Toni Atkins
- Assembly: 2010-2016
- Senate: 2016-2024
News coverage of Toni Atkins
Bio
Toni Atkins, 62, spent years as the top Democrat overseeing the California Senate. Her political career began as an aide to San Diego City Councilmember Christine Kehoe. Atkins was elected to replace Kehoe on the council, where she served for eight years. She was elected to the Assembly in 2010. Two years later, she became speaker of that chamber and was the first lesbian to hold the position. Atkins has a degree from Emory & Henry College. She and her spouse have two dogs, Joey and Mia.
Ideology
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Bill Activity
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Of 18 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 18 bills: 6 passed, 1 failed, and 11 are currently pending.
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Financials
This feature tracks three sources of money intended to help a candidate win election: 1-Money given directly to a candidate’s committee, 2-Money given to an Independent Expenditure Committee, 3-Money given to a political party. (NOTE: Senators are elected every four years. Twenty of the 40 Senators are on the ballot in even-numbered years, so Senators may do little or no fundraising in the first two-year session of their Senate term).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalExpo | $450 | Sep 12, 2021 | Tickets to the Tower Bridge Dinner |
| American Australian Association | $300 | Feb 25, 2021 | Taste of Australia Gift Basket |
| Govern for California | $275.24 | Oct 19, 2021 | Dinner |
| Erika Contreras | $178 | Aug 24, 2021 | Clothing |
| Jeannie Oropeza | $170 | May 17, 2021 | Bracelet |
| Assemblymember Rubio | $159.45 | Aug 1, 2021 | Flowers |
| Women in California Leadership | $127.64 | Dec 7, 2021 | Policy Retreat Gift Bag |
| Jeff Gozzo | $126.25 | Jan 5, 2021 | Champagne |
| Governor Newsom | $126.14 | Aug 2, 2021 | Pet Merchandise |
| IBEW Local 11 | $123.17 | Jun 22, 2021 | Wine |
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 1st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Toni Atkins
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
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.
Interest Group Rankings
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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.
58SECSB 1342
California Environmental Quality Act: infrastructure projects: County of San Diego.
7MINSB 1342
California Environmental Quality Act: infrastructure projects: County of San Diego.
2MINSB 1342
California Environmental Quality Act: infrastructure projects: County of San Diego.
3MINSB 447
GO-Biz: Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project.
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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