2025 CA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the California State Legislature in 2025 and ranks state assemblymen and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Assembly Votes
1. Red-light Cameras
Lets any California city or county run red-light-camera programs.
2. Ghost-gun Ban
Expands California's restrictions on "ghost guns" by criminalizing the act of aiding, abetting, or facilitating the unlawful manufacture of firearms.
3. Satellite Voting Locations
Expands early-voting access in California by allowing voters to cast their vote-by-mail ballots at the county elections office or satellite locations starting 29 days before an election.
4. DEI Motion-picture Tax Credits
Requires the California Film Commission to expand the state's motion-picture tax-credit system by adding new data-collection requirements.
5. Descendants of Slaves Preference
Requires California's professional-licensing boards to fast-track license applications for individuals certified as descendants of American slaves.
6. Con-Con Rescission
Rescinds all previous applications made by the California Legislature requesting that Congress call an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
How did they vote?
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 17.1% |
| Republican | 68.1% |
