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Tim Grayson

Democrat, State Senate
District 9, Orinda
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2016-2024
  • Senate: 2024-present

News coverage of Tim Grayson

Bio

Tim Grayson, 58, moved to the Senate from his Assembly seat, which he was first elected to in 2016. Before that, he served as on the Concord City Council, since 2010. A licensed general contractor by trade, he volunteers as a critical response chaplain for the Concord Police Department. Grayson co-founded the Contra Costa Family Justice Center. Grayson and his wife have two children.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

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Of 38 bills:
12 Passed
7 Failed
19 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 12 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
The Walt Disney Company$468Dec 4, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America$250Jun 4, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
Evan Low for Assembly 2022$193.12Jun 7, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
Specialty Equipment Market Association$190Nov 2, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
Govern for California$176.59Sep 29, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
San Francisco Bay Area Planning & Urban Research Association$123.33Oct 21, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
California Issues Forum$83Jun 21, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
California Democratic Party$60.99Aug 24, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
California Democratic Party$56.93May 4, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
California Issues Forum$50.11Jun 16, 2021food, beverages, and entertainment
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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
#14/120

This legislator is ranked 14th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Tim Grayson

SB 328
California Environmental Quality Act: exempt surplus land.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality

In Progress
California Environmental Quality Act: exempt surplus land.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
SB 1208
Money laundering: digital assets.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Money laundering: digital assets.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
SB 959
Average daily attendance: emergencies: major safety hazard.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education

In Progress
Average daily attendance: emergencies: major safety hazard.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
SB 700
Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority Act: California Investment and Innovation Program.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

In Progress
Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority Act: California Investment and Innovation Program.Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
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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 30, 2026

SB 328

California Environmental Quality Act: exempt surplus land.

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Aug 27, 2026

SB 700

Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority Act: California Investment and Innovation Program.

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Aug 27, 2026

SB 959

Average daily attendance: emergencies: major safety hazard.

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Aug 27, 2026

SB 328

California Environmental Quality Act: exempt surplus land.

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Aug 27, 2026

SB 328

California Environmental Quality Act: exempt surplus land.

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Aug 26, 2026

SB 1014

Development projects: preliminary estimate of required improvements: onsite and offsite improvements.

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Aug 26, 2026

SB 700

Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority Act: California Investment and Innovation Program.

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Aug 26, 2026

SB 988

California Motor Vehicle Glass Act.

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Aug 24, 2026

SB 1056

Criminal procedure.

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Aug 18, 2026

SB 902

Early childhood education and childcare: electronic signatures.

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Aug 6, 2026

SCR 186

Thriving Families CA Foundation.

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Aug 5, 2026

SB 1014

Development projects: preliminary estimate of required improvements: onsite and offsite improvements.

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District

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District 9 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Marisol Rubio
48%
Tim Grayson
52%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age