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Mark Gonzalez
Democrat, State Assembly
District 54, Los Angeles
Time in office:
- Assembly: 2024-present
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
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Of 39 bills:12 Passed
7 Failed
20 Pending
For this session year, this legislator initiated 39 bills: 12 passed, 7 failed, and 20 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 1837
Video imaging of parking violations.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Video imaging of parking violations.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
AB 1679
Local pop-up small business program.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Local pop-up small business program.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
AB 2152
California Environmental Quality Act: essential local fire station projects: judicial streamlining.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
California Environmental Quality Act: essential local fire station projects: judicial streamlining.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
AB 1896
Public employment: disqualifications.
In Progress Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Public employment: disqualifications.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
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.
8MINApr 23, 2026
AB 2152
California Environmental Quality Act: essential local fire station projects: judicial streamlining.
District
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
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