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James Ramos

Democratic

State Assembly · Assembly District 45

In office
2022–present
BiographyReporting (Tier 3) · reviewed

The 45th Assembly District encompasses the San Bernardino County community of Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino. James Ramos, a Democrat and a member of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, currently represents the district in the California State Assembly. Before his election to the Assembly, he served on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and as a trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees. His 2018 election carried two distinctions: Ramos became the first Native American elected to the California State Assembly and the first Native Californian elected to the state Legislature.

ROOTS

Born on January 29, 1967, Ramos is a member of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. He served on the tribal council before entering elected office.

His service has included the tribal council, the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the California State Assembly.

Ramos entered the Assembly with experience on the tribal council and with distinctions tied to his Native identity: the first Native American elected to the Assembly and the first Native Californian elected to the state Legislature.

THE PATH TO OFFICE

Before being elected to the Assembly, Ramos served as a trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees and on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

In November 2018, Ramos was first elected to the California State Assembly after defeating Republican San Bernardino City Councilman Henry Gomez Nickel. He became the representative of the 45th Assembly District, which encompasses Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino.

His documented service includes positions on a tribal council, a community college district board, a county board of supervisors and the State Assembly.

WHAT TO KNOW

Ramos is the first Native American elected to the California State Assembly and the first Native Californian elected to the California State Legislature. Before entering elected office, he served on the tribal council of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

His record also includes service as a trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees and as a member of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

Ramos currently represents the 45th Assembly District as a Democrat. The district encompasses the San Bernardino County community of Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino.

Record of service
  • State Assembly · Assembly District 45 · 2022–present
  • State Assembly · Assembly District 40 · 2018–
BiographyReporting (Tier 3) · reviewed before publication

The 45th Assembly District encompasses the San Bernardino County community of Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino. James Ramos, a Democrat and a member of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, currently represents the district in the California State Assembly. Before his election to the Assembly, he served on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and as a trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees. His 2018 election carried two distinctions: Ramos became the first Native American elected to the California State Assembly and the first Native Californian elected to the state Legislature.

ROOTS

Born on January 29, 1967, Ramos is a member of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. He served on the tribal council before entering elected office.

His service has included the tribal council, the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the California State Assembly.

Ramos entered the Assembly with experience on the tribal council and with distinctions tied to his Native identity: the first Native American elected to the Assembly and the first Native Californian elected to the state Legislature.

THE PATH TO OFFICE

Before being elected to the Assembly, Ramos served as a trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees and on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

In November 2018, Ramos was first elected to the California State Assembly after defeating Republican San Bernardino City Councilman Henry Gomez Nickel. He became the representative of the 45th Assembly District, which encompasses Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino.

His documented service includes positions on a tribal council, a community college district board, a county board of supervisors and the State Assembly.

WHAT TO KNOW

Ramos is the first Native American elected to the California State Assembly and the first Native Californian elected to the California State Legislature. Before entering elected office, he served on the tribal council of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

His record also includes service as a trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees and as a member of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

Ramos currently represents the 45th Assembly District as a Democrat. The district encompasses the San Bernardino County community of Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino.

The record

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Voted Yea on AB 1178

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

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Voted Yea on AB 1396

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

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Voted Yea on AB 994

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 68

“Parks Make Life Better!®” Month.

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Voted Yea on AB 1071

Do pass

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Voted Yea on AB 1087

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

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Voted Yea on AB 1483

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

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Voted Yea on AB 848

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

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Voted Absent on AB 40

AB 40 Bonta Third Reading Urgency

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Voted Absent on AB 789

AB 789 Bonta Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Absent on AB 1384

AB 1384 Nguyen Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Cosponsored AJR 10

United States Forest Service: federal funding.

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Voted Absent on AB 1414

AB 1414 Ransom Assembly Third Reading

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AB 931 Kalra Assembly Third Reading

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AB 890 Lee Assembly Third Reading

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AB 859 Macedo Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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AB 652 Alvarez Assembly Third Reading

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Cosponsored ACR 66

Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

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Cosponsored ACR 67

Stronger Starts for Children Day.

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Voted Absent on AB 322

AB 322 Ward Assembly Third Reading

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AB 1149 Davies Consent Calendar Second Day

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AB 484 Dixon Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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AB 1105 Quirk-Silva Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Cosponsored AR 33

Relative to Star Wars Day.

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Voted Absent on AB 639

AB 639 Soria Assembly Third Reading

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Cosponsored ACR 65

California Tourism Month.

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Voted Yea on AB 677

AB 677 Bryan Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Yea on AR 29

HR 29 Gabriel Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Voted Yea on ACR 34

ACR 34 Ta Assembly Third Reading

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ACR 57 Patterson Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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ACR 61 Stefani Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Voted Nay on AB 100

AB 100 GABRIEL Concurrence in Senate Amendments Appeal the Decision of the Speaker By DEMAIO

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Voted Yea on AB 100

AB 100 GABRIEL Concurrence in Senate Amendments

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Voted Yea on AB 1389

AB 1389 Blanca Rubio Consent Calendar Second Day

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Voted Yea on AB 1392

AB 1392 Flora Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Voted Yea on AB 1393

AB 1393 Blanca Rubio Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Voted Yea on AB 1150

AB 1150 Schultz Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Yea on AB 471

AB 471 Hart Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Yea on AB 1154

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 31

Relative to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 632

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

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Voted Yea on AB 1479

Do pass. To Consent Calendar

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Voted Yea on AB 409

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Higher Education]

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Voted Yea on AB 259

Do pass as amended

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Voted Yea on AB 1007

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]

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Voted Yea on AB 810

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]

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Voted Yea on AB 1206

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

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Voted Yea on AB 436

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

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Voted Yea on AB 1141

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Transportation] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

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Voted Yea on AB 670

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]