2023 CA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the California State Legislature in 2023 and ranks state assemblymen and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Assembly Votes
1. Article V Convention: Gun Control
Applies to Congress to call an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment on "firearms regulations and prohibitions."
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Firearm Purchase Waiting Periods
Allows the California Department of Justice to delay a firearms background check up to 30 days if "additional research" is required or by "emergency" order of the Attorney General.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. \"Gender Identity\" Affirmation for Child Custody
Would include a parent's affirmation of the child's "gender identity or gender expression" as part of the "health, safety, and welfare" factors used to determine the "best interests of the child" for the purposes of deciding custody.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Aspiration Abortions by Physician Assistants
Expands aspiration abortion training for physician assistants and permits them to perform aspiration abortions without the presence of a supervising physician and surgeon.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. “Climate-Resilient” Bond Act of 2024
Would authorize $3.4 billion in general bond obligations to finance programs related to "climate change," "food insecurity," and an "equitable economy."
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$518.00/year
6. Ban on Biometric Police Bodycam Surveillance
Would prohibit a law enforcement officer or agency from using any biometric surveillance system in connection with a law enforcement agency's body-worn camera or data collected from an officer camera.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 11.8% |
| Republican | 69.8% |
