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Caroline Menjivar

State Senator · Senate District 20 · Party: Democratic

3011 final-passage votes on record.

Their job

A member of California's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.

Latest votes
  • Voted Yes on SB 671 (Pedestrian crossing signals.). It passed. Apr 24, 2025
  • Voted Yes on SCR 48 (Relative to High School Voter Education Weeks.). It passed. Apr 24, 2025
  • Voted Yes on SB 61 (Private works of improvement: retention payments.). It passed. Apr 24, 2025

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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 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 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.

  • SB 671

    Pedestrian crossing signals.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 48

    Relative to High School Voter Education Weeks.

    3rd Reading SCR48 Cervantes et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 61

    Private works of improvement: retention payments.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 55

    ARC v. Department of Developmental Services: 40th anniversary.

    Special Consent ACR55 Jeff Gonzalez et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 53

    Relative to Women's Equal Pay Day.

    Special Consent ACR53 Bonta et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 35

    Relative to Greek Independence Day.

    Special Consent ACR35 Papan et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 830

    Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 792

    Childcare.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 39

    Relative to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR39 Ramos et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 41

    California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.

    Special Consent ACR41 Patterson et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 48

    Relative to Women in STEM Day.

    Special Consent ACR48 DeMaio et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 49

    Relative to California STEAM Robotics Day.

    Special Consent ACR49 DeMaio et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 533

    Electric vehicle charging stations: arenas: payments: internet-based applications.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 583

    Insurer financial statements.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 45

    Relative to American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SCR45 Wahab et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 50

    Relative to Special Olympics Day.

    Special Consent ACR50 Ahrens et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 374

    Local educational agencies: annual reporting requirements: IDEA Addendum.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 52

    Relative to the Girl Scouts.

    3rd Reading SCR52 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 506

    Transportation: omnibus bill.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB506 TRANS.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 733

    Sexual assault forensic evidence: testing.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 34

    Relative to Child Abuse Prevention Month.

    3rd Reading SCR34 Grove et al.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 751

    Veterans and Former First Responders Research Pilot Program.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 526

    Health facilities: clinics.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 236

    Cosmetics: chemical hair relaxers.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 819

    Geothermal waste: exemption from generation and handling fees: study.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 81

    Health and care facilities: information sharing.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 257

    PARENT Act.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 675

    Imperial County Air Pollution Control District: members and duties.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 35

    Alcohol and drug programs.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 674

    Beverage containers: recycling: redemption payment and refund value.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 69

    Artificial intelligence program: Attorney General.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 41

    Pharmacy benefits.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 466

    Drinking water: primary standard for hexavalent chromium: exemption.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 607

    Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District: contributions and loans.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 338

    Virtual Health Hub for Rural Communities Pilot Program.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 306

    Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 797

    Electric utility distribution and transmission system facilities: undergrounding and insulation.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 317

    Wastewater surveillance.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 596

    Health facilities: administrative penalties.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 34

    Air pollution: South Coast Air Quality Management District: mobile sources: Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 83

    State Department of Health Care Services: substance abuse treatment: disclosures.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 403

    End of Life Option Act: sunset.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 339

    Medi-Cal: laboratory rates.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 318

    Air pollution: stationary sources: best available control technology.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 441

    State Air Resources Board: membership: removal: regulations: review.

    [First] hearing set for [04-23-2025]: Failed passage in Committee. Reconsideration granted

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 313

    Vital records: birth certificates.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 796

    Emergency medical services: state-employed public safety personnel: optional first aid skills.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 441

    State Air Resources Board: membership: removal: regulations: review.

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

    Apr 23, 2025 · Result: Failed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 572

    Vehicles: advanced driver assistance system: crash reports.

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

    Apr 22, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 445

    High-speed rail: third-party agreements, permits, and approvals: regulations.

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

    Apr 22, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

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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