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Laura Richardson

State Senator · Senate District 35 · Party: Democratic

2997 final-passage votes on record.

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

Latest votes
  • Voted Yes on ACR 51 (Relative to Irish American Heritage Month.). It passed. Apr 3, 2025
  • Voted Yes on SB 228 (Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program.). It passed. Apr 2, 2025
  • Voted Yes on SB 362 (Commercial financing: disclosures.). It passed. Apr 2, 2025

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Record at a glance

2997
Final-passage votes
7383
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 35
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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No issues page found

Laura Richardson's website (sd35.senate.ca.gov ↗) has no page titled Issues, Priorities or Platform that ThePillory could find, as of Oct 10, 2026. It's searched again every few months.

This tab shows Laura Richardson'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 51

    Relative to Irish American Heritage Month.

    Special Consent ACR51 Haney et al.

    Apr 3, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 228

    Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 362

    Commercial financing: disclosures.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 324

    Medi-Cal: enhanced care management and community supports.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 97

    Digital financial assets: stablecoins.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 40

    Health care coverage: insulin.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 825

    Consumers: financial protection.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 646

    Prenatal multivitamins.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 246

    Medi-Cal: graduate medical education payments.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 223

    The Wildfire Smoke and Health Outcomes Data Act.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 784

    Home improvement loans: right to cancel contracts.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 386

    Dental providers: fee-based payments.

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

    Apr 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 22

    Assyrian New Year: Kha b'Nissan.

    3rd Reading SCR22 Alvarado-Gil

    Apr 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 44

    Relative to World Autism Awareness Day.

    3rd Reading

    Apr 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 26

    Civil actions: restitution for or replacement of a new motor vehicle.

    Unfinished Business SB26 Umberg et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Apr 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 241

    Community colleges: personnel: qualifications.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 230

    Workers' compensation: firefighters.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB230 Laird et al.

    Apr 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 272

    San Mateo County Transit District: job order contracting: pilot program.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Apr 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 29

    Relative to César Chávez Day.

    3rd Reading SR29 Arreguín et al.

    Mar 28, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 39

    Cosmetic safety: vaginal suppositories.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB39 Weber Pierson Urgency Clause

    Mar 28, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 229

    Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB229 Alvarado-Gil

    Mar 28, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 18

    Relative to National Medal of Honor Day.

    3rd Reading SCR18 Archuleta et al.

    Mar 28, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 717

    Ken Maddy California Cancer Registry.

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

    Mar 26, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 278

    Health data: HIV test results.

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

    Mar 26, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 250

    Medi-Cal: provider directory: skilled nursing facilities.

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

    Mar 26, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 329

    Alcohol and drug recovery: licensed treatment facilities and certified programs: investigations.

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

    Mar 26, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 504

    Communicable diseases: HIV reporting.

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

    Mar 26, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 53

    Artificial intelligence models: large developers.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 326

    Wildfire safety: fire protection building standards: defensible space requirements: The California Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 388

    California Latino Commission.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 349

    Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 731

    Trash receptacles and storage containers: reflective markings.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 10

    Climate change: plans: gender impacts.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 688

    Office of Regulatory Counsel.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 263

    International trade: tariffs: impact study.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 512

    District elections: initiatives.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 480

    Autonomous vehicles.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 470

    Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act: teleconferencing.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 467

    Highways: Highway Signage Fund.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 76

    Vehicles: registration fees and penalties.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 579

    Mental health and artificial intelligence working group.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 272

    San Mateo County Transit District: job order contracting: pilot program.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 345

    California Fire Service Training and Education Program: California Fire and Arson Training Act: fees.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 428

    State Auditor: permanent office.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 844

    Horse racing: out-of-state thoroughbred races.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 702

    Legislative and gubernatorial appointments: report.

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

    Mar 25, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 32

    Relative to Arts Education Month.

    3rd Reading

    Mar 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 22

    Relative to Transgender Day of Visibility.

    3rd Reading SR22 Wiener et al.

    Mar 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 39

    Relative to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.

    3rd Reading SCR39 Durazo et al.

    Mar 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 41

    Relative to Special Olympics Day.

    3rd Reading SCR41 Ashby et al.

    Mar 24, 2025 · Result: Passed

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Laura Richardson 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

$1,121,399

Spent $706,540

Totals

  • Raised
    10 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $1,121,399
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $706,540
  • From individuals (itemized)
    24 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $67,605 6%

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
    $183,820
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $99,655
  • Health care
    $94,344
  • Tribal governments
    $89,600
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $58,750
  • Technology and telecommunications
    $55,967
  • Energy and utilities
    $45,110
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $44,900

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

No employer was named by 3 or more donors.

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $30,250 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

  • Pechanga Band of Indians
    4 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $22,800
  • Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Issue and advocacy groups
    $22,700
  • United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $21,800
  • California Nurses Association PAC (CNA-PAC)
    4 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $16,900
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 11
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $15,900
  • CALPAC - California Medical Association PAC
    4 contributions · committee · Health care
    $15,500
  • California Bankers Association State PAC
    3 contributions · committee · Finance, insurance and banking
    $11,800
  • Comcast
    3 contributions · organization · Technology and telecommunications
    $11,800
  • Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association of America PAC
    5 contributions · committee · Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $11,800
  • UA Journeyman & Apprentices Local #250
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Not classified
    $11,800

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

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $0

None reported.

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Laura Richardson 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 Laura Richardson 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.

RICHARDSON FOR SENATE 2024

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $1,000 · cash at end $9,750 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $20 · cash at end $10,684 Statement ↗
    $-6,000 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $10,115 · cash at end $6,704 Statement ↗
    $-50,000 received
  • Jul 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
    Spent $3,543 · cash at end $66,819 Statement ↗
    $55 received
Committee record ↗

RICHARDSON FOR SENATE 2028

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $205,651 · cash at end $417,016 Statement ↗
    $168,560 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $59,631 · cash at end $448,997 Statement ↗
    $127,403 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $87,820 · cash at end $381,225 Statement ↗
    $146,030 received
  • Jul 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
    Spent $180,680 · cash at end $323,115 Statement ↗
    $281,541 received
Committee record ↗

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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, members of the Legislature and county supervisors file theirs with, or through, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), which publishes them.

Bought and sold (Schedule A-1)

No investments acquired or disposed of in the statements read.

From Schedule A-1 (stocks, bonds and other interests under 10%) of each annual statement, exactly as filed: the investment, the fair market value box checked and the date it was acquired or disposed of. A Form 700 gives the investment's value, not the size of a purchase or sale, and is filed once a year, so these aren't trade reports like Congress's. Where the statement doesn't say whose investment it is, ThePillory doesn't either. How these are read

Statements

  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 2, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Nov 3, 2025 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 28, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗

Source: FPPC Form 700 search ↗, searched Oct 13, 2026. How

Committees

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