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Patrick Ahrens

Democrat, State Assembly

District 26, Cupertino

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-Assembly

Official Website

News coverage of Patrick Ahrens

Bio

Patrick Ahrens, 36, is the former district director for Assemblymember Evan Low, who vacated his seat in a failed Congressional bid in 2024. Before winning his Assembly seat with Low’s endorsement, Ahrens was president of the Foothill De Anza College Board of Trustees. He says his family struggled with substance abuse and he was the first of them to attend college. At one point, he lived in a Ford hatchback with his twin brother, who later died from cancer. Aherns has a master’s degree in public administration from San Jose State University.

Bill Activity

Of 41 bills:

5 Passed

8 Failed

28 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 41 bills: 5 passed, 8 failed, and 28 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
Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California	$199.88	Dec 9, 2024	Food and Beverages

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

#102/120

This legislator is ranked 102nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Patrick Ahrens

AB 1237

Swimming pool safety: building codes: condominium units.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress

Swimming pool safety: building codes: condominium units.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation

AB 1359

Jury service exemptions.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress

Jury service exemptions.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

AB 1920

Community colleges: California College Promise: fee waiver eligibility.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

Passed

Community colleges: California College Promise: fee waiver eligibility. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education

AB 2756

Medi-Cal: vision services: performance measures.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress

Medi-Cal: vision services: performance measures.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

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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.

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