Josh Hoover
- Assembly: 2022-present
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
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 45 bills: 16 passed, 11 failed, and 18 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| California Building Industry Association | $77.5 | Oct 17, 2023 | meal |
| California Fresh Fruit Association | $67.61 | Mar 21, 2023 | meal |
| American Pistachio Growers | $67.61 | Mar 21, 2023 | meal |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $58.8 | May 18, 2023 | meal |
| Kate Sanchez | $58 | Sep 14, 2023 | wine |
| California State Sheriffs' Association | $54 | May 16, 2023 | reception |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $29.56 | Jun 12, 2023 | meal |
| California Building Industry Association | $21.3 | May 19, 2023 | beverages |
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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $590 | Mar 12, 2024 | Sporting Event Tickets |
| California Poultry Federation | $582.31 | Mar 13, 2024 | Meal |
| Ernest Packaging Solutions | $572 | Dec 30, 2024 | Sporting Event Tickets* |
| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $273.82 | Apr 8, 2024 | Meal |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $173.53 | Sep 23, 2024 | Meal |
| California State Council of Laborers | $104.1 | Apr 10, 2024 | Meal & Entertainment |
| Agricultural Council of California | $97.55 | Aug 13, 2024 | Tour |
| California Association of Winegrape Growers | $97.55 | Aug 13, 2024 | Tour |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | Reception |
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 41st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $11,155.9 | Nov 8, 2024 | Taiwan and Vietnam: Travel related to a telecommunications technology conference. |
| Independent Voter Project | $5,991.9 | Nov 17, 2024 | Hawaii: Travel related to a policy conference. |
| California Independent Petroleum Association | $1,278.81 | Dec 12, 2024 | Newport Beach, California: |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $846.67 | Aug 8, 2024 | Lake Tahoe, California: Travel related to a study tour. |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $485.38 | Feb 8, 2024 | Napa, California: Travel related to an energy conference. |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 12th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
| PhRMA | $2,500 | Oct 28, 2024 | Charitable Donation |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 48th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) | $10,000 | Oct 15, 2025 | Donation to the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank & Farm through the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) | $5,000 | Oct 14, 2025 | Community donation to Althea canines. |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) | $5,000 | Oct 14, 2025 | Donation to Folsom's Hope |
| Genetech USA | $4,998 | Nov 13, 2025 | Sponsorship of November Capital Caucus Fundraiser |
| VSP Vision Care | $1,334 | Nov 13, 2025 | Donation of VSP's suite facility at Golden 1 Center for Capital Caucus event |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 56th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):