People's Report Card of California

Bringing home his sixth consecutive failing score, Asm. James Ramos represents the San Bernardino area, in theory if not in practice, since he failed to cast votes for or against half the legislation evaluated this year. Despite regularly positioning himself as a tough-on-crime champion of public safety, Ramos opposed even basic legislation like SB 53 to mandate firearms be properly and safely stored when kept in residences.
Asm. Ramos has managed to double his score over the last two years, showing more consistent support for workers and labor rights through the 2024 session, but his refusal to engage with legislation focused on issues vital to the future of Southern California from climate change to housing reflects the more than $200,000 in campaign contributions he accepted from fossil fuel and real estate lobbyists. Despite representing a diverse, working class district with a significant Democratic voter advantage, Ramos continues to shy away from many efforts to establish himself as a principled fighter for all his constituents.

Votes

Name	Description	Vote
AB1333	Would have prohibited the sale of two or more newly constructed homes to institutional investors in an effort to increase the availability of housing stock for first-time homebuyers.	Support
AB544	Would have provided grants to county election offices in San Benito, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties to create a pilot program to increase voter participation in county jail facilities.	No Vote
AB2288	Strengthens labor law enforcement outlined in the 2004 Private Attorney General's Act (PAGA) by increasing transparency, amending the statute of limitations, and creating protections against retaliation for employees who have experienced workplace violations.	No Vote
AB1889	Improves statewide conservation by requiring cities and counties to consider the movement and habitats of local wildlife when making determinations about infrastructure and development projects.	Support
AB2079	Would have mandated that local groundwater enforcement agencies adhere to a 30-day exploratory window and data reporting requirements before approving a permit for the construction of a new large-diameter, high-capacity well.	No Vote
AB2300	Bans the toxic chemical Di-2-ethylhexyl (DEHP) in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of medical IV bags and tubing in the state.	Support
AB2837	Strengthens the notification requirements for wage garnishments and bank levies, including providing time to request an exemption.	Support
AB3021	Would have required detectives and prosecutors investigating a police-related death to follow clear identification and declaration procedures when speaking to the family of the deceased, to provide any requested information about the status of their loved one, and to be transparent about whether the conversation was being recorded.	No Vote
AB1780	Prohibits the use of preferential admission standards for legacy or donor applicants at independent institutions of higher education.	No Vote
AB1864	Strengthens the Department of Pesticide Regulation's reporting requirements for pesticides used within 1/4 mile of a school site.	No Vote

Name

Description

Vote

AB1333

Would have prohibited the sale of two or more newly constructed homes to institutional investors in an effort to increase the availability of housing stock for first-time homebuyers.

Support

AB544

Would have provided grants to county election offices in San Benito, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties to create a pilot program to increase voter participation in county jail facilities.

No Vote

AB2288

Strengthens labor law enforcement outlined in the 2004 Private Attorney General's Act (PAGA) by increasing transparency, amending the statute of limitations, and creating protections against retaliation for employees who have experienced workplace violations.

No Vote

AB1889

Improves statewide conservation by requiring cities and counties to consider the movement and habitats of local wildlife when making determinations about infrastructure and development projects.

Support

AB2079

Would have mandated that local groundwater enforcement agencies adhere to a 30-day exploratory window and data reporting requirements before approving a permit for the construction of a new large-diameter, high-capacity well.

No Vote

AB2300

Bans the toxic chemical Di-2-ethylhexyl (DEHP) in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of medical IV bags and tubing in the state.

Support

AB2837

Strengthens the notification requirements for wage garnishments and bank levies, including providing time to request an exemption.

Support

AB3021

Would have required detectives and prosecutors investigating a police-related death to follow clear identification and declaration procedures when speaking to the family of the deceased, to provide any requested information about the status of their loved one, and to be transparent about whether the conversation was being recorded.

No Vote

AB1780

Prohibits the use of preferential admission standards for legacy or donor applicants at independent institutions of higher education.

No Vote

AB1864

Strengthens the Department of Pesticide Regulation's reporting requirements for pesticides used within 1/4 mile of a school site.

No Vote

Corporate Money

Type	Amount
Real Estate	$127,100	Sources
Oil & Gas	$81,070	Sources
Cops	$134,302	Sources
Health Insurance	$17,050	Sources

Type

Amount

Real Estate

$127,100

Oil & Gas

$81,070

Cops

$134,302

Health Insurance

$17,050

2024 Score Card Grades from Partners

Partner	Score
Dream Alliance	89
CA Environmental Justice Alliance	F
California Environmental Voters	44
California Food and Farming Network	100
Health Access	100
Initiate Justice Action	F
Planned Parenthood	100
Reproductive Freedom for All	A
TURN (The Utility Reform Network)	54
United Food & Commercial Workers Western States Council	90

James Ramos

State assembly

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Score

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2024 Score Card Grades from Partners

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