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Kelly Seyarto

Republican, State Senate
District 32, Murrieta
Time in office:
  • 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.

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 36 bills:
6 Passed
8 Failed
22 Pending

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$215.5Feb 14, 2022Reception and dinner
CA New Car Dealers Association$99.42Apr 5, 2022Reception
CA Credit Union League$89.56Apr 4, 2022Reception
CA Special Districts Association$87May 17, 2022Lunch and discussion
Associated General Contractors$73.81May 10, 2022Legislative Summit
Transportation California$59.71Apr 25, 2022Reception
CA State Sheriff's Association$55May 17, 2022Reception
CA Building Industry Association$36.39Apr 19, 2022Dinner

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
#76/120

This legislator is ranked 76th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Kelly Seyarto

SB 904
Recovery from a state of emergency.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Housing

In Progress
Recovery from a state of emergency.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Housing
SB 308
Community colleges: audits: reports.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education

In Progress
Community colleges: audits: reports.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
SB 1186
Expedited birth certificates upon adoption.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Expedited birth certificates upon adoption.Committee: Senate 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.

Hearings

Featured Comments

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

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Jun 29, 2026

SB 904

Recovery from a state of emergency.

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Jun 22, 2026

SB 888

Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income.

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Jun 16, 2026

SB 888

Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income.

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Jun 10, 2026

SB 904

Recovery from a state of emergency.

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Jun 8, 2026

SB 288

Property taxation: change in ownership: family homes and farms.

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Jun 8, 2026

SB 974

Property taxation: change in ownership: generational transfers: special needs trusts.

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May 18, 2026

SB 904

Recovery from a state of emergency.

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Apr 20, 2026

SB 888

Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income.

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Apr 14, 2026

SB 904

Recovery from a state of emergency.

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Apr 14, 2026

SB 986

Major regulations.

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Mar 25, 2026

SB 888

Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income.

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Mar 17, 2026

SB 904

Recovery from a state of emergency.

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District

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District 32 is a Safe Republican District
Republican Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2022):

Brian Nash
38%
Kelly Seyarto
62%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age