Kelly Seyarto
- Assembly: 2020-2022
- Senate: 2022-present
News coverage of Kelly Seyarto
Bio
Kelly Seyarto, 66, is a former mayor and a battalion chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. He began his career with the Inglewood Fire Department. He served for several years on the Murrieta City Council and as mayor of the city four times. He was elected to the Assembly in 2020. Seyarto has a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Los Angeles and a master’s in public administration degree from Cal State Long Beach. He’s married with three daughters.
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Bill Activity
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Of 36 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 6 passed, 8 failed, and 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Building Industry Association | $215.5 | Feb 14, 2022 | Reception and dinner |
| CA New Car Dealers Association | $99.42 | Apr 5, 2022 | Reception |
| CA Credit Union League | $89.56 | Apr 4, 2022 | Reception |
| CA Special Districts Association | $87 | May 17, 2022 | Lunch and discussion |
| Associated General Contractors | $73.81 | May 10, 2022 | Legislative Summit |
| Transportation California | $59.71 | Apr 25, 2022 | Reception |
| CA State Sheriff's Association | $55 | May 17, 2022 | Reception |
| CA Building Industry Association | $36.39 | Apr 19, 2022 | Dinner |
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 76th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Kelly Seyarto
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
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.
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Senate Standing Committee on Emergency Management
Senate Standing Committee on Housing
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
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Hearings
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