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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 1228
Advertising displays: exemptions: redevelopment agency projects.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Transportation

In Progress
Advertising displays: exemptions: redevelopment agency projects.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
SB 1195
Tied-house exceptions: advertising: Counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress
Tied-house exceptions: advertising: Counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
SB 1192
Domestic violence: Reclaim Act.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress
Domestic violence: Reclaim Act.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
SB 1412
Parental communication: teacher meetings.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education

In Progress
Parental communication: teacher meetings.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
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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.

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Jun 25, 2026

SCR 189

I ♥ SGV Day.

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Jun 24, 2026

SB 1398

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

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Jun 24, 2026

SB 1228

Advertising displays: exemptions: redevelopment agency projects.

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Jun 24, 2026

SB 1195

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

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Jun 23, 2026

SB 1276

Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.

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Jun 23, 2026

SB 1323

Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.

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Jun 16, 2026

SB 1309

Health care coverage: lung cancer.

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Jun 9, 2026

SB 1323

Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.

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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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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