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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

4,823 events, each with its source
Cosponsored
Cosponsored SCR 152

Dolores Huerta Day.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1621

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1622

Do pass. To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1625

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1712

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Water, Parks, and Wildlife]

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 2180

Do pass

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1834

Do pass as amended. To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2080

Do pass

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2640

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

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 95

Relative to National Public Works Week.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 97

Relative to the Armenian Genocide.

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Voted Yea on AB 1538

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1605

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1685

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1686

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1687

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

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 1747

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

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 1748

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1816

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1830

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1874

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1877

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1927

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1941

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1968

Reconsideration

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2004

Do pass

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2047

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2119

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2217

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2237

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2259

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2378

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2499

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2502

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2582

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2584

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

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 2593

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

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 164

Mexican Consulate: County of Kern.

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Voted Absent on AB 1875

AB 1875 Hart Consent Calendar Second Day

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Voted Absent on AB 2156

AB 2156 RIVAS Third Reading Urgency By AGUIAR-CURRY

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 163

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.

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Voted Yea on SCR 125

SCR 125 Wahab Consent Calendar Second Day

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 94

Relative to Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 161

Special Districts Week.

Cosponsored
Cosponsored ACR 160

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 1593

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

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 1719

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

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 1754

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

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 1982

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

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 92

Relative to Cinco de Mayo Week.