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Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

State Senator · Senate District 28 · Party: Democratic

3004 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

3004
Final-passage votes
4352
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 28
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

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This tab shows Lola Smallwood-Cuevas'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.

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  • SB 753

    Special business regulations: shopping carts.

    3rd Reading

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 42

    Relative to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SR42 Choi et al.

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 543

    Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.

    3rd Reading

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 36

    Relative to the Paris Accords.

    3rd Reading SR36 Cortese et al.

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 21

    Single-room occupancy units: demolition and replacement: housing assistance programs: eligibility for homeless individuals and families.

    3rd Reading

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 765

    State snake.

    3rd Reading

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 340

    General plans: housing element: emergency shelter.

    3rd Reading

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 62

    Health care coverage: essential health benefits.

    3rd Reading

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 227

    Green Empowerment Zone for the Northern Waterfront area of the County of Contra Costa.

    3rd Reading SB227 Grayson et al. Urgency Clause

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 845

    Pupil instruction: career technical education, career education, work-based learning, work experience education, and apprenticeships.

    3rd Reading SB845 Pérez et al.

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 611

    Planning and zoning: community plans: review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

    3rd Reading (Urgency Clause)

    May 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 56

    Relative to National Military Appreciation Month.

    3rd Reading SCR56 Archuleta et al.

    May 23, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 861

    Consumer affairs.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB861 B., P. & E.D.

    May 23, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 694

    Deceptive practices: service members and veterans.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 23, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 802

    Housing finance and development: Sacramento Regional Housing and Homelessness Joint Powers Authority Act.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 23, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 38

    Relative to Harvey Milk Day.

    3rd Reading SR38 Padilla et al.

    May 19, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 39

    Relative to National Safe Boating Week.

    3rd Reading SR39 Richardson

    May 19, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 65

    Relative to California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month.

    3rd Reading SCR65 Alvarado-Gil et al.

    May 19, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 67

    Relative to Family Justice Center Day.

    3rd Reading SCR67 Grayson et al.

    May 19, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 41

    Relative to Contractor Fraud Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading SR41 Niello

    May 19, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 322

    Urban equestrian inclusion zones.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 344

    California Environmental Quality Act: City of San Diego: mixed-use development project.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB344 Weber Pierson

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 650

    The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 772

    Infill Infrastructure Grant Program of 2019: applications: eligibility.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 482

    Roster of public officials: local government.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB482 Weber Pierson

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 517

    Home improvement contract requirements: subcontractors.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 10

    Relative to Foster Youth Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SR10 Wahab et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 440

    Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB440 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 857

    Public safety omnibus.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB857 PUB. S.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 459

    Peace officers: confidential communications: exceptions: group peer support services.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 846

    Liens: harvested crops.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 534

    Dependent children: information related to family.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 773

    Board of Registered Nursing: advisory committees.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 410

    Common interest developments: association records: exterior elevated elements inspection.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 85

    Civil actions: service of summons.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 72

    Relative to Childcare Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SCR72 Wahab et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 71

    Relative to National Hospital Week.

    3rd Reading SCR71 Allen et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 237

    Oil spill prevention: gasoline specifications: suspension: California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: County of Kern: transportation fuels assessment: coastal resources.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 392

    Regional park districts: East Bay Regional Park District: East Bay Hills Conservation Program.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB392 Grayson et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 693

    Employees: meal periods.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 852

    Political Reform Act of 1974: Citizens Redistricting Commission.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB852 E. & C.A.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 858

    Local Government Omnibus Act of 2025.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB858 L. GOV.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 389

    Pupil health: individuals with exceptional needs: respiratory services: licensed vocational nurses.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB389 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 639

    Zoning: Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 558

    Imperial Valley Healthcare District: voting districts.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SJR 4

    Research and education: federal funding cuts: the National Institutes of Health and postsecondary educational institutions.

    3rd Reading SJR4 Laird et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 40

    Relative to National Stroke Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SR40 Dahle et al.

    May 12, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 58

    Relative to Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

    3rd Reading SCR58 Wahab et al.

    May 12, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 412

    Home care aides.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 485

    County public defender: appointment.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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

$835,514

Spent $767,601

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $835,514
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $767,601
  • From individuals (itemized)
    257 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $93,143 11%

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
    $296,594
  • Health care
    $47,846
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $46,562
  • Education
    $40,547
  • Tribal governments
    $24,100
  • Lawyers and lobbyists
    $22,267
  • Technology and telecommunications
    $21,500
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $18,570

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 74% 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

  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
    16 donors · Education
    $2,612
  • NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDERS GROUP
    3 donors · Not classified
    $2,000
  • LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
    9 donors · Education
    $1,828
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LABOR CENTER
    5 donors · Education
    $1,641
  • CITY OF LOS ANGELES
    4 donors · Government and public sector
    $1,519
  • AG & ASSOCIATES
    3 donors · Not classified
    $1,250
  • L NORWOOD AND ASSOCIATES LLC
    3 donors · Not classified
    $708
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    4 donors · Education
    $700
  • HANDELMAN CONSULTING
    4 donors · Not classified
    $554
  • SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION 2015
    3 donors · Labor unions
    $308

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $30,336 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

  • United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $19,600
  • California Professional Firefighters PAC
    8 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $18,300
  • California State Council of Laborers PAC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $17,700
  • California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers PAC
    4 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $14,400
  • California Nurses Association PAC (CNA-PAC)
    6 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $13,200
  • California Federation of Teachers COPE
    5 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • California State Council of Service Employees
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Issue and advocacy groups
    $11,800
  • Service Employees International Union Local 1000 Candidate PAC
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • Service Employees International Union Local 721, CTW, CLC State & Local
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas's own committees aren't counted.

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $1,175

  • 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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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.

LOLA SMALLWOOD-CUEVAS FOR SENATE 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $195,950 · cash at end $381,981 Statement ↗
    $130,475 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $76,714 · cash at end $447,452 Statement ↗
    $107,962 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $43,884 · cash at end $416,284 Statement ↗
    $76,659 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $205,049 · cash at end $258,177 Statement ↗
    $114,216 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 Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 2, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 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 Mar 15, 2022 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗

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

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