Bio & Background
Mike McGuire
D · DemocratSenate President Pro Tempore
District 2
Term: Dec 5, 2022 – Nov 30, 2026
Mike McGuire has served as the Senate President Pro Tempore of California since March 2024, representing the 2nd Senate District. He has represented the North Coast region since 2014 and focuses on environmental protection, wildfire prevention, and coastal community issues.
Public Positions
Environment & Climate
“The North Coast has experienced firsthand the devastating impacts of climate change. California's leadership on clean energy is not optional—it is essential for our communities' survival.”
Source: press release · Sep 1, 2023
Infrastructure
“Wildfire resilience infrastructure is both a public safety priority and a jobs program for rural California. We must invest in grid hardening and forest management at a scale commensurate with the threat.”
Source: press release · Apr 15, 2023
Voting Record
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
Housing
No stated positionAB 1955: Housing Element Compliance Enforcement Act
Strengthens enforcement mechanisms for local governments that fail to comply with state housing element law. Cities and counties that do not adopt compliant housing plans within required timelines face restrictions on certain local land-use approvals and expedited review by the state Housing Accountability Unit.
Aug 29, 2024
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
SB 525: Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Act
Establishes a minimum wage schedule for health care workers at covered health care facilities, beginning at $21 per hour in 2024 and increasing incrementally to $25 per hour by 2028. Covered facilities include hospitals, dialysis clinics, and certain physician group offices.
Sep 13, 2023
Education
No stated positionAB 2054: K-12 Education Funding Equity Act
Revises the Local Control Funding Formula to increase per-pupil spending at schools with high concentrations of low-income students and English learners. The bill establishes a new base grant increase of $1,200 per pupil and creates a supplemental concentration grant for districts where more than 55% of students qualify as unduplicated pupils.
Aug 26, 2024
Campaign Finance
$220,000
Top Donor Type
pac
Number of Donors
3
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Coast environmental coalition | $95,000 |
| Teamsters Local 853 | $75,000 |
| PG&E Corporation PAC | $50,000 |
Campaign finance data reflects reported contributions. Availability varies by state and reporting cycle. Data may not be complete.