Joaquin Arambula
- Assembly: 2016-present
Bio
Dr. Joaquin Arambula, 49, is an emergency room physician from the San Joaquin Valley, who has filed to run for a Fresno City Council seat in 2026. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas removed him from the Assembly’s health committee after Arambula discussed challenging Rivas for the leadership seat. Arambula is the son of former Assemblyman Juan Arambula. He led California’s efforts to expand Medi-Cal access regardless of immigration status. Arambala attended Bowdoin College in Maine and the University of Minnesota Medical School. Arambula and his wife have three daughters.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 8 passed, 12 failed, and 15 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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| The Walt Disney Company | $420 | Dec 4, 2021 | tickets |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $136.35 | May 21, 2021 | food/drink |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $125.37 | May 22, 2021 | food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | food/drink |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $59.51 | Apr 30, 2021 | food/drink |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $58.15 | May 22, 2021 | food/drink |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $57.65 | May 22, 2021 | transportation |
| Warner Bros Entertainment, Inc. | $57 | Jun 7, 2021 | ticket/food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | food/drink |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $53 | Jul 14, 2021 | food/drink |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $41.12 | May 22, 2021 | food/drink |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $24.64 | Jan 28, 2021 | photo book |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $23.04 | May 17, 2021 | spirit/bottles of beer |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $11.61 | Jul 14, 2021 | food/drink |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $7.09 | Jul 7, 2021 | 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 25th 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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| The Walt Disney Company | $430 | Mar 19, 2022 | tickets |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $415.32 | Dec 9, 2022 | food/drink |
| Tom Richards | $250 | Jun 15, 2022 | food/drink |
| Fresno Fair | $240 | Oct 5, 2022 | tickets |
| Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation | $125 | Apr 29, 2022 | food/drink |
| Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce | $100 | Feb 26, 2022 | food/drink |
| Neighborhood Industries | $85 | Mar 25, 2022 | food/drink |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $75.85 | Aug 23, 2022 | poster |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $62.96 | May 3, 2022 | food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 10, 2022 | food/drink |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $47.39 | Aug 8, 2022 | film screening |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $33.27 | May 17, 2022 | craft brew |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $32.49 | Aug 22, 2022 | food/drink |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $25.71 | Aug 31, 2022 | food/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 24th 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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| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $271.96 | Jan 4, 2023 | food/drink |
| Fresno Fair | $240 | Oct 4, 2023 | tickets |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | food/drink |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | food/drink |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $93.2 | Mar 27, 2023 | food/drink |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.64 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | food/drink |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $71.03 | Jan 19, 2023 | vase and flowers |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | food/drink |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | food/drink |
| California Tribal Business Alliance | $54.75 | Jan 12, 2023 | food/drink |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $35 | May 17, 2023 | custom hat |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $10.16 | Mar 30, 2023 | cesar chavez print |
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 97th 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 Tribal Business Alliance | $219.22 | Jan 11, 2024 | food and drink |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | lunch |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $135 | Mar 31, 2024 | member jacket |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | food and drink |
| Pala Band of Mission Indians | $88.5 | Jan 11, 2024 | food and drink |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | lunch |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | policy retreat |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | reception |
| Wilton Rancheria | $59 | Jan 11, 2024 | food and drink |
| California Environmental Voters | $57.05 | Aug 7, 2024 | food and drink |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | policy retreat |
| California Medical Association | $26.67 | Apr 3, 2024 | food and drink |
| California Medical Association | $25 | Jun 26, 2024 | food and drink |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $20.93 | Aug 31, 2024 | shirt |
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 76th 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 Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $2,345.6 | Dec 3, 2021 | |
| NALEO Educational Fund | $660.33 | Oct 28, 2021 | |
| California Issues Forum | $359.23 | Nov 9, 2021 |
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 28th 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 | $2,044.65 | Mar 18, 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 66th 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 | $995.94 | Dec 6, 2024 | Anaheim, CA: policy conference |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $755.91 | Mar 15, 2024 | Anaheim, CA: policy retreat |
| BIWOC on K | $340.56 | Sep 17, 2024 | Japan: transportation |
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 74th 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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| VPS Vision Care | $45,430 | May 12, 2017 | Free Community Eye Care Clinic |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2017 | Educational Grant awarded to assist with the purchase of computers to establish an online mathematics program |
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 7th 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 | $5,000 | Jul 16, 2019 | 2019 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient |
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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| Sierra Health Foundation | $10,000 | Aug 6, 2020 | Funds to be used to provide COVID 19 outreach and education, and to help pay for partner engagement. |
| Personal Care Products Council | $6,000 | Aug 21, 2020 | The personal care products will be provided to low income youth and families that are served by the Leadership Council for J & A. |
| 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 |
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 26th 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 | $5,000 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 CLLCF Scholarship Award Recipient. |
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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| Health Net | $7,500 | Sep 23, 2022 | 2022 Back to School Event(s). |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Academic Scholarship |
| 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 28th 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 Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 7, 2023 | 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 68th 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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| Elevance Health, Inc. | $10,000 | Sep 9, 2024 | Charitable funding to assist workers in the Fresno area with worker resources. |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | $8,000 | Feb 5, 2024 | Charitable funding to assist workers in the Fresno area with worker resources. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $6,500 | Jul 23, 2024 | Academic Scholarship |
| Sierra Health Foundation | $5,000 | Sep 3, 2024 | Charitable funding to assist workers in the Fresno area with worker resources. |
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 36th 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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| Sierra Health Foundation | $10,000 | Mar 4, 2025 | Charitable funding to assist workers in the Fresno area with worker resources. |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | $10,000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Charitable funding to assist workers in the Fresno area with worker resources |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| Northern California Carpenters Regional Council | $5,000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Central Valley worker outreach, training and education. |
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 49th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):