Lisa Calderon
- Assembly: 2020-present
News coverage of Lisa Calderon
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
Left
Moderate
Right
Bill Activity
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Of 29 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 29 bills: 6 passed, 4 failed, and 19 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.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Policy
Bills Authored by Lisa Calderon
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
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.
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
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