Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
- Assembly: 2018-present
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Bio
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, 45, sometimes referred by her initials “RBK,” rode the “Blue Wave” of anti-Trump sentiment in 2018 to narrowly defeat incumbent Republican Catharine Baker. She’s a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University Law Center. Before serving in the Assembly, she taught appellate law and legal research at Santa Clara and Golden Gate universities. She founded the Select Committee on Reproductive Health and she’s fought to make California a sanctuary state for abortion and gender-affirming care. She authored bills that would have increased penalties for farmers who illegally take water from rivers. She and her husband have three children.
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Bill Activity
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Of 53 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 53 bills: 16 passed, 10 failed, and 27 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
37.0% lower than the average legislators
Party Committees
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62.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity to help a candidate win office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
100.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
53.0% lower than the average legislators
This is a total of the money to help this legislator win office including direct donations to the candidate, money from Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $500 | Nov 20, 2021 | Tickets and food/drinks to Stanford Football Game |
| San Francisco 49ers | $420 | Sep 26, 2021 | 2 Tickets for 49ers footbal game |
| CA Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $309.95 | Jan 28, 2021 | Lunch, mug, Tzedakah Box, jacket |
| Senator Josh Becker | $150 | Sep 30, 2021 | gift card |
| Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) Tri Valley Chapter | $99 | Dec 12, 2021 | Harry & David gift pack. |
| CA Dem Party | $60.99 | Aug 24, 2021 | Dem Caucus Lunch |
| CA Dem Party | $60.99 | Sep 3, 2021 | Dem Caucus Lunch |
| Connor Lam | $58 | Nov 5, 2021 | Chocolates |
| CA Dem Party | $56.93 | May 4, 2021 | Dem Caucus Lunch |
| California Issues Forum | $50.11 | Jun 6, 2021 | Lunch |
Personal Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 10th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection
Committees
Most of the policy work in the state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees. Legislators also work on budget subcommittees. There are also “Special” and “Select” committees with a more narrow topic focus. And there are “Joint” committees with members from the Senate and Assembly.
Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection
Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
36SECAB 1205
California State University students: California Promise: Finish in Four and Through in Two.
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