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Employer Grassroots Get action alerts and send targeted e-mails to legislators Already registered?      Employee Grassroots Encourage your employees to register to vote CMTA legislative database Gil Cedillo Senate District 22, Democrat Term limit: 2010 E-mail Personal data Capitol office Room5100 State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-3456 Fax: (916) 327-8817 Committees: Senate Committee on Rules Senate Floor Senate Committee on Public Safety Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Budget & Fiscal Review Senate Committee on Health District voter registration Democrat: 58% Republican: 17% Other: 25% District makeup San Gabriel Valley cities of San Marino, South Pasadena and Alhambra; then moves south into Los Angeles - following the Pasadena Freeway - to encompass the Los Angeles communities of Mt. Washington and Cypress Park; moving further south to encompass Chinatown, downtown, the civic center, Boyle Heights and a sliver of East Los Angeles; an arm follows the Hollywood Freeway (101) north to take in eastern portions of Hollywood; the southeastern portion of the district encompasses Maywood and the industrial city of Vernon (population 91). Source: California Target Book    Manufacturers' legislative scorecard Cedillo's voting record on bills important to manufacturers: 2005-06: 27% (6-16)   2003-04: 17% (2-10)   OVERALL: 24% (8-26)   VOTE   Indicates vote for manufacturers' interests or an Abstain vote Cedillo's votes 2008 votes AB 1946 - Expands the likelihood of civil action by the Attorney General, district and city attorneys. YES AB 2279 - Makes it illegal to consider an employee's use of marijuana outside of the workplace when hiring YES AB 2386 - "Card Check" - Prohibits private union votes in agricultural industry YES AB 2547 - Makes costly and unnecessary changes to California's oil spill prevention and response law YES AB 2648 - Expands "multiple pathways" for Career Technical Education YES AB 2855 - Provides high school education in green technology and goods movement YES AB 2944 - Undermines a corporate director's accountability to shareholders YES AB 2947 - Prohibits a residential care facility for the elderly from requiring an elder from waiving rights afforded under the EADACPA as a condition of admission YES AB 2969 - Any licensed physician conducting a utilization review be licensed in California YES AB 437 - Eliminates statue of limitations on benefits or salary lawsuits YES SB 1113 - Authorizes a court to award attorneys fees and costs to a successful party against opposing parties YES SB 1115 - Drives up work comp costs by changing apportionment YES SB 1161 - Extends the sunset date for the program from 2011 to 2016. YES SB 1313 - Unnecessarily moves up, by 5 years, perfluorinated compounds phase-out to 2010. YES SB 1338 - Allows employee to pre-designate physician outside of employer's medical provider network YES SB 1608 - Equal access for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations YES SB 1717 - Doubles permanent disability employer costs YES SB 1717 - Doubles permanent disability employer costs YES SB 1762 - Circumvents CARB process and mandates new energy costs for Climate Change Institute Abstained SB 375 - Exposes manufacturers to unfounded industrial development litigation. YES SB 974 - Imposes a $400 million per year container tax on port container cargo YES 2007 votes AB 1673 - Imposes California-only instantaneous on-site rebate-system YES AB 8 - Requires employers to pay 7.5% of payroll for employee healthcare YES AB 8 - Requires employers to pay 7.5% of payroll for employee healthcare YES AB 1618 - Creates a tax increase on business by removing the ability to deduct interest expense YES AB 537 - Expands California's already most stringent Family Leave law YES AB 1045 - Forces one-size fits all indoor heat regulations for manufacturers YES AB 1108 - Bans phthalates without evidence it poses a threat to consumers YES SB 727 - Expands California's already most stringent family leave law YES SB 936 - Increases cost of workers' comp system by doubling permanent disability payments YES SB 836 - Increases employee absenteeism by adding "familial status" to protected class YES 2006 votes AB 2778 - Removes fossil fuel combustion technologies from the Self-Generation Incentive Program YES AB 32 - Increases costs on manufacturers and will not reduce overall global warming emissions Abstained SB 1368 - Limits the available power sources to meet California's energy demands and increases the price of electricity Abstained SB 1414 - Requires companies with over 10,000 California employees to spend 8% of their annual payroll costs on health care insurance for employees YES SB 1489 - Increases litigation by awarding more costs and attorney fees to the Attorney General's Office Abstained SB 815 - Doubles permanent disability workers' compensation benefits YES SB 927 - $60 per container tax on all containers processed at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Abstained AB 1835 - Increases the state minimum wage by $1.25 over next two years YES AB 2593 - Interferes with potential regulatory solution to industry meal and rest period laws Abstained SB 1737 - Further regulates manufacturers' and retailers' rebates to consumers. YES 2005 votes SB 600 - Creates chemical monitoring program with no scientific basis or deignated funding YES AB 48 - Increases minimum wage YES SB 484 - Creates duplicative and costly reporting for cosmetic manufacturers YES AB 153 - Increases litigation costs by allowing AG to recover all costs in actions alleging anti-competitive practices YES AB 1698 - Mandates employer health care for dependants until they are 26 years old YES Confirmation of Cindy Tuck - NO AB 391 - Forces employers to pay unemployment benefits for workers' missing work during trade disputes Abstained SB 1023 - Adds costly penalties to the state's reformed workers' compensation system YES SB 174 - Expands "sue your boss" provision and increases litigation and costs YES SB 109 - Allows criminal prosecution for minor air violations YES SB 426 - Slows the construction of LNG terminals YES Confirmation of Andrea Hoch - Will continue implementation of workers' compensation reforms NO 2004 votes AB 2006 - Undermines development of new electricity generation YES SB 1703 - Excludes from "green program" even safe manufacturers of toxic materials YES AB 2850 - Requires 90-day job tenure for displaced private security officers YES SB 1841 - Prohibits electronic monitoring of employees without prior notice YES AB 2042 - Discourages port growth by imposing overly burdensome emissions caps YES AB 2832 - Sets min. wage at $7.25 (CA already highest in country) YES SB 899 - Reduces work comp rates by making positive changes to cost drivers YES SB 122 - Expands abusive and frivolous lawsuits YES SB 1168 - Makes manufacturer responsible and liable for any chemical found in a body YES SB 772 - Enables PG&E to become solvent with max. benefit for ratepayers Abstained 2003 votes SB 796 - Increases and expands frivolous lawsuits against employers YES SB 515 - Limits the free speech rights of business YES View scorecard for all legislators here SD 22 is home to 1065 manufacturers List all    36 companies engaged in grassroots AADAP, Inc American Business Bank Balian Ice Cream Co., Inc. Basha Bros. Buzy Bodies California Small Business Alliance Cartouche Designs Inc. CMTC cpm CSCC DKM dwc ENviroHANCE Consulting Excel Pro, Inc. Granados Cutting Services, Inc. H.C. Lien Rubber Co. Harper Air Tool Co. Healthy Needs/Ecoquest Hormel Foods Corporation Jet Coatings, Inc. LADPW Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Ocean Breeze Manufacturing, Inc. Owens-Illinois PABCO Building Products, LLC Reed Smith LLP Samak International Development Co. Soo Boc Food Mfg. Co. Southern California Gas Spring Pedic The Gas Company THE ROMA GROUP tri-j heat metal heat treating Vernon Chamber of Commerce Vulcan Materials Company » Add your company   Gil Cedillo biography: Senator Cedillo, who ran unopposed in his 2002 election, is Chair of the Revenue and Taxation Committee and a member of the Senate standing committees on Budget; Business and Professions; Governmental Organization; Housing and Community Development; and Judiciary. First elected to represent the 46th Assembly District in 1998, Gilbert Cedillo has emerged as a dedicated champion for California's working poor and disenfranchised communities. Due to his successful advocacy, he has become a statewide leader for increasing and expanding access to health care; protecting the rights of working men and women; assimilating immigrants into California's social and economic fabric; and providing new economic development opportunities throughout the state and in his downtown Los Angeles District. During his tenure as an Assemblymember for the 46th District, Gilbert Cedillo has championed causes for justice and equality. He has authored legislation to correct a historic wrong by providing Filipino World War II veterans with State assistance; created the "Downtown Rebound" program which provided $25 million for housing opportunities in urban areas; pushed and funded the conversion of a former Catholic Cathedral into a community and regional performing arts center; protected workers’ right to organize by prohibiting the use of state money to discourage unionization; and increased enforcement against elderly abuse. Leading the Assembly’s legislative efforts to address the current health care crisis and the uninsured working poor, Assemblymember Cedillo expanded Medi-Cal and the Healthy Families Programs to include more children and infants. He also eliminated bureaucratic barriers by simplifying the eligibility process for applicants. In addition, $50 million in funding was disbursed for community caregivers under the “Cedillo/Alarcon” community clinic grants. These much-needed reforms have expanded access to public health programs for families. Gilbert Cedillo was also successful in providing state resources for the 46th District. He provided funding of an AIDS memorial in Los Angeles; and obtained seed money support for museums such as the Korean American Museum, Chinese American Museum and Japanese American Museum. He also secured conservation monies for historical landmarks such as the Italian Hall and the Breed Street Shul; capital funds for much-needed sports and recreational facilities such as the Little Tokyo Service Center Gymnasium; and monetary support for non-profit organizations such as Homeboy Industries, and the Best Buddies Program. On an annual basis, Senator Cedillo also sponsors Thanksgiving Turkey and Christmas Toy Giveaway drives, free community health fairs, public health program enrollment drives, and citizenship drives. Senator Cedillo has re-introduced legislation in 2003 that will allow immigrants to apply for a California driver's license. Since sponsoring this public safety measure during his first year in the Legislature, he has created a diverse coalition of law enforcement, business interests, insurance interests, faith-based and immigration advocates, in addition to more than 27,000 individuals. Gilbert Cedillo is best known for his creative and aggressive leadership of the broad-based worker/community coalition which prevented massive cut-backs in Los Angeles County Services; prohibited the dismantling of the Los Angeles County public health system; protected libraries and youth programs; and saved over 25,000 local jobs. He also played a critical role in securing federal assistance to ensure that the Los Angeles County Health Care system remained financially afloat. Senator Cedillo grew up in Boyle Heights and is a lifelong resident of the 22nd Senatorial District. He attended local schools, graduated from UCLA and received his law degree from the People’s College of law. For his lifetime commitment to social justice political empowerment and progressive causes, Gilbert Cedillo has received numerous awards. These awards include: the "Henry Fiering Union Advocacy Award" given by the Jewish Labor Committee, Western Region; the Labor Visionary Award" from the California Federation of Labor; the "Political Empowerment Award" by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition; the "2000 Legislator of the Year" from the California Primary Care Association; the "Weaving the Safety Net Award" from the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles; "Recognition from the Public Health Institute" from the Public Health Institute; the "1999 Commitment to California's Youth Award" from Covenant House; the "Las Memorias Award" from The Wall/Las Memorias; the "Central American Resource and Education Center Gratitude Award"; and others.    HeadlinesChu gets endorsement from Dem party -  April 21 The California Democratic Party voted to endorse state Board of Equalization member Judy Chu to ...   Staff in the San Gabriel VT Health system baffles even bigwigs: If legislators need help, what about the rest of us, advocates ask -  May. 30 State Sen. Gil Cedillo was at his wit's end. Hospital officials were threatening to move his ...  Aurelio Rojas in the Sacramento Bee Student aid bill at final hurdle: LLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WOULD GET LOANS -  Sept. 7 A controversial bill that would allow illegal immigrants to get state financial aid while attending ...  Jessie Mangaliman in the Immigration politics stall license bill -  Aug. 18 Fearing a voter backlash this fall, Democratic lawmakers Thursday derailed legislation to allow ...  Aurelio Rojas in the Sacramento Bee Assembly approves minimum wage bill -  June 1 Legislation that would give 1.4 million minimum wage earners a $1-an-hour pay raise and then tie ...  Samantha Young in the San Jose Merc. News CMTA Capitol UpdatesLess workers’ compensation legislation After last week’s Appropriations hearings the number of bills related to workers’ ...   June 5 update Meal period carve-outs continue to move One of the cornerstone debates dominating discussions on meal period legislation is the concept of ...   May. 8 update Supplemental job displacement bill repeated On March 26th the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee will hear SB 1189 (Gil Cedillo, ...   March 21 update CMTA grassroots bills authored by Cedillo Minimum Wage Increase SB 1162 CMTA position:Neutral