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Mark Gonzalez

Democrat, State Assembly
District 54, Los Angeles
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2024-present

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Bio

Mark Gonzalez, 42, 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

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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$283.33Jan 19, 2024sport event ticket
Equality California$271.36Oct 5, 2024Food and Beverage
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association$122Jan 3, 2024L.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 817
Cold storage facilities.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress
Cold storage facilities.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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
AB 1646
Juvenile facilities: visitation.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Juvenile facilities: visitation.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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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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Aug 31, 2026

AB 1896

Public employment: disqualifications.

Preview image for AB 8172MIN
Aug 31, 2026

AB 817

Cold storage facilities.

Preview image for AB 81713MIN
Aug 30, 2026

AB 817

Cold storage facilities.

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Aug 30, 2026

AB 2152

California Environmental Quality Act: essential local fire station projects: infrastructure project streamlining.

Preview image for AB 81714MIN
Aug 27, 2026

AB 817

Cold storage facilities.

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Aug 27, 2026

AB 1679

Local pop-up small business program.

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Aug 26, 2026

AB 2332

Dual language immersion: Dual Language Immersion Coordinator.

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Aug 26, 2026

AB 2541

Specialized license plates: The Lowrider.

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Aug 25, 2026

AB 1645

Corrections: Humanizing and Uniting Generations Safely Act of 2026.

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Aug 25, 2026

AB 817

Cold storage facilities.

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Aug 25, 2026

AB 1941

Organized metal theft.

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Aug 24, 2026

AB 817

Cold storage facilities.

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District

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District 54 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

John K. Yi
43.7%
Mark Gonzalez
56.3%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age