Lisa Calderon
- Assembly: 2020-present
Bio
Lisa Calderon, 61, is a member of California’s influential Calderon family, which has included four members of the Assembly or Senate over the years. Her husband, Charles Calderon, is a former state senator and member of the Assembly. She was first elected to the Assembly in 2020, assuming the seat from her stepson, Ian. Prior to her election, she was a Latino community organizer, an aide for former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown and government affairs director for Edison International. She has a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Sacramento. She has two sons along with her stepson, Ian.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 30 bills: 9 passed, 5 failed, and 16 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| The Walt Disney Company | $438 | Dec 4, 2021 | tickets |
| Govern for California | $176.59 | Sep 29, 2021 | dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $172.89 | Jun 22, 2021 | dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $127.64 | Dec 7, 2021 | gift bag |
| Evan Low for Assembly 2022 | $117.65 | Jun 16, 2021 | dinner |
| The California Armenian Legislative Caucus | $106.2 | Aug 27, 2021 | Fleece Jacket |
| The California Armenian Legislative Caucus | $100.36 | Dec 10, 2021 | Food and Beverage |
| Adam Gray for Assembly 2020 | $91.5 | Mar 16, 2021 | Gift Basket |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $67.8 | Aug 15, 2021 | jacket |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $65.62 | Nov 19, 2021 | flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | lunch |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $38.25 | Jan 25, 2021 | Gift, Candy |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $24.64 | Jan 28, 2021 | photo book |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $17.93 | Nov 7, 2021 | meal |
| Evan Low for Assembly 2022 | $12.15 | Jul 14, 2021 | t-shirt |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $7.09 | Jul 7, 2021 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $5.83 | Jun 2, 2021 | meal |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $5.62 | Feb 2, 2021 | meal |
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 15th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Women in California Leadership | $162.54 | Aug 2, 2022 | dinner |
| Personal Insurance Federation | $148.39 | Jun 8, 2022 | dinner |
| The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $108.51 | Aug 17, 2022 | Fleece Jacket |
| Southern California Edison | $106.18 | Dec 23, 2022 | EIPAC vest |
| Recording Industry Association of America | $97.76 | Mar 23, 2022 | Food and Beverage |
| Women in California Leadership | $80 | Aug 16, 2022 | swag bag |
| California Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation | $75.85 | Aug 23, 2022 | Commemorative Poster |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $62.96 | May 3, 2022 | lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 10, 2022 | lunch |
| Paramount Pictures | $55.67 | May 11, 2022 | Reception and Screening |
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 63rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles | $504 | Nov 25, 2023 | game tickets |
| Alliance of CA Farmers &Ranchers Community Fund | $397.48 | May 22, 2023 | dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $196.63 | Jan 11, 2023 | reception/dinner |
| Personal Insurance Federation of California | $140.16 | May 26, 2023 | dinner |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | reception |
| Personal Insurance Federation of California | $119.09 | Mar 14, 2023 | Legislative Reception |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $114.94 | Aug 18, 2023 | fleece |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $114.53 | Mar 6, 2023 | reception/dinner |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | Inaugural Reception |
| Paramount Pictures | $89.75 | Jan 27, 2023 | studio tour |
| Personal Insurance Federation of California | $88.79 | Aug 8, 2023 | dinner |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | policy summit |
| California Labor Federation | $75.95 | Mar 20, 2023 | dinner |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $73.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | vase and flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | policy summit |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | lunch |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $60 | Dec 31, 2023 | Parking &Shuttle Services |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $60 | Sep 30, 2023 | Parking &Shuttle Services |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $50.24 | Apr 28, 2023 | lunch |
| Kate Sanchez | $50 | Sep 14, 2023 | wine bottle |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $40 | Jan 25, 2023 | T-Shirt |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $38.71 | Apr 28, 2023 | hydro flask |
| Disney | $37.68 | May 10, 2023 | D100 hat |
| California Labor Federation | $33.9 | Jan 9, 2023 | reception |
| Disney | $23 | May 9, 2023 | movie screening |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $14.07 | Apr 14, 2023 | bracelet |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $12.96 | Mar 27, 2023 | reception |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 30, 2023 |
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 41st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | $589 | Oct 19, 2024 | Game Tickets |
| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $273.82 | Apr 8, 2024 | Dinner & Apron |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | $270 | Nov 1, 2024 | Tickets |
| Building Decarbonization Coalition | $259 | Jun 5, 2024 | Reception & Dinner |
| Willie L. Brown Jr., Inc. | $233.81 | Jun 26, 2024 | Flowers |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $178.08 | Mar 13, 2024 | Jacket |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | Caucus Lunch |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $115.15 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jacket |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $107.61 | Nov 12, 2024 | Lunch |
| Sempra Energy | $92.56 | Nov 20, 2024 | Lunch |
| Avelino Valencia for Assembly 2024 | $74 | Jan 23, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | Policy Retreat |
| Assemblymember Corey Jackson | $66.08 | Jan 25, 2024 | Flowers |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $60 | Apr 15, 2024 | Parking & Shuttle Services |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | Policy Retreat |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $20.93 | Aug 31, 2024 | T-Shirt |
| Avelino Valencia for Assembly 2024 | $5.5 | Jul 2, 2024 | Honey |
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 38th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Action Reserve | $2,529.89 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Climate Registry | $2,529.89 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| California Latino Caucus Foundation | $853.49 | Dec 4, 2021 | |
| Principle Power | $159.65 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| Ocean Winds North America | $159.65 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| Aker Offshore Wind USA | $159.65 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| Juan Torres | $72.04 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Marie Liu | $18.4 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Anthony Rendon | $9.78 | Nov 4, 2021 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 16th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Governors Cup Foundation Inc. | $3,973.2 | Jul 14, 2022 | |
| Independent Voter Project | $3,070 | Nov 13, 2022 | |
| Association of California Life & Health Insurance | $2,033.78 | Oct 10, 2022 | |
| Juan Torres | $1,410.81 | Sep 24, 2022 | |
| New South Wales Parliament | $1,038.71 | Dec 6, 2022 | |
| Shannon Shellenberg | $331.44 | Dec 8, 2022 | |
| Anna Goddard | $110.87 | Sep 24, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 33rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $13,177.12 | Mar 22, 2024 | United Kingdom: Study Travel Tour to the UK |
| Independent Voter Project | $4,736.5 | Nov 17, 2024 | Maui, Hawaii: IVP Business and Leadership Policy Conference - panelist each day |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $740.74 | Dec 12, 2024 | Palm Springs, CA: CFEE Water Conference |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $121.59 | Dec 6, 2024 | Anaheim, CA: CLLCF Policy Conference |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 14th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum Seismic Inc. | $10,000 | Dec 10, 2021 | cacus reception |
| Ali Sahabi | $9,823 | Dec 10, 2021 | Armenian caucus reception |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship Award |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship Award |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 26th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 31st highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 38th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,000 | Nov 4, 2024 | Donation to a 501c3 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,500 | Oct 18, 2024 | Donation to a 501c3 |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,500 | Oct 18, 2024 | Donation to a 501c3 |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 42nd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Academic scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Academic scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Nov 21, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,300 | Nov 21, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $190 | Apr 29, 2025 | District event empowering women |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 67th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):