Tina McKinnor
- Assembly: 2022-present
News coverage of Tina McKinnor
Bio
Tina McKinnor, 61, is a former legislative staffer and government affairs consultant who authored a bill that allowed Capitol staff unionize. Prior to her election to the Assembly, she served as chief of staff to several members of the Assembly. McKinnor was civic engagement director for the non-profit LAVoice and director of operations for the California Democratic Party. In the Assembly, she authored a controversial bill to stop doctors and hospital workers from being required to notify police if they suspected their patient was a victim of domestic violence. McKinnor has a bachelor’s in accounting from Cal State Dominguez Hills. McKinnor is the mother of two adult sons.
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Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 23 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 23 bills: 5 passed, 1 failed, and 17 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.
146.0% higher than the average legislators
Party Committees
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412.0% 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.
27.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
118.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women in CA Leadership | $162.54 | Aug 30, 2022 | Dinner |
| Personal Insurance Federation of CA | $148.39 | Jul 8, 2022 | Dinner |
| National Assoc. of Mutual Insurance Companies | $136.01 | Aug 30, 2022 | Dinner |
| Women in CA Leadership | $100 | Jun 21, 2022 | Flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 6, 2022 | lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | lunch |
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 78th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Tina McKinnor
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
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.
Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection
Assembly Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
2MINAB 851
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