Bio & Background
Rob Bonta
D · DemocratAttorney General
Term: Jan 5, 2023 – Jan 4, 2027
Rob Bonta has served as California's 34th Attorney General since April 2021, appointed by Governor Newsom following the resignation of Xavier Becerra. He previously served in the California State Assembly representing the 18th District and has prioritized consumer protection, criminal justice reform, and climate litigation.
Public Positions
Criminal Justice
“Real public safety means addressing the root causes of crime while ensuring accountability. California must reform a criminal justice system that has too often failed the communities it was meant to protect.”
Source: press release · Jun 12, 2023
Environment & Climate
“Polluters must be held legally accountable for the damage they cause to California's environment and public health. Environmental enforcement is a core function of this office.”
Source: press release · Aug 22, 2023
Voting Record
Criminal Justice
Position on recordAB 1280: Criminal Justice Diversion Expansion Act
Expands pre-trial diversion eligibility to include additional nonviolent offenses and requires courts to consider ability to pay when setting conditions of diversion programs. The bill prohibits incarceration solely for failure to pay diversion fees and directs counties to establish community-based diversion programs.
Sep 14, 2023
Environment & Climate
Position on recordSB 100: Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act
Requires that all electricity sold to California customers come from renewable and zero-carbon sources by 2045. The bill expands the state's existing renewable portfolio standard and sets interim targets of 60% by 2030 and 100% by 2045, directing the Public Utilities Commission to develop compliance pathways for investor-owned utilities.
Sep 8, 2023
Healthcare
No stated positionSB 326: Medi-Cal Expansion and Provider Rate Increase Act
Increases Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for primary care and behavioral health providers by 87.5% beginning in 2024, funded by a combination of state general fund revenue and enhanced federal matching funds. The bill also expands Medi-Cal eligibility to all income-qualifying adults regardless of immigration status.
Sep 12, 2023