Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) has been recognized as the top performing Republican in the California State Senate for the 2023–24 legislative session, according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking’s first State Legislative Effectiveness Score for California.
The center, a joint project of the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University, evaluates lawmakers on both the quality and progress of their bills. Its scoring model tracks how legislation moves through committees, each chamber, and ultimately to the Governor’s desk. The results offer a detailed look at how effectively legislators advance policy in a Legislature dominated by Democratic supermajorities.
Senator Ochoa Bogh earned her ranking based on steady results across the board. During the 2023–24 session, she introduced 40 bills. Thirty-eight received action in committee, 37 moved beyond committee, 26 passed the Senate, and 14 were signed into law. These outcomes place her at the top of her caucus and among the most effective lawmakers statewide.
“It’s a testament to the hard work of our team, the engagement of our constituents, and the willingness of stakeholders across the state including my esteemed fellow colleagues to work with us,” said Senator Ochoa Bogh. “My focus from day one has been on ‘good governance’ in order to genuinely improve the lives of my constituents and Californians. I’m grateful to Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia for all their work and highlighting effective lawmakers across the US.”
The Center for Effective Lawmaking also issued scores for other Inland Empire legislators, noting members from both political parties who made significant progress with their bills. The new report card is the organization’s first evaluation of California’s Legislature and mirrors similar scorecards it produces for Congress and several other states.
Highlights from the 2023-2024 California Legislative Session Legislative Effectiveness Scores can be viewed and downloaded here.