With Californians facing record-high taxes, rising crime, failing schools, and a relentless cost-of-living crisis, Reform California has released a new 10-point Legislative Scorecard evaluating voting records in both the California State Assembly and State Senate.
“This scorecard lays bare the truth Sacramento Democrats don’t want voters to see,” says Carl DeMaio, Chairman of Reform California and a state legislator himself.
“When Democrats control the Assembly, the Senate, and the Governor’s Office, there is no one else to blame for the results — and the results are higher costs, weaker public safety, and a government that answers to special interests instead of voters,” DeMaio adds
The 10-point scorecard tracks roll-call votes on legislation impacting cost of living, crime, homelessness, education, political reform, election integrity, fire safety, and government accountability.
The results confirm what many voters already suspect: California’s problems are being driven by the Democrat supermajority that controls both chambers of the Legislature.
Republicans: Best and Worst
A handful of Republican legislators got perfect scores:
Carl DeMaio, 75th Assembly District (A+)
Heather Hadwick, 1st Assembly District (A+)
Alexandra Macedo, 33rd Assembly District (A+)
Natasha Johnson, 63rd Assembly District (A+)
Shannon Grove, 12th Senate District (A+)
Roger Niello, 6th Senate District (A+)
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, 19th Senate District (A+)
Kelly Seyarto, 32nd Senate District (A+)
Tony Strickland, 36th Senate District (A+)
The following Republican legislators got the lowest scores – but still received passing grades:
Juan Alanis, 22nd Assembly District (B-)
Phillip Chen, 59th Assembly District (B-)
Heath Flora, 9th Assembly District (B-)
Steven Choi, 37th Senate District (C)
Suzette Valladares, 23rd Senate District (B-)
Brian Jones, 40th Senate District (B)
Megan Dahle, 1st Senate District (B)
Democrats: Best and Worst
Saying any Democrat was “best” is a very relative notion – because all Democrats got FAILING grades on the scorecard. The Democrat legislators who failed but still got some votes right were:
Reform California is encouraging voters to review the full Legislative Scorecard and use it as a tool for accountability heading into future elections.
“The Democrat supermajority wants voters distracted by talking points and headlines,” DeMaio said. “This scorecard cuts through the noise and shows exactly who is responsible for California’s decline.”
Reform California’s Plain English Voter Guide is the most widely used guide in California elections for center-right voters, and the organization says the Legislative Scorecard will help Californians make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Reform California is urging voters to review the Legislative Scorecard, share it with friends and neighbors, and use it to hold lawmakers accountable at the ballot box. Transparency is the first step toward restoring affordability, public safety, and accountability in California government.
10 Criteria in the Reform California Scorecard
1. Cost of Living
AB 1219—Across-the-board income tax reduction for all Californians.
AB 1207—Reauthorization of costly Cap-and-Trade, increasing gas prices.
SB 63—Allows for a tax to be placed on the ballot in counties throughout the Bay Area.
2. Crime
SB 627—Prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty.
AB 379—Would have allowed minors to be purchased for sex without being a felony.
3. Political Reform
AB 1370—Prevents NDA's from being used in the legislative process.
SB 42—Allows taxpayer dollars to be used for political campaigns.
4. Homelessness
SB 364—Prevents local governments from enacting their own homeless focused ordinances.
SB 137—Would have forced the state to focus on a People's First approach, prioritizing sobriety and readiness to work.
5. Education & Parental Rights
AB 84—Shuts down many charter schools, leaving parents with little choice for their child's education.
AB 495—Allows strangers to take custody of children at schools without parental consent.
6. Fire Safety
AB 4 1X Amends—Would allocate $1 billion for fire prevention and management programs.
7. Illegal Immigrants
No Illegal Immigrant Healthcare—Would have prevented taxpayer dollars from being used for illegal immigrant healthcare.
SB 2 1Z Amends—Would prevent taxpayer dollars being used for legal defense for felony criminals.
8. Election Integrity
AB 699—Information for a new tax on a ballot can be hidden from voters.
AB 604—The new congressional maps that were approved by Proposition 50.
AJR 21—Urges Congress to require nonpartisan independent redistricting commissions in all states.
9. Clean and Sustainable California
AB 12 WORF—Would have repealed the new Low Carbon Fuel Standards, decreasing gas prices.
10. Freedom and Fairness
AB 844—Would only allow biological females to play girls sports.
SB 518—Creates new state agency to begin the process of reparations
AB 1127—Prohibits the sale of many semi-automatic handguns.
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