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James C. Ramos

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Overview

James C. Ramos is an American politician who is currently in the California State Assembly.

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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

73 bills

Became law

40 became law. Another 24 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 20, 2026AB 2539: Tribal-state gaming: compact ratification.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2187: Public contracts: contracts for services.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2026AB 2115: California Native Americans: formal apology.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2026AB 2018: Missing persons: DNA testing.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2026AB 1948: Firearms: concealed carry licenses.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2026AB 1841: State holidays: Native American Day.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2026AB 1824: Indian children: guardianship or conservatorship proceedings.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2026AB 1769: Student transfer: tribal colleges.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 15, 2026AB 1592: California Indian Heritage Center support organization.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 14, 2026AB 1586: Opioid overdose reversal medication: school resource officers.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 13, 2026AB 1581: Pupils: data reporting: American Indian and Alaska Native pupils.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025AB 1369: Pupil rights: school graduation ceremonies and related events: adornments.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 977: California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University: burial sites: human remains.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2025AB 440: State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2025AB 385: Regional park property: County of San Bernardino: Glen Helen Regional Park.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025AB 359: Fair Political Practices Commission.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 8, 2025AB 221: Tribal Nation Grant Fund.
    Became law
  • Introduced Dec 2, 2024AB 31: Peace officers: tribal police.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 2948: Adoption Assistance Program: tribal court order.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3276: Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024AB 2656: Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024AB 2695: Law enforcement: criminal statistics.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024AB 2711: Suspensions and expulsions: voluntary disclosures.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2024AB 2348: California Emergency Services Act: notification systems: Feather Alert.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2024AB 2108: Foster care: missing children and nonminor dependents.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 18, 2024AB 1863: California Emergency Services Act: notification systems: Feather Alert.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 11, 2024AB 1821: Pupil instruction: course of study: social sciences: treatment of Native Americans.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1508: Department of Housing and Community Development: California Statewide Housing Plan.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1459: State Capitol: mural honoring Native Americans.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023AB 1284: Tribal ancestral lands and waters: cogovernance and comanagement agreements.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023AB 854: Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023AB 791: Postconviction bail.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023AB 630: Department of Transportation: contracts: tribes.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2023AB 553: Department of Justice: Bureau of Gambling Control.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2023AB 516: Mitigation Fee Act: fees for improvements: reports and audits.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2023AB 461: Student safety: fentanyl test strips.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 2, 2023AB 389: Native American repatriation: California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2023AB 349: Patton State Hospital: lease: housing and mental health services for homeless individuals.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2023AB 341: Gambling: local moratorium.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 11, 2023AB 226: University of California: California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026AB 1881: California Indian Freedom Act of 2026.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026AB 1889: Protective orders.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 2, 2026AB 1681: Victim's and witness' rights.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2025AB 308: Developmental services: safety training.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Dec 2, 2024AB 53: Native American tribes: fish and wildlife: conservation and mitigation lands.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3015: Public postsecondary education: exemption from nonresident tuition and fees: federally recognized Indian tribes.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2024AB 2246: Medical Practice Act: health care providers: qualified autism service paraprofessionals.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2024AB 2138: Peace officers: tribal police pilot project.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2023AB 273: Foster care: missing children and nonminor dependents.
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2026AB 2356: State parks: Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation: Tolowa Dunes State Park.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jun 30, 2025AJR 18: Recognition of the historical wrongdoing committed against California Native Americans.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 1006: Firearms: concealed carry.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025AB 989: State holidays: Native American Day.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025AB 362: Water policy: California tribal communities.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025AB 285: Criminal procedure: protective orders.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 15, 2025AB 249: Housing: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program: youth-specific processes and coordinated entry systems.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024AB 2614: Water policy: California tribal communities.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2024AB 2478: Incarcerated persons: health records.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2024AB 2520: Housing: youth-specific processes and coordinated entry systems.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Jan 3, 2024AB 1772: Theft.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1748: Logistics use projects: sensitive receptors.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023AB 1041: Wildlife: white sage: taking and possession.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023AB 685: Workforce training: CaliforniaVolunteers: youth job corps.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2023AB 462: Overdose response teams.
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2026AB 1966: Sentencing enhancements: crimes against undocumented individuals.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3273: County boards of education: elections.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3028: Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2024AB 3008: Political Reform Act of 1974: compensation from tribal governments.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2024AB 2601: Energy Savings Assistance Program: energy-efficient appliances.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1494: Weights and measures: Department of Food and Agriculture.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023AB 1398: California Dental Corps Loan Repayment Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023AB 999: CaliforniaVolunteers: Board of Commissioners.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023AB 842: Child support: statewide uniform guideline.
    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 559 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.