Tri Ta
- Assembly: 2022-present
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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
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Bill Activity
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Of 35 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 3 passed, 12 failed, and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Policy
Bills Authored by Tri Ta
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
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 Local Government
Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Assembly Standing Committee on Rules
Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
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