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LaShae Sharp-Collins

Democrat, State Assembly
District 79, La Mesa
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2024-present

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Bio

LaShae Sharp-Collins, 46, worked for the San Diego County Office of Education as a community engagement specialist, working on curriculum and connecting students and their families to services such as health care and job training. She was the district director for then-Assemblymember Shirley Weber, who is now secretary of state. She assumed the Assembly seat of her former secondary school classmate and Weber’s daughter, Sen. Akilah Weber. Sharp-Collins has served on the boards of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest and the San Diego NAACP, and is a board member of the Black Women Institute for Leadership Development. Sharp-Collins has two children. She coaches youth softball and a cheer squad.

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Bill Activity

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Of 38 bills:
7 Passed
14 Failed
17 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 7 passed, 14 failed, and 17 are currently pending.

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Policy

Bills Authored by LaShae Sharp-Collins

AB 2108
Diversion: retail theft.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Diversion: retail theft.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 1148
Food packaging: hazardous chemicals.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

In Progress
Food packaging: hazardous chemicals.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
AB 2573
Voter registration information: elected officials and candidates.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections

In Progress
Voter registration information: elected officials and candidates.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections
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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.

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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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Jul 1, 2026

AB 1148

Food packaging: hazardous chemicals.

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Jun 30, 2026

AB 2108

Diversion: retail theft.

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Jun 30, 2026

AB 2573

Voter registration information: elected officials and candidates.

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Jun 29, 2026

AB 2395

Child support: compromise of arrears program.

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Jun 29, 2026

AB 1965

Cannabis: testing: quality assurance.

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Jun 24, 2026

AB 2613

Health care service plans: provider contract termination: notice.

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Jun 23, 2026

AB 2395

Child support: compromise of arrears program.

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Jun 23, 2026

AB 2760

County board of supervisors: inspector general.

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Jun 17, 2026

AB 1148

Food packaging: hazardous chemicals.

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Jun 16, 2026

AB 2760

County board of supervisors: inspector general.

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Jun 15, 2026

AB 1755

CalWORKS.

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Jun 8, 2026

AB 2518

San Diego Gas and Electric Company: energization pilot program.

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District

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District 79 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Colin Parent
46%
LaShae Sharp-Collins
54%
WON

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Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age