Riverside Police Officers Association

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Riverside Police Officers' Association
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Riverside Police Officers’ Association
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PAC
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN PAC
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFCERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC PAC
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PAC SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN. PAC
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION
RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Past Affiliations

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Brian Smith

Lobbying Representations

This list shows when this lobbyist testified in a hearing, who they were representing and which bill was involved. The data covers 2015-18 and 2023-present.

Date	Lobbyist	Bill	Hearing	Testimony
September 11, 2025	Ryan Sherman	SB 627	Public Safety	Testimony Link
April 8, 2025	Ryan Sherman	AB 1109	Judiciary	Testimony Link
March 11, 2025	Ryan Sherman	AB 400	Public Safety	Testimony Link
March 4, 2025	Ryan Sherman	AB 297	Public Safety	Testimony Link
March 4, 2025	Ryan Sherman	AB 327	Public Safety	Testimony Link
April 2, 2024	Ryan Sherman	AB 2419	Public Safety	Testimony Link
March 21, 2023	Ryan Sherman	AB 742	Public Safety	Testimony Link
March 7, 2023	Ryan Sherman	AB 328	Public Safety	Testimony Link
March 7, 2023	Ryan Sherman	AB 97	Public Safety	Testimony Link
February 14, 2023	Ryan Sherman	AB 18	Public Safety	Testimony Link

Bill Alignment

Bill Alignments represents this person's position on legislation and, where it applies, the organization they were representing. These positions are captured from in-person testimony and written positions that have been submitted to committees. The data covers 2015-18 and 2023-present.

Year:

Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
SB 487: Workers’ compensation.	Self	Support
SB 447: Workers’ compensation: death benefits.	Self	Support
SB 221: Crimes: stalking.	Self	Support
AB 2760: Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices.	Self	Against
AB 1383: Public employees’ retirement benefits.	Self	Support
AB 387: Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act.	Self	Support
SB 1004: Law enforcement: masks.	Self	Against
SB 1208: Money laundering: digital assets.	Self	Support
AB 1537: Peace officers: secondary employment.	Self	Against
AB 1896: Public employment: disqualifications.	Self	Against
AB 1917: Criminal procedure: information.	Self	Against
AB 767: Sexually violent predators: schools.	Self	Support
AB 1656: Human trafficking case continuances.	Self	Support
AB 2052: Criminal procedure: continuances.	Self	Support
AB 2274: Crimes: plea deals.	Self	Support
SB 848: Pupil safety: school employee misconduct: child abuse prevention.	Self	Support
SB 19: Crimes: threats.	Self	Support
SB 1056: Criminal procedure.	Self	Support
SB 1105: Law enforcement.	Self	Against
SB 1330: Assault and battery: utility workers.	Self	Support
SB 758: Public health: nitrous oxide.	Self	Support
SB 907: Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.	Self	Support
SB 1373: Diversion.	Self	Support
SB 356: Elderly Parole Program.	Self	Support
SB 936: Nitrous oxide: sales.	Self	Support
AB 1685: Driving privilege: points.	Self	Support
SB 1314: Cigarette or tobacco product retailers: new retail locations and sale of nitrous oxide.	Self	Support
AB 1632: Trespass.	Self	Support
AB 1564: Employer-employee relations: confidential communications.	Self	Support
SB 1015: Crimes: minors.	Self	Support
SB 1022: Human trafficking: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act.	Self	Support
SB 1395: Criminal procedure: protective orders.	Self	Support
SB 99: Military protective orders.	Self	Support
SB 1013: Automated license plate recognition systems.	Self	Against
AB 1569: Pupil safety: electric bicycle: safety and training program.	Self	Support
AB 1088: Public health: kratom.	Self	Support
AB 634: Tianeptine.	Self	Support
AB 1568: Sex offenses: registration.	Self	Support
AB 1662: Misdemeanor diversion.	Self	Support
AB 1549: Alternative domestic violence program.	Self	Support
AB 2297: Restitution: diversion.	Self	Support
SB 562: Bail.	Self	Against
SB 891: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.	Self	Support
SB 953: Driving record: points: vehicular manslaughter.	Self	Support
AB 2636: Juveniles.	Self	Support
SB 1306: Controlled substances: gamma-butyrolactone.	Self	Against
SB 747: Civil rights: deprivation of federal constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities.	Self	Against
SB 1198: Vehicles: reckless driving: impoundment.	Self	Support
AB 46: Diversion.	Self	Support
AB 1605: Driving under the influence: alcohol sales.	Self	Support
AB 1627: Public employment: disqualifications.	Self	Against
AB 1686: Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.	Self	Support
AB 1897: Mentally disordered offenders: criteria for commitment.	Self	Support
AB 2232: Parole advancement hearings: reporting.	Self	Support
AB 1545: Sexually violent predators.	Self	Support
AB 2342: Parole.	Self	Support
SB 1278: Elderly Parole Program.	Self	Support
SB 926: Public safety: Funding of Proposition 36 Act.	Self	Support
SB 906: Parole: closed session.	Self	Support
AB 1687: Driver’s licenses: revocation.	Self	Support
AB 2108: Diversion: retail theft.	Self	Against
AB 2318: Law enforcement: facilitating medical care.	Self	Against
AB 1814: Peace officer training: driving under the influence.	Self	Support
SB 945: School curriculum: physical education framework: cardiopulmonary resuscitation: automated external defibrillators.	Self	Support
SB 1027: California Street Prostitution Issues and Options Task Force.	Self	Support
AB 1749: Interfering with wildfire suppression and emergency responses with drone.	Self	Support
AB 2147: Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.	Self	Support
AB 1959: Juvenile justice.	Self	Support
SB 1071: Death certificates.	Self	Support
AB 1922: Restraint of incarcerated persons.	Self	Against
AB 2076: The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act: online marketplaces: nitrous oxide.	Self	Support
AB 1874: Vehicles: driver’s license suspension and revocation.	Self	Support
AB 1877: Domestic violence: protective orders.	Self	Support
AB 2237: Probation: term length.	Self	Support
AB 2502: Vehicles: driving under the influence: driving automation.	Self	Support
AB 1665: School athletics: coaches: youth athletics behavioral and mental health training.	Self	Support
AB 1830: Ignition interlock devices.	Self	Support
AB 1941: Organized metal theft.	Self	Support
AB 1586: Opioid overdose reversal medication: school resource officers.	Self	Support
AB 1889: Protective orders.	Self	Support
AB 1948: Firearms: concealed carry licenses.	Self	Support
AB 1681: Victim’s and witness’ rights.	Self	Support
AB 1716: California Victim Compensation Board: tuition reimbursement.	Self	Support
AB 1667: Serious felonies: furnishing fentanyl to a minor.	Self	Support
AB 1741: Sexual battery.	Self	Support
AB 1589: Firearms: silencers.	Self	Support
AB 292: Domestic violence.	Self	Support
SB 274: Automated license plate recognition systems.	Self	Against
AB 8: Cannabis: cannabinoids: industrial hemp.	Self	Support
SB 627: Law enforcement: masks.	Self	Against
AB 1178: Peace officers: confidentiality of records.	Self	Support
SB 805: Crimes.	Self	Against
SB 571: Emergencies: crimes.	Self	Support
AB 468: Crimes: looting.	Self	Support
AB 1231: Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.	Self	Against
AB 653: Child abuse: mandated reporters: talent agents, managers, and coaches.	Self	Support
SB 701: Signal jammers.	Self	Support
SB 734: Criminal procedure: discrimination.	Self	Support
AB 400: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training: police canines.	Self	Support
AB 476: Metal theft.	Self	Support
AB 572: Criminal procedure: interrogations.	Self	Against
SB 568: Pupil health: epinephrine delivery systems: schoolsites and childcare programs.	Self	Support
AB 992: Peace officers.	Self	Support
AB 1005: Drowning prevention: public schools: informational materials.	Self	Support
AB 1087: Crimes: vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.	Self	Support
AB 1094: Crimes: torture of a minor: parole.	Self	Support
AB 352: Crimes: criminal threats.	Self	Support
AB 366: Ignition interlock devices.	Self	Support
AB 237: Crimes: threats.	Self	Support
AB 394: Public transportation providers.	Self	Support
AB 451: Law enforcement policies: restraining orders.	Self	Support
AB 486: Crimes: burglary tools.	Self	Support
AB 535: Threatening a witness: assisting a prosecution.	Self	Support
AB 848: Sexual battery.	Self	Support
AB 1085: License plates: obstruction or alteration.	Self	Support
SB 483: Mental health diversion.	Self	Support
SB 680: Sex offender registration: unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.	Self	Support
AB 327: Crimes: false reporting.	Self	Support
SB 459: Peace officers: confidential communications: exceptions: group peer support services.	Self	Support
AB 379: Crimes: prostitution.	Self	Support
SB 385: Peace officers.	Self	Support
SB 4: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.	Self	Support
SB 28: Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) court program.	Self	Support
SB 6: Controlled substances: xylazine.	Self	Support
AB 1057: Personal Income Tax Law: exclusions: first responders: overtime pay.	Self	Support
AB 814: Personal Income Tax Law: exclusions: law enforcement retirement.	Self	Support
AB 433: Mental health diversion.	Self	Support
AB 63: Loitering with intent to commit prostitution.	Self	Support
AB 847: Peace officers: confidentiality of records.	Self	Against
SB 448: Trespassing: removal of trespassers on residential property.	Self	Support
AB 1396: Crimes: sexual assault.	Self	Support
AB 324: California Values Act: exception.	Self	Support
AB 47: Elderly Parole Program.	Self	Support
AB 1022: Authority to remove vehicles.	Self	Against
AB 1006: Firearms: concealed carry.	Self	Support
AB 1011: Crimes: child abuse and neglect: sentence credits.	Self	Support
AB 1118: Criminal procedure: search warrants.	Self	Support
AB 1279: Criminal procedure: sentencing.	Self	Against
AB 453: Pupil safety: comprehensive school safety plans.	Self	Support
AB 938: Criminal procedure: sentencing.	Self	Against
AB 568: Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency Act.	Self	Support
AB 633: Human trafficking: vacatur relief for victims.	Self	Against
AB 837: Ketamine.	Self	Support
AB 383: Firearms: prohibition: minors.	Self	Support
AB 285: Criminal procedure: protective orders.	Self	Support
AB 297: Arson: penalties.	Self	Support
AB 336: Criminal penalties: wildfires.	Self	Support
AB 355: Crimes: extortion.	Self	Support
AB 71: Ignition interlock devices.	Self	Support

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Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
SB 1414: Crimes: solicitation of a minor.	Self	Support
SB 690: Domestic violence.	Self	Support
SB 918: Law enforcement contact process: search warrants.	Self	Support
SB 926: Crimes: distribution of intimate images.	Self	Support
SB 902: Firearms: public safety.	Self	Support
SB 268: Crimes: serious and violent felonies.	Self	Support
AB 1976: Occupational safety and health standards: first aid materials: opioid antagonists.	Self	Support
AB 1962: Crimes: disorderly conduct.	Self	Support
AB 977: Emergency departments: assault and battery.	Self	Support
AB 1788: Mental health multidisciplinary personnel team.	Self	Support
AB 3021: Criminal procedure: interrogations.	Self	Against
AB 1954: Sexually violent predators.	Self	Support
SB 981: Sexually explicit digital images.	Self	Support
SB 905: Crimes: theft from a vehicle.	Self	Support
SB 982: Crimes: organized theft.	Self	Support
AB 2943: Crimes: shoplifting.	Self	Support
AB 2741: Rental car companies: electronic surveillance technology.	Self	Support
AB 3083: Domestic violence: protective orders: background checks.	Self	Support
AB 2223: Cannabis: industrial hemp.	Self	Support
AB 1779: Theft: jurisdiction.	Self	Support
AB 1802: Crimes: organized theft.	Self	Support
AB 1960: Sentencing enhancements: property loss.	Self	Support
SB 1502: Controlled substances: xylazine.	Self	Support
SB 226: Controlled substances: armed possession: fentanyl.	Self	Support
SB 933: Crimes: child pornography.	Self	Support
AB 2421: Employer-employee relations: confidential communications.	Self	Support
AB 2136: Controlled substances: analyzing and testing.	Self	Against
AB 2296: Enhancements: concentrated cannabis.	Self	Support
AB 2391: Bail: pretrial release.	Self	Support
AB 2406: Crimes: theft.	Self	Support
AB 2470: Violent felonies: domestic violence.	Self	Support
AB 2603: Hate crimes: search warrants.	Self	Support
AB 2609: Crimes: false reporting.	Self	Support
AB 2788: Crimes.	Self	Support
AB 2790: Crimes: organized retail theft.	Self	Support
AB 2923: Peace officers: public complaints.	Self	Against
AB 3231: Violent felonies: hate crimes.	Self	Support
AB 2365: Public health: kratom.	Self	Support
AB 2645: Electronic toll collection systems: information sharing: law enforcement.	Self	Support
AB 1931: Criminal procedure: protective orders.	Self	Support
AB 2308: Domestic violence: protective orders.	Self	Support
AB 3039: Juries: peremptory challenges.	Self	Support
AB 1794: Crimes: larceny.	Self	Support
AB 2042: Police canines: guidelines.	Self	Against
AB 2209: California Values Act: exception.	Self	Support
AB 2438: Property crimes: enhancements.	Self	Support
AB 2814: Crimes: unlawful entry: intent to commit package theft.	Self	Support
AB 3241: Law enforcement: police canines.	Self	Support
AB 2111: License plates: obstruction or alteration.	Self	Support
SB 1122: Peace officers: educational requirements.	Self	Support
AB 2419: Search warrants: child prostitution.	Self	Support
Apr 2, 2024Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety		Support
AB 1941: Local public employee organizations.	Self	Support
AB 3037: Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.	Self	Support
AB 3127: Reporting of crimes: mandated reporters.	Self	Against
AB 2766: Prisons: parole calculations and inmate release credits.	Self	Support
AB 2002: Vehicles: public safety: Blue Envelope Program.	Self	Support
AB 1809: Recall and resentencing.	Self	Support
AB 2035: Sexually violent predators: conditional release.	Self	Support
AB 1803: Criminal procedure: restitution.	Self	Support
AB 1804: Crime: fentanyl trafficking.	Self	Support
AB 1909: Criminal fines: collection.	Self	Support
AB 1090: County officers: sheriffs.	Self	Against
AB 1260: Parole: notice of release date.	Self	Support
AB 1299: School safety: school resource officers: school police officers: school safety plans.	Self	Against
AB 758: Firearms.	Self	Support
AB 797: Local government: police review boards.	Self	Against
SB 58: Controlled substances: decriminalization of certain hallucinogenic substances.	Self	Against
SB 641: Public health: alcohol and drug programs: naloxone.	Self	Support
SB 10: Pupil health: opioid overdose prevention and treatment: Melanie’s Law.	Self	Support
SB 19: Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force.	Self	Support
AB 733: Firearms: sale by government entity.	Self	Against
AB 890: Controlled substances: probation.	Self	Support
SB 2: Firearms.	Self	Against
SB 234: Opioid antagonists: stadiums, concert venues, and amusement parks.	Self	Support
SB 46: Controlled substances: treatment.	Self	Support
AB 33: Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force.	Self	Support
SB 60: Social media platforms: controlled substances: order to remove.	Self	Support
AB 1486: Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use.	Self	Against
AB 461: Student safety: fentanyl test strips.	Self	Support
AB 243: Child abduction survivors: address confidentiality program.	Self	Support
SB 55: Vehicles: catalytic converters.	Self	Support
AB 641: Automobile dismantlers: catalytic converters.	Self	Support
AB 1027: Social media platforms: drug safety policies.	Self	Support
AB 994: Law enforcement: social media.	Self	Against
SB 50: Vehicles: enforcement.	Self	Against
SB 514: Wiretapping: authorization.	Self	Support
SB 868: Pupil safety: trauma kits.	Self	Support
SB 67: Controlled substances: overdose reporting.	Self	Support
AB 1080: Criminal justice realignment.	Self	Support
AB 1740: Human trafficking: notice: pediatric care facilities.	Self	Support
SB 377: Firearms.	Self	Against
SB 94: Recall and resentencing: special circumstances.	Self	Against
AB 1034: Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004: exemption: construction industry employees.	Self	Against
SB 75: Courts: judgeships.	Self	Support
SB 400: Peace officers: confidentiality of records.	Self	Against
SB 643: School safety: Safe-To-Tell Program.	Self	Support
AB 675: Controlled substances.	Self	Support
AB 955: Controlled substances.	Self	Support
SB 8: Firearms liability insurance.	Self	Against
AB 791: Postconviction bail.	Self	Support
AB 24: Emergency response: opioid antagonist kits.	Self	Support
AB 28: Firearms and ammunition: excise tax.	Self	Against
AB 235: Civil Rights Department: Labor Trafficking Unit.	Self	Support
AB 1378: Criminal procedure: protective order violation.	Self	Support
AB 808: Crimes: rape.	Self	Support
SB 472: Pupil health: opioid overdose reversal medication.	Self	Support
AB 642: Law enforcement agencies: facial recognition technology.	Self	Support
AB 742: Law enforcement: police canines.	Self	Against
Mar 21, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety		Against
AB 229: Violent felonies.	Self	Support
AB 479: Alternative domestic violence program.	Self	Support
AB 328: Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.	Self	Support
Mar 7, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety		Support
AB 97: Firearms: unserialized firearms.	Self	Support
Mar 7, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety		Support
AB 15: Public records: parole calculations and inmate release credits.	Self	Support
AB 257: Encampments: penalties.	Self	Support
AB 330: Domestic violence: victim’s information card.	Self	Support
AB 335: Retail theft.	Self	Support
AB 355: Firearms: assault weapons: exception for peace officer training.	Self	Support
AB 93: Criminal procedure: consensual searches.	Self	Against
AB 18: Controlled substances.	Self	Support
Feb 14, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety		Support
AB 21: Peace officers: training.	Self	Support
AB 27: Sentencing: firearms enhancements.	Self	Support
AB 76: Money laundering: blockchain technology.	Self	Support

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Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
SB 897: Workers’ compensation.	Self	Support
Jun 22, 2016Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance		Support
Jun 22, 2016Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance		Support
May 23, 2016Senate Floor		Support

Financials

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Total org contributions to all receivers from All

$9,050

Giver	Given By	Receiver	Transaction Type	Date	Amount
Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC PAC	Bill Essayli	Candidate Donations	Apr 5, 2022	$2,500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN PAC	Eric Linder	Candidate Donations	Sep 29, 2016	$750
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN PAC	Eric Linder	Candidate Donations	Apr 4, 2016	$500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSN. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	Mar 9, 2011	$2,500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	Jan 31, 2011	-$2,500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	Oct 29, 2010	$2,500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE	Ted Lieu	Candidate Donations	Mar 1, 2010	$1,000
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	Jan 14, 2009	$500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	Jul 6, 2008	$500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	May 17, 2008	$500
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Riverside Police Officers Association	RIVERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. PAC	Brian Nestande	Candidate Donations	Feb 7, 2008	$300
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