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Josh Lowenthal

Democrat, State Assembly

District 69, Long Beach

Time in office:

Assembly: 2022-present

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News coverage of Josh Lowenthal

Bio

Josh Lowenthal, 56, is the latest Lowenthal from Long Beach to assume public office. His mother is Bonnie Lowenthal, a former member of the Assembly. His father is recently retired U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal, also a former member of the Legislature. His brother, Daniel, is a Superior Court judge. He originally didn’t follow his family into politics and instead worked as a teacher and owned local restaurants and a conference calling company. He ran unsuccessfully in his first try for an Assembly seat in 2018. He has three daughters.

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Ideology

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Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

Of 36 bills:

4 Passed

3 Failed

29 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 4 passed, 3 failed, and 29 are currently pending.

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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
CalChamber	$418.44	Nov 29, 2022	dinner reception
Rendon for Assembly 2022	$207.66	Dec 9, 2022	holiday party-LA
California Democratic Party	$137.46	Nov 10, 2022	Dinner
California Democratic Party	$61.68	Nov 9, 2022	Lunch

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

#73/120

This legislator is ranked 73rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Josh Lowenthal

AB 1709

Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection

In Progress

Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection

AB 1858

California State University: Joint Associate’s Degree Pilot Program.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

In Progress

California State University: Joint Associate’s Degree Pilot Program.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

AB 649

Disability access: construction-related accessibility claim.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress

Disability access: construction-related accessibility claim.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

AB 2030

Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress

Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

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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