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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

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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

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  • SB 786

    Planning and zoning: general plan: judicial challenges.

    Unfinished Business SB786 Arreguín et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 263

    Scott River: Shasta River: watersheds.

    3rd Reading AB263 Rogers et al. By McGuire

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 382

    Pedestrian safety: school zones: speed limits.

    3rd Reading AB382 Berman By Grayson

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 656

    Account cancellation.

    3rd Reading AB656 Schiavo et al. By Ashby

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 432

    Menopause.

    3rd Reading AB432 Bauer-Kahan et al. By Rubio

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 275

    Eligible training provider list.

    Unfinished Business SB275 Smallwood-Cuevas Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1504

    California Massage Therapy Council.

    3rd Reading AB1504 Berman By Ashby

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 512

    Health care coverage: prior authorization.

    3rd Reading AB512 Harabedian et al. By Becker

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1037

    Public health: substance use disorder.

    3rd Reading AB1037 Elhawary By Menjivar

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 261

    Division of Labor Standards Enforcement: orders, decisions, and awards.

    Unfinished Business SB261 Wahab et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 843

    Health care coverage: language access.

    3rd Reading AB843 Garcia By Menjivar

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 753

    Childcare: facility licensure: teacher requirements.

    3rd Reading AB753 Garcia By Reyes Urgency Clause

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 742

    Department of Consumer Affairs: licensing: applicants who are descendants of slaves.

    3rd Reading AB742 Elhawary et al. By Weber Pierson

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 676

    California Environmental Quality Act: judicial streamlining: state of emergency: wildfire.

    Unfinished Business SB676 Limón et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 437

    California State University: claim eligibility: genealogy and descendancy.

    Unfinished Business SB437 Weber Pierson et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1195

    Juveniles: incarcerated parent: visitation.

    3rd Reading AB1195 Quirk-Silva By Arreguín

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 812

    Recall and resentencing: incarcerated firefighters.

    3rd Reading AB812 Lowenthal et al. By Arreguín

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1078

    Firearms.

    3rd Reading AB1078 Berman et al. By Blakespear

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 454

    State Water Resources Control Board: PFAS Mitigation Program.

    Unfinished Business SB454 McNerney et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1250

    Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility.

    3rd Reading AB1250 Papan By Strickland

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 262

    Housing element: prohousing designations: prohousing local policies.

    Unfinished Business SB262 Wahab et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 461

    Truancy.

    3rd Reading AB461 Ahrens et al. By Pérez

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 5

    Enhanced infrastructure financing districts and community revitalization and investment areas: allocation of taxes: agricultural land exclusion.

    Unfinished Business SB5 Cabaldon Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1525

    Attorneys: discipline: sensitive services.

    3rd Reading AB1525 JUD. (Kalra) By Reyes

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 567

    Gravity-Based Energy Storage Well Pilot Program.

    Unfinished Business SB567 Limón Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 561

    Restraining orders.

    3rd Reading AB561 Quirk-Silva By Allen

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1224

    Teacher credentialing: substitute teachers: days of service.

    3rd Reading AB1224 Valencia et al. By Limón

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

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  • AB 761

    Monterey-Salinas Transit District: sales and special taxes.

    3rd Reading AB761 Addis By Laird

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1487

    Public health: Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex Wellness and Equity Fund.

    3rd Reading AB1487 Addis et al. By Menjivar

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 39

    General plans: Local Electrification Planning Act.

    3rd Reading AB39 Zbur et al. By Limón

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 597

    Labor-related liabilities: direct contractor and subcontractor.

    Unfinished Business SB597 Cortese Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 86

    California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act: sales and use tax exclusion.

    Unfinished Business SB86 McNerney et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1503

    Pharmacy.

    3rd Reading AB1503 Berman et al. By Ashby

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 82

    Health care: legally protected health care activity.

    3rd Reading AB82 Ward et al. By Wiener

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1028

    Community colleges: temporary employees.

    3rd Reading AB1028 Fong et al. By Cortese

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 483

    Fixed term installment contracts: early termination fees.

    3rd Reading AB483 Irwin By Laird

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 551

    Corrections and rehabilitation: state policy.

    Unfinished Business SB551 Cortese et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 306

    Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

    Unfinished Business SB306 Becker Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1261

    Immigration: immigrant youth: access to legal counsel.

    3rd Reading AB1261 Bonta et al. By Arreguín

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 419

    Hydrogen fuel.

    Unfinished Business SB419 Caballero et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 386

    Dental providers: fee-based payments.

    Unfinished Business SB386 Limón Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 770

    Advertising displays: City of Los Angeles: exemption: ordinance.

    3rd Reading AB770 Mark González et al. By Durazo Urgency Clause

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 460

    Radiologic technologists: venipuncture: direct supervision.

    3rd Reading AB460 Chen By Valladares

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 279

    Solid waste: compostable materials.

    Unfinished Business SB279 McNerney et al. Concurrence

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 747

    Service of Process Accountability, Reform and Equity (SPARE) Act.

    3rd Reading AB747 Kalra By Umberg

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 606

    Certificated employees: professional services credential: out-of-state applicants.

    3rd Reading AB606 Quirk-Silva By Cortese

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 36

    Housing elements: prohousing designation.

    3rd Reading AB36 Soria By Padilla

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 260

    Sexual and reproductive health care.

    3rd Reading AB260 Aguiar-Curry et al. By Limón Urgency Clause

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1520

    Public resources: conservation.

    3rd Reading AB1520 W., P., & W. (Papan) By Limón

    Sep 9, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 374

    K–14 classified employees: payment of wages: itemized statements.

    3rd Reading AB374 Nguyen et al. By Cervantes

    Sep 9, 2025 · 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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