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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

4,768 events, each with its source
VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 71

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

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 336

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 285

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 31

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 32

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 15

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 229

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

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 23

Relative to César Chávez Day.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 237

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

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 48

Women in STEM Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AJR 3

Public social services: Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 21

Relative to Transgender Day of Visibility.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored SJR 2

Classified workers’ rights.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 44

California Cities Week.

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on SCR 16

SCR 16 Alvarado-Gil Consent Calendar Second Day

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 42

Adult Education Week.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 20

Relative to Unclaimed Property Month.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 43

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 19

Relative to California Agriculture Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 41

California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on SCR 15

SCR 15 Umberg Consent Calendar Second Day

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 18

Relative to Nowroz.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 1369

Pupil rights: school graduation ceremonies and related events: adornments.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 17

Relative to women in carpentry.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 39

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 40

Student financial aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 1383

Public employees’ retirement benefits.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 1378

Child welfare services: prevention services: Indian tribes.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 989

State holidays: Native American Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 977

California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University: burial sites: human remains.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 1006

Firearms: concealed carry.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 36

Special Districts Week.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 841

State Fire Marshal: personal protective equipment: battery fires.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 16

Relative to Cinco de Mayo Week.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 15

Relative to The Power of Us Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 34

Sylvia Mendez Day.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AR 7

HR 7 Ta Consent Calendar Second Day

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 35

Greek Independence Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 33

Rare Disease Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 14

Relative to Women’s History Month.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 32

March4Water Month.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 13

Relative to Read Across America Day.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 31

California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 12

Relative to Japanese American concentration camps.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 30

Black History Month.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on SCR 10

SCR 10 Grove Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

VoteYea
Voted Yea on SCR 6

SCR 6 Choi Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AB 440

State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 29

Engineers Week.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on ACR 22

ACR 22 Muratsuchi Consent Calendar Second Day