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Tasha Boerner

Democrat, State Assembly
District 77, Solana Beach
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2018-present

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Bio

Tasha Boerner, 53, is a former Encinitas City Council member and communications professional. First elected in 2018, Boerner has twice introduced legislation that would allow cyclists to merely yield at stop signs. Gov. Newsom vetoed her first bill, and Boerner pulled the bill in 2023 after Newsom indicated he’d veto it again. She authored legislation that prevents ambulance companies from charging patients out-of-network fees if they’re taken to a hospital not in their insurance network. She has a political science degree from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree from Claremont Graduate University. She has two children.

Bill Activity

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Of 30 bills:
4 Passed
7 Failed
19 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 30 bills: 4 passed, 7 failed, and 19 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
La Jolla Playhouse$300Sep 26, 2021Performance tickets
Women in California Leadership$172.89Jun 22, 2021meal
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies$94.99Dec 16, 2021Bottle of wine
San Diego Police Officers Association Board of Directors$75Dec 11, 2021meal
California Chamber of Commerce$66May 18, 2021meal
California Democratic Party$60.99Sep 3, 2021meal
Blue Star Families$57Feb 12, 2021gift package
California Democratic Party$56.93May 11, 2021meal
California Tribal Business Alliance$53.22Jul 14, 2021Back to Session Bash
Exagen, Inc.$35Oct 12, 2021sweathshirt
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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
#30/120

This legislator is ranked 30th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Tasha Boerner

AB 2253
Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources

In Progress
Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
AB 2241
School facilities: inclusive school playgrounds.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress
School facilities: inclusive school playgrounds.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
AB 1789
Political Reform Act of 1974: candidate trainings.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections

In Progress
Political Reform Act of 1974: candidate trainings.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections
AB 353
Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Communications and Conveyance

In Progress
Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Communications and Conveyance
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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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Aug 31, 2026

AB 353

Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General.

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Aug 30, 2026

AB 353

Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General.

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Aug 30, 2026

AB 2253

Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.

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Aug 26, 2026

AB 2241

School facilities: inclusive school playgrounds.

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Aug 24, 2026

AB 1789

Political Reform Act of 1974: candidate trainings.

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Aug 19, 2026

AB 1910

Public health: pelvic floor health advisement.

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Jul 1, 2026

AB 2253

Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.

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Jun 30, 2026

AB 353

Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General.

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Jun 15, 2026

AB 2402

Health studio contracts: fee limits: multiservice health club studio.

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Jun 10, 2026

AB 1910

Public health: pelvic floor health advisement.

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May 27, 2026

AB 2253

Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.

Preview image for AB 19101MIN
May 26, 2026

AB 1910

Public health: pelvic floor health advisement.

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District

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District 77 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

James Browne
39.6%
Tasha Boerner
60.4%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age