2026 California Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the California State Legislature in 2026 and ranks state assemblymen and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. GoGreen Program

Would have formally established the GoGreen Program within the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1265 Passed 27 to 5 on May 22, 2026 See Article I Section 8 and 14th Amendment

2. Voter Registration Without ID

Would have allowed eligible Californians without a state driver's license or identification card to register to vote online.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
AB1116 Passed 29 to 9 on Aug 24, 2026 See Article I Section 4, 14th Amendment, and 26th Amendment

3. Slavery Transactions

Requires businesses with more than $100 million in worldwide receipts and that existed or had a predecessor before the end of 1964 to search for and disclose historical slavery-related transactions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
AB2599 Passed 30 to 9 on Aug 25, 2026 See Fifth Amendment and 14th Amendment

4. Firearm-safety Requirements

Adds new requirements for California firearm-safety certificates.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB948 Passed 28 to 12 on Aug 25, 2026 See Second Amendment and Ninth Amendment

5. Climate Literacy

Creates a voluntary State Seal of Climate Literacy that California high-school students may earn for demonstrating knowledge of climate science, "green skills," or related technical skills.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1048 Passed 40 to 0 on Aug 27, 2026 See Ninth Amendment and 14th Amendment

6. Journalist Tax Credit

Creates refundable California tax credits for local news outlets that employ journalists from 2027 through 2031.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$1.70/year
AB2222 Passed 30 to 10 on Aug 30, 2026 See First Amendment and 14th Amendment

How did they vote?

Benjamin Allen
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-024
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Marie Alvarado-Gil
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Bob J. Archuleta
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Jesse Arreguin
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Angelique Ashby
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Josh Becker
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Catherine Blakespear
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-038
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Christopher Cabaldon
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Anna M. Caballero
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Sabrina Cervantes
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-031
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Steven S. Choi
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-037
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Dave Cortese
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Megan Dahle
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Maria Elena Durazo
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Lena Gonzalez
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-033
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Tim Grayson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Shannon L. Grove
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Melissa Hurtado
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Brian W. Jones
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-040
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
John Laird
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Monique Limon
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Suzette Martinez Valladares
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Mike McGuire
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Jerry McNerney
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Caroline Menjivar
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Roger Niello
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Steve Padilla
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Sasha Renee Perez
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Eloise Reyes
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Laura Richardson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Susan Rubio
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Kelly Seyarto
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-028
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Henry Stern
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Tony Strickland
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-036
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Tom Umberg
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-034
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Aisha Wahab
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Akilah Weber
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-039
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
Scott Wiener
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. GoGreen Program
2. Voter Registration Without ID
3. Slavery Transactions
4. Firearm-safety Requirements
5. Climate Literacy
6. Journalist Tax Credit
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