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Susan Rubio

Democrat, State Senate
District 22, West Covina
Time in office:
  • Senate: 2018-present

News coverage of Susan Rubio

Bio

Susan Rubio, 55, is one half of California’s only sibling duo currently in the Legislature. Her sister, Blanca, is a member of the Assembly. Susan Rubio is a former teacher of 17 years and city councilmember. Prior to seeking state office, she served two terms on the Baldwin Park City Council and was the city’s clerk. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Azusa Pacific University. Her ex-husband is former Assemblymember Roger Hernández. They divorced in 2016 after she accused him of domestic abuse.

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 38 bills:
6 Passed
9 Failed
23 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 6 passed, 9 failed, and 23 are currently pending.

Alignment Meter

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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 Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation$175.48Jan 29, 2021Pantagonia Jacket
Re-elect Senator Atkins 2020$165.36May 10, 2021dinner
Hertzberg for Senate 2018 Officeholder Account$110.85Jul 5, 2021dinner
Re-elect Senator Atkins 2020$110.09Dec 24, 2021birthday flowers
Cristina Garcia$91.76Feb 12, 2021flowers
California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation$67.43Jan 28, 2021Tzedakah Box & Engravers
California Tribal Business Alliance$53.22Jul 14, 2021food and drink
Re-elect Senator Atkins 2020$46.98Jun 8, 2021dinner
California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation$33.15Jan 28, 2021Food & beverages
California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation$32.41Jan 28, 2021yeti mug
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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
#32/120

This legislator is ranked 32nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Susan Rubio

SB 1366
Public Utilities Commission: report.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications

In Progress
Public Utilities Commission: report.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
SB 1309
Health care coverage: lung cancer.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Health care coverage: lung cancer.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health
SB 1323
Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health
SB 1192
Domestic violence: Reclaim Act.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress
Domestic violence: Reclaim Act.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
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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.

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

Preview image for SB 13662MIN
May 27, 2026

SB 1366

Public Utilities Commission: report.

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May 19, 2026

SB 1323

Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.

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May 19, 2026

SB 1309

Health care coverage: lung cancer.

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May 18, 2026

SB 1398

State agencies: building and renovation projects: Green Globes certification.

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May 18, 2026

SB 1228

Advertising displays: exemptions: redevelopment agency projects.

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May 7, 2026

SB 1175

Lobbyist registration and termination.

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May 4, 2026

SB 1195

Tied-house exceptions: advertising: Counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego.

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Apr 22, 2026

SB 1309

Health care coverage: lung cancer.

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Apr 22, 2026

SB 1398

State agencies: building and renovation projects: Green Globes certification.

Preview image for SB 13235MIN
Apr 21, 2026

SB 1323

Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.

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Apr 21, 2026

SB 1366

Public Utilities Commission: report.

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Apr 14, 2026

SB 1228

Advertising displays: exemptions: redevelopment agency projects.

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District

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District 22 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2022):

Susan Rubio (Incumbent)
58.5%
WON
Vincent Tsai
41.5%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age