David Alvarez
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
David Alvarez, 46, is a former legislative staffer, consultant and city council member. Prior to his election, he ran a consulting business and served for eight years as a San Diego city councilmember. He worked for nearly six years as a district representative for state Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny. In 2014, he ran for mayor and lost to Kevin Faulconer. In the Assembly, he authored legislation that will allow students living in Mexico near the California border to be eligible for in-state tuition at community colleges and legislation that exempts certain affordable housing projects from environmental reviews. He’s married with a daughter and a son.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 39 bills: 19 passed, 8 failed, and 12 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon Tribe | $320.44 | Aug 12, 2022 | Meal |
| San Diego State University | $156.24 | Sep 3, 2022 | 2 tickets to Football Game |
| California Issues Forum | $128 | Aug 22, 2022 | Dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $97.82 | Jun 16, 2022 | Flowers |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $75.85 | Aug 23, 2022 | Commemorative Poster |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | Lunch |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $63.88 | Aug 17, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 9, 2022 | Lunch |
| More Choice San Diego | $50 | Dec 7, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Issues Forum | $19.74 | Aug 15, 2022 | Lunch |
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 60th 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 Problem Solvers Foundation | $528.12 | Nov 8, 2023 | Meal |
| Alliance of California Farmers & Ranchers | $397.48 | May 22, 2023 | Meal |
| Water Education for Latino Leaders | $397.48 | May 12, 2023 | Meal |
| City of Chula Vista | $238.87 | Sep 25, 2023 | Groundbreaking shovel |
| California Citrus Mutual | $237.22 | May 2, 2023 | Meal |
| San Diego State University | $185 | Nov 25, 2023 | Tickets to school game |
| NAIOP SoCal | $168 | Feb 28, 2023 | Meal |
| California Border Issues Project | $146.52 | Oct 30, 2023 | Tickets for cultural trip |
| California Issues Forum | $136 | Jan 23, 2023 | Meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | Reception |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $104.88 | Mar 20, 2023 | Jacket |
| California Action Forward Fund | $101 | Jan 24, 2023 | Memorabilia |
| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California | $98.66 | May 9, 2023 | Meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | Reception |
| Arizona State University | $86.71 | Mar 20, 2023 | Reception |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | Personalized Box |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | Policy Summit |
| California Action Forward Fund | $75 | Jan 24, 2023 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $73.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | Art |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | Meal |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | Policy Summit |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | Meal |
| San Diego State University | $50 | Nov 17, 2023 | Memorabilia |
| California Emerging Technology Fund | $49.97 | Jan 18, 2023 | Meal |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $44.6 | Jun 3, 2023 | Reception |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $29.56 | Jun 12, 2023 | Meal |
| California Action Forward Fund | $25 | Jan 24, 2023 | Beverages |
| California Issues Forum | $23.45 | Apr 13, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | Sep 11, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | May 22, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $15.41 | Apr 26, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $13.07 | Sep 5, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $12.8 | Feb 15, 2023 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $11.52 | May 17, 2023 | Meal |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 31, 2023 | Art |
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 23rd 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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| Disney | $498 | Mar 16, 2024 | 2x Park tickets |
| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $316.18 | May 13, 2024 | Dinner |
| Golden State Clean Energy | $313.25 | May 8, 2024 | Dinner |
| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $273.82 | Apr 8, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Problem Solvers Action Fund | $195.27 | Apr 10, 2024 | Dinner |
| University of California | $175 | Sep 17, 2024 | Dinner |
| Arizona State University | $151.24 | Aug 5, 2024 | Dinner |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $143.83 | Jan 10, 2024 | Meal and gift |
| California Issues Forum | $137.5 | Aug 12, 2024 | Dinner |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $133.8 | Jun 10, 2024 | Meal and gift |
| California Issues Forum | $102.16 | Jan 29, 2024 | Dinner |
| Allstate | $101.22 | Sep 27, 2024 | Event Tickets |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | Food & Drink |
| San Diego County & Communities of Interest Legislative Caucus | $100 | Sep 6, 2024 | CaliBaja Healthcare Tour |
| San Diego County & Communities of Interest Legislative Caucus | $100 | Jun 7, 2024 | CaliBaja Education Tour |
| Smart Justice California | $49.65 | May 15, 2024 | Dinner |
| California Association of Nonprofits | $46.19 | May 5, 2024 | Lunch |
| Dawn Addis for Assembly 2024 | $45.28 | Jun 24, 2024 | Food and beverage |
| California State University | $44.48 | Feb 20, 2024 | Snacks and swag |
| California Life Sciences Association | $40 | Feb 13, 2024 | Food and drink |
| University of California | $30.5 | Mar 27, 2024 | Food and swag |
| California Issues Forum | $20.72 | Apr 17, 2024 | Lunch |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | Coffee Mug |
| Agricultural Council of California | $17.5 | Aug 13, 2024 | Tour |
| California Issues Forum | $16.36 | Aug 19, 2024 | Lunch |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice SoCal | $9.74 | May 14, 2024 | Swag |
| California Issues Forum | $8.49 | Aug 21, 2024 | Breakfast Snack |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California | $3.48 | Feb 14, 2024 | Goodie bag |
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 26th 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Council of State Governments West | $3,662.54 | Dec 13, 2022 | |
| Independent Voter Project | $2,531 | Nov 13, 2022 | |
| Foundation for California's Technology and Innovation Economy | $1,990 | Aug 4, 2022 | |
| Council of State Governments West | $643.89 | Oct 17, 2022 | |
| San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce | $460 | Oct 23, 2022 | |
| Institute of Governmental Advocates | $230 | Sep 8, 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 39th 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 Border Issues Project | $3,078.13 | Oct 30, 2023 | Legislative delegation trip; educational |
| California Issues Forum | $51.08 | Apr 13, 2023 | Educational Tour |
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 32nd 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 Border Issues Project | $1,478.85 | Sep 25, 2024 | Guadalajara, MX: |
| California Issues Forum | $111 | Dec 8, 2024 | Sacramento: Other - Provide Description |
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 77th 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 Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
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 48th 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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| DaVita Inc | $10,000 | Dec 19, 2023 | To benefit the greater San Diego region |
| Cox Communications | $5,000 | Dec 19, 2023 | To benefit the greater San Diego region |
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 41st 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 Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| AT&T California | $5,000 | Jan 19, 2024 | To benefit the greater San Diego region |
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 52nd 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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| Construction Employers Assn | $25,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| PBF Holding Company LLC | $25,000 | Dec 30, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Altria Client Services,. Inc. | $25,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| PMI US Corporate Services | $25,000 | Jul 30, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Picayuna Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians | $25,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Western States Petroleum Association | $25,000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Chevron Products Company | $25,000 | Jun 15, 2025 | Sponsor of the non-profit's activities to strengthen CA-MX relationship |
| Reyes Coca Cola Bottling | $20,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| AT&T Inc and its Affiliates | $20,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| One Call | $15,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Southern California Gas Company | $15,000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems | $15,000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Turo Inc | $15,000 | Sep 22, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| CA Assisted Living Association PAC | $15,000 | Oct 28, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| American Career College | $15,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| United Parcel Service, Inc PAC | $15,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| TESORO Companies, Inc | $15,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Coinbase | $15,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| The Doctors Management Company | $15,000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Centene Corporation | $15,000 | Aug 19, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| TESORO Companies, Inc | $15,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| CBIA Issues Committee | $15,000 | Oct 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Molina Healthcare Inc. | $15,000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Association of California School Administrators | $12,500 | Jun 25, 2025 | Sponsor of Binational Visit to State of Jalisco, MX |
| Renewable Fuels Association | $10,000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Renewable Fuels Association | $10,000 | May 12, 2025 | Support the caucus' work in the San Diego - Tijuana binational region. |
| PhRMA | $10,000 | Apr 18, 2025 | Charitable fundraising event |
| Members Voice of the State Building & Construction Trades Council of CA | $10,000 | Jul 14, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Dart Continaer | $10,000 | Oct 6, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Phillips 66 Company | $10,000 | Jul 14, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| California Charter Schools Association | $10,000 | Apr 28, 2025 | Charitable fundraising event |
| Phillips 66 Company | $10,000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| California Charter Schools Association | $10,000 | Nov 18, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Instacart | $10,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| DaVita Inc | $10,000 | Sep 8, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| California Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee | $10,000 | Jun 9, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Centene Corporation | $5,000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Martinez Consulting | $5,000 | Nov 26, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| CA Building Industries Association PAC | $5,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Altria Client Serices LLC | $5,000 | Aug 26, 2025 | Purchase of turkeys for Thanksgiving Distribution event |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Advanced Biofuels PAC | $3,000 | Aug 19, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc | $3,000 | Aug 12, 2025 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc | $3,000 | Sep 30, 2025 | 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 38th 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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| CA Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition | $25,000 | Jan 14, 2026 | Charitable Fundraising Event |
| California Problem Solvers Foundation | $10,000 | Apr 6, 2026 | Sponsor of annual caucus dinner held on 05/20/26 |
| Centene Corporation | $5,000 | Jan 8, 2026 | Charitable Event Purposes |
| CA Metals Coalition | $5,000 | Jan 14, 2026 | Support holiday meal distribution |
| CA Metals Coalition | $5,000 | Jan 14, 2026 | Donation for holiday meal |
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 20th 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.
1MIN
AB 664
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District.
38SEC
AB 2694
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
1MIN
AB 1732
California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: affordable housing projects: public university or public...
3MIN
AB 35
Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act...
39MIN
AB 2694
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
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