Sign up for our newsletter
 

Independent Leadership to Turn California Around

Senator Maldonado knows how the high cost of living stresses California families. 

That's why he is fighting to change California's economic climate, keep health care costs down, and reduce our reliance on foreign oil.

 
Changing California's Economic Climate by Strengthening California's Economic Climate, which is something Abel Maldonado has been doing in Sacramento and will continue to do.   

Abel received a 95% rating from the California Chamber of Commerce for his strong voting record on economic issues.

Abel was honored as Hero of the Taxpayer. Americans for Tax Reform named Senator Maldonado a "Hero of the Taxpayer" after he opposed job killing tax hikes.

Abel led the way helping raise the Minimum Wage.  Abel authored a measure to increase the minimum wage and has fought legislation that would put California workers at a disadvantage with workers in other states and countries.
 

Abel fought the Special Interests to Reduce the Cost of Health Care.

Abel supported more Affordable Prescription Drugs. Senator Maldonado fought the special interests to provide increased access to prescription drugs.
 
Abel helped to Expand Access to Medical Care. Abel authored legislation allowing self-employed individuals to deduct the cost of medical insurance from their tax returns.

Abel has been a leader in calling for Independent Audits to Cut Government Waste Protecting Tax Dollars.  To fight government waste, Abel authored legislation requiring independent audits of government agencies.
 
Abel was a supporter of Renewable Energy long before it became the issue, it is today.  Abel encouraged jobs and private investment of Renewable Energy with Tax Incentives. 
 
Abel authored a measure to give income tax credits to those who invest in solar or other renewable energy sources.
 
Reduce Energy Consumption 
 
Abel supported a measure requiring the state to reduced energy consumption by promoting sustainable building standards for construction of state buildings.
 
Abel stood against his own party for More Renewable Fuels.
 
Abel was the only Republican to support the California Alternative and Renewable Fuel, Vehicle Technology, Clean Air and Carbon Reduction Act of 2007.

Abel Worked Across Party Lines to Improve Our Schools

Senator Abel Maldonado was named Legislator of the Year by the California League of Middle Schools.

Funding our Schools:
 
Abel Co-authored legislation to increase per pupil spending to the National Average.
 
Improving Teacher Training:
 
Abel Supported the California Peer Review Program to help ensure veteran teachers are well versed on subject matter and teaching strategies.
 
Building Better School Facilities:
 
Abel Authored AB 2181 to allocate funding for new school construction and modernization projects.
 
Keeping Class Sizes Down:
 
Abel Supported Jack O'Connell's measure to expand 9th grade class reduction to all high school grades.
 
Replacing Outdated Textbooks:
 
Abel Worked across party lines to replace outdated textbooks with new materials. 
 
Raising Academic Standards:
 
Abel Co-authored Jack O'Connell's legislation to increase student education accountability thorough high school exit examinations. 
 
Fair Funding for Local Schools:
 
Abel Co-authored legislation to allocate more state funds for local schools.
 
Keeping Sex Offenders Away from Schools: 
 
Abel Supported Jessica's law to keep sex offenders from living near schools and parks.
 
Getting Troublemakers out of the Classroom:
 
Abel Authored legislation to help teachers restore discipline in the classroom.