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Josh Hoover

Republican, State Assembly

District 7, Folsom

Time in office:

Assembly: 2022-present

Official Website

News coverage of Josh Hoover

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

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

Of 45 bills:

9 Passed

10 Failed

26 Pending

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

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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

#43/120

This legislator is ranked 43rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Josh Hoover

AB 1644

Pupils: use of smartphones: prohibition: report.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Pupils: use of smartphones: prohibition: report.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

AB 2118

Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022: use by right: objective standards.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress

Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022: use by right: objective standards.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

AB 2415

Transit-oriented housing developments: alternative plans.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress

Transit-oriented housing developments: alternative plans.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

AB 2237

Probation: term length.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Probation: term length.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

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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