Becker, Josh
Born
1969
Contact
Email · senator.becker@senate.ca.gov
District office
3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-233-2724
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46
Bills sponsored
this session · 129 all-time
53
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 302 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 44 all-time
14811
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 14811 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
20252026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.9%
based on 2943 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.1%
based on 2943 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.6%
based on 2943 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
129 billsCurrent session 46 bills
- SB 913 Resource adequacy: aggregated distributed energy resources. To Executive
- SB 1009 Juveniles: detention. To Executive
- SB 1000 California AI Transparency Act. To Executive
- SB 905 Electricity. To Executive
- SB 1057 Licensing: certified nurse assistants and home health aides. To Executive
- SCR 142 March4Water Month. Signed
- SB 493 Unlawful business practices: price gouging. Introduced
- SB 923 Consumer privacy requests: deletion request records and request submission methods. To Executive
- SB 457 Housing element compliance: committed assistance: in-kind services: realistic capacity formula. To Executive
- SB 911 Transfer of real property: fire hazard severity zones: compliance documentation. Introduced
- SB 973 Wildfire County Coordinator Program. To Executive
- SB 1048 State Seal of Climate Literacy. To Executive
- SJR 19 Relative to federal grants. In Committee
- SR 139 Relative to the County Welfare Directors Association of California's Centennial Anniversary. In Committee
- SCR 178 Relative to Jewish American Heritage Month. Signed
- SR 94 Relative to Myositis Awareness Month. Passed
- SR 104 Relative to aging and chronic disease policy. Passed
- SR 92 Relative to California Holocaust Memorial Day. Passed
- SB 1282 Transportation electrification: grid-integrated vehicle technologies: standards. Introduced
- SB 1142 Digital Dignity Act. Introduced
- SB 949 Environmental protection: Natural Resources Agency: resource of statewide significance: Santa Cruz Mountains. To Executive
- SB 943 Public utilities: electricity: retail transmission rates: industrial transition usage. Introduced
- SB 1110 Early learning and care: rates. Introduced
- SB 968 Community colleges: San Mateo County Community College District. To Executive
- SR 43 Relative to Myositis Awareness Month. Passed
Historical 83 bills
- SB 721 General plan: annual report: suite-style student housing quarters. Died
- SB 382 Single-family residential property: disclosures. Signed
- SB 1395 Shelter crisis: Low Barrier Navigation Center: use by right: building standards. Signed
- SB 1120 Health care coverage: utilization review. Signed
- SB 1223 Consumer privacy: sensitive personal information: neural data. Signed
- SB 308 Net zero greenhouse gas emissions goal: carbon dioxide removal: regulations. Died
- SB 1060 Property insurance underwriting: risk models. Died
- SB 993 Clean energy development incentive rate tariff. Died
- SB 1307 Childcare and development services: eligibility and priority. Died
- SJR 14 Deferred compensation. Died
- SB 634 Low Barrier Navigation Center: opportunity housing: use by right: building standards. Died
- SB 784 Health care districts: employment. Died
- SB 608 Child health and safety: "Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids" license plate program. Died
- SB 1288 Public schools: artificial intelligence working group. Signed
- SB 1374 Net energy metering. Vetoed
- SB 1206 GO-Biz: next generation batteries. Died
- SB 762 Local detention facilities: safety checks. Died
- SB 582 Health information. Vetoed
- SB 537 City or County of Los Angeles: memorial to forcibly deported Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants. Signed
- SB 485 Elections: election worker protections. Signed
- SB 49 Renewable energy: Department of Transportation: evaluation. Signed
- SB 410 Powering Up Californians Act. Signed
- SCR 51 Relative to Special Olympics Day. Signed
- SB 570 Prenatal screening program. Died
- SB 1133 Bail. Vetoed
Co-sponsored
302 billsCurrent session 53 bills
- SB 895 California Science and Health Research Bond Act. To Executive
- SB 868 Electricity: portable solar generation devices. To Executive
- SB 886 California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. To Executive
- SB 1370 Covered wildfire mitigation projects: consolidated and expedited review. To Executive
- SB 1079 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit. To Executive
- SB 927 Intercountry adoption finalized in a foreign country. To Executive
- SB 894 Wildfire resiliency: financial assistance. To Executive
- SB 750 California Housing Finance Agency: credit enhancement mechanisms study. To Executive
- SB 222 Residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC systems. Passed
- SB 747 Civil rights: deprivation of federal constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities. To Executive
- SCR 136 California Coastal Act of 1976. Signed
- SJR 12 Proposed 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program: opposition. Signed
- SCR 89 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Signed
- SCR 197 Relative to California Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month. In Committee
- SB 830 Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures. To Executive
- SCR 174 Relative to the 60th anniversary of pilot regional centers. Signed
- SCR 156 Relative to National Stroke Awareness Month. Signed
- SCR 134 Relative to Nowroz. Signed
- SR 93 Relative to Jim Plunkett. Passed
- SCR 141 Relative to Women's Equal Pay Day. Signed
- SR 105 Relative to National Tennis Month. Passed
- SR 88 Relative to modern biotechnology. Passed
- SR 122 Relative to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Passed
- SCR 187 Relative to Father's Day. Signed
- SCR 133 Relative to California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and California Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Signed
Historical 249 bills
- SB 963 Hospitals: self-identification procedure: human trafficking or domestic violence. Signed
- SB 299 Voter registration: California New Motor Voter Program. Vetoed
- SB 1242 Crimes: fires. Signed
- SR 94 Relative to animals. Died
- AB 2925 Postsecondary education: Equity in Higher Education Act: prohibition on discrimination: training. Signed
- SB 1320 Mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Signed
- SR 112 Relative to universal school meals. Died
- AB 2839 Elections: deceptive media in advertisements. Signed
- ACR 176 Relative to California Holocaust Memorial Day. Signed
- SB 92 Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004. Signed
- SB 926 Crimes: distribution of intimate images. Signed
- SB 1432 Health facilities: seismic standards. Vetoed
- SB 980 The Smile Act. Died
- SR 101 Relative to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of 2024. Died
- SB 1319 Skilled nursing facilities: approval to provide therapeutic behavioral health programs. Vetoed
- SB 1471 Pupil instruction: quiet reflection. Vetoed
- AB 2918 Pupil instruction: ethnic studies. Died
- AB 2097 Pupil instruction: high schools: computer science courses: implementation guide. Died
- AB 2200 Guaranteed Health Care for All. Died
- SB 1468 Healing arts boards: informational and educational materials for prescribers of narcotics: federal "Three Day Rule." Signed
- AB 3158 Community colleges: West Valley-Mission Community College District. Signed
- AB 28 Firearms and ammunition: excise tax. Signed
- SCR 142 Relative to California Nonprofits Day. Signed
- SR 72 Relative to Maternal and Mental Health Awareness Month. Died
- AB 36 Domestic violence protective orders: possession of a firearm. Failed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AB 1864
Gene synthesis equipment manufacturers and providers.
F# 477 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1864 Berman By McNerney |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1837
Video imaging of parking violations.
F# 120 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1837 Mark González et al. By Arreguín |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1607
Emergency medical services.
F# 130 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1607 Mark González et al. By Grayson |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 2542
Human remains: disposition.
F# 412 Assembly 3rd Reading AB2542 Patterson By Valladares |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 2418
Local building permits: nonresidential private permitting review.
F# 225 Assembly 3rd Reading AB2418 Mark González et al. By Arreguín |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 2116
Commercial financing.
F# 511 Assembly 3rd Reading AB2116 Schiavo By Reyes |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 2397
Local government: community facilities districts: financing.
F# 415 Assembly 3rd Reading AB2397 Ta By Seyarto |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 2320
Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse.
F# 221 Assembly 3rd Reading AB2320 Ta By Umberg |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB 941
Private detention facilities: canteens.
F# 65 Unfinished Business SB941 Padilla et al. Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1860
School facilities: design-build: alternative design-build: county superintendents of schools.
F# 189 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1860 McKinnor By Pérez |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1784
Postsecondary education: nondiscrimination: pregnancy or pregnancy-related issues.
F# 467 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1784 Pellerin et al. By Gonzalez |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1684
Common interest developments: cooling systems.
F# 208 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1684 Ward et al. By Reyes |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB 799
Joint powers authorities: South Bay Regional Housing Trust.
F# 63 Unfinished Business SB799 Allen Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1301
Electricity.
F# 436 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1301 Petrie-Norris By McNerney |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
AB 1267
Marriage: prohibition on minors.
F# 223 Assembly 3rd Reading AB1267 Pellerin et al. By Menjivar |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB 931
Dolly Parton Day.
W/O REF. TO FILE SB931 Grove Urgency Clause |
Yea | pass | September 01, 2026 |
|
AB 113
Budget Act of 2026.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB113 Gabriel By Laird |
Yea | pass | September 01, 2026 |
|
AB 2074
Regional transit hub districts: downtown housing developments.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2074 Haney et al. By Arreguín |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1445
Healing arts.
Special Consent SB1445 B., P. & E.D. (Wahab) |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2770
State Property: San Pasqual Battlefield State Park.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2770 Alvarez et al. By Jones |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1421
California Child and Family Service Review System: nonminor dependents.
Unfinished Business SB1421 McGuire Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1271
Midwifery: workforce data: availability to be a clinical preceptorship.
Special Consent SB1271 Reyes et al. |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2253
Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2253 Boerner By Reyes |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2179
Workplace violence: restraining orders.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2179 Patel et al. By Blakespear |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2551
Equity in Higher Education Act: time, place, and manner policies: student code of conduct violations: open forum.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2551 Elhawary By Pérez |
Not Voting | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2601
Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2601 Lee By Arreguín |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2575
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2575 Ortega By Padilla Reconsider |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2575
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2575 Ortega By Padilla |
Yea | fail | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2573
Voter registration information: confidentiality.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2573 Sharp-Collins By Weber Pierson |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1347
Pupil health: emergency stock albuterol inhalers.
Unfinished Business SB1347 Niello Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1337
State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: air districts and local governments: transportation fuels refining facilities: memoranda of understanding.
Unfinished Business SB1337 Richardson Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1276
Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.
Special Consent SB1276 Rubio et al. |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1296
Real property: rentals: pet policy.
Unfinished Business SB1296 Durazo et al. Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1167
Vehicles: electric bicycles.
Special Consent SB1167 Blakespear et al. |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1388
Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program.
Unfinished Business SB1388 Durazo et al. Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1255
Postsecondary education: Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Unfinished Business SB1255 Reyes et al. Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2344
Animal abuse: forfeiture.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2344 Haney et al. By Arreguín |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 2142
School districts: community college districts: short-term employees: classified service.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2142 Garcia By Smallwood-Cuevas |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1140
Pupil safety: limiting school access to unauthorized individuals.
Unfinished Business SB1140 Ashby Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1209
Insurance: examination of insurers.
Unfinished Business SB1209 Allen Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 1208
Money laundering: digital assets.
Special Consent SB1208 Grayson |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 1883
Workplace surveillance tools.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1883 Bryan By McNerney |
Not Voting | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 944
Medi-Cal: acupuncture.
Special Consent SB944 Wiener et al. |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 989
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.
Unfinished Business SB989 Blakespear et al. Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 1983
Continuing care retirement communities: repayable contracts.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1983 Blanca Rubio By Laird |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 1974
Firearms: voluntary firearm storage program.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1974 Stefani By Blakespear |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 869
Restaurant menus: added sugar warnings.
Unfinished Business SB869 Weber Pierson Concurrence |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 1542
Sensitive personal information.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1542 Ward By McNerney |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
AB 1602
Foster youth: disaster aid assistance.
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1602 Blanca Rubio By Arreguín |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |
|
SB 891
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.
Special Consent SB891 Cervantes et al. |
Yea | pass | August 28, 2026 |