Josh Lowenthal
- Assembly: 2022-present
Bio
Josh Lowenthal, 56, is the latest Lowenthal from Long Beach to assume public office. His mother is Bonnie Lowenthal, a former member of the Assembly. His father is recently retired U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal, also a former member of the Legislature. His brother, Daniel, is a Superior Court judge. He originally didn’t follow his family into politics and instead worked as a teacher and owned local restaurants and a conference calling company. He ran unsuccessfully in his first try for an Assembly seat in 2018. He has three daughters.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 13 passed, 5 failed, and 18 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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| CalChamber | $418.44 | Nov 29, 2022 | dinner reception |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $207.66 | Dec 9, 2022 | holiday party-LA |
| California Democratic Party | $137.46 | Nov 10, 2022 | Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $61.68 | Nov 9, 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 73rd 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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| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $292.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| Law Offices of Andreas C. Rockas | $176.63 | Mar 14, 2023 | dinner |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $139.61 | Oct 27, 2023 | Menorah |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $135.98 | Jan 4, 2023 | food/bev |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $124.25 | Apr 11, 2023 | MLB tickets (LAD vs SF) |
| California New Car Dealers Association | $113.48 | Mar 29, 2023 | food/bev |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | food/bev |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $104.88 | Mar 20, 2023 | jacket |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | offsite caucus-1 |
| United Domestic Wokers of America/ AFSME, AFL-CIO | $76.98 | Feb 28, 2023 | food and drink |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | caucus lunch |
| Transportation CA | $70.54 | Apr 17, 2023 | food/bev |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | offsite caucus-2 |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | caucus lunch |
| Alliance for Safety and Justice | $60 | Apr 17, 2023 | Food/Bev |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $51.27 | Jan 31, 2023 | food/bev |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $46.6 | Mar 27, 2023 | dinner |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $43.4 | Jan 18, 2023 | writing pen |
| JPAC | $43.08 | May 9, 2023 | food/bev |
| Disney | $37.68 | May 10, 2023 | 100 year ears |
| Assemblymember Kate Sanchez | $35 | Sep 14, 2023 | wine |
| California Manufacturers and Technology Association | $27.1 | Jan 18, 2023 | food/bev |
| California Environmental Voters | $24.37 | Aug 16, 2023 | food/bev |
| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $14.07 | Apr 17, 2023 | Bracelet marking the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide |
| Assemblymember Megan Dahle | $13.63 | Dec 13, 2023 | candy |
| Senator Brian Dahle | $13.63 | Dec 13, 2023 | candy |
| CA Automatic Vendors Council | $13.05 | Mar 1, 2023 | snack bag |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $12.96 | Mar 30, 2023 | Pen |
| SEIU 1000 | $11.37 | Apr 7, 2023 | boxed candy |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 27, 2023 | Cesar Chavez Photo |
| Assemblymember Blanca Rubio | $10 | Jan 4, 2023 | Food |
| Assemblymember Gail Pellerin | $4.32 | Sep 1, 2023 | braclet |
| Assemblymember Megan Dahle | $3.07 | Aug 21, 2023 | peaches |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $3 | Mar 1, 2023 | Hamentaschen (cookies) |
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 67th 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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| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California | $199.88 | Dec 9, 2024 | Jewish Caucus Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $199.62 | Nov 6, 2024 | New Member Dinner |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $187 | Oct 8, 2024 | Shabbat Dinner |
| California Democratic Party | $164.52 | Nov 7, 2024 | Caucus Lunch |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $108.69 | Feb 4, 2024 | Food & Bev |
| California Federation of Teachers | $105.64 | Jan 17, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| CA State Council of Laborers | $105 | Oct 4, 2024 | Food, Drinks |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | Food & Beverage |
| CA State Council of Laborers | $99.24 | Apr 10, 2024 | Food & Bev |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | Food |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | Food |
| Dawn Addis for Assembly 2024 | $65 | Jun 24, 2024 | Food and Bev |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $60.21 | Apr 3, 2024 | Purim Event |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $48.45 | Apr 29, 2024 | Yom HaShoah Event |
| California Association of Nonprofits | $46.19 | Jun 5, 2024 | Food & Bev |
| Assemblymember Eloise Reyes | $42.5 | Oct 3, 2024 | Book |
| Bill Dodd | $40 | Jan 6, 2024 | Wine |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | Food |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | Coffee Mug |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation | $16 | Feb 13, 2024 | Food |
| Mike Fong | $2 | Mar 1, 2024 | food |
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 59th 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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| Jewish Community Relations Council | $8,936 | Feb 13, 2024 | Israel: Attended meetings with community leaders, government officials |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $771.07 | Aug 8, 2024 | Lake Tahoe: |
| California Environmental Voters | $619.84 | Apr 11, 2024 | Conference in Berkley, CA: |
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.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
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AB 883
Data brokers: accessible deletion mechanism: deletion of personal information of elected officials...
2MIN
AB 1803
Employment: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.
1MIN
AB 2076
The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act: online marketplaces: nitrous oxide.
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