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Mike Gipson

Democrat, State Assembly
District 65, Gardena
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2014-present

General Contact Info

Capitol Office

1021 O Street, Suite 6210

Sacramento, CA 95814

Capitol Office

P.O. Box 942849-0065

Sacramento, CA 94249

Phone: (916) 319-2065

District Office

879 West 190th Street, Suite 920

Gardena, CA 90248

Phone: (310) 324-6408

District Office

205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

Phone: (310) 605-5557

Bio

Mike Gipson, 60, 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

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 42 bills:
18 Passed
14 Failed
10 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 41 bills: 18 passed, 14 failed, and 10 are currently pending.

Alignment Meter

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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
Pala Band of Mission Indians $91 Dec 10, 2014 Food and Beverage*
California Democratic Party $73.63 Nov 6, 2014 Meals*
Toni Atkins for State Assembly $33.45 Nov 30, 2014 Food and Beverage*
* Legislator reports that the cost of this gift was reimbursed.

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
#21/120

This legislator is ranked 21st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Mike Gipson

AB 2599
Slavery: corporate disclosures.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

Passed
Slavery: corporate disclosures. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
AB 2596
Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

Passed
Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
AB 2524
Pupils: work permits: issuance.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

Passed
Pupils: work permits: issuance. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
AB 2499
Health care coverage: claims payments.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

Passed
Health care coverage: claims payments. 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.

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 1795 6MIN
Aug 31, 2026

AB 1795

Smoke Damage Recovery Act.

Preview image for AB 2633 58SEC
Aug 30, 2026

AB 2633

Secondhand dealers.

Preview image for AB 1165 1MIN
Aug 27, 2026

AB 1165

California Housing Justice Act of 2026.

Preview image for AB 2405 7MIN
Aug 27, 2026

AB 2405

Mental health.

Preview image for AB 2499 8MIN
Aug 27, 2026

AB 2499

Health care coverage: claims payments.

Preview image for AB 1519 4MIN
Aug 27, 2026

AB 1519

Taxation: tax liability: collections.

Preview image for AB 2405 3MIN
Aug 27, 2026

AB 2405

Mental health.

Preview image for AB 1519 45SEC
Aug 27, 2026

AB 1519

Taxation: tax liability: collections.

Preview image for AB 2499 55SEC
Aug 27, 2026

AB 2499

Health care coverage: claims payments.

Preview image for AB 1943 47SEC
Aug 26, 2026

AB 1943

Pupil safety: notifications: firearms.

Preview image for AB 2054 48SEC
Aug 26, 2026

AB 2054

Family temporary disability insurance program: covered active duty.

Preview image for AB 2524 51SEC
Aug 26, 2026

AB 2524

Pupils: work permits: issuance.

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District

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District 65 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Lydia A Gutierrez
29.1%
Mike Gipson
70.9%
WON

Party Registration

District: 59%, State: 47% DEMOCRAT 59% 47% District: 59%, State: 47% DEMOCRAT 59% 47%
District: 12%, State: 24% REPUBLICAN 12% 24% District: 12%, State: 24% REPUBLICAN 12% 24%
District: 22%, State: 22% NO PARTY 22% 22% District: 22%, State: 22% NO PARTY 22% 22%

Census Data

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Median age