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Assemblymember Jeff Gorell
Party:
RepublicanPosition:
Former legislatorYears in Office:
Assembly: (AD 37) 2010-2012, (AD 44) 2012-2014
From March 2011 to March 2012, Assemblymember Gorell was on leave of absence from the California State Assembly, having been called to active duty by the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan. He returned to his Assembly duties in March 2012.
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Assemblymember Jeff Gorell's Voting Record
| Bill # | Description | Issue(s) | Vote | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 1156 | New options for transit-oriented development |
 Bad |
Fail
Vetoed by Gov. Brown |
2012 | |
| SB 1455 | Fueling alternative fuels | Clean & Renewable Energy |
Bad |
Fail
Failed Senate floor concurrence |
2012 |
| SB 535 | Compensation where it's most needed (2012) |
Bad |
Pass
Signed by Gov. Brown |
2012 | |
| SB 568 | Short-term convenience, long-term pollution |
Bad |
Fail
Failed Assembly floor |
2012 | |
| SB 594 | Removing obstacles; empowering renewable energy customers | Clean & Renewable Energy |
 Not Voting |
Pass
Signed by Gov. Brown |
2012 |
| AB 1112 | An ounce of prevention |
 Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 | |
| AB 1150 | Helping those who help themselves |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 | |
| AB 1178 | Dumping on thy neighbor |
Excused |
2-year
Bad bill; held in Senate Environmental Quality Committee |
2011 | |
| AB 1319 | Big step in baby health | Toxics & Chemicals |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
| AB 341 | Waste not, want not | Recycling / Waste Reduction |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
| AB 359 | The well will soon be dry | Water Quality & Supply |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
| AB 376 | Cutting off the market for a cruel practice |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 | |
| AB 591 | Don't frack with our water |
Excused |
2-year
Held in Senate Appropriations Committee; 2-year bill |
2011 | |
| AB 650 | Roadmap to better public transportation | Transportation |
Excused |
Fail
Vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
| AB 685 | What could be wrong with a right to safe water? |
Excused |
2-year
Held in Senate Appropriations Committee; 2-year bill |
2011 | |
| AB 710 | Pushing the parking envelope |
Excused |
2-year
To Senate inactive file; 2-year bill |
2011 | |
| AB x 14 | Keeping one pace ahead of Freddie and Fannie | Clean & Renewable Energy |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
| SB 244 | Not all water is created equal |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 | |
| SB 454 | Expending a little more energy to save it | Clean & Renewable Energy |
Excused |
Pass
Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
| SB 582 | Commuter dividends: pollution and pocketbook savings |
Excused |
Fail
Vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown |
2011 |
For Assembly and Senate:
Pro-Environmental Action (a Yes vote on a good bill or No/Not voting on a bad bill)- Anti-Environmental Action (a No vote on a good bill or a Yes vote on a bad bill)
- Not Voting (did not cast a vote on a good bill, counted negatively)
- Excused (for health or family reasons)
For Governor:
- Pro-Environmental Action (Signed a good bill or vetoed a bad bill)
- Anti-Environmental Action (Vetoed a good bill or signed a bad bill)
- Bill did not reach the Governor's desk
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