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Avelino Valencia

Democrat

Overview

Avelino Valencia is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 68th district since 2022.

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Facts from Wikipedia.

How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

53 bills

Became law

37 became law. Another 14 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2490: Teacher credentialing: emergency career substitute teaching permit: alternative qualifications.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2409: Digital assets: meme coins.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2561: Operating systems and applications: privacy settings.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2421: Political Reform Act of 1974: committee termination.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2655: Campaign funds: security expenses: security personnel.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2194: Medi-Cal: special commissions.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2026AB 1956: Suicide prevention.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 21, 2026AB 1619: Public employees' retirement: administration.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 13, 2026AB 1579: Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1303: Communications: lifeline telephone service program.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1180: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation: state payments.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1495: Home health aides: training and certification.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1398: Workers' compensation.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 1029: Statements of financial interest: digital financial assets.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025AB 831: Gambling: operation of a contest or sweepstakes.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2025AB 759: Architects: architects-in-training.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2025AB 708: California Youth Football Act: safety equipment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2025AB 492: Alcohol and drug programs: licensing.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2025AB 378: Education finance: Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025AB 344: Alcoholic beverages: beer price posting and marketing regulations: definitions.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 2946: District discretionary funds: County of Orange.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3025: County employees' retirement: disallowed compensation: benefit adjustments.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 2991: Alcoholic beverage control: retailer payments: electronic funds transfers.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024AB 2803: Campaign expenditures: criminal convictions: fees and costs.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024AB 2574: Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment programs and facilities: disclosures.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2024AB 2131: Certified nurse assistant training programs.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 11, 2024AB 1824: California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: opt out right: mergers.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1483: Firearms: purchases.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1578: Insurance licensees.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1355: Employment: benefits: electronic notice and documents.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023AB 1170: Political Reform Act of 1974: filing requirements.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023AB 1068: Public Utilities Commission: ex parte communications.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023AB 721: School districts: budgets: public hearings: notice.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023AB 648: Common interest developments: procedures: meetings by teleconference.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2023AB 470: Continuing medical education: physicians and surgeons.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2023AB 342: Architects and real estate appraisers: applicants and licensees: demographic information.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2335: Unclaimed property: digital financial assets.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2352: Medi-Cal providers: nonprofit public benefit corporations.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1166: Fair Debt Settlement Practices Act.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1224: Teacher credentialing: substitute teachers: days of service.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 1052: Digital financial assets.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2024AB 2447: California State University: fiscal transparency: internet website.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023AB 860: Grant programs: administration.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2285: Digital Financial Asset Banking Act.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1480: Local government: County of Orange.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1358: Santa Ana River Conservancy Program: lower Santa Ana River region.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 967: Physicians and surgeons: licensure: expedite fee.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3104: California Travel Insurance Act.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023AB 1230: Medi-Cal and Medicare: dual eligible beneficiaries: special needs plans.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023AB 1298: Horse racing: unlicensed penalty.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2197: School employees: solicitation: financial services or products.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2024AB 2896: Alcoholic beverages: tied-house restrictions: advertising.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the California legislature, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

7,613 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 551 of 7,613 votes (7%). California counts being absent and choosing not to vote the same way.

By topic
Accountability and Administrative Review17 votes
    Aging and Long-Term Care25 votes
      Agriculture95 votes
        Appropriations5 votes
          Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism28 votes
            Banking and Finance68 votes
              Banking and Financial Institutions19 votes
                Budget427 votes
                  Business and Professions302 votes
                    Business, Professions and Economic Development45 votes
                      Communications and Conveyance39 votes
                        Education565 votes
                          Elections163 votes
                            Elections and Constitutional Amendments54 votes
                              Emergency Management90 votes
                                Energy, Utilities and Communications39 votes
                                  Environmental Quality89 votes
                                    Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials142 votes
                                      Governance and Finance42 votes
                                        Governmental Organization274 votes
                                          Health658 votes
                                            Higher Education265 votes
                                              Housing66 votes
                                                Housing and Community Development363 votes
                                                  Human Services279 votes
                                                    Insurance135 votes
                                                      Judiciary641 votes
                                                        Labor and Employment192 votes
                                                          Local Government339 votes
                                                            Military and Veterans Affairs30 votes
                                                              Natural Resources256 votes
                                                                Natural Resources and Water201 votes
                                                                  Privacy and Consumer Protection160 votes
                                                                    Public Employment and Retirement130 votes
                                                                      Public Safety691 votes
                                                                        Rules3 votes
                                                                          Taxes (Revenue and Taxation)141 votes
                                                                            Transportation344 votes
                                                                              Utilities and Energy179 votes
                                                                                Other12 votes

                                                                                  Source: Open States, California Legislative Information. Topics from the state legislature.