Josh Hoover
- Assembly: 2022-present
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Bio
Josh Hoover, 38, narrowly won his first election to the Assembly in 2022. The close race has likely contributed to the bipartisan tone Hoover has taken since. He’s a member of the California Problem Solvers Caucus. He’s the vice chair of the Assembly education and communications committees. Previously, he was a board member of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. He has a bachelor’s in political science and public policy from UCLA and a master’s in public administration from USC. He and his wife have three children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum.
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 45 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 45 bills: 9 passed, 10 failed, and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $527 | Jul 28, 2023 | Theme Park Tickets |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $497.98 | Nov 6, 2023 | Golf Green Fees* |
| California Independent Petroleum Association | $368 | Jul 29, 2023 | theme park tickets |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $346 | Nov 25, 2023 | Sporting Event Tickets |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $182.76 | Dec 11, 2023 | meal |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $144.53 | Mar 6, 2023 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $108.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | reception |
| Personal Care Products Council | $92.33 | Mar 29, 2023 | meal |
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 43rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Josh Hoover
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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 Appropriations
Assembly Standing Committee on Communications and Conveyance
Assembly Standing Committee on Education
Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection
Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Interest Group Rankings
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Hearings
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