Legislative & Governmental Affairs
 The staff of Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA) works collaboratively to advance Cal-OES’ mission by engaging with all branches of local, State and Federal Government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and other related stakeholders.
LGA monitors State and federal legislative activities that could potentially affect all aspects of public safety including but not limited to law enforcement, fire and rescue, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and all areas relating to Homeland Security, including terrorism, trafficking and cybersecurity.
Download the Statewide Situation Key Messages
Download the 2025 Cal OES Final Disposition of Bills
Download the 2025 Cal OES End of Year Legislative Report
Download the Cal OES Weekly Legislative Update
Helpful Links and Resources
Explore these links to find more information about state and federal bills.
- 2026 Legislative Calendar
- 2026 Elected Officials Guide Coming Soon
- EOP Bills Fact Sheet
- Legal Authorities (Yellow Book)
Contacts
Yvonne Dorantes
Deputy Director, Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Office: (916) 364-4635Â
Email:
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Assistant Director
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Addy Jimenez
International Affairs Specialist
Alex Shariatmadari
Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST
Office: (916) 845-8152
Email: Alex.Shariatmadari@caloes.ca.gov
Daniel Martinez
Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST
Office: (916) 845-8367
Email:
Daniel.Martinez@caloes.ca.gov
Anne Steinhauer
Legislative Analyst
Office: (916) 369-4209
Email:
Anne.Steinhauer@caloes.ca.gov
Violeta Ramirez
Legislative Analyst, RA
Office: (916) 369-4203
Email:
Violeta.Ramirez@caloes.ca.govÂ
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Legislative Analyst
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Katherine Larson
Legislative and Policy Specialist
Office: (279) 203-8916
Email:Â
 Katherine.Larson@caloes.ca.gov
Elijah Pipersburg
Policy Analyst
Office: (916) 369-4254
Email:Â
 Elijah.Pipersburg@caloes.ca.gov
Matthew Henderson
Policy Analyst
Office: (916) 369-4263
Email:Â
Matthew.Henderson@caloes.ca.gov
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Policy Analyst
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