Matt Haney
- Assembly: 2022-present
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Bio
Matt Haney, 44, took San Francisco’s progressive politics to the legislature when he won office in 2022 in a special election to replace Assemblyman David Chiu. He was a San Francisco Supervisor from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years on the San Francisco Board of Education. He has a degree in urban development from UC Berkeley and a master’s and a law degree from Stanford University. In the Assembly, Haney introduced a resolution that declared August Transgender History Month, and he authored a bill Gov. Newsom vetoed that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California. He’s frequently advocated for renters. Haney lives in the Tenderloin with two orange tabby cats.
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Of 38 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 6 passed, 6 failed, and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yimy Action | $108 | Oct 13, 2022 | Event ticket |
| California Environmental Education Fund | $105.48 | Aug 24, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| San Francisco Central Labor Council | $100 | May 16, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| Smart Justice California, a project of Tides Advocacy | $96.87 | May 11, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| Salesforce | $75 | Sep 20, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $62.96 | May 4, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 10, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers | $58.03 | Aug 8, 2022 | souvenir |
| Rivas for Assembly 2022 | $53.61 | Oct 2, 2022 | Food and 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
This legislator is ranked 71st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Matt Haney
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
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.
Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Assembly Standing Committee on Budget
Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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