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Matt Haney

Democrat, State Assembly
District 17, San Francisco
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2022-present

News coverage of Matt Haney

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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Ideology

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Bill Activity

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Of 38 bills:
7 Passed
6 Failed
25 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 7 passed, 6 failed, and 25 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$108Oct 13, 2022Event ticket
California Environmental Education Fund$105.48Aug 24, 2022Food and beverage
San Francisco Central Labor Council$100May 16, 2022Food and beverage
Smart Justice California, a project of Tides Advocacy$96.87May 11, 2022Food and beverage
Salesforce$75Sep 20, 2022Food and beverage
California Democratic Party$67.87Aug 16, 2022Food and beverage
California Democratic Party$62.96May 4, 2022Food and beverage
California Democratic Party$61.78Nov 10, 2022Food and beverage
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers$58.03Aug 8, 2022souvenir
Rivas for Assembly 2022$53.61Oct 2, 2022Food and beverage
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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
#71/120

This legislator is ranked 71st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Matt Haney

AB 2344
Animal abuse: forfeiture.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Animal abuse: forfeiture.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 1294
Real property tax: welfare exemption: moderate-income housing.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress
Real property tax: welfare exemption: moderate-income housing.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
AB 2074
Regional transit hub districts: downtown housing developments.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress
Regional transit hub districts: downtown housing developments.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
AB 2017
State holidays: Eid.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress
State holidays: Eid.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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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.

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

Preview image for AB 12941MIN
Aug 31, 2026

AB 1294

Real property tax: welfare exemption: moderate-income housing.

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Aug 31, 2026

AB 2344

Animal abuse: forfeiture.

Preview image for AB 20175MIN
Aug 30, 2026

AB 2017

State holidays: Eid.

Preview image for AB 11981MIN
Aug 30, 2026

AB 1198

Public works: prevailing wages.

Preview image for AB 20741MIN
Aug 30, 2026

AB 2074

Regional transit hub districts: downtown housing developments.

Preview image for AB 23443MIN
Aug 30, 2026

AB 2344

Animal abuse: forfeiture.

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Aug 28, 2026

AB 1556

Recovery housing: funding.

Preview image for AB 189743SEC
Aug 28, 2026

AB 1897

Mentally disordered offenders: criteria for commitment.

Preview image for AB 16291MIN
Aug 26, 2026

AB 1629

Dental coverage.

Preview image for AB 215058SEC
Aug 26, 2026

AB 2150

Emergencies: personnel: training requirements: opioid overdose reversals.

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Aug 25, 2026

AB 2128

Housing authorities: term limits and work requirements.

Preview image for AB 12651MIN
Aug 25, 2026

AB 1265

Income taxes: credits: rehabilitation of certified historic structures.

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District

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District 17 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Manuel Noris-Barrera
15.4%
Matt Haney
84.6%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age