Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Democrat, State Assembly
District 4, Davis
Time in office:
- Assembly: 2016-present
Bio
This bio was written by CalMatters based on a variety of sources.
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, 72, is the Assembly Majority Leader. She has degrees in business administration and accounting from San Jose State. She was the first woman mayor of Winters. In state office, she has championed bills protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual harassment, and she’s spearheaded efforts to reduce the severity of wildfires. A friend of labor interests, she authored union-supported legislation to pay prevailing wage to workers on forest-thinning projects and another that would have restricted automated, driverless vehicles in the trucking industry. Curry has two adult daughters and a stepson with her longtime partner.
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Ideology
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Bill Activity
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For this session year, this legislator initiated 39 bills: 23 passed, 3 failed, and 13 are currently pending.
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Influence
Influence is money, travel or gifts given to an incumbent lawmaker for purposes of a working relationship between the donor and the legislator.
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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|---|---|---|---|
| Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $189.9 | May 6, 2021 | Dessert Box, entertainment and Dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $172.89 | Jun 22, 2021 | dinner |
| Evan Low for Assembly 2022 | $117.65 | Jun 16, 2021 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $83 | Jun 21, 2021 | Dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $72.49 | Sep 11, 2021 | Champagne |
| California Democratic Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | Lunch |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $54.5 | Jun 29, 2021 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $50.11 | Jun 16, 2021 | Lunch |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $45 | Mar 3, 2021 | Champagne |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $39.2 | Jan 20, 2021 | Say Abortion” shirt and a pink pashmina |
| Susan Rubio for Senate 2022 | $37.2 | Mar 15, 2021 | RBG tote bag and collar |
| American Pistachio Growers | $25 | Apr 2, 2021 | A bag of Pistachios and a Pistachio mascot |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $24.64 | Jan 28, 2021 | Photo Book (Pictures of Organizational Session and Swearing in) |
| California State University Office of the Chancellor | $21.8 | Jun 3, 2021 | commemorative stole and mask |
| Bill Wong LLC | $19 | Mar 17, 2021 | scarf |
| California Issues Forum | $18.76 | Mar 15, 2021 | Book |
| Evan Low for Assembly 2022 | $12.15 | Jul 14, 2021 | Vaccination t-shirt |
| API Legislative Caucus Foundation | $11.6 | May 25, 2021 | API Heritage Month Gift Bag |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.44 | Mar 25, 2021 | Cesar Chavez Face Mask |
| Assemblymember Reyes for Assembly 2022 | $7.5 | Mar 4, 2021 | face mask |
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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
#28/120
This legislator is ranked 28th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Citrus Mutual | $212.89 | May 24, 2022 | Food and Drink |
| Associated General Contractors (AGC) | $168.71 | May 12, 2022 | Food and Drink |
| California Issues Forum | $135 | Jun 27, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $128 | Aug 22, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Agave Council | $120 | Jul 8, 2022 | Agave Spirit |
| Napa Solano Central Labor Council | $100 | May 16, 2022 | Joint Legislative Conference Dinner Ticket |
| Reyes Holdings L. L. LC | $95.34 | Aug 17, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| Women in California Leadership | $94.99 | Jan 22, 2022 | Flowers |
| Equality California | $90 | Mar 22, 2022 | Food and beverage |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice | $85.17 | Jun 22, 2022 | Food and drink |
| Wine Institute of California | $77.47 | Mar 7, 2022 | Legislative Reception |
| California Issues Forum | $76 | Feb 28, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $75.85 | Aug 23, 2022 | 2021-2022 CLLC Commemorative poster |
| Associated General Contractors (AGC) | $73.81 | May 12, 2022 | Legislative Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | Lunch at Sheraton |
| California Democratic Party | $62.96 | May 3, 2022 | Lunch at Sterling Hotel |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Offsite Caucus Lunch- Centerplate |
| California Association of Recreation & Park Districts | $56.26 | May 20, 2022 | Lunch |
| Northern California Water Association | $36 | Jun 20, 2022 | Dinner |
| Jim Wood for Assembly | $30 | May 10, 2022 | Meal |
| Women in California Leadership | $22.01 | Dec 5, 2022 | two office plants |
| California Issues Forum | $20.28 | Jun 14, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $19.74 | Aug 15, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $14.32 | May 23, 2022 | Lunch |
| California State University | $7.8 | May 24, 2022 | Red building vest |
| California Hospital Association | $6.96 | May 9, 2022 | Food and beverage |
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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
#27/120
This legislator is ranked 27th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California | $459.52 | Sep 10, 2023 | 2 Event tickets |
| Sutter Health | $400 | Jul 29, 2023 | 2 concert tickets |
| Women in California Leadership | $228.83 | Feb 16, 2023 | Meals & Beverage |
| Kaiser Foundation | $224.52 | Mar 22, 2023 | Dinner |
| Women in California Leadership | $196.63 | Jan 11, 2023 | Reception & Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $152.35 | Jun 7, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $140 | Aug 28, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $136 | Jan 23, 2023 | Dinner |
| Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians of Colusa | $116.85 | Mar 17, 2023 | Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | Meal |
| United Domestic Workers of America/AFSCME* | $76.98 | Feb 28, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| Almond Alliance | $75 | Dec 5, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | Meal |
| California Professional Firefighters | $68.78 | May 31, 2023 | Reception |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | Meal |
| Toni Atkins for Lt. Governor 2026 | $66.6 | Feb 13, 2023 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | Meal |
| Kate Sanchez | $64 | Sep 14, 2023 | Bottle of Wine |
| Alliance for Safety and Justice | $60 | Apr 17, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| Family Winemakers of California | $51.35 | Jan 23, 2023 | Reception |
| CalNonprofits | $45.14 | Jun 7, 2023 | lunch |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $38.71 | May 11, 2023 | Hydro Water Flask |
| California Travel Association | $28.96 | May 17, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $25.69 | Jan 31, 2023 | Reception |
| Agricultural Council of California | $23.39 | Mar 1, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $23.31 | Mar 1, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| California Hospital Association | $23.29 | Mar 1, 2023 | Food & Drink |
| California Retailers Association | $23.29 | Mar 1, 2023 | Food & Drink |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $21.52 | Jun 19, 2023 | Meal |
| California Attractions and Parks Association | $20 | May 9, 2023 | Food and Drink |
| California Beer and Beverage Distributers | $17 | May 10, 2023 | Reception |
| CalTrout | $16.35 | Feb 6, 2023 | Reception |
| Audubon California | $16.35 | Feb 6, 2023 | Reception |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | May 22, 2023 | Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $15.2 | Feb 22, 2023 | Lunch |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $14.07 | Apr 14, 2023 | American Flag Bracelet |
| California Issues Forum | $13.07 | Sep 5, 2023 | Lunch |
| California Automatic Vendors Council | $13.05 | Mar 1, 2023 | Healthy snack gift bag |
| California Issues Forum | $12.8 | Feb 15, 2023 | Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $12.5 | Jun 21, 2023 | Lunch |
| Service Employee International Union, Local 1000 | $11.67 | Feb 14, 2023 | Chocolates |
| California Issues Forum | $11.52 | May 17, 2023 | Breakfast |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $4.09 | Mar 20, 2023 | Candy |
| Community Water Center Action Fund | $3.5 | Feb 6, 2023 | Reception |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $2.18 | May 9, 2023 | Lapel Pin |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $1.29 | Jan 26, 2023 | Door sign |
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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
#32/120
This legislator is ranked 32nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| University of California | $552.94 | Sep 8, 2024 | Dinner(2 tickets) |
| Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $311.2 | Mar 21, 2024 | Food/Beverage |
| California Resources Corporation | $202.3 | Apr 8, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $199.62 | Nov 6, 2024 | New Member Dinner |
| California Citrus Mutual | $195.49 | Feb 21, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $178.08 | Mar 13, 2024 | Caucus Jacket |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | Caucus Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $137.5 | Aug 12, 2024 | Dinner |
| Josh Newman for Senate 2024 | $131 | Apr 15, 2024 | Dinner |
| California State Council of Laborers | $104.4 | Apr 10, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | Rec Food/Drink |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | Reception |
| Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $86.97 | May 30, 2024 | Food/Beverage/Olive Oil |
| Corey Jackson for Assembly | $84.71 | Sep 27, 2024 | Birthday Flowers |
| California State Protocol Foundation | $71.46 | Jun 24, 2024 | Reception Food/Bev |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | Caucus Lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | Policy Retreat Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | Vice Pres Reception |
| PhRMA | $53.25 | May 13, 2024 | Reception Food/Bev |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $50 | Mar 13, 2024 | Breakfast |
| Women in California Leadership | $42.84 | Mar 11, 2024 | Lunch |
| Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $40 | Sep 5, 2024 | Food/Beverage Charcuterie Tray |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $36 | Mar 13, 2024 | Cowboy Hat |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | Policy Retreat Meal |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $24.45 | Jun 18, 2024 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $20.93 | Aug 31, 2024 | T-Shirt |
| California Issues Forum | $20.72 | Apr 17, 2024 | Lunch |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | Coffee mug |
| California Issues Forum | $19.69 | Feb 21, 2024 | Lunch |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $16.77 | Apr 2, 2024 | Meal |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $15.44 | Feb 6, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.4 | Mar 20, 2024 | Lunch Lunch |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $15 | Mar 21, 2024 | |
| California Citrus Mutual | $12 | Feb 21, 2024 | Box of Citrus Fruit |
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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
#25/120
This legislator is ranked 25th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
|
|---|---|---|---|
| The California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $10,098.65 | Oct 15, 2021 | |
| Governor's Cup Foundation Inc. | $2,060.04 | Jun 15, 2021 | |
| Aspen Institute Germany | $1,545.04 | Oct 12, 2021 | |
| Foundation for California's Technology and Innovation Economy Foundation | $1,250.29 | Aug 5, 2021 | |
| TechNet | $755.59 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| California Issues Forum | $395.43 | Nov 9, 2021 |
Sponsored Travel
Many legislators take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
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
#2/120
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for California's Technology and Innovation Economy | $1,630 | Aug 4, 2022 | |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $1,157.79 | Mar 18, 2022 | |
| California Issues Forum | $920.29 | Dec 12, 2022 | |
| California Foundation on the Enviornment & the Economy | $752.44 | Feb 3, 2022 | |
| California Issues Forum | $590 | Mar 11, 2022 | |
| California Manufacturers & Technology Association | $400.64 | Feb 10, 2022 | |
| California Teachers Association | $361.7 | Mar 24, 2022 | |
| United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council | $162.98 | Mar 24, 2022 | |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $162.98 | Mar 24, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Many legislators take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
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
#43/120
This legislator is ranked 43rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $12,049.19 | Mar 31, 2023 | travel related to legislative study tour |
| California Biotechnology Foundation | $3,379 | Oct 3, 2023 | travel related to Life Sciences CA Policvmaker Conference |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,189 | Nov 9, 2023 | Travel related to Tech Foundation Legislative conference |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,007.49 | Feb 9, 2023 | travel related to Energy Policy Conference |
| The Regents of the University of California | $403.18 | Nov 30, 2023 | travel related to end of year dinner and conversation with UC President Drake |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $351.45 | Jun 22, 2023 | travel related to transportation policy conference |
Sponsored Travel
Many legislators take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
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
#8/120
This legislator is ranked 8th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $13,740.18 | Mar 22, 2024 | United Kingdom: travel related to legislative study tour |
| Women in California Leadership | $4,750.07 | Sep 12, 2024 | Scotland/Ireland: travel related to legislative study tour |
| California Issues Forum | $1,733 | Dec 16, 2024 | La Jolla, California: Travel related to New Democrats Policy Summit |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $1,209.53 | Dec 12, 2024 | Austin, Texas: travel related to Legislative Leaders' Symposium |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $778.47 | Feb 8, 2024 | Napa, CA: travel related to Energy Policy Conference |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $491.72 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Travel related to Legislative Bay Area Caucus summit |
| Stanford Law School | $450 | Nov 11, 2024 | Stanford University/Palo Alto, CA: travel related to Criminal Justice Policy Conference |
| California Apartment Association | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Travel related to Legislative Bay Area Caucus summit |
| Republic Services | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Travel related to Legislative Bay Area Caucus summit |
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Western States Council | $160.86 | Jan 4, 2024 | Sausalito, CA: Travel related to Legislative Bay Area Caucus summit |
Sponsored Travel
Many legislators take sponsored trips intended to inform their policy decisions. They are often funded by organizations that receive donations from groups interested in state policy.
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
#6/120
This legislator is ranked 6th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| VSP Vision Care | $31,955 | Feb 9, 2019 | Community service event in Clearkale, California on February 9th, 2019. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 16, 2019 | 2019 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 16, 2019 | 2019 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#22/120
This legislator is ranked 22nd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Products Council | $6,000 | Aug 20, 2020 | Donated $6000 worth of personal care products and cosmetics to RISE |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 8, 2020 | 2020 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 8, 2020 | 2020 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 8, 2020 | 2020 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jan 3, 2020 | Donation to a non-profit that educates the public and increases awareness of the availability of women's reproductive health services. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Oct 23, 2020 | WiCL Charity Gift |
Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#27/120
This legislator is ranked 27th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 8, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of Minerva |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of Minerva |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Dec 7, 2021 | donation to nonprofit org. that empowers girls and strengthens their leadership sill to stand up for themselves and others. |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,500 | Dec 7, 2021 | donation to nonprofit org. that supports women and girls with 24 hr. crisis intervention for those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Dec 15, 2021 | donation to nonprofit org. that supports women and girls with 24 hr. crisis intervention for those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. |
Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#31/120
This legislator is ranked 31st highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Nov 18, 2022 | Charitable donation. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Nov 18, 2022 | Charitable donation. |
Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#26/120
This legislator is ranked 26th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | Academic Scholarship |
| Karin Ross | $2,920 | Aug 19, 2023 | Supplies to support domesti violence victims |
| Karin Ross | $2,920 | Aug 19, 2023 | Supplies to support domestic violence victims |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 7, 2023 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 7, 2023 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 7, 2023 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 7, 2023 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 7, 2023 | Grant for a nonprofit organization |
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Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#35/120
This legislator is ranked 35th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
|
Date
|
Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Health | $25,000 | Nov 30, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Cigna Holding Company | $15,000 | Nov 10, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Fanduel Group Inc. | $15,000 | Dec 12, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Snap, Inc. | $15,000 | Nov 10, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | $15,000 | Dec 5, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Interinsurance Exchange Automobile Club | $10,500 | Nov 20, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| The Coca-Cola Company - North America | $10,000 | Dec 20, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Pfizer Inc. | $5,000 | Dec 4, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Consumer Safety Technology LLC | $5,000 | Nov 30, 2024 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Breaking Barriers Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Breaking Barriers Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Minerva Scholarship |
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Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#16/120
This legislator is ranked 16th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
|
Value
|
Date
|
Description
|
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Teachers Association | $50,000 | Sep 22, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Edison International c/o Southern California Edison | $35,000 | Aug 8, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund Issues PAC | $35,000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Early Care & Education Consortium, Inc. | $35,000 | Aug 25, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| PhRMA | $35,000 | May 22, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| CA Assn. of Hospitals & Health Systems | $35,000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| California Faculty Association PIC | $35,000 | Apr 10, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Prologis Management LLC | $25,000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| CA Council for Affordable Housing PAC | $25,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Charter Communitcations | $25,000 | Apr 30, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Altria Client Services LLC | $25,000 | Apr 27, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Fanduel Inc. | $25,000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| CASE PAC | $25,000 | Aug 21, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $25,000 | Apr 27, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Elevance Health Inc. | $25,000 | Jul 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | $25,000 | Jul 22, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Sutter Health | $25,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Salesforce Equality | $25,000 | Jun 28, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $25,000 | Aug 21, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Black Rock, Inc. | $17,450 | Nov 5, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Lyft, Inc. | $15,000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| JP Morgan Chase Foundation | $15,000 | Sep 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| SEIU CA State Council for Working People | $15,000 | Feb 11, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Association of California Healthcare Districts | $15,000 | Oct 27, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Rocket | $15,000 | Nov 14, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Smart Justice of California (Tides Advocacy) | $15,000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Prime Therapeutics | $15,000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| One Call | $15,000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| California Charter Schools Association | $15,000 | Oct 7, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Cigna Holding Company | $15,000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| DaVita | $15,000 | Oct 7, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| PACE of CA School Employees Association | $15,000 | Oct 23, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Charter Schools Association | $15,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Western United Dairymen | $15,000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Reyes Coca Cola Bottling | $15,000 | Jan 31, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $15,000 | Apr 4, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Planned Parenthood Education Fund | $15,000 | Mar 20, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Fire Foundation | $15,000 | Dec 22, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Vineyard Offshore LLC | $15,000 | Apr 27, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| CVS Health | $15,000 | May 20, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Go Brands Inc | $15,000 | Apr 28, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Instacart | $15,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Calpine Corporation | $15,000 | Jun 30, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| The Coca-Cola Company - North America | $15,000 | Jun 28, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| BNSF Railway Company | $15,000 | Jul 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| California Bankers Association | $15,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Medterra CBD, LLC | $15,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Snap, Inc. | $15,000 | Nov 5, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Medical Association | $15,000 | Jul 14, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| 1 PointFive US, LLC | $15,000 | Nov 7, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California CU League | $15,000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Gap, Inc. | $10,000 | Sep 26, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| The Fisher Family | $10,000 | Sep 26, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $10,000 | Sep 15, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | $10,000 | Feb 5, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| TAH Operations, LLC | $10,000 | May 15, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| TikTok, Inc. | $10,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| Women in California Leadership | $10,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Golden Minerva scholarship |
| Johnson & Johnson Corporate Political Fund | $8,000 | Nov 24, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund William R Hearst III | $7,550 | Oct 16, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls. |
| PACE of CA School Employees Association | $5,000 | Oct 27, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| AstraZeneca | $5,000 | Dec 8, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Geico Direct | $5,000 | Mar 18, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| Wells Fargo & Company | $5,000 | Aug 26, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Aug 18, 2025 | Breaking Barriers Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Aug 18, 2025 | Breaking Barriers Scholarship |
| AT&T California | $5,000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Aug 18, 2025 | Breaking Barriers Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Minerva scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Minerva scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,500 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization. |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,500 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization. |
| Women in California Leadership | $1,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization. |
| Women in California Leadership | $500 | Jun 3, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization. |
| Women in California Leadership | $500 | Nov 17, 2025 | Donation to a nonprofit organization. |
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Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#2/120
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of behests received.
|
Giver
|
Value
|
Date
|
Description
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | $40,000 | Jan 8, 2026 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| AT&T California | $20,000 | Apr 22, 2026 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Smart Justice of California (Tides Advocacy) | $15,000 | Apr 2, 2026 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| Sony Playstation | $10,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
| California Building Industry Association | $4,000 | Mar 28, 2026 | Donation to a nonprofit organization that empowers women and girls |
Behests
A behest is when a legislator requests a donation from one individual or organization be given to another. Often the donation is for a charity or a networking group. Sometimes that group is affiliated with the legislator or operated by them.
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
#12/120
This legislator is ranked 12th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
District 4 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election
Previous Election (2024):
Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry
66.5%
WON
Darren T. Ellis
33.5%