Steve Padilla
- Senate: 2022-present
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Bio
Steve Padilla, 58, is a former police detective and chair of the California Coastal Commission. He worked for 13 years in law enforcement first in Chula Vista and then in Coronado, where he was a detective. He served for several years on the Chula Vista City Council, and as its mayor, he came out as LGBTQ. In 2020, Padilla was the first elected official in California to test positive for COVID-19. He would spend weeks in the ICU and 11 days on a ventilator. He has one daughter.
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Of 4 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 4 bills: None passed, None failed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Campaigns | $203.55 | Aug 24, 2022 | concert at Pechanga Arena |
| San Diego Community Power | $156 | Jun 8, 2022 | padres tickets |
| Ishrani Family | $125 | Jun 3, 2022 | bottle of wine |
| Equality California Institute | $90.44 | Aug 8, 2022 | food/beverage at summit |
| Karina's Ceviches & More LLC | $66 | Oct 18, 2022 | food & drink |
| Equality California | $60 | Jun 24, 2022 | succulent plant |
| San Diego Working Waterfront | $55 | Sep 26, 2022 | dinner |
| Toni Atkins for Lt. Governor 2026 | $52.61 | Aug 18, 2022 | dinner |
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 75th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Steve Padilla
Committees
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Hearings
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