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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
1993Today

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 2025

    Tenancy: digitally altered images: disclosure.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SJR 17

    Korean American veterans.

    Be adopted. Ordered to third reading

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1973

    Abortion: authorized procedures.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2532

    Cannabis: labels, packaging, and advertising.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2249

    Cannabis: labels, packaging, and advertising.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SJR 14

    World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act.

    Be adopted. Ordered to third reading

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2697

    Cannabis: drive-throughs.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1587

    Prescription drug refills: prescriber notifications.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1785

    California Uniform Controlled Substances Act: online retailer.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 685

    Small Business Development Technical Assistance.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1760

    Dentistry.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 375

    Medical Practice Act: health care providers: qualified autism service paraprofessionals.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1637

    Physicians and surgeons: medical records.

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

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SR 104

    Relative to aging and chronic disease policy.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SR104 Becker et al.

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 173

    Relative to the State of Jalisco.

    Be adopted. Ordered to third reading

    Jun 8, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 164

    Relative to a Mexican Consulate in the County of Kern.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR164 Bains et al.

    Jun 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 129

    Relative to a sister state relationship with Lagos State, Nigeria.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR129 Haney et al.

    Jun 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 166

    State of Zacatecas: sister-state relationship.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR166 Ávila Farías et al.

    Jun 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2233

    Behavioral health treatment plans.

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

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 1

    Relative to K-Ginseng Day.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1876

    Health care coverage: nondiscrimination.

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

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1126

    Medi-Cal managed care plans: enrollees with other health care coverage.

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

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 96

    Mental health services: peer support specialist certification.

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

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2571

    Reimbursement for pharmacist services.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1672

    Medi-Cal: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: rates.

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

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2565

    Medi-Cal: pharmacist services: reporting.

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

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 94

    Relative to antimicrobial resistance.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1733

    License and registration renewal: continuing education.

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

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 1382

    Ethics Over Aesthetics Act.

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

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 277

    Behavioral health centers, facilities, and programs: background checks.

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

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 2085

    Weighing and measuring devices: indications: display.

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

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 173

    Relative to the State of Jalisco.

    [06-01-2026] hearing: Motion to Reconsider. [Reconsideration Granted.]

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Procedural

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 173

    Relative to the State of Jalisco.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Failed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 129

    Relative to a sister state relationship with Lagos State, Nigeria.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 179

    Relative to Celiac Disease Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 164

    Relative to a Mexican Consulate in the County of Kern.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 166

    State of Zacatecas: sister-state relationship.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 1, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 1022

    Human trafficking: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act.

    Special Consent SB1022 Valladares et al.

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1050

    False advertising: synthetic performers.

    3rd Reading

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1047

    Neurodegenerative disease registry program.

    Special Consent SB1047 Niello et al.

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1430

    Elections.

    Special Consent SB1430 E. & C.A.

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1025

    Office of Food Security and Affordability.

    3rd Reading

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 867

    Toys: companion chatbots.

    Special Consent SB867 Padilla et al.

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1407

    Personal Income Tax Law: exclusions: military retirement pay: survivor benefit pay.

    Special Consent SB1407 Archuleta et al.

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1302

    Nursing.

    3rd Reading

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1299

    State Fire Marshal Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification Act.

    Special Consent

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 962

    Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.

    Special Consent

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 894

    Wildfire resiliency: financial assistance.

    Special Consent SB894 Allen et al.

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1224

    The California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act.

    Special Consent

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 1393

    Commercial fishing: steelhead trout: Dungeness crab.

    3rd Reading

    May 28, 2026 · Result: Passed

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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