José Luis Solache
- Assembly: 2024-present
News coverage of José Luis Solache
Bio
José Luis Solache, 45, was a government and community relations director for the Oldtimers Foundation, a Southern California nonprofit serving seniors. He was also the president of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, and mayor of the City of Lynnwood. He was first elected to its City Council in 2013. Prior to that, he served for a decade on the Lynwood Unified School District’s Board of Education, to which he was elected at age 23.
Bill Activity
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Of 26 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 26 bills: 7 passed, 0 failed, and 19 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Unitemized Contributions
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
85.0% higher than the average legislators
Party Committees
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1892.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
80.0% higher than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
86.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Californian Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $67.95 | May 28, 2024 | Food and beverage |
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 108th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by José Luis Solache
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance
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.
Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Assembly Standing Committee on Budget
Assembly Standing Committee on Elections
Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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Hearings
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