Charles Calderon
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| Charles Calderon | |
| California State Assembly District 58 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1980-82, 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
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Charles Calderon is a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, representing the 58th District from 1980-82 and currently since 2006. He served in the California State Senate from 1990-1998.
Calderon has served as Assistant General Counsel for the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Partner in Nossamn, Guthner, Knox & Elliot, LLP, Consultant with the California Secretary of State, and Prosecutor in the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.[1]
Issue positions
Calderon did not provide answers to the California State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Calderon is the sponsor of California Assembly Constitutional Amendment 21 (2010). This legislation would require that any statewide ballot propositions proposed through the state's ballot initiative process would require a 2/3rds vote to pass, rather than a majority vote.
Committee membership
- Select Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Appropriations Committee, California General Assembly
- Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media Committee, California General Assembly
- Insurance Committee, California General Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, California General Assembly (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
Calderon's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 104 - Income taxes: pensions
- AB 689 - Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Law
- AB 819 - Intellectual property piracy
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Calderon's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CA Assoc of Realtors | $14,400 |
| CA State Council of Service Employees | $14,400 |
| Southern CA Pipe Trades District Council 16 | $11,000 |
| Youngs Market Co | $10,800 |
| CA State Assoc of Electrical Workers | $10,200 |
External links
- Official state assembly website of Charles Calderon
- Biographical profile of Charles Calderon on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 1998
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