24% pass rate. They supported 94 bills, 23 became law.
76% kill rate. They opposed 123 bills, 93 did not become law.
- Showing contributions
- 2001-2004
Top 10 Recipients Funded
| Recipient | Amount | Legislator voted with this interest |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Ackerman | $6,800 | 16% (22 out of 138 bills) |
| Guy Houston | $5,200 | 25% (36 out of 142 bills) |
| Abel Maldonado | $4,700 | 24% (40 out of 170 bills) |
| Bonnie Garcia | $4,450 | 25% (29 out of 116 bills) |
| S. Joseph Simitian | $4,200 | 30% (48 out of 159 bills) |
| Kevin McCarthy | $4,100 | 18% (21 out of 114 bills) |
| Mark Wyland | $3,700 | 24% (33 out of 135 bills) |
| Mark Ridley-Thomas | $3,700 | 25% (60 out of 237 bills) |
| Don Perata | $3,600 | 28% (33 out of 120 bills) |
| Shirley Horton | $3,550 | 24% (36 out of 153 bills) |
How were these voting percentages calculated? Here is an example:
Chambers of commerce supported or opposed 217 bills in California. Of these bills, Dick Ackerman, a legislator, cast votes on 138 of them.
He voted in the same direction as Chambers of commerce on 22 bills, 16% of the time.
If an interest (such as Chambers of commerce) supports a bill and the legislator votes Yes, this is counted as vote in the same direction as the interest. If an interest opposes a bill and the legislator votes No, this is also counted as vote in the same direction as the interest. We examine the last substantive vote on each bill to determine a legislator's position.
