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Steve Padilla

State Senator · Senate District 18 · Party: Democratic

2999 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

2999
Final-passage votes
4420
All recorded votes

Counts of recorded votes only. ThePillory doesn't score or grade officials.

OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 18
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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This tab shows Steve Padilla'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.

  • SB 977

    Chain restaurants: children's meals.

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

    Mar 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 971

    Healthy Aging Community Partnership Program.

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

    Mar 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 895

    California Science and Health Research Bond Act.

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

    Mar 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 917

    Alcoholic beverages: certified farmers' market sales permit.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1236

    State Records Management Act.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1235

    Tribal gaming: compact ratification.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1044

    Public contracts: Small Business Procurement and Contract Act.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1114

    Data collection: sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status: disclosure.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1273

    Alcoholic beverages: tied-house restrictions: instructional events and promotional lectures: advertisements.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1340

    Small business liaison: contract information: small business procurement participation.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Business, Professions and Economic Development] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1248

    State agencies: automated decision systems.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2156

    Holidays: Farmworkers Day.

    Do pass

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1240

    Office of Nonprofit Empowerment.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1204

    Administrative regulations.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 920

    The Gambling Control Act: regulatory fees.

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 132

    Relative to California STEAM Robotics Day.

    3rd Reading SCR132 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    Mar 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 139

    Relative to Afghan American Heritage Month.

    3rd Reading SCR139 Wahab et al.

    Mar 19, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 134

    Relative to Nowroz.

    3rd Reading SCR134 Wahab et al.

    Mar 19, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 133

    Relative to California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and California Down Syndrome Awareness Day.

    3rd Reading SCR133 Grayson et al.

    Mar 19, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 996

    Manufactured housing: conformity.

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

    Mar 17, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1091

    Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program.

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

    Mar 17, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 904

    Recovery from a state of emergency.

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

    Mar 17, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 1007

    Common interest developments: annual reports: assessments: discipline.

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

    Mar 17, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SR 76

    Relative to Women's History Month.

    3rd Reading SR76 Menjivar et al.

    Mar 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 114

    Relative to National Surveyors Week.

    3rd Reading

    Mar 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 134

    Relative to Black History Month.

    Special Consent ACR134 Bryan et al.

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 132

    Relative to Rare Disease Day.

    Special Consent ACR132 Dixon et al.

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 85

    Relative to Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading SR85 Umberg

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 127

    Relative to Multifaith Heritage Month.

    3rd Reading SCR127 Allen et al.

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 127

    Relative to National School Counseling Week.

    Special Consent ACR127 Muratsuchi et al.

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • ACR 128

    Relative to Day of Solidarity with Ukraine.

    Special Consent ACR128 Stefani et al.

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 110

    Relative to Women's Military History Week.

    3rd Reading SCR110 Grove et al.

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 137

    Relative to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.

    3rd Reading

    Mar 12, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 126

    Relative to Special Olympics Day.

    3rd Reading

    Mar 9, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 135

    Relative to Peace Corps Week.

    3rd Reading

    Mar 9, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 79

    Relative to Sleep Health Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading SR79 Niello

    Mar 9, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 120

    National Consumer Protection Week: Slam the Scam Day.

    3rd Reading

    Mar 9, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 83

    Relative to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SR83 McNerney

    Mar 9, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 84

    Relative to Women in Construction Week.

    3rd Reading SR84 Caballero et al.

    Mar 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 82

    Relative to Children's Dental Health Month.

    3rd Reading SR82 Pérez et al.

    Mar 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 81

    Relative to Read Across America Day.

    3rd Reading SR81 Pérez

    Mar 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 125

    Relative to Ramadan.

    3rd Reading SCR125 Wahab et al.

    Mar 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 69

    Relative to Montessori Month.

    3rd Reading SR69 Niello

    Feb 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 122

    Relative to Black History Month.

    3rd Reading SCR122 Weber Pierson et al.

    Feb 23, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 121

    Relative to National Mentoring Month.

    Special Consent ACR121 Tangipa et al.

    Feb 19, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 116

    Relative to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Special Consent ACR116 Jackson et al.

    Feb 19, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 120

    Relative to Positive Parenting Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR120 Ávila Farías et al.

    Feb 19, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 118

    Relative to Korean American Day.

    Special Consent ACR118 Mark González et al.

    Feb 19, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 117

    Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program: loans: transit operating purposes: San Francisco Bay area.

    3rd Reading AB117 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Laird

    Feb 19, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 89

    Relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    3rd Reading SCR89 Smallwood-Cuevas

    Feb 19, 2026 · Result: Passed

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Steve Padilla 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

$860,287

Spent $609,645

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $860,287
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $609,645
  • From individuals (itemized)
    15 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $36,160 4%

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
    $111,700
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $92,857
  • Tribal governments
    $62,133
  • Health care
    $60,300
  • Agriculture and food
    $42,100
  • Energy and utilities
    $38,300
  • Technology and telecommunications
    $33,000
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $32,400

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 71% 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. $17,760 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
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $17,700
  • Building a Stronger Future for California PAC, sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
    2 contributions · committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • California State Association of Electrical Workers
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • California Teachers Association/Association for Better Citizenship
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC (PORAC PAC)
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • SEIU California State Council Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • Turo, Inc.
    3 contributions · organization · Not classified
    $9,800
  • Association of California Life & Health Insurance Companies PAC (ACLHIC PAC)
    3 contributions · committee · Health care
    $9,500
  • California Professional Firefighters Political Action Committee
    6 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $9,000
  • Anthropic PBC
    2 contributions · organization · Not classified
    $8,900

Contributions itemized on Schedule A from political committees, parties, businesses and other organizations, by the name reported. Transfers between Steve Padilla'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 Steve Padilla 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 Steve Padilla 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.

Steve Padilla for State Senate 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $217,514 · cash at end $520,678 Statement ↗
    $136,120 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $34,091 · cash at end $610,282 Statement ↗
    $95,730 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $17,993 · cash at end $523,702 Statement ↗
    $34,710 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $87,520 · cash at end $502,694 Statement ↗
    $107,857 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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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.

No Form 700 filed as State Senator under this name was found in the FPPC's search.

Committees

No committee assignments loaded for this legislator.

Issues

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