Juan Alanis
- Assembly: 2022-present
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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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Of 24 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 24 bills: 4 passed, 0 failed, and 20 are currently pending.
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Financials
This feature tracks three sources of money intended to help a candidate win election: 1-Money given directly to a candidate’s committee, 2-Money given to an Independent Expenditure Committee, 3-Money given to a political party. (NOTE: Senators are elected every four years. Twenty of the 40 Senators are on the ballot in even-numbered years, so Senators may do little or no fundraising in the first two-year session of their Senate term).
Election
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Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
126.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
72.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
94.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 | $590 | Nov 8, 2023 | Travel and spa services |
| Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies | $590 | Oct 13, 2023 | Golf |
| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $397.48 | May 22, 2023 | Dinner |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $271.96 | Jan 4, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association | $241.13 | Feb 1, 2023 | Dinner |
| CA Citrus Mutual | $237.22 | May 2, 2023 | Meal Expense |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $167 | Sep 27, 2023 | dinner |
| California Association of Realtors | $153 | May 2, 2023 | Food and Beverages |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | $150.44 | Apr 11, 2023 | Ocean Day California 2023 Reception |
| Personal Insurance Federation of California | $119.09 | Mar 14, 2023 | Food and Drink |
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 13th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Juan Alanis
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
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 Agriculture
Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Assembly Standing Committee on Budget
Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
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Hearings
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