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James Ramos

State Assemblymember · Assembly District 45 · Party: Democratic

3926 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

3926
Final-passage votes
4656
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Assemblymember
District
Assembly District 45
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 2, 2026

Last verified Oct 2, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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This tab shows James Ramos's platform in two parts. In their own words: a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, with a link to the whole page, and statements their office submits, labeled as such. Commitments tracked: specific, checkable promises (signing a named bill, funding a program at a stated amount, finishing a project by a date), each quoted with its date and source and checked in code before it's published, 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 164

    Relative to a Mexican Consulate in the County of Kern.

    ACR 164 Bains Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1689

    Juvenile courts: temporary probate guardianship.

    AB 1689 Quirk-Silva Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1760

    Dentistry.

    AB 1760 Arambula Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1981

    Subsidized childcare: reimbursement rates: reporting.

    AB 1981 Aguiar-Curry Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 138

    Relative to Architecture Week.

    SCR 138 Ashby Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1736

    Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.

    AB 1736 Pellerin Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1951

    Civil actions: filing fees: refunds.

    AB 1951 Dixon Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1781

    Federal Home Loan Banks.

    AB 1781 Michelle Rodriguez Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2056

    Teachers: exchange programs: local educational agencies.

    AB 2056 Alvarez Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2601

    Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.

    Do pass.

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1976

    Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1786

    Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties, cities, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2792

    Horse racing: out-of-state thoroughbred races: New York Stakes.

    Do pass. To Consent Calendar.

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2397

    Local government: community facilities districts: financing.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2676

    Housing Crisis Act of 2019.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1751

    Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2351

    General plan: annual report: shelter beds.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1605

    Driving under the influence: alcohol sales.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2312

    State property: tidelands transfer: City of Martinez: leases.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2793

    California Gambling Control Commission.

    Do pass. To Consent Calendar.

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1567

    General plan: annual report: congregate and residential care for the elderly.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1573

    Land use: housing elements: target population.

    Do pass. To Consent Calendar.

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2294

    State holidays: Sylvia Mendez Day.

    Do pass. To Consent Calendar.

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2058

    California Factory-Built Housing Law.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2717

    Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1885

    Public contracts: retention proceeds.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1578

    State agency officials: training on responding to hate: local agency officials: anti-hate speech training.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2385

    Local reconstruction agencies.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2127

    Accessory dwelling units: private sewage disposal systems.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2770

    State Property: San Pasqual Battlefield State Park.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2480

    Housing development: density bonus: student housing developments.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2639

    Merced County Flood Control District: assessment.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1585

    Wine labeling: "American" or "United States" appellation.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2568

    Water district directors: compensation.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2507

    Office of Tribal Affairs.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2005

    Housing developments: urban lot split: owner-occupancy.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2272

    State contracting: subcontractors: prompt payment.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2619

    Water resources: data centers.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2211

    Craft distilled spirits manufacturers: licenses and fees.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2751

    Alcoholic beverages: imports: personal or household use: reasonable amounts.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2187

    Public contracts: contracts for services.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2024

    Outdoor advertising displays: permits: landscaped freeways: relocation agreements.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2296

    Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1548

    Conservation: the Monterey Bay Area Stewardship Authority.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1802

    Land use: mitigation lands: endowments.

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2469

    Data centers: water use disclosures.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1807

    Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2576

    Transit-oriented development: exclusions: historic sites.

    Do pass.

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2224

    County recorders: fees.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2484

    San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: transactions and use tax: voter initiatives.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 22, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees James Ramos 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

$938,420

Spent $566,224

Totals

  • Raised
    12 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $938,420
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $566,224
  • From individuals (itemized)
    66 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $135,975 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)

  • Tribal governments
    $179,533
  • Labor unions
    $102,900
  • Agriculture and food
    $44,200
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $42,025
  • Health care
    $36,500
  • Energy and utilities
    $31,600
  • Transportation
    $26,500
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $25,350

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 63% 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

  • SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSIONS INDIANS
    3 donors · Tribal governments
    $17,700
  • YUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION
    3 donors · Not classified
    $7,500
  • A&I PALLETS
    4 donors · Not classified
    $3,250

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $45,425 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

  • Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
    5 contributions · organization · Not classified
    $75,800
  • Brainstorm Logistics LLC DBA Rymax(Eve Kolakowski)
    3 contributions · organization · Transportation
    $20,000
  • The PENTA Building Group LLC(John Cannito)
    3 contributions · organization · Not classified
    $20,000
  • Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
    3 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $14,300
  • Association of California School Administrators Political Action Committee
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • California State Council of Laborers PAC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $11,800
  • Sempra
    6 contributions · organization · Energy and utilities
    $11,800
  • Table Mountain Rancheria
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $11,800
  • Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $11,800

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

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $28,807

  • PEOPLE FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE YUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION
    race: State Assembly · 1 report · May 22, 2026
    $28,807

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about James Ramos 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 (2)

The committees James Ramos 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.

Friends of James Ramos Ballot Measure Committee

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $2,107 · cash at end $182,561 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $2,754 · cash at end $184,668 Statement ↗
    $25,000 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $147 · cash at end $162,422 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $1,323 · cash at end $162,569 Statement ↗
    $41,400 received
Committee record ↗

Re-Elect James Ramos for Assembly 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $43,981 · cash at end $1,266,056 Statement ↗
    $104,800 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $95,544 · cash at end $1,221,028 Statement ↗
    $64,725 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $59,215 · cash at end $1,229,776 Statement ↗
    $31,220 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $87,292 · cash at end $1,238,749 Statement ↗
    $248,600 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, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 18, 2026 · covers 2024 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 18, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 26, 2025 · covers 2024 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 3, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 27, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Nov 30, 2023 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 22, 2023 · covers 2022 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 1, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 28, 2022 · covers 2021 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 1, 2021 · covers 2020 Statement (PDF) ↗

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

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