Sabrina Cervantes
- Assembly: 2016-2024
- Senate: 2024-present
News coverage of Sabrina Cervantes
Bio
Sabrina Cervantes, 38, moved to the Senate after serving in the Assembly, where she became the first member of the Legislature to give birth to triplets while in office. She was elected to the Assembly in 2016, defeating incumbent Republican Eric Linder. She has a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside, and previously worked as district director for Assemblymember Jose Medina. She is a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus and the LGBTQ Caucus. She threatened to sue the Sacramento Police Department after being exonerated for DUI following a 2025 crash for which she wasn’t at fault.
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 42 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 42 bills: 13 passed, 8 failed, and 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walt Disney Company | $438 | Dec 4, 2021 | Tickets |
| Women in California Leadership | $127.64 | Dec 7, 2021 | Gift Bag |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus | $10.44 | Mar 25, 2021 | Face Mask |
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 48th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Sabrina Cervantes
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Housing
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
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 Appropriations
Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
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