People's Report Card of California

A frequent recipient of the All-Star designation during her time in the State Assembly, Asm. Laura Friedman closed her career in the California legislature with a well-deserved Honorable Mention. In a strong display, she authored or co-authored an impressive twelve bills evaluated for this year’s scorecard, with legislation spanning a variety of topics including housing policy, climate protections, worker rights, and criminal justice. During her eight year tenure, she has brought millions of dollars back to her district to support infrastructure and transportation projects, and has shown a consistent capacity for pursuing consensus. Former Assistant Speaker pro Tempore and Chair of several committees, Friedman will use her policy expertise and progressive leadership to continue to benefit Californians as a newly sworn-in member of the 119th Congress.

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.	Support
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.	Support
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.	Support
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.	Support
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.

Support

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.

Support

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.

Support

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.

Support

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	$62,800	Sources
Oil & Gas	$55,800	Sources
Cops	$45,200	Sources
Health Insurance	$6,000	Sources

Type

Amount

Real Estate

$62,800

Oil & Gas

$55,800

Cops

$45,200

Health Insurance

$6,000

2024 Score Card Grades from Partners

Partner	Score
Dream Alliance	100
ACLU	94
CA Environmental Justice Alliance	93
California Environmental Voters	100
California Food and Farming Network	100
Dream Alliance	98
Equality CA	100
Health Access	100
Planned Parenthood	100
Reproductive Freedom for All	100
Sierra Club	100
United Domestic Workers	100
United Food & Commercial Workers Western States Council	100

Laura Friedman

State assembly

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2024 Score Card Grades from Partners

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