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Tom Lackey

Republican, State Assembly
District 34, Palmdale
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2014-present

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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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Bill Activity

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Of 38 bills:
5 Passed
10 Failed
23 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 5 passed, 10 failed, and 23 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$127.43Dec 2, 2014Meal*
* 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 1752
Eminent domain: appraisals.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary

In Progress
Eminent domain: appraisals.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
ACR 205
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

In Progress
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules
AB 2264
District agricultural associations: real property: affordable housing.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture

In Progress
District agricultural associations: real property: affordable housing.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture
AB 2337
Peace officers: theft.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Peace officers: theft.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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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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May 18, 2026

AB 1653

Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.

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Apr 20, 2026

AB 1687

Driver’s licenses: revocation.

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Apr 20, 2026

AB 1685

Driving privilege: points.

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Apr 14, 2026

AB 1826

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

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Apr 7, 2026

AB 1861

Special education: public complaint database.

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Mar 25, 2026

AB 2264

District agricultural associations: real property: affordable housing.

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Mar 24, 2026

AB 1687

Driver’s licenses: revocation.

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Mar 24, 2026

AB 1686

Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.

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Mar 24, 2026

AB 1685

Driving privilege: points.

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Mar 18, 2026

AB 1861

Special education: public complaint database.

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Mar 18, 2026

AB 1653

Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.

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Mar 9, 2026

ACR 147

Special Olympics Day.

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District

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

Previous Election (2024):

Ricardo Ortega
38%
Tom Lackey
62%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age