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Mark Gonzalez

Democrat, State Assembly

District 54, Los Angeles

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

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News coverage of Mark Gonzalez

Bio

Mark Gonzalez, 41, was the district director for outgoing Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, whose seat he won. He previously worked as a staff member for former Assembly Speaker John Pérez. Gonzalez is also the former Chair of the LA County Democratic Party and is a caregiver to his mother, who suffered a stroke two years ago. He said serving in that role motivated him to run for office and tackle issues such as housing and healthcare affordability. He joins the Legislature’s small but steadily growing renter’s caucus.

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Bill Activity

Of 42 bills:

13 Passed

7 Failed

22 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 42 bills: 13 passed, 7 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
Los Angeles County Democratic Party	$283.33	Jan 19, 2024	sport event ticket
Equality California	$271.36	Oct 5, 2024	Food and Beverage
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association	$122	Jan 3, 2024	L.A. Zoo lights entrance

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

#89/120

This legislator is ranked 89th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Mark Gonzalez

AB 1920

Community colleges: California College Promise: fee waiver eligibility.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

Passed

Community colleges: California College Promise: fee waiver eligibility. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

AB 1646

Juvenile facilities: visitation.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Juvenile facilities: visitation.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

AB 2418

Local building permits: nonresidential private permitting review.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress

Local building permits: nonresidential private permitting review.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

AB 1896

Public employment: disqualifications.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress

Public employment: disqualifications.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

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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.

Standing