Mike Gipson
- Assembly: 2014-present
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Bio
Mike Gipson, 59, is a former reserve officer who exaggerated his police record for years. He has been a leader in the Democratic-controlled Legislature’s efforts on police reform since the 2020 choking death of George Floyd. He’s behind bills prohibiting police from using choke holds as well as restraints that lead to “positional asphyxiation.” He’s the author of a bill that bans police from using the controversial phrase “excited delirium” to describe why someone died in a struggle. Gipson is a former Carson City Council member. He’s married with two sons. Their third son, D’Ancee, was killed at age 3 by a hit-and-run driver who has never been arrested.
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 23 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 22 bills: 5 passed, 1 failed, and 17 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
154.0% higher than the average legislators
Party Committees
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412.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
98.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
114.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $180 | Apr 30, 2021 | Food/Beverage |
| California Armenia Legislative Caucus | $106.2 | Aug 27, 2021 | |
| California Issues Forum | $83 | Jun 21, 2021 | Food/Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | Food/Beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | Food/Beverage |
| Council of State Governments West | $55 | Sep 28, 2021 | Welcome Gift |
| California Issues Forum | $50.11 | Jun 16, 2021 | Food/Beverage |
| Council of State Governments West | $24.75 | Dec 1, 2021 | Welcome Gift |
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 43rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Mike Gipson
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
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.
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
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