Evan Low
- Assembly: 2014-present
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Bio
Evan Low, 41, was elected to Campbell City Council in 2006. He was the first Asian American to serve on the city council. In 2010, Low became the youngest openly LGBTQ mayor in the country at 26. Since his election to the Assembly, Low has led efforts to create a guaranteed income in California and a constitutional amendment to protect marriage for LQBTQ couples. Low has a degree from San Jose State. His brother is a San Jose police officer.
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Bill Activity
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Of 68 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 68 bills: 9 passed, 12 failed, and 47 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Unitemized Contributions
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
36.0% higher than the average legislators
Party Committees
This is independent expenditure money spent by political parties for advertising, grassroots mobilization or other activities targeting this candidate. Separately, political parties can give an unlimited amount of money directly to a candidate's campaign committee. Digital Democracy tallies that money under "candidate donations".
97.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity to help a candidate win office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
64.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
11.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money to help this legislator win office including direct donations to the candidate, money from Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | $210 | Sep 26, 2021 | tickets to game, food (rest cannot read) |
| San Francisco 49ers | $210 | Sep 26, 2021 | Tickets to game, food |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $54.5 | Jul 1, 2021 | Dinner at II Fornaio |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $54.5 | Jul 1, 2021 | Dinner at Il Fornaio |
| CalChamber | $50 | Feb 19, 2021 | gift card |
| Shawn Xa | $50 | May 14, 2021 | baked goods |
| RENDON FOR ASSEMBLY | $42.95 | Jun 1, 2021 | candle |
| Rendon for Assembly 2022 | $42.95 | Jun 1, 2021 | Candle |
| San Francisco 49ers | $34.99 | May 27, 2021 | pride t-shirt |
| RENDON FOR ASSEMBLY | $24.64 | Jan 28, 2021 | photo book |
Personal Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 36th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Evan Low
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Elections
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Committees
Most of the policy work in the state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees. Legislators also work on budget subcommittees. There are also “Special” and “Select” committees with a more narrow topic focus. And there are “Joint” committees with members from the Senate and Assembly.
Interest Group Rankings
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
2MINAB 3034
Public postsecondary education: waiver of tuition and fees: California Conservation Corps.
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