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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 218

AB 218 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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ACR 32 Carrillo Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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AB 138 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 217 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 139 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 140 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 141 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 142 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 143 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 216 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 144 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 215 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 145 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 146 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Yea on AR 15

HR 15 Aguiar-Curry Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Voted Yea on AB 147

AB 147 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 148 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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AB 149 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Yea on AB 210

AB 210 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Yea on AB 509

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

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Voted Yea on AB 720

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

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Voted Yea on AB 77

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

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Voted Yea on AB 233

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

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Cosponsored AR 26

Relative to Bike to School Day.

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Cosponsored ACR 57

Lexington and Concord Day.

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Voted Yea on AB 344

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

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Cosponsored ACR 55

ARC v. Department of Developmental Services: 40th anniversary.

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Cosponsored ACR 53

Women’s Equal Pay Day.

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Cosponsored ACR 54

Huell Howser Day.

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Voted Absent on SCR 17

SCR 17 Niello Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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HR 22 Soria Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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AB 387 Alanis Assembly Third Reading

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HR 9 Lackey Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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ACR 46 Soria Consent Calendar Second Day

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AB 321 Schultz Assembly Third Reading

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Voted Absent on AB 358

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

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Voted Absent on AB 247

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

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Cosponsored ACR 51

Irish American Heritage Month.

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Voted Absent on AB 380

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

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Voted Absent on AB 248

Do pass

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Voted Absent on AB 464

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

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Voted Absent on AB 451

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

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Voted Absent on AB 400

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

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

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AB 223 Pacheco Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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AB 78 Chen Consent Calendar Second Day

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Voted Yea on ACR 43

ACR 43 Pacheco Consent Calendar Second Day

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Cosponsored AR 24

Relative to Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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HR 20 Ransom Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

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Cosponsored ACR 50

Special Olympics Day.