Steven Choi
- Assembly: 2016-2022
- Senate: 2024-present
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Bio
Steven Choi, 82, was an Assemblymember and Irvine mayor. He narrowly defeated Democratic Sen. Josh Newman in 2024 in one of the state’s most competitive races, despite Newman having raised vastly more money. Choi was born in South Korea and earned a bachelor’s degree from Kyung Hee University. He immigrated to the United States as a Peace Corps language instructor. He earned a doctorate in library and information science at the University of Pittsburgh, and he taught at several colleges including USC. He served on the Irvine Unified School Board and ran a tutoring business called Dr. Choi’s Academy. He and his wife have two children.
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Of 30 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 30 bills: 1 passed, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $53.22 | Jul 14, 2021 | Back to Session Bash |
| Live Good Inc | $50 | Jul 27, 2021 | Baby pillow |
| Live Good Inc | $50 | Jul 27, 2021 | Elephant pillow |
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 65th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Steven Choi
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
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 Business, Professions and Economic Development
Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
Senate Standing Committee on Education
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