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Caroline Menjivar

State Senator · Senate District 20 · Party: Democratic

3011 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

3011
Final-passage votes
4614
All recorded votes

Counts of recorded votes only. ThePillory doesn't score or grade officials.

OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 20
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 2, 2026

Last verified Oct 2, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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No issues page found

Caroline Menjivar's website (senate.ca.gov ↗) has no page titled Issues, Priorities or Platform that ThePillory could find, as of Oct 8, 2026. It's searched again every few months.

This tab shows Caroline Menjivar's platform in their own words (a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, and statements their office submits) and specific commitments, checked word for word against their source, with a status that changes only with evidence. How the platform is recorded

Showing every recorded vote. Procedural, amendment, committee, and nomination votes are labeled.

  • AB 182

    November 3, 2026, statewide general election: ballot measures.

    3rd Reading AB182 Pellerin et al. By Wiener Urgency Clause

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 112

    Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

    3rd Reading AB112 Gabriel By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 174

    Courts.

    W/O REF. TO FILE SB174 B. & F.R.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 177

    Medi-Cal: Fair Share from Big Corporations Act.

    W/O REF. TO FILE SB177 B. & F.R.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 185

    Relative to Probation Services Week.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 113

    Relative to the International Day of Peace.

    3rd Reading SR113 Choi et al.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 180

    Taxation trailer bill.

    Do pass

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 97

    Digital financial assets: stablecoins.

    W/O REF. TO FILE

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1767

    Department of Consumer Affairs: public members of boards: conflicts of interest.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 181

    Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties.

    3rd Reading AB181 Alvarez et al. By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 166

    Public resources trailer bill.

    W/O REF. TO FILE SB166 B. & F.R.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1915

    Accelerated restaurant equipment permitting approval: retail food safety.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 163

    Developmental services.

    W/O REF. TO FILE SB163 B. & F.R.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1350

    Energy: renewable electrical generation facilities: definition.

    W/O REF. TO FILE (Urgency Clause)

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 170

    Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 2025: codification.

    W/O REF. TO FILE SB170 B. & F.R.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 150

    Early care and education.

    3rd Reading AB150 Budget (Assembly Members Gabriel (Chair)) et al. By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 111

    Budget Act of 2026.

    Do pass

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1629

    Dental coverage.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2506

    Cannabis: tribal-state agreements.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1990

    Pharmacy Law: advertising certain compounded medications used for obesity or weight management.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 166

    Public resources trailer bill.

    Do pass

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 180

    Taxation trailer bill.

    W/O REF. TO FILE SB180 B. & F.R.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AJR 27

    Federal disaster aid: 2025 Los Angeles fires.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AJR27 Harabedian et al.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 113

    Relative to Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACA 22

    A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 4.5 to Article XIII A thereof, relating to taxation.

    W/O REF. TO FILE ACA22 Wicks By Gonzalez

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2421

    Political Reform Act of 1974: committee termination.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1683

    Workers' compensation: prepaid cards.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1683 INS.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 191

    Relative to National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

    Special Consent ACR191 Stefani et al.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2652

    Teacher credentialing: world languages: subject matter examinations: language proficiency assessments.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2652 Sharp-Collins et al.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2789

    Mediation: child custody and visitation.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2789 JUD.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1587

    Prescription drug refills: prescriber notifications.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2331

    Cemeteries: removal of remains.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACA 21

    A resolution directing the Secretary of State to withdraw from the consideration of the people of the State of California Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 13 of the 2023–24 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 176 of the Statutes of 2023), relating to voting.

    W/O REF. TO FILE ACA21 Rivas By Ashby

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2090

    Guardianships and conservatorships: accounting exemptions.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 34

    California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: local publicly owned electric utilities: large hydroelectric generation.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB34 Patterson et al.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1653

    Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 35

    Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative Procedure Act: exemption: program guidelines and selection criteria.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB35 Alvarez et al. Urgency Clause

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1651

    State Bar of California: artificial intelligence.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 189

    Relative to I ♥ SGV Day.

    3rd Reading SCR189 Rubio et al.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2655

    Campaign funds: security expenses: security personnel.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2791

    Public resources.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2791 NAT. RES.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2147

    Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 417

    The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.

    Unfinished Business SB417 Limón et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 215

    Relative to Hypertension Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR215 Petrie-Norris

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1736

    Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 623

    Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.

    Unfinished Business SB623 Umberg et al. Concurrence

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 206

    Relative to Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR206 Stefani et al. By Blakespear

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2320

    Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2641

    Sales and use taxes: exclusion: pawnbrokers: transfer of vested property.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2641 Michelle Rodriguez

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACA 20

    A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 20 and 22 of Article XVI thereof, relating to state finance.

    W/O REF. TO FILE ACA20 Gabriel By Laird

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Caroline Menjivar controls in 2025–2026, as reported to the California Secretary of State. These are facts about money; they don't explain any vote or action in office.

Raised · 2025–2026

$1,001,667

Spent $1,140,555

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $1,001,667
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $1,140,555
  • From individuals (itemized)
    243 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $141,460 14%

Sums of each statement's own figures for its period. Contributions under $100 aren't itemized, so they're in "Raised" but not in the lists below.

Top contributing industries (approximate)

  • Labor unions
    $163,350
  • Health care
    $137,110
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $55,650
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $52,400
  • Education
    $51,600
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $43,250
  • Energy and utilities
    $32,800
  • Agriculture and food
    $27,800

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 70% of these itemized dollars matched an industry, and the rest are left unclassified rather than guessed.

How industries are assigned

Top employers of individual donors

  • NETFLIX
    3 donors · Media and entertainment
    $4,500
  • NATIONAL CAREER COLLEGE
    4 donors · Education
    $4,000
  • CSUN MANATT
    3 donors · Not classified
    $3,000
  • CLINICA ROMERO
    4 donors · Health care
    $1,500
  • J&J EXECUTIVE SERVICES
    3 donors · Not classified
    $850
  • TONI SHERMAN INTERIORS LLC
    3 donors · Not classified
    $800
  • J&J SNACK FOODS/BEAUTISOLES
    3 donors · Agriculture and food
    $500

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $30,100 came from people who listed no employer (retired, not employed or self-employed). Individual donors are never named on ThePillory, at any amount.

Committees, parties and organizations

  • Building a Stronger Future for California PAC, sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $22,100
  • California Nurses Association Political Action Committee (CNA-PAC)
    6 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $12,500
  • Association of California School Administrators Political Action Committee
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • California State Council of Laborers PAC Small Contributor Committee
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • California Teachers Association/Association for Better Citizenship
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • United Nurses Association of California / Union of Health Care Professionals PAC (UNAC PAC)
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $11,800
  • Western Dental Services, Inc.
    2 contributions · organization · Health care
    $11,800
  • Women's Political Committee (State Account)
    2 contributions · committee · Issue and advocacy groups
    $10,900

Contributions itemized on Schedule A from political committees, parties, businesses and other organizations, by the name reported. Transfers between Caroline Menjivar's own committees aren't counted.

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $353,341

  • Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association
    race: State Senate · 2 reports · May 15, 2026 to May 27, 2026
    $174,802
  • Friends of Caroline Menjivar for Senate 2026 sponsored by LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) Caucus Leadership Fund
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 20, 2026
    $173,574
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues and Advocacy Committee
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 21, 2026
    $3,791
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? State Candidate Committee
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 19, 2026
    $1,175

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Caroline Menjivar by committees that don't coordinate with the campaign; this money isn't given to the campaign. From Form 496 reports, which are filed for independent expenditures of $1,000 or more made in the 90 days before an election; spending outside that window isn't included. Each spender links to its committee record, where its own donors are listed.

Campaign committees and statements (1)

The committees Caroline Menjivar controls, and each campaign statement (Form 460) with its own totals for its period. A committee can be for another office or a future race, or an officeholder account; each is listed under its own name.

Menjivar for Senate 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $137,258 · cash at end $383,976 Statement ↗
    $136,305 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $135,569 · cash at end $389,873 Statement ↗
    $128,661 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $272,244 · cash at end $462,518 Statement ↗
    $64,635 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $210,952 · cash at end $542,686 Statement ↗
    $229,164 received
Committee record ↗

From the Cal-Access export of Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:54:52 GMT. California replaces Cal-Access with a new disclosure system after the November 2026 election.

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Disclosures

Statements of economic interests (Form 700)

California officials file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) each year: their investments, real property, income and gifts. Statewide officers and members of the Legislature file theirs with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), which publishes them.

  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 2, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 28, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Nov 16, 2022 · covers 2022 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 2022 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗

Source: FPPC Form 700 search ↗, searched Oct 6, 2026. How

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