Roger Niello
- Assembly: 2004-2010
- Senate: 2022-present
News coverage of Roger Niello
Bio
Roger Niello, 76, is a car dealer and former CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce. After earning a bachelor’s from UC Berkeley and a master’s from UCLA, he returned to work for the family business overseeing the finances of the Niello Auto Group. He was elected to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in 1999, and the Assembly in 2004. In his first Senate term, he advocated for fiscal restraint, lower taxes and accountability for the state’s mental health spending. He’s married with five children and six grandchildren
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 3 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 3 bills: None passed, None failed, and 3 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Republic FC | $338 | Jul 27, 2022 | Game tickets |
Personal 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 95th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Roger Niello
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.
Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
Senate Standing Committee on Insurance
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
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Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MINSB 1463
Developmental services: Self-Determination Program: Deputy Director of Self-Determination.
4MINSB 1413
Year-round standard time: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: report.
18MINSB 1260
High-speed rail: independent review: High-Speed Rail Authority Inspector General.
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