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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
- 1155 Meridian Ave. Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95125, CA · 408-723-4154
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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
2,157 days (180 needed)
Promise capture coverage
0 of 3 source kinds settled
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ]”passed | SB 845 — Pupil instruction: career technical education, career education, work-based learning, work experience education, and apprenticeships. | Passed 2026-09-27 |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SB 853 — Public employees’ retirement. | Withdrawn |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 600 — Public Employment Relations Board: powers and duties. | Failed |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SB 854 — Unemployment insurance. | Passed 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SB 568 — Pupil health: epinephrine delivery systems: schoolsites and childcare programs. | Passed 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 555 — Workers’ compensation: average annual earnings. | Active |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 632 — Community colleges: California College Promise. | Failed |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 685 — Special education: nonpublic schools and agencies. | Passed 2026-09-30 |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Human Services]”passed | SB 761 — CalFresh: student eligibility. | Failed |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]”passed | SB 809 — Employees and independent contractors: construction trucking. | Passed 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-04-09 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 590 — Paid family leave: eligibility: care for designated persons. | Passed 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-04-09 | Sponsored | SCR 60 — School Bus Drivers’ Day. | Passed 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water]”passed | SB 586 — Off-highway electric motorcycles. | Passed 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 712 — Smog check: motor vehicles: exemption. | Active |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SB 78 — Department of Transportation: report: state highway system: safety enhancements. | Passed 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Quality]”passed | SB 30 — Diesel-powered on-track equipment: decommissioning: resale and transfer restrictions. | Passed 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SB 671 — Pedestrian crossing signals. | Passed 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary]”passed | SB 766 — California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act. | Passed 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-04-08 | Not voting on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]”passed | SB 720 — Automated traffic enforcement system programs. | Passed 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar”passed | SB 533 — Electric vehicle charging stations: arenas: payments: internet-based applications. | Withdrawn |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 783 — Outdoor advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas. | Failed |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]”passed | SB 545 — High-speed rail: economic opportunities. | Active |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]”passed | SB 71 — California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: transit projects. | Passed 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar”passed | SB 544 — Railroad crossings: permit applications: review. | Passed 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-04-08 | Voted yea on “Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ]”passed | SB 703 — Ports: truck drivers. | Withdrawn |