Heath Flora
- Assembly: 2016-present
Bio
Heath Flora, 43, is the Assembly Republican Leader. He’s a lifelong farmer who spent three summers as a firefighter for Cal Fire. He works for a business that manufactures nut harvesting and forcible entry equipment for firefighting. Flora also owns a company that sells used agricultural equipment. In 2022, a former lobbyist for the California Medical Association accused Flora of having an affair with her while he was married with two children. Flora, whose wife filed for divorce, was a member of the health committee at the time. Flora has not publicly addressed the allegations.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 9 passed, 19 failed, and 8 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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| Reyes Holdings L.L.C. | $95.34 | Aug 17, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| California Trucking Association | $80 | Apr 9, 2022 | Food and beverage |
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 100th 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 Correctional Peace Officers Association | $566.75 | Jul 13, 2023 | Golf and golf balls |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $556.75 | Jul 13, 2023 | Golf and golf balls |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $292.94 | Jun 29, 2023 | Food, beverage and box |
| Physician Association of California | $165 | Dec 8, 2023 | Attire |
| Reyes Holdings | $136.64 | Sep 25, 2023 | Food, beverage and glassware |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $128.65 | Nov 6, 2023 | In-room gift and notebook |
| NorCal Carpenters Union | $117.32 | Dec 1, 2023 | Food and beverage |
| Kenneth L. Maddy Institute | $103.67 | May 22, 2023 | Beverages and nuts/chocolates |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $88.95 | Apr 28, 2023 | Food and beverage and hydro flask |
| Equity California | $70.92 | Mar 29, 2023 | Food and beverage |
| Kate Sanchez | $70 | Sep 14, 2023 | Wine |
| Personal Insurance Federation of California | $62.34 | Jan 10, 2023 | Food and beverage |
| Reyes Holdings | $54.86 | Mar 23, 2023 | Food and beverage |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $29.56 | Jun 12, 2023 | Food and beverage |
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 55th 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 Chamber of Commerce | $590 | Nov 10, 2024 | Accomodation, Food and Drink |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association | $585 | Jul 18, 2024 | Golf |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $585 | Jul 18, 2024 | Golf |
| California Poultry Federation | $582.31 | Mar 13, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| Allstate | $260.43 | Dec 18, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| Sutter Health | $227.85 | Mar 16, 2024 | Basketball Ticket |
| California Problem Solvers Action Fund | $195.27 | Apr 10, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| Barona Band Of Mission Indians | $175.53 | Sep 23, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| California New Car Dealers Association | $163.7 | Mar 20, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association | $152.16 | Apr 30, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| Independent Voter Project | $101.98 | Jul 18, 2024 | Golf Balls |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| Personal Insurance Federation of California | $79.12 | Mar 11, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| FedEx | $71.6 | Nov 17, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| Wine Institute of California | $58.32 | Mar 11, 2024 | Food and Drink |
| California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association | $50.72 | Apr 30, 2024 | Food and Drink |
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 16th 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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| CA Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $4,956.85 | Jul 25, 2022 | |
| Shared Energy Future Foundation | $3,247.02 | Oct 24, 2022 | |
| Indendent Voter Project | $2,910 | Nov 13, 2022 | |
| First Tee Silicon Valley | $2,370 | Jul 14, 2022 | |
| Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companis | $2,033.78 | Oct 10, 2022 | |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $1,473.75 | Jul 14, 2022 | |
| CA Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $858.56 | Dec 8, 2022 | |
| CA Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $835.79 | Jun 16, 2022 | |
| CA Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $761.12 | Feb 3, 2022 | |
| American Pistachio Growers | $714.5 | Mar 1, 2022 | |
| Agricultural Council of California | $126.42 | Mar 14, 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 19th 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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| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $11,661.49 | Mar 31, 2023 | Accommodations, travel, beverage |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $3,947.34 | Jul 13, 2023 | Accomodations |
| First Tee Silicon Valley | $3,265 | Jul 16, 2023 | Accomodations, food, beverage, entertainment |
| Independent Voter Project | $3,152 | Nov 12, 2023 | Accomodations, food, beverage, entertainment |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $1,347.76 | Oct 24, 2023 | Accomodations, food, beverage |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $976.59 | Aug 24, 2023 | Accomodations, food, beverage |
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 2nd 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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| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $11,901.01 | Mar 22, 2024 | UK: |
| Independent Voter Project | $4,783 | Nov 17, 2024 | Hawaii: |
| Governor's Cup Foundation | $4,480.72 | Jul 18, 2024 | Pebble Beach: Accomodation, meals, beverages |
| California Independent Petroleum Association | $1,278.81 | Dec 12, 2024 | Pelican Hill Resort: |
| California Association of Health Plans | $1,184.73 | Feb 8, 2024 | Newport Beach: |
| Shared Energy Future Foundation | $686.24 | Dec 9, 2024 | New York: Accomodation, meals, beverages, travel |
| California Farmers & Ranchers | $273.82 | Apr 8, 2024 | Sacramento: Apron, food and beverage |
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 5th 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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| CAL FIRE Local 2881 PAC | $50,000 | Sep 27, 2023 | Charitable donation |
| Altria Client Services,. Inc. | $15,000 | Dec 20, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Yahoo, Inc. | $15,000 | Dec 4, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| NRG Energy Inc. | $15,000 | Nov 28, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| General Motors Corp | $15,000 | Nov 2, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $15,000 | Dec 6, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| General Motors Corp | $15,000 | Dec 8, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $15,000 | Dec 2, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Clean Energy | $12,500 | Nov 28, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Rock Holdings, Inc. | $12,500 | Sep 27, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition | $12,500 | Dec 13, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| William S. Fisher | $10,000 | Nov 8, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California New Car Dealers Association PAC | $10,000 | May 22, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| American Traffic Solutions, Inc. | $10,000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California Charter Schools Association | $10,000 | Jun 12, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems | $10,000 | May 18, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition | $10,000 | May 10, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Phillips 66 Company | $7,000 | Nov 7, 2023 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Phillips 66 | $5,000 | Sep 11, 2023 | Donation to 501 C3 for Charitable Purposes |
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 24th 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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| California Charter Schools Association | $10,000 | Apr 20, 2024 | Charitable donation |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $10,000 | May 8, 2024 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
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 47th 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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| PG&E Corporation Foundation | $250,000 | Sep 15, 2025 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| PBF Holding Company LLC | $25,000 | Dec 30, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Construction Employers Assn | $25,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | charitable fundraising event |
| Western States Petroleum Association | $25,000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| PMI US Corporate Services | $25,000 | Jul 30, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| Altria Client Services,. Inc. | $25,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| Picayuna Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians | $25,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Reyes Coca Cola Bottling | $20,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | Charitable fundraising event |
| AT&T INC. | $20,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| CBIA Issues Committee | $15,000 | Oct 17, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| California Assited Living Association PAC | $15,000 | Oct 28, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| Southern California Gas Company | $15,000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| Molina Healthcare Inc. | $15,000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| One Call | $15,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Tesoro Companies, Inc. | $15,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Coinbase | $15,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. PAC (UPSPAC) | $15,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| TESORO Companies, Inc | $15,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| American Career College | $15,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | Charitable fundraising event |
| The Doctors Management Company | $15,000 | Dec 18, 2025 | charitable fundraising event |
| Turo Inc | $15,000 | Sep 22, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems | $15,000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| Centene Corporation | $15,000 | Aug 19, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCE ASSOCIATION | $15,000 | Sep 10, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| California Charter Schools Association | $10,000 | Apr 28, 2025 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Phillips 66 Company | $10,000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| Phillips 66 Company | $10,000 | Jun 10, 2025 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $10,000 | Jun 9, 2025 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| RAI Services Company | $10,000 | Aug 21, 2025 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Members Voice of the State Building & Construction Trades Council of CA | $10,000 | Jul 14, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| Instacart | $10,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Renewable Fuels Association | $10,000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| DaVita Inc. | $10,000 | Sep 8, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| California Charter Schools Association | $10,000 | Nov 18, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Dart Container | $10,000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| PhRMA | $10,000 | Apr 18, 2025 | Charitable fundraiser event donation |
| Genetech USA | $5,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| California Building Industry Association PAC | $5,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Martinez Consulting | $5,000 | Nov 26, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Centene Corporation | $5,000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | $3,000 | Sep 30, 2025 | Charitable Donations |
| Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | $3,000 | Aug 12, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| PPG Industries Inc PAC | $3,000 | Sep 30, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| California Building Industry Association Independent Expenditure Committee | $3,000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
| VSP Vision Care | $1,334 | Nov 13, 2025 | Charitable Donation |
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 4th 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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| California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition | $25,000 | Jan 14, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Abbvie Inc. | $10,000 | Jan 21, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Centene Corporation | $5,000 | Jan 8, 2026 | charitable fundraising event |
| California Rice Industry Association PAC | $5,000 | Feb 27, 2026 | Fundraising Event |
| Police Officers Research Association of California Political Issues Committee | $2,500 | Mar 5, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Mark and Marjorie Friedman | $2,500 | Mar 5, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| American Pistachio Growers California PAC | $2,500 | Mar 5, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising event |
| John Vignocchi | $500 | Mar 5, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
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 19th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Previous Election (2024):