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Dave Cortese
State Senator · California, District 15
- Democrat
- Since 2020
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As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1Contact info
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1021 O St. Suite 7520, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-651-4015
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- Capitol office: 1021 O St. Suite 7520, Sacramento, CA 95814 · 916-651-4015
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Roll calls cast
No roll calls recorded while seated
Substantive bills sponsored
74 of 74 sponsored
Commemorative bills are excluded
Bills enacted
17 cosponsored
Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
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Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
How this score is calculated:
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0 scored of 5 needed
0 promises from 0 sources this term
Days in office this term
2,158 days (180 needed)
Promise capture coverage
0 of 3 source kinds settled
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | AB 374 — K–14 classified employees: payment of wages: itemized statements. | Failed |
| 2025-06-11 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary]”passed | AB 243 — Postsecondary education: student financial aid dependency status: juveniles. | Passed 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-06-11 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended”passed | AB 962 — Pupil safety: comprehensive school safety plans: use of smartphones. | Passed 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-06-11 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | AB 1009 — Teacher credentialing: administrative services credential: occupational and physical therapists. | Passed 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Public Safety] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | AB 1085 — License plates: obstruction or alteration. | Passed 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | AB 544 — Electric bicycles: required equipment. | Passed 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar”passed | AB 1149 — Recycling: market development payments: polyethylene terephthalate plastic. | Active |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | ACR 37 — The Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa Memorial Highway. | Passed 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SCR 78 — Detective Sergeant Ed Wilkinson, Deputy Sheriff Brent Jameson, and Deputy Sheriff Bliss Magly Memorial Overcrossing. | Passed 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | AB 438 — Authorized emergency vehicles. | Passed 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | AB 978 — Department of Transportation and local agencies: streets and highways: recycled materials. | Passed 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | ACR 21 — Galt Police Officer Harminder Grewal Memorial Highway. | Passed 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SCR 79 — The Brad Mettam Memorial Interchange. | Passed 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | AB 545 — Vehicles: electric bicycles. | Passed 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | ACR 16 — The POW/MIA Bridge. | Passed 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | AB 266 — Freeway Service Patrol Act: sponsorship agreement. | Active |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | AB 390 — Vehicles: highway safety. | Passed 2025-07-28 |
| 2025-06-10 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | AB 377 — High-Speed Rail Authority: business plan: Merced to Bakersfield segment. | Passed 2025-07-30 |
| 2025-06-09 | Sponsored | SCR 93 — First Responders’ Day. | Passed 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-06-05 | Voted yea on “Senate 3rd Reading SB37 Umberg”passed | SB 37 — Attorneys: unlawful solicitations and advertisements. | Passed 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-06-04 | Voted yea on “Senate 3rd Reading SB614 Stern et al”passed | SB 614 — Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide. | Withdrawn |
| 2025-06-04 | Voted yea on “Senate 3rd Reading SB540 Becker et al”passed | SB 540 — Independent System Operator: independent regional organization: California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. | Active |
| 2025-06-04 | Voted yea on “Senate 3rd Reading SB540 Becker et al”passed | SB 540 — Independent System Operator: independent regional organization: California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. | Active |
| 2025-06-04 | Voted yea on “Senate 3rd Reading SB632 Arreguín”passed | SB 632 — Community colleges: California College Promise. | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | Voted yea on “Senate 3rd Reading SB771 Stern”passed | SB 771 — Personal rights: liability: social media platforms. | Withdrawn |