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Patrick O'Donnell — Democratic State Assemblymember for California District 70 (official headshot)

Patrick O'Donnell Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

CA Assemblymember

District: 70 • Democrat

2022 DEM Alignment:

11.54%

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Asm. Patrick O'Donnell (D-CA-70) earned a 12% National Democrat Platform score for 2022, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Patrick O'Donnell voted on 52 of the 74 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2022. Patrick O'Donnell represents the 70th District in the California State Assembly.

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Lawmaker Position

AB 117Assembly 20221x

Growing Government Dependency by Providing Electric Bicycle Vouchers to Certain Individuals Based on Income.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the "Electric Bicycle Incentive Project" to provide vouchers to income-eligible individuals to purchase e-bikes at certain retailers. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as not only do measures such as this provide competitive advantages to government-favored companies, and further hike taxpayer costs, but also disincentivize advancement and grow government dependency by expanding the welfare state.
AB 1227Assembly 20221x

Attacking Second Amendment Rights through Additional Taxes on Firearms and Ammunition - Resulting in a 25% Sales Tax Rate.

Against DEMs
The "Gun Violence Prevention, Healing, and Recovery Act" enacts an additional 3.75% sale tax on firearms and ammunition sold in the state. As a result, purchasers of firearms and ammunition may face a sales tax rate of over 25% when factoring in the state tax (11%), local taxes (up to 3.5%) and the federal tax (11%). This taxation also does not include the amount passed onto consumers through the $37.19 fee placed on firearm dealers plus other taxes. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. This measure serves to punish law-abiding individuals who wish to exercise their Second Amendment rights through outrageous levels of taxation.
AB 1242Assembly 20221x

Harboring Individuals who Performed Illegal Abortions by Prohibiting Law Enforcement Cooperation with Out-of-State Authorities.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits all California law enforcement agencies from cooperating with, or providing information to any out-of-state agency attempting to apprehend an individual who performed an illegal abortion. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill obstructs the ability for law enforcement to hold abortionists accountable for performing illegal abortions. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
AB 1287Assembly 20221x

Imposing Government Price Controls on Consumer Products to Prohibit the So-called "Pink Tax".

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits any person or business from charging a different price for two "substantially similar" items based on the gender of the individuals for whom the items are marketed and intended. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as free market competition - not a government price control - is the best mechanism to ensure consumers receive the highest quality goods at the lowest prices. This measure merely serves as a new tool to enrich greedy plaintiffs'' attorneys through the advancement of frivolous litigation surrounding the so-called "pink tax".
AB 1410Assembly 20221x

Infringing Private Contracting Rights through Government Overreach into the Governance Practices of Private Condominium Associations

Against DEMs
This bill imposes a series of new restrictions on the governing practices of Home Owners Associations (HOAs) and other planned communities. For example, the bill places new regulations on HOAs concerning the ability of owners to rent their units as well as how issues are discussed on social media platforms. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as it is not the role of government to dictate the private contractual agreements and operations of HOAs. HOAs serve as free-market alternatives to government zoning and land use standards, as individuals can choose the restrictiveness of the community they wish to join or select to live on property outside the governance of an HOA.
AB 158Assembly 20221x

Forcing Taxpayers to Pay $400 Million in Dues to Labor Unions for their Members.

Against DEMs
This bill provides a refundable tax credit of up to $100 for dues paid to a labor union, with a total of up to $400 million in allowable credits. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as taxpayers should not be forced to pay labor union dues and further enrich union bosses. Measures such as this highlight the importance of "Right to Work" legislation, which protects the ability of individuals to work without joining a labor union.
AB 1632Assembly 20221x

Forcing Private Businesses to Grant Access to Employee Restrooms for Individuals with an "Eligible Medical Condition".

Against DEMs
This bill requires all publicly serving businesses to provide individuals with an "eligible medical condition" (such as inflammatory bowel disease) access to their toilet facilities. The access must be provided even if the toilet facility is otherwise only available to employees, and a business can be fined $100 for each case of non-compliance. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as lawmakers should not further grow the regulatory state and impose mandates on private businesses to account for the near endless list of medical conditions that individuals may face. Such one-size-fits all mandates may also result in abuse of business restrooms - especially when considering California''s extremely high homeless rates.
AB 1851Assembly 20221x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs by Expanding Prevailing Wage Mandates to Include the Hauling of Construction Materials To and From Job Sites.

Against DEMs
This bill expands the application of the state''s prevailing wage mandate to include hauling of materials to and from a publicly-funded construction site, such as paving, grading and fill. The prevailing wage originates from the Davis-Bacon Act a depression-era policy that forces government contractors to pay their employees above-market wages when working public works projects. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as prevailing wage mandates needlessly drive-up taxpayer costs by imposing significant additional costs onto government contractors.
AB 1918Assembly 20221x

Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Scholarships and Training for Abortion Providers by Establishing the "California Reproductive Health Service Corps".

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the California Reproductive Health Service Corps "for the purposes of recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse workforce of reproductive health care professionals in underserved areas." The bill directs funding towards scholarships, stipends for living expenses and childcare, and loan repayment for providers who work at a "corps-approved site". Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as taxpayers should not fund scholarships or loan repayments for any industry, let alone an industry which faces strong opposition by a significant portion of the population.
AB 1930Assembly 20221x

Increasing Government Dependency by Expanding Medicaid Postpartum Coverage from 60 Days to an Entire Year.

Against DEMs
This bill extends the duration of postpartum coverage provided under Medicaid (government-provided healthcare) from 60 days to 1 year. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill further grows government-provided healthcare and dependency while also placing significant additional costs on both state and federal taxpayers.
AB 1951Assembly 20221x

Increasing Tax Burdens on Other Individuals and Businesses through an Expansion of Sales Tax Exemptions for Research and Development and the Manufacturing Sector.

Against DEMs
This bill replaces the partial sales tax exemption for manufacturing equipment and research and development with a full sales tax exemption through 2028. This exemption covers items such as machinery, computers and special purpose buildings used for manufacturing or research and development. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as all state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with as low of rates as possible for everyone. The central planning and tax cronyism enacted under this measure provides special benefits and advantages to the manufacturing industry while shifting tax burdens to all other industries and companies that do not share the same business model. Instead, lawmakers should instead utilize the $500 million in tax savings to provide a broad tax cut across all industries, which will allow the free market to provide far greater job and business growth.
AB 1965Assembly 20221x

Spending $100 Million to Bypass a Critical Federal Welfare Integrity Measure and Provide Food Stamps to Work-Ready Adults who Refuse to Comply with Work Requirements.

Against DEMs
The "California Antihunger Response Act of 2022" creates a new state program in which able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) are provided food stamp benefits despite not complying with the work requirements of CalFresh which are set by the federal government. The cost to create the new system (not accounting for benefit payouts) is estimated to cost $100 million. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill is intended to circumvent the federal work requirements implemented in the mid-1990s to help encourage able-bodied individuals to find employment and regain self-reliance. This bill places an unnecessary cost onto taxpayers while discouraging work-ready adults to become self-sufficient.
AB 2091Assembly 20221x

Hiding the Practice of Abortion by Prohibiting Healthcare Providers, Insurers and Employers from Responding to Subpoenas Requesting Medical Information Related to Abortion.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits healthcare providers, insurers, contractors, and employers from releasing medical information related to an individual seeking or obtaining an abortion in response to a subpoena or request based on another state''s law. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as all abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
AB 2098Assembly 20221x

Allowing the State Medical Board to Punish Doctors for Spreading Alleged "Misinformation" about COVID-19.

With DEMs
This bill declares that physicians and surgeons commit "unprofessional conduct" if they "disseminate misinformation" related to COVID-19, including false or misleading information regarding the nature and risks of the virus, its prevention and treatment; and the development, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines". Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this politicized measure promotes government censorship and prevents physicians from best serving their patients - which is especially problematic considering the everchanging guidelines and determinations being made by the government concerning COVID-19.
AB 2134Assembly 20221x

Providing "Free" Abortions to Women Earning up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the California Reproductive Health Equity Program, which provides no cost or reduced cost abortion services to women earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the bill requires health insurers which provide plans without abortion coverage to religious employers, to provide written notice to those enrollees that they may be eligible for no cost abortions through the state program. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as regardless of ones view on abortion, it is not the role of government to provide such coverage and force the costs onto taxpayers, many of whom have deep religious objections to the practice.
AB 2183Assembly 20221x

Hiking Consumer Costs and Empowering Union Leaders by Unionizing the Agricultural Industry through a Card-Check System.

Against DEMs
This bill makes it much easier for union leaders to unionize agricultural workers across the state''s 30,000 farms. Specifically, the bill authorizes usage of a "card check" system which allows leaders to publicly pressure workers into unionizing, as opposed to the existing "secret ballot voting" system. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this measure will subject agricultural workers to significant new levels of intimidation and harassment to unionize by labor leaders. Measures such as this highlight the importance of "Right to Work" legislation, which protects the ability of individuals to work without joining a labor union.
AB 2193Assembly 20221x

Expanding Taxpayer-Funded Legal Aid Programs to Illegal Immigrants.

Against DEMs
This bill expands legal aid eligibility under the Sargent Civil Counsel Act to now include individuals who may be residing in the country unlawfully. Taxpayer funded aid that is provided under this act includes certain civil, housing-related, guardianships, and domestic violence related matters. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as it is not the role of government to guarantee taxpayer-funded legal counsel in civil matters - especially for individuals who are residing in the country illegally. Measures such as this merely further incentive illegal immigration.
AB 2194Assembly 20221x

Forcing Pharmacists to Undergo an Hour "Cultural Competency" Course Every 2 Years Focused on LGBTQ+ Individuals.

Against DEMs
This bill requires pharmacists to complete at least one hour of continuing education in a "cultural competency course" every two years. The course must focus on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and must also "contain elements demonstrating how sexual identity is directly impacted through intersectionality." Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill is largely designed to enrich entities and individuals who provide such "cultural competency services". Instead of this politically-motivated government mandate, pharmacists should be free to select the trainings which will provide them the greatest value and information to serve their patients.
AB 2199Assembly 20221x

Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Additional Doula Services Through the Creation of the "Birthing Justice for California Families Pilot Project".

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the "Birthing Justice for California Families Pilot Project", which funds community-based doula groups to provide services to individuals who are otherwise not eligible under the state''s Medicaid system. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this measure further increases government dependency under a state system that already provides benefits to a substantial portion of the population through Medi-Cal. Lawmakers should instead work to reduce barriers for charitable organizations to direct aid and assistance to those that truly need it, not expand the ineffective welfare state.
AB 2205Assembly 20221x

Funneling More Funds to Abortion by Imposing New Reporting Requirements on the $1 Monthly Abortion Surcharge on all Healthcare Plans.

Against DEMs
This bill imposes new reporting requirements on healthcare insurers regarding the amount of money collected and expended within their segregated accounts to pay for abortion services. Under existing state law, all health insurers must collect $1 per enrollee per month specifically for abortion services. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill likely serves as a new tool to advocate for increased funding and expenditures for abortion services. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
AB 2223Assembly 20221x

Covering Up Infanticide by Prohibiting Coroner Investigations of Fetal Deaths.

Against DEMs
This bill eliminates provisions within the law which require the coroner to investigate certain fetal deaths. The bill also prohibits the use of the coroner''s statements on the death certificate from being used for a criminal prosecution. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as the state should not eliminate critical safeguards which protect newly born children from being murdered under the guise of the tragedy of abortion.
AB 2269Assembly 20221x

Threatening Innovation by Imposing a New Licensing Regime on a Range of Digital and Crypto Financial Assets.

Against DEMs
The "Digital Financial Assets Law" creates a new licensing and regulatory framework for digital financial assets under the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. A range of products including cryptocurrencies, virtual currencies and electronic precious metals would now be subject to state regulation. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as the federal government is already attempting to regulate these products, and there is a serious risk that regulations imposed at any level government could threaten innovation within this industry. It is critical to protect this industry from overregulation as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies play a crucial role as a safeguard against the reckless policies of the Federal Reserve.
AB 2320Assembly 20221x

Channeling Tens of Millions of Additional Taxpayer Funds to Providers of Abortion in "Marginalized Communities".

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a new pilot program within the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) which provides additional taxpayer funding to primary care clinics that perform abortion and are located in five counties across different regions of the state. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as it is not the role of government to promote abortion and force payment from taxpayers to advance abortion (many of whom may have strong religious objections).
AB 2517Assembly 20221x

Expanding Cronyism and Unnecessary Spending by Providing Grants to Government-Favored Community Groups with Politically Driven Agendas.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the "California Coordinated Neighborhood and Community Services Grant Program" which provides state grants to certain organizations in federal "Promise Neighborhoods". Many of these groups have politically-motivated agendas, such as bill sponsor "StriveTogether" which promotes on its website how its network member led the passage of a ballot measure which hiked property taxes in Colorado to increase school funding. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as taxpayer funds should not be utilized to advance political initiatives. The private sector (through charitable endeavors) is best equipped to direct funding to the groups and initiatives which are most needed and beneficial to communities.
AB 257Assembly 20221x

Subjecting Restaurants to Unreasonable Labor Union Demands through the Creation of an Unaccountable "Fast Food Council" to Impose Regulations.

Against DEMs
The "Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act" or "FAST Recovery Act," establishes a 10 member fast food council made up of appointees by the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly and Senate rules committee. The council would have power to set minimum wages, working hours and various other labor standards and regulations. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill provides far overreaching powers to a group of individuals who are not accountable to voters. Additionally, the bill drives up consumer costs by subjecting business to unreasonable demands by labor unions.
AB 2626Assembly 20221x

Preventing the Medical Board of California from Taking Disciplinary Action Against Physicians Who Performed Illegal Abortions in Other States.

Against DEMs
This bill prevents the Medical Board of California from suspending or revoking the license of medical professionals who has been punished by another state for performing an illegal abortion. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill obstructs the ability for states to hold abortionists accountable for performing illegal abortions. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
AB 2817Assembly 20221x

Increasing Government Dependency and Housing Market Costs through a New $5 Billion Housing Assistance Spending Program.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the "Housing California Challenge Program" to provide $5 billion in direct rental assistance over the next 5 years to individuals who are at risk of homelessness. This program is in addition to a number of other state programs, and funding under the bill may be utilized to help individuals locate and obtain housing as well as for long-term rental assistance. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill serves as yet another measure which traps individuals into poverty by disincentivizing advancement and growing government dependency. Additionally, the bill''s $5 billion in subsidies will merely bid up the market prices of existing rental units, thus worsening the state''s housing affordability crisis and likely leading to additional homelessness and government dependency.
AB 2870Assembly 20221x

Further Expanding Firearm Seizures Without Due Process Through the "Gun Violence Restraining Order".

Against DEMs
This bill expands the state''s "Gun Violence Restraining Order" (GVRO) or "red flag" law to expand the category of persons who may petition a court to issue an order. Specifically, roommates, dating partners and those with "substantial and regular interactions" may now seek to have a firearm immediately taken away from another person through an "ex-parte" (one-sided) petition to a court if the individual alleges the person in possession of the firearm is in danger to themselves or others. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as the one-sided petition violates due process under the law (an individual can''t provide their defense) and this program lacks provisions that prevent nefarious individuals from abusing the system to harass or harm law-abiding individuals, thus unduly infringing their Second Amendment protections and leaving them defenseless.
AB 2974Assembly 20221x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs through an Additional Small Business Procurement Mandate for Infrastructure Projects.

Against DEMs
The "Small Business Procurement and Contract Act" establishes a 25% small business target for infrastructure contracts issued through the $14 billion the state received under the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as all government contracting and procurement decisions should be based strictly on factors relating to cost and quality. Contracting quotas and mandates such as this bill merely restrict competition and unnecessarily drive-up taxpayer costs, while also potentially reducing project quality and timeliness.
AB 351Assembly 20221x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Permitting "Human Composting" as an Alternative to Burial and Cremation

With DEMs
Beginning in 2027, this bill authorizes "human composting," an alternative to burial or cremation in which human remains naturally decompose over a 30-45 day period and are turned into a soil. The human composted soil can then be kept by the deceased''s family or donated to conservation land. Support is the Club for Growth''s Position as while entities fearing competition such as Catholic cemeteries heavily lobbied against this bill, individuals should be free to determine the final disposition of their remains.
AB 657Assembly 20221x

Incentivizing Abortion by Expediting State Licensure of Doctors and Nurses who Intend to take the Lives of the Unborn.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Medical Board of California, Board of Registered Nursing and other boards to expedite the license application for applicants who demonstrate they intend to perform abortions. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill incentives medical professionals to take the lives of the unborn while delaying the process for all other healthcare providers. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
SB 1018Assembly 20221x

Expanding the Regulatory State by Placing Costly New Reporting Mandates on Social Media Companies Concerning Content Policy Violations

Against DEMs
The "Platform Accountability and Transparency Act" requires social media to publicly disclose how their algorithms push information. This includes statistics on items of content that violated their platform policies and were recommended or amplified through their algorithms. According to the bill''s sponsor, the measure is needed to bring transparency to medical disinformation, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this government overreach into the private sector places significant financial and regulatory costs onto the tech industry, which is ultimately passed down to consumers. Except in cases of fraud or criminal activity, industries are best governed through free market principles whereby consumers hold private companies accountable.
SB 1020Assembly 20221x

Hiking Energy Costs by Imposing Even More Stringent Renewable Energy and Zero-Carbon Electricity Mandates

Against DEMs
The "Clean Energy, Jobs, and Affordability Act of 2022" further increases the stringency of a landmark climate bill passed in 2018 which requires all electricity sold in the state to be 100% clean by 2045. SB 1020 establishes additional benchmarks such as requiring 90% of electricity sold be carbon free by 2030 and 95% by 2035. Furthermore, all state agencies must now obtain their power from renewables by 2035. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as these unnecessary new mandates will only further drive-up electricity costs for consumers, businesses and taxpayers. Lawmakers should instead spur economic growth (which ultimately leads to environmental improvement) through an "all of the above" approach to energy procurement.
SB 107Assembly 20221x

Establishing a "Sanctuary State" for Transgender Procedures on Minors

Against DEMs
This bill establishes California as a sanctuary state for "gender affirming healthcare" by limiting cooperation with other states seeking to enforce law designed to protect children from such procedures. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this politicized measure disregards the duly enacted laws of other states which protect minors from horrific and irreversible procedures which children are not old enough to consent to.
SB 1137Assembly 20221x

Limiting American Energy Production Through New Draconian Restrictions on Oil and Gas Well Placement.

With DEMs
This bill prohibits construction of any new oil or gas wells within 3,200 feet of a "sensitive receptor" which includes everything from homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. Additionally, the bill requires existing wells in those areas to comply with additional light, sound and environmental regulations. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill will significantly reduce oil and gas extraction in the state, ultimately harming American energy production and the U.S. economy.
SB 1142Assembly 20221x

Promoting Abortion through the Creation of a State Website to Provide Information on Abortion Providers and How to Obtain Support Services Such as Airfare, Meals and Lodging.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the California Health and Human Services Agency to establish a website providing various abortion related information. Such information includes the locations of abortion providers, available practical support services like airfare, lodging, meals, etc., and payment support resources. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as it is not the role of government to promote abortion and force payment from taxpayers to advance abortion (many of whom may have strong religious objections). All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
SB 1247Assembly 20221x

Infringing Franchisor and Franchise Contracting Rights through New Mandates Concerning Rights to Rebates and Monetary Incentives from Third Parties.

Against DEMs
This bill amends California''s Franchise Relations Act to impose new reporting requirements on monetary incentives and rebates that Franchisors may receive from third parties. Additionally, the bill forbids Franchisors from requiring a Franchisee to waive their right to a rebate or other benefit except under certain circumstances. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as it is not the role of government to intrude into the private contracting of private businesses to provide one party leverage or better contracting terms over another. Such actions violate the principles of free markets and the freedom to contract.
SB 1327Assembly 20221x

Attacking Firearm Owners and Second Amendment Rights by Allowing Anyone to Sue Another Individual Who Constructs, Transports or Sells a Firearm Banned by the State.

Against DEMs
This bill, modeled after the Texas law allowing anyone to file lawsuits alleging violations of abortion laws, allows anyone to sue another individual who constructs, transports or offers for sale a firearm banned by the state, such as an "assault weapon" or unserialized firearm. Like the Texas law, the bill offers bounties of at least $10,000 for prevailing claimants. fi. The bill even includes language that the provisions will become inoperative if the Texas statute is struck down by the Texas Supreme Court or U.S. Supreme Court. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. Lawmakers should not infringe the Second Amendment rights of their own state residents to politicize the actions taken by other states.
SB 1343Assembly 20221x

Threatening School Choice by Forcing Charter Schools to Participate in Costly State Retirement Programs.

Against DEMs
This bill requires all new charter schools to participate in either the state''s Teachers'' Retirement System (CalSTRS) or the Public Employees'' Retirement System (CalPERS) as opposed to offering their own 401k style plans. This change would subject charter schools to additional regulations and costs. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this new mandate harms school choice by making it more costly to operate a charter school. This bill is primarily designed to help bail out the state pension system as California has some of the highest unfunded pension liabilities in the country.
SB 1375Assembly 20221x

Allowing Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives to Take the Lives of Unborn Children Through Abortion without Supervision of a Doctor.

Against DEMs
This bill permits nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives to perform first trimester abortions without the supervision of a physician. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill allows over 20,000 additional individuals to now take the lives of the unborn. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
SB 222Assembly 20221x

Growing Government Dependency by Providing "Water Rate Assistance" to Certain Utility Payers based on Income.

Against DEMs
This bill creates a new "Water Rate Assistance Program" which would require taxpayers to subsidize the water and wastewater utility bills of certain individuals based on income. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as further growing the size and scope of the government welfare state disincentivizes advancement and traps individuals into government dependency and poverty. The private sector, through charitable initiatives, is best equipped to help support those in need and work to make them self-sufficient.
SB 245Assembly 20221x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Policies Provide Abortion Services Without any Co-Pay or Deductible.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits most health insurance plans, except for a specialized health care service plan contract, from requiring any cost sharing for abortion, such as a deductible, coinsurance, or copayment. The bill also applies to Medi-Cal, the state''s Medicaid program. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
SB 260Assembly 20221x

Further Driving Up Business Costs by Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Corporations

With DEMs
The "Climate Corporate Accountability Act" establishes mandatory reporting of greenhouse (GHG) emissions for large businesses in California. The bill requires companies to report both their direct and indirect emissions as well as publicize their targets and measures to reduce emissions., Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as not only does this bill drive up costs by forcing companies to track their GHG emissions, but such publication may expose certain companies to harassment. Stringent cuts in GHG emissions ultimately drive up consumer costs, and harm the competitiveness of the state''s business sector.
SB 457Assembly 20221x

Growing Government Dependency by Providing $1,000 to Income-Eligible Individuals without Automobiles.

With DEMs
This bill provides a $1,000 refundable tax credit to single-filers earning up to $40,000, and joint-filers earning up to $60,000, who do not own or purchase a car. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as lawmakers should not use the power of government to centrally plan the lives of individuals and wage war against the internal combustion engine. Furthermore, growing the size and scope of the government welfare state disincentivizes advancement and traps individuals into government dependency and poverty.
SB 523Assembly 20221x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Cover Vasectomies and Contraceptives at No Cost.

Against DEMs
The "Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022" requires all health insurance policies offered in the state to provide coverage for vasectomies and over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, devices and products. All of these services and products must be provided without any deductible or cost-sharing requirement. Additionally, the bill adds "reproductive healthcare decisions" to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, thus prohibiting employers from taking any discriminatory actions. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
SB 6Assembly 20221x

Strengthening Property Rights by Permitting Residential Housing Development on Commercially Zoned Property Under Certain Conditions.

With DEMs
The "Middle Class Housing Act of 2022" allows residential housing development on property zoned for commercial use if a project meets certain conditions, including meeting prevailing wage and "skilled and trained workforce" requirements. The bill is intended to override some local zoning regulations which forbid developers from constructing such mixed-use development. Support is the Club for Growth''s Position as while the bill does contain a couple negative provisions that cave to union labor demands, the bill serves as a step in the right direction by combatting overreaching local zoning regulations, thus strengthening property rights.
SB 70Assembly 20221x

Weakening Parental Rights by Mandating Kindergarten Attendance for All Children.

Against DEMs
Beginning in 2024, this bill requires all children to attend kindergarten prior to entering first grade, which was previously optional. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill removes decision making from parents, who are best equipped to make decisions regarding their child''s education.
SB 731Assembly 20221x

Threatening Public Safety by Expunging Felony and Violent Criminal Records.

Against DEMs
This bill further expands the state''s expungement policy (previously limited to just misdemeanors and low-level felonies) to now include nearly any previous criminal offense after six years have passed. Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as while expunging low-level and non-violent criminal records can help reduce potential employment barriers, this expansive measure which expunges serious violent crimes threatens public safety.
SB 834Assembly 20221x

Providing the AG Overreaching New Powers to Revoke the Tax-Exempt Statuses of Non-Profit Organizations without Due Process if they Allegedly Incite "Insurrection".

Against DEMs
This bill allows the Franchise Tax Board to revoke the tax-exempt status of an organization if the California Attorney General determines the organization has "actively engaged in, or incited" an offense such as treason, insurrection, seditious conspiracy, or government overthrow. The sponsor of the bill stated the measure is necessary since many non-profits supported the "insurrection" by "pro-Trump extremists" by perpetuating a "false narrative that the Democrats stole the 2020 election". Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as this bill directly violates due process rights under the law. While any group found to commit a criminal act should be held accountable under the law, this measure instead serves as a weapon for politicians to unjustly target their political opponents and organizations.
SB 912Assembly 20221x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Provide Coverage for Biomarker Testing

Against DEMs
This bill requires all health insurance policies, including Medicaid, offered in the state to provide coverage for biomarker testing to diagnose, treat, manage, or monitor a person''s disease or condition "if the test is supported by medical and scientific evidence." Oppose is the Club for Growth''s Position as each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
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What is Asm. Patrick O'Donnell's voting record?

Asm. Patrick O'Donnell (D-CA-70) earned a 12% National Democrat Platform score for 2022, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Patrick O'Donnell voted on 52 of the 74 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2022. Patrick O'Donnell represents the 70th District in the California State Assembly.

How aligned is Patrick O'Donnell with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Patrick O'Donnell earned a 12% National Democrat Platform score in 2022, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

What is Patrick O'Donnell's Dem Platform score?

Patrick O'Donnell has a 12% Dem Platform score for 2022.

Where does Patrick O'Donnell serve?

Asm. Patrick O'Donnell (D-CA-70) represents the 70th District in the California State Assembly as a Democrat.

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