Corey Jackson
- Assembly: 2022-present
News coverage of Corey Jackson
Bio
Corey Jackson, 42, is perhaps best known for legislation he authored that prevents local school boards from banning textbooks and other educational materials because they include LGBTQ and race lessons. He’s a former congressional and legislative staffer, a member of the Riverside County Board of Education and a student trustee for the California State University system. He has a bachelor’s from Cal State San Bernardino and a master’s and PhD. from California Baptist University. He’s a member of the LGBTQ and progressive caucuses.
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Bill Activity
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Of 52 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 52 bills: 5 passed, 13 failed, and 34 are currently pending.
Money Tracker
In the last session, this legislator received 42.0% less than their colleagues and at least $124,850.0 from the 'Labor' donor group, which represented 26.97% of their contributions.
Financials
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Election
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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.
59.0% lower than the average legislators
Party Committees
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87.0% 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.
9.0% higher than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
42.0% lower 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.
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 106th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Corey Jackson
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education
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.
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Hearings
Featured Comments
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