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Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Democrat, State Senate
District 28, Los Angeles
Time in office:
- Senate: 2022-present
News coverage of Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Bio
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, 56, is a labor and civil rights activist and former newspaper journalist. She has a degree from Cal State Hayward and worked for the Oakland Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram and the Chicago Tribune. She organized for SEIU Local 1877, and went on to the UCLA Labor Center, where she founded the Center for the Advancement of Racial Equity at Work. She cofounded the Los Angeles Black Worker Center. In the Senate, she’s advocated for several labor-related bills. She’s married and has two children.
Ideology
Left
Moderate
Right
Bill Activity
0
Of 34 bills:4 Passed
10 Failed
20 Pending
For this session year, this legislator initiated 34 bills: 4 passed, 10 failed, and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of California Cities | $309 | Aug 17, 2022 | Lodging, meals, and beverages |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $301.69 | Oct 12, 2022 | Food & beverage |
| Community Coalition | $250 | Oct 26, 2022 | Food & beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $51.18 | Dec 4, 2022 | Food & beverage |
| California Teachers Association | $34.9 | Jul 24, 2022 | Food & beverage |
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
#66/120
This legislator is ranked 66th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
SB 1284
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
In Progress Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health
Employment of inmates.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
SB 1405
Unclaimed personal property: employee benefit plan distributions.
In Progress Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Unclaimed personal property: employee benefit plan distributions.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
SB 1155
Nonpayment of rent: federal employees: government shutdown.
In Progress Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Nonpayment of rent: federal employees: government shutdown.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
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.
Standing
ChairSenate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Standing
Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
Standing
Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
Standing
Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Standing
Senate Standing Committee on Health
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
100%
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
District
District 28 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election
Previous Election (2022):
Cheryl C. Turner
40.1%
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
59.9%
WON
Party Registration
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State
Census Data
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