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Catherine Blakespear

State Senator · Senate District 38 · Party: Democratic

2999 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

2999
Final-passage votes
4293
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 38
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

Catherine Blakespear'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 Catherine Blakespear'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.

  • ACR 67

    Relative to Stronger Starts for Children Day.

    Special Consent ACR67 Sharp-Collins et al.

    Jun 19, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 69

    Relative to California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month.

    Special Consent ACR69 Berman et al.

    Jun 19, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 78

    Relative to Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR78 Patel et al.

    Jun 19, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 15

    Relative to California Propane Day.

    3rd Reading ACR15 Alanis et al. By Laird

    Jun 19, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 82

    Relative to Foster Care Month.

    Special Consent ACR82 Bryan et al.

    Jun 19, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 990

    Public water systems: emergency notification plan.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SJR 5

    Enteric methane reduction solutions: cattle industries.

    Be adopted as amended, and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 272

    Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1478

    Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act: mattress recycling charge: consumer education.

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

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1459

    Hazardous waste: underground storage tanks.

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

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 471

    County air pollution control districts: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District: board members: compensation.

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

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 663

    Hydrofluorocarbon gases: sale and distribution prohibition: exemptions.

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

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 571

    California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery.

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

    Jun 18, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 75

    Relative to Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month and The Longest Day.

    3rd Reading SCR75 Weber Pierson et al.

    Jun 16, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 83

    Relative to Hypertension Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SCR83 Stern et al.

    Jun 16, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 86

    Relative to Juneteenth.

    3rd Reading SCR86 Weber Pierson et al.

    Jun 16, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SJR 1

    Rescinding previous applications for a federal constitutional convention.

    3rd Reading SJR1 Wiener et al.

    Jun 16, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 74

    Relative to Flag Day.

    3rd Reading SCR74 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    Jun 13, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AJR 11

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program: federal funding cuts.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AJR11 Ransom et al.

    Jun 13, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 101

    Budget Act of 2025.

    Unfinished Business SB101 Wiener Concurrence

    Jun 13, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 101

    Budget Act of 2025.

    Do pass

    Jun 11, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 544

    Electric bicycles: required equipment.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 445

    Alcoholic beverages.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 978

    Department of Transportation and local agencies: streets and highways: recycled materials.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 545

    Vehicles: electric bicycles.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 77

    Gaming Policy Advisory Committee.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 37

    Relative to the Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa Memorial Highway.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 21

    Relative to the Galt Police Officer Harminder Grewal Memorial Highway.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1177

    California Prompt Payment Act: late payment penalties.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 78

    Relative to the Detective Sergeant Ed Wilkinson, Deputy Sheriff Brent Jameson, and Deputy Sheriff Bliss Magly Memorial Overcrossing.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1149

    Recycling: market development payments: polyethylene terephthalate plastic.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1075

    Fire protection: privately contracted fire prevention resources: public water sources.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water]

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 831

    Gambling: operation of a contest or sweepstakes.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 438

    Authorized emergency vehicles.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 344

    Alcoholic beverages: beer price posting and marketing regulations: definitions.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 233

    Alcoholic beverages: licensees.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 581

    State shrub.

    Do pass

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 390

    Vehicles: highway safety.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 377

    High-Speed Rail Authority: business plan: Merced to Bakersfield segment.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1008

    Alcoholic beverages: licenses: County of San Luis Obispo.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 16

    Relative to the POW/MIA Bridge.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1085

    License plates: obstruction or alteration.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 79

    Relative to The Brad Mettam Memorial Interchange.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 266

    Freeway Service Patrol Act: sponsorship agreement.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 881

    Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide.

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

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AJR 11

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program: federal funding cuts.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 37

    Attorneys: unlawful solicitations and advertisements.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 586

    Off-highway electric motorcycles.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 380

    Sexually violent predators: transitional housing facilities: report.

    Special Consent (Urgency Clause)

    Jun 4, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 756

    California Film Commission: motion picture tax credits: tracking and compliance program.

    3rd Reading SB756 Smallwood-Cuevas

    Jun 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Catherine Blakespear 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

$1,554,725

Spent $1,014,808

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $1,554,725
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $1,014,808
  • From individuals (itemized)
    550 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $230,785 15%

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
    $110,850
  • Health care
    $60,900
  • Education
    $56,800
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $52,800
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $48,550
  • Energy and utilities
    $37,250
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $29,250
  • Construction and engineering
    $23,900

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 50% 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

  • R&V MANAGEMENT
    3 donors · Not classified
    $10,800
  • DIGNITYMOVES
    4 donors · Not classified
    $8,675
  • CARLTAS COMPANY
    4 donors · Not classified
    $4,250
  • SCRIPPS HEALTH
    5 donors · Health care
    $3,000
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
    5 donors · Education
    $3,000
  • SHARP HEALTHCARE
    5 donors · Health care
    $2,600
  • SURF 'N EARTH ENTERPRISES LLC
    4 donors · Not classified
    $1,250
  • ABBVIE
    4 donors · Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $700
  • NATIONAL STEWARDSHIP ACTION COUNCIL
    3 donors · Issue and advocacy groups
    $600
  • SERVICENOW
    4 donors · Not classified
    $600

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $99,285 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

  • Association of California School Administrators PAC Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Education
    $23,600
  • Building a Stronger Future for California PAC, sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters PAC SCC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $23,600
  • State Building and Construction Trades Council of California PAC Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Construction and engineering
    $12,300
  • Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Christopher Cabaldon for Senate 2028
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Josh Becker for Senate 2028
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Limon for State Controller 2030
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Menjivar for Senate 2026
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Richardson for Senate 2028
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015 State PAC Small Contributor Committee
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800

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

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $26,389

  • Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 7, 2026
    $22,167
  • San Diego Labor Coalition, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America Local 89
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 26, 2026 to May 27, 2026
    $4,222

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Catherine Blakespear 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 Catherine Blakespear 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.

Catherine Blakespear for Senate 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $471,645 · cash at end $777,864 Statement ↗
    $444,043 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $112,802 · cash at end $800,791 Statement ↗
    $212,977 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $124,916 · cash at end $710,004 Statement ↗
    $146,142 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $109,229 · cash at end $681,457 Statement ↗
    $204,175 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.

Methodology
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, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Apr 17, 2026 · covers 2026 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 2026 · covers 2026 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 27, 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 May 21, 2024 · covers 2023 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 29, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Sep 15, 2023 · covers 2022 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 27, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2022 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗

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

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