of this legislator’s alignment with any organization based on total votes.
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
This legislator is ranked 83rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Joe Patterson
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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
Generally Aligned
Generally Not Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
District
Previous Election (2024):
Party Registration
Key
District
State
Census Data
Median age