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Tom Lackey

Republican, State Assembly

District 34, Palmdale

Time in office:

Assembly: 2014-present

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News coverage of Tom Lackey

Bio

Tom Lackey, 67, spent 28 years as a member of the California Highway Patrol. He has a bachelor’s degree in special education from Utah State University and was a teacher before joining the CHP. Before joining the Assembly in 2014, Lackey was a trustee with the Palmdale Elementary School District and he was a member of the Palmdale City Council. In the Assembly, he’s been named Legislator of the Year by the police chiefs association and has an A+ rating from anti-tax groups. He has two children.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

Of 39 bills:

5 Passed

10 Failed

24 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 5 passed, 10 failed, and 24 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
CA Independent Petroleum Association	$127.43	Dec 2, 2014	Meal*

* Legislator reports that the cost of this gift was reimbursed.

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

#22/120

This legislator is ranked 22nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Tom Lackey

AB 2337

Peace officers: theft.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress

Peace officers: theft.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

AB 1653

Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

ACR 205

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

Passed

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

AB 1826

Cannabis: recall, embargo, and destruction of cannabis and cannabis products.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions

In Progress

Cannabis: recall, embargo, and destruction of cannabis and cannabis products.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions

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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.

Standing