Tri Ta
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
Tri Ta, 53, is the latest lawmaker to try to end the hassle Californians face switching their clocks twice a year. Ta was born in Vietnam and moved to America with his parents when he was 19 as refugees. He graduated soon after from Cal State Los Angeles. Ta was elected to the Westminster City Council in 2006. In 2012, Ta became the nation’s first Vietnamese-American mayor. He represents Orange County’s Little Saigon, the highest concentration of Vietnamese-Americans in the United States. Ta is married with two daughters.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 8 passed, 14 failed, and 13 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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association | $231.38 | Jan 31, 2023 | Dinner |
| Communities for California Cardrooms | $193.27 | Mar 8, 2023 | Food & drink |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $182.76 | Dec 11, 2023 | Meal |
| Reyes Holdings | $136.64 | Sep 5, 2023 | Food/drink/glass are |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | Reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | Reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | Inaugural event reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | Engraved box |
| California Fresh Fruit Association | $67.61 | Mar 21, 2023 | Meal |
| California Farm Bureau Federation | $66.23 | Mar 28, 2023 | Legislative Reception |
| Kate Sanchez | $58 | Sep 14, 2023 | Wine bottle |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $36.99 | Apr 10, 2023 | Wine bottle |
| Reyes Holdings | $31.11 | Mar 23, 2023 | Food & drink |
| California Fresh Fruit Association | $20 | Aug 17, 2023 | Lunch box |
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 92nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Communities for California Cardrooms | $267.64 | Jan 17, 2024 | Dinner |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $173.53 | Sep 23, 2024 | Dinner |
| California New Car Dealers Association | $163.7 | Mar 20, 2024 | Reception |
| California Independent Petroleum Association | $141.6 | Dec 13, 2024 | Breakfast |
| Brian Ka Kim | $140 | Oct 9, 2024 | Floral Arrangement |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $129.83 | Feb 22, 2024 | Fleece |
| Disney | $128.9 | Feb 21, 2024 | Dining Meal and Remy Plush |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $127.92 | Oct 14, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $115.15 | Aug 1, 2024 | Fleece |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $109.61 | Jan 11, 2024 | Nineteenth Annual Back to Session Bash |
| California Association of Realtors | $102 | Apr 30, 2024 | Reception |
| Reyes Holdings | $94 | Aug 20, 2024 | Reception and Glassware |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | Reception |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $86 | Mar 13, 2024 | Breakfast and Hat |
| American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 685 | $75.04 | Mar 18, 2024 | Reception |
| California Business Properties Assocation | $68.26 | Aug 13, 2024 | Reception |
| Wine Institute of California | $58.32 | Mar 11, 2024 | Reception |
| California Strawberry Commission | $58.26 | Apr 24, 2024 | Reception |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | $53.25 | May 13, 2024 | Reception |
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 49th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Independent Petroleum Association | $562.74 | Dec 15, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 76th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Perfume River Restaurant | $7,500 | Jun 10, 2023 | Multiple legislative bills were discussed and presented to the public |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 58th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NRCC | $91,610 | Aug 8, 2025 | Two writs filed with CA Supreme Court Case No. S292490 filed on 8/18/25 and S292592 filed on 8/25/25 |
| Quang Tri Victory Foundation | $13,085 | Mar 19, 2025 | Freeway sign authorized by AB 2698 (Chapter 574, Statutes of 2024) |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 28th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | $10,000 | Jan 27, 2026 | Honoring servicemembers of Army of Rep. of Vietnam and American Soldiers for their roles in Quang Tri battle |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 34th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):