Suzette Martinez Valladares
- Assembly: 2020-2022
- Senate: 2024-present
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Bio
Suzette Martinez Valladares, 45, is a former Assemblymember and the former executive director of Southern California Autism Speaks. She served one term in the Assembly, before losing a tight race in 2022 to Democratic Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo. She’s a former district manager for Republican U.S. Rep. Buck McKeon, and she directed California’s Hispanic outreach for the Republican National Committee. In her first Assembly term, she was a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. She has a degree in political science from Cal State Northridge. She’s married with one child.
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Of 18 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 18 bills: 3 passed, 0 failed, and 15 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
429.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
467.0% higher than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
434.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 Democratic Party | $171.86 | Dec 1, 2024 | Member Welcome Dinner |
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 103rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Suzette Martinez Valladares
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
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 Environmental Quality
Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Senate Standing Committee on Health
Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
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