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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 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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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.

  • SB 1323

    Health care providers: patient access: immigration enforcement.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 958

    California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impacts: building height.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1097

    California Environmental Quality Act: electrical distribution: exemptions.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Energy, Utilities and Communications]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1075

    Air resources: toxic air contaminants: criteria air pollutants: community emissions reduction programs: local community emissions reduction plans.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1064

    Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program: testing.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1089

    Preventive Treatment Health Care Act.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1031

    Solid waste: compostable products.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 954

    California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1258

    Hazardous waste: site remediation: residential suitability guidelines.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 995

    Involuntary residential facilities: health and safety inspections.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1213

    Zero- and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles: incentives: transparency.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 950

    Health care coverage: dementia.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 915

    Health care provider entities: patients accompanied by immigration enforcement officers.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1284

    Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 874

    Medi-Cal: behavioral health treatment: stakeholder feedback.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 1221

    Lanterman-Petris-Short Act: conservatorships.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 1037

    Health care coverage: rate review.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 1377

    Immunizations: medical exemptions.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Business, Professions and Economic Development]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Failed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 1186

    Expedited birth certificates upon adoption.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 942

    Civil detainees.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 1375

    California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: urban intermodal rail station project.

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

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1029

    Vehicle lien sales: proceeds.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 108

    Relative to the Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1382

    Department of Transportation: mountain passes: openings.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1136

    Intercity rail and commuter rail: special events service plans: fare system integration.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1292

    Enhanced curb management system.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1425

    High-Speed Rail Authority: property: operating right-of-way.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1218

    Vehicle immobilization: illegal dumping violation penalties.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 953

    Driving record: points: vehicular manslaughter.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 897

    Vehicles: abandoned vehicles.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1324

    Passenger and freight rail: LOSSAN Rail Corridor: working group report.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1334

    Route 59: adoption.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1013

    Automated license plate recognition systems.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1228

    Advertising displays: exemptions: arenas and redevelopment agency projects.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1293

    State highways: projects: notice.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1411

    Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: funding conditions: high-speed rail.

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1312

    Cemeteries.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1203

    Security services.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 140

    Relative to Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1340

    Small business liaison: contract information: small business procurement participation.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1271

    Midwifery: workforce data: availability to be a clinical preceptorship.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SR 92

    Relative to California Holocaust Memorial Day.

    3rd Reading SR92 Becker et al.

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1327

    Weights and measures: electric vehicle supply equipment: state authority.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Energy, Utilities and Communications]

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1165

    Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 903

    Mental health professionals: artificial intelligence.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1179

    Doctors from El Salvador Program.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 936

    Nitrous oxide: sales.

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1389

    Tribal gaming: compact ratification.

    3rd Reading AB1389 Blanca Rubio By Rubio Urgency Clause

    Apr 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 88

    Relative to modern biotechnology.

    3rd Reading SR88 Blakespear et al.

    Apr 9, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 90

    Relative to Khmer New Year.

    3rd Reading SR90 Gonzalez

    Apr 9, 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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