Scott Wiener
- Senate: 2016-present
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Bio
Scott Wiener, 54, a former San Francisco Supervisor, is a long-time advocate for LGBTQ causes. Born in New Jersey, he has a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. After graduating, he was a law clerk for the New Jersey Supreme Court, spent time in private practice and was a deputy San Francisco city attorney. He was elected to the San Francisco supervisors in 2010. In the Senate, he authored several bills focused on helping the LGBTQ community, legislation to address climate change and bills to create more affordable housing.
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Bill Activity
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Of 60 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 60 bills: 22 passed, 6 failed, and 32 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Getty | $243.08 | Dec 16, 2021 | SF Consular Corps tick |
| LSP Family Foundation | $200 | Dec 12, 2021 | Gala Ticket |
| John's Grill | $200 | Dec 1, 2021 | SF Travel Luncheon |
| CA Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundatiod | $175.48 | Jan 29, 2021 | Patagonia Jacket |
| Museum of Tolerance | $150 | Nov 2, 2021 | Dinner |
| San Francisco International Airport | $120 | Dec 1, 2021 | Parking |
| San Francisco International Airport | $120 | Aug 1, 2021 | Parking |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 C/O Haley & Company | $100 | Jul 9, 2021 | Flowers |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 C/O Haley & Company | $92.79 | May 11, 2021 | Dinner |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 C/O Haley & Company | $80.71 | Feb 23, 2021 | Jacket |
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 5th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Scott Wiener
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Human Services
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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.
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Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
3MINSB 219
Greenhouse gases: climate corporate accountability: climate-related financial risk.
11MINSB 219
Greenhouse gases: climate corporate accountability: climate-related financial risk.
2MINSB 960
Transportation: planning: complete streets facilities: transit priority facilities.
District
The maps and information about this district reflect the boundaries when this Senator was last elected in 2020. Since then legislative districts have been redrawn according to the latest US Census. This district will change after the 2024 election.
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