Shannon Grove
- Assembly: 2010-2016
- Senate: 2018-present
News coverage of Shannon Grove
Bio
Shannon Grove, 60, the CEO of a staffing company, is one of the more outspoken conservatives in the Legislature. After serving in the U.S. Army, Grove and her sister-in-law formed a company called Continental Labor and Staffing Resources. She was first elected to the Assembly in 2010. She’s a supporter of former President Donald Trump and has asserted he won a second term. She once referred to herself as a “gun-carrying, tongue-talking, spirit-filled believer.” She opposes abortion and mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren. She’s married and has five children and ten grandchildren.
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Bill Activity
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Of 20 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 20 bills: 4 passed, 0 failed, and 16 are currently pending.
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Financials
This feature tracks three sources of money intended to help a candidate win election: 1-Money given directly to a candidate’s committee, 2-Money given to an Independent Expenditure Committee, 3-Money given to a political party. (NOTE: Senators are elected every four years. Twenty of the 40 Senators are on the ballot in even-numbered years, so Senators may do little or no fundraising in the first two-year session of their Senate term).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Colbrook | $300 | May 8, 2021 | 2 tickets to crab feed |
| Jinni Valov | $300 | Mar 25, 2021 | Trump bust |
| Scott Wilk for Senate 2020 | $199.88 | Feb 18, 2021 | Orchids |
| Associated Builders & ContractorsCentral Ca Chapter | $151.93 | Jun 2, 2021 | flowers |
| Assemblymember Marie Waldron | $135.94 | Mar 17, 2021 | flower |
| Women In California Leadership | $127.64 | Dec 7, 2021 | gift bag |
| Lavonne Hall | $109.22 | Dec 3, 2021 | Poinsetta |
| Tasteful Selections | $93 | Dec 14, 2021 | Omaha Steaks |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $87 | Mar 15, 2021 | flowers |
| Brad & Liz Peters | $86.6 | Mar 19, 2021 | flowers |
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 3rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Shannon Grove
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 Military and Veterans Affairs
Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
Senate Standing Committee on Health
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
18MINSB 566
Real property tax: Personal Income Tax Law: homeowners’ exemption: renter’s credit.
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