People's Report Card of California

Asm. Reggie Jones-Sawyer leaves an impactful legislative record behind as he terms out of the Assembly. With a lifetime Courage Score of 97, he has been a frequent author of progressive bills, and an A-grade leader, particularly on issues related to criminal justice reform. He served as Chair of the Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color, and the Select Committee on Reparatory Justice. In 2024, he voted for 52 of the bills evaluated for Courage Score, and authored AB 2136, which expands legal protections for drug-checking services to increase availability of such services to the public. A co-founder of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus and former Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, Asm. Jones-Sawyer leaves a policy legacy that will continue to have a positive impact on Californians.

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.	No Vote
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.	Support
AB1864	Strengthens the Department of Pesticide Regulation's reporting requirements for pesticides used within 1/4 mile of a school site.	Support

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.

No Vote

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.

Support

AB1864

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

Support

Corporate Money

Type	Amount
Real Estate	$91,600	Sources
Oil & Gas	$100,800	Sources
Cops	$95,366	Sources
Health Insurance	$10,900	Sources

Type

Amount

Real Estate

$91,600

Oil & Gas

$100,800

Cops

$95,366

Health Insurance

$10,900

2024 Score Card Grades from Partners

Partner	Score
Dream Alliance	94
ACLU	96
CA Environmental Justice Alliance	93
California Environmental Voters	90
California Food and Farming Network	100
Dream Alliance	100
Equality CA	100
Health Access	100
Planned Parenthood	100
Reproductive Freedom for All	90
Sierra Club	88
United Domestic Workers	100
United Food & Commercial Workers Western States Council	100

Reggie Jones-Sawyer

State assembly

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2024 Score Card Grades from Partners

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