Robert Garcia

Democrat, State Assembly

District 50, Rancho Cucamonga

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

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Bio

Robert Garcia, 48, has spent the last two decades as an elementary school assistant principal and former math and science teacher. He also served as a board member for the Etiwanda School District, to which he was elected in 2016. During his tenure as president of the school board, he saw the district through the pandemic and racked up some accolades, including four prestigious National Blue Ribbon School awards. Garcia lives in Rancho Cucamonga with his wife and three children.

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Bill Activity

Of 29 bills:

4 Passed

9 Failed

16 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 29 bills: 4 passed, 9 failed, and 16 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
Disney	$542	Dec 7, 2024	Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets

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

#92/120

This legislator is ranked 92nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Robert Garcia

ACR 202

529 College Savings Day.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

In Progress

529 College Savings Day.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

AB 2145

Housing finance: barriers to downsizing: study.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress

Housing finance: barriers to downsizing: study.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

AB 2142

School districts: community college districts: short-term employees: classified service.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress

School districts: community college districts: short-term employees: classified service.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

AB 2175

Renewable electrical generation facilities: multiple meters: aggregation: logistics businesses and manufacturing businesses.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

In Progress

Renewable electrical generation facilities: multiple meters: aggregation: logistics businesses and manufacturing businesses.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

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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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