Mike McGuire
- Senate: 2014-present
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Bio
Mike McGuire, 46, is the former Democratic Senate President Pro Tem who is running for Congress. McGuire was elected to the Healdsburg school board when he was 19. In 2004, McGuire was elected to the Healdsburg City Council, then the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in 2010. Four years later, he easily won election to the Senate. Known as a leader who extracted deals that benefited his district and himself and for tussling with the Assembly, McGuire has advocated for wildfire prevention and cannabis industry reforms. A Sonoma State University graduate, he’s married with a son. The family has a pug named Gertrude.
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Bill Activity
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Of 16 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 16 bills: 5 passed, 2 failed, and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Doroff | $300 | May 3, 2014 | Derby Day Tickets (2)* |
| Kevin De Leon for Senate 2014 | $235.66 | Nov 30, 2014 | Dinner Meeting* |
| Les Perry | $200 | Sep 28, 2014 | Fair Dinner Tickets (2)* |
| Tito Sasaki | $95 | Feb 1, 2014 | Crab Feed Tickets* |
| David Rabbitt | $75 | Nov 24, 2014 | Parting Gift Certificate* |
| Shirlee Zane | $75 | Nov 24, 2014 | Parting Gift Certificate* |
| Efren Carrillo | $75 | Nov 24, 2014 | Parting Gift Certificate* |
| Susan Gorin | $75 | Nov 24, 2014 | Parting Gift Certificate* |
| Veronica Ferguson | $75 | Nov 24, 2014 | Parting Gift Certificate* |
| California Democratic Party | $68.45 | Nov 6, 2014 | Lunch Meeting* |
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 12th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Mike McGuire
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Human Services
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
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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Generally Aligned
Hearings
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