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Juan Alanis

Republican, State Assembly
District 22, Modesto
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2022-present

News coverage of Juan Alanis

Bio

Juan Alanis, 47, spent 27 years as a Stanislaus County law enforcement officer, most recently as a sheriff’s sergeant. He ran for sheriff in 2018 but was defeated by Jeff Dirkse, the current sheriff. Alanis retired from the sheriff’s office after winning his Assembly seat. Alanis has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Stanislaus State University. He and his wife have three children.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

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Of 40 bills:
4 Passed
9 Failed
27 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 40 bills: 4 passed, 9 failed, and 27 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
California Problem Solvers Foundation$590Nov 8, 2023Travel and spa services
Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies$590Oct 13, 2023Golf
Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund$397.48May 22, 2023Dinner
Rendon for Assembly 2022$271.96Jan 4, 2023 Food and Drink
California Correctional Peace Officers Association$241.13Feb 1, 2023Dinner
CA Citrus Mutual$237.22May 2, 2023Meal Expense
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians$167Sep 27, 2023dinner
California Association of Realtors$153May 2, 2023Food and Beverages
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation$150.44Apr 11, 2023Ocean Day California 2023 Reception
Personal Insurance Federation of California$119.09Mar 14, 2023Food and Drink
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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
#13/120

This legislator is ranked 13th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Juan Alanis

AB 767
Sexually violent predators: schools.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Sexually violent predators: schools.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 277
Behavioral health centers, facilities, and programs: background checks.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Behavioral health centers, facilities, and programs: background checks.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 1612
Disposition of controlled substances.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

In Progress
Disposition of controlled substances.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
AB 1568
Sex offenses: registration.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Sex offenses: registration.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.

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

Preview image for AB 20049MIN
Jun 9, 2026

AB 2004

Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.

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Jun 9, 2026

AB 767

Sexually violent predators: schools.

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Jun 1, 2026

AB 277

Behavioral health centers, facilities, and programs: background checks.

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May 28, 2026

AB 2282

Health facilities: emergency medical services.

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May 27, 2026

AB 1612

Disposition of controlled substances.

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May 26, 2026

AB 1568

Sex offenses: registration.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1728

Community colleges: common course numbering system: firefighting education, law enforcement education, and...

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May 21, 2026

AB 1572

California Interscholastic Federation: officials: registration, certification, and eligibility verification.

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May 4, 2026

HR 101

No Bills Identified

Preview image for AB 22828MIN
Apr 21, 2026

AB 2282

Health facilities: emergency medical services.

Preview image for AB 16124MIN
Apr 14, 2026

AB 1612

Disposition of controlled substances.

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Apr 14, 2026

AB 1814

Peace officer training: driving under the influence.

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District

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District 22 is a Leans Republican District
Republican Party candidate has a high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Jessica Self
43.8%
Juan Alanis
56.2%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age