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Title: Michael Machado Papers
Dates: 1994-2008
Collection number: LP469
Creator:
Michael Machado, California Legislator
Collection Size:
20.5 cubic feet of textual records, 1 videodisc (DVD-ROM, and 1 computer disk (5.25 inch)
Repository:
California State Archives
Sacramento, California
Abstract: California legislator Michael Machado served as a State Assembly Member from 1995 to 2000, and as a State Senator from 2001-2008.
The Michael Machado papers consist of 20.5 cubic feet of textual records, one DVD-ROM videodisc, and one 5.25 inch computer
disk, covering the years from 1995 to 2008. The records are organized into two record series: Bill Files (1995-2008) and
California's Sesquicentennial Commission and Foundation Investigation Files (1997-1999).
Physical location: California State Archives
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication
is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researchis assumes all responsibility
for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives
collections.
[Identification of item], Michael Machado papers, LP469:[folder number], California State Archives, Office of the Secretary
of State, Sacramento, California.
Acquisition and Custodial History
California State Archives acquired the Michael Machado papers, in a series of eight record transfers, beginning in 1999 (Accession
Numbers: 1999-08-02, 2000-12-39, 2001-05-09, 2002-176, 2002-207, 2004-155, 2006-167, and 2008-176).
Michael Machado, Democrat, was a State Assembly Member, from 1995 to 2000. His 17th Assembly District included cities within
San Joaquin County. He was also a State Senator, from 2001 to 2008. His 5th Senate District included cities within San Joaquin,
and Sacramento counties. Following redistricting in 2007-2008, the 5th Senate District expanded to include cities within Sacramento,
San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo counties.
Machado was born on March 12, 1948 in Stockton, California. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He
attended Stanford University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1970 and a master's degree in Agricultural Economics
from the University of California, Davis, in 1974. He, and his wife Diana, have two surviving children: Erahm John, and Melissa
Rose. Their eldest son, Christopher, died in a farm accident in 1998. Prior to his career as a state legislator, Machado worked
for the Agency for International Development in Eastern Europe and Russia where he assisted farmers with the transition from
a closed to an open market economy.
Machado started his political career in the State Assembly. He served Assembly District 17 from 1995 to 2000. In 2000, Machado
was elected to the State Senate, where he represented Senate District 5 from 2001to 2008. The two districts are made up of
both agricultural communities and large urban populations, which include the counties of San Joaquin, Yolo, and Solano, and
the cities of Stockton, Davis, West Sacramento, Manteca, and Tracy. Machado's legislative interests included agriculture,
the environment, fiscal accountability, water, and consumer protection. Some of his more notable accomplishments include co-authoring
Proposition 13 (AB1584, 2000), the Safe Drinking Water, Watershed Protection, and Flood Bond Act of 2000.
After his time working in state government, Machado continued to aid San Joaquin County and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
community, by acting as Chief of the Delta Protection Commission (2010-2013), a commission Machado often referred to as "the
voice of the Delta." He is also a member of the board of trustees for the San Joaquin County Historical Society, a non-profit
organization which promotes San Joaquin County history and innovation.
During his term in the California Legislature, Machado served on the following committees according to the
California Legislature at Sacramento (Handbooks),
Assembly Final History,
Senate Final History, and
Pocket Directory of the California Legislature.
- Standing Committees
- Agriculture, 1997-1998 (Vice Chair, 1995-1996)
- Appropriations, 1997-1998
- Banking and Finance, 1995-1998
- Budget, 1995-1996
- Consumer Protection, Governmental Efficiency and Economic Development, 1995-2000
- Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, 1995-1996
- Governmental Organization, 1999-2000
- Insurance, 1999-2000
- Judiciary, 1995-1996
- Revenue and Taxation, 1997-1998
- Natural Resources, 1995-1996, 1999-2000
- Water Parks and Wildlife, 1997-2000 (Chair, 1997-2000)
- Select Committees
- Agricultural Exports and International Market Development, 1997-1998 (Vice Chair, 1997-1998)
- Agricultural Imports and Exports 1999-2000
- California-Africa Affairs, 1995-1996
- California-Mexico Affairs, 1997-2000
- California Children, 1995-1996
- Development of a 10th UC Campus, 1997-2000
- House Reorganization Post Term Limits, 1995-1996
- Indian Gaming, 1999-2000
- Protection of Inland Waterways, 1999-2000
- Rural Economic Development, 1999-2000
- School Facilities Finance, 1999-2000
- Tire Proposal, 1999-2000
- Welfare Reform Implementation, 1997-1998
- Special Committees
- Legislative Ethics, 1997-1998
- Joint Committees
- Fisheries and Aquaculture, 1999-2000
- Standing Committees
- Agricultural and Water Resources, 2001-2004
- Appropriations, 2003-2004
- Banking, Commerce and International Trade, 2001-2002 (Chair, 2001-2002)
- Banking, Finance and Insurance, 2005-2008 (Chair, 2007-2008)
- Budget and Fiscal Review, 2005-2008
- Business and Professions, 2001-2004
- Governmental Organization, 2001-2004
- Local Government, 2001-2008
- Natural Resources and Water, 2005-2008
- Revenue and Taxation, 2005-2008 (Chair, 2005-2006)
- Transportation and Housing, 2005-2006
- Subcommittees
- Banking, Commerce, and International Trade - Asia Trade and Commerce, 2001-2002
- Banking, Commerce, and International Trade - California-European Trade Development, 2001-2002 (Chair, 2001-2002)
- Banking, Commerce, and International Trade - The Americas, 2001-2002
- Natural Resources and Water - Delta Resources, 2005-2006 (Chair, 2005-2006)
- Select Committees
- Air Quality, 2005-2006
- Air Quality in the Central Valley, 2003-2004
- Asian Pacific Islander Affairs, 2007-2008
- California Correctional System, 2005-2006
- California's Wine Industry, 2003-2008
- Capital Area Flood Protection, 2001-2004
- Central Valley Economic Development, 2001-2005
- Delta Resources and Development, 2001-2004 (Chair, 2001-2002)
- Defense and Aerospace Industry, 2003-2005
- Fiscal Restructuring, 2003-2004
- International Trade Policy and State Legislation, 2001-2002
- Legal, Social and Ethical Consequences of Emerging Technologies, 2005-2006
- National Guard Direction and Deployment, 2005-2006 (Chair, 2005-2006)
- Perchlorate Contamination, 2005-2006
- Urban Economic Development, 2003-2005
- Joint Committees
- Investigate Financial Institution Mergers and Acquisitions, 2001-2002
The Michael Machado papers consist of 20.5 cubic feet of textual records, one DVD-ROM videodisc, and one 5.25 inch computer
disk, covering the years from 1995 to 2008. The records are organized into two record series: Bill Files (1995-2008) and
California's Sesquicentennial Commission and Foundation Investigation Files (1997-1999).
The Bill Files series represents the bulk of the collection and a strong source of information about his legislative interests.
The bills introduced by Machado include a wide range of subjects. These files demonstrate Machado's activism for local issues,
as well as matters concerning the State of California as a whole. Within this series, recurring topics include: water, water
quality, and water management (AB1250, 1997-1998; AB1812, 1997-1998; AB237, 1999-2000; AB564, 1999-2000; AB1584, 1999-2000;
SB278, 2001-2002; SB672, 2001-2002; SB1473, 2001-2002; SB1155, 2001-2002; and SB1993, 2001-2002); Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
conservancy (AB909, 1999-2000; AB1521, 1999-2001; SB1854, 2001-2002; and SB200, 2005-2006); and gang violence, crime prevention
(AB171, 1995-1996; AB1012, 1995-1996; AB1258, 1995-1996; and AB1404, 1995-1996).
The California's Sesquicentennial Commission and Foundation Investigation Files is a series of records pertaining to the investigation
of the California Sesquicentennial Commission and Foundation by the Joint Legislative Staff Task Force on Government Oversight.
The Commission and Foundation came under scrutiny of the Task Force due to questionable spending, fund raising and project
management. The series contains letters to Machado from members of the task force, newspaper clippings, newsletters, reports,
and meeting minutes.
No furthis accruals are expected.
Related Material at the California State Archives
California Sesquicentennial Foundation records
Secretary of State records
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Machado, Michael, 1948-
Environmental policy - California
Environmental protection
Fiscal policy
Water - California
Consumer protection - California
Watershed management - California