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Tom Umberg

Democrat, State Senate
District 34, Santa Ana
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 1990-1994, 2004-2006
  • Senate: 2018-present

News coverage of Tom Umberg

Bio

Tom Umberg, 70, is a lawyer, retired U.S. Army Colonel and one-time paratrooper, former federal prosecutor and deputy drug czar for former President Bill Clinton. His political career dates to the 1990s, when he first ran for state office. He is a former member of the Assembly and ran unsuccessfully for California Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and Orange County supervisor. He has a bachelor’s from UCLA and a law degree from UCSF. Umberg is married to retired Brigadier General Robin Umberg. They have three children.

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 44 bills:
19 Passed
7 Failed
18 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 44 bills: 19 passed, 7 failed, and 18 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
UCLA$232Sep 4, 2021Game ticket, Parking
Re -Elect Senate Atkins 2020$165.36May 10, 2021dinner
California Issues Forum$83Jun 21, 2021dinner
Re -Elect Senate Atkins 2020$80.71Jan 19, 2021Inauguration cocktail kit
Re -Elect Senate Atkins 2020$54.42Jan 21, 2021gift bag
John Wayne Airport$50Dec 31, 2021parking

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
#40/120

This legislator is ranked 40th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Tom Umberg

SCR 143 Passed
SB 936
Nitrous oxide: sales.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Nitrous oxide: sales.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
SB 884
Elections in 2026 through 2029.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments

In Progress
Elections in 2026 through 2029.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
SB 883
Reactive chemicals: facilities: methyl methacrylate.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress
Reactive chemicals: facilities: methyl methacrylate.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 5747MIN
Jul 1, 2026

SB 574

Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers.

Preview image for SB 8849MIN
Jul 1, 2026

SB 884

Elections in 2026 through 2029.

Preview image for SB 466MIN
Jul 1, 2026

SB 46

Presidential elections: qualifications for office.

Preview image for SB 5745MIN
Jun 30, 2026

SB 574

Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers.

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Jun 30, 2026

SB 342

Contractors: unlicensed work.

Preview image for SB 2817MIN
Jun 30, 2026

SB 28

Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) court program.

Preview image for SB 88318MIN
Jun 30, 2026

SB 883

Reactive chemicals: facilities: methyl methacrylate.

Preview image for SB 49015MIN
Jun 30, 2026

SB 490

Alcohol and drug programs.

Preview image for SB 8848MIN
Jun 30, 2026

SB 884

Elections in 2026 through 2029.

Preview image for SB 88315MIN
Jun 29, 2026

SB 883

Reactive chemicals: facilities: methyl methacrylate.

Preview image for SB 6237MIN
Jun 25, 2026

SB 623

Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.

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Jun 23, 2026

SB 623

Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.

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District

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District 34 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2022):

Rhonda Shader
41.2%
Tom Umberg (Incumbent)
58.8%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age