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Steven S Choi › Form 700

Steven S Choi: 2025 Annual statement

Annual 2025
Senator, State Senate · due 2026-03-02
Filed
2026-02-27 · signed 02/27/2026 10:49 AM
Source
Read from the FPPC's structured data, checked against the PDF · the PDF (22 p.) · FPPC portal

Findings

Context Travel payments

Lists $19,371.95 in travel paid by others (3 payments)

Largest: Taiwan ($7,945, Taiwan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Israel ($6,500, Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest), Hawaii ($4,926.95, Independent Voter Project). 3 of 3 are listed as gifts.

What to check
  • Who paid, and for what: speeches, conferences and nonprofit-paid travel are treated differently (Schedule E instructions).
  • Whether the paying organizations have business before the office.

Rule: Travel paid by others
“Travel payments from third parties (not your employer).”Form 700 (2025/2026), Types of reportable interests ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

Schedule A-1 · Investments (under 10%) 35

NameBusinessValue
Advanced Micro Devices IncorporatedSemiconductor$10,001–$100,000
Alphabet Incorporated CL AGoogle (NYSE=googl) Tech Company$10,001–$100,000
Alphabet Incorporated Stk CGoogle (NYSE=goog) Tech Company$10,001–$100,000
AmazonOnline Store$100,001–$1,000,000
Annaly Capital Management Inc.Real Estate Investment Trusts$10,001–$100,000
AppleComputer and Phone Manufacturer$100,001–$1,000,000
Berkshire HathawayReal Estate$10,001–$100,000
Bitcoin USDCrypto Currency · Crypto Currency$100,001–$1,000,000
Block IncorporatedFinancial Technology$2,000–$10,000
Boeing CompanyAerospace & Defense$2,000–$10,000
Bristol Meyers Squibb CompanyDrug Manufacturer$2,000–$10,000
Carrier Global CorporationBuilding Products & Equipment$2,000–$10,000
Costco Wholesale CorporationDiscount Stores$10,001–$100,000
Exxon Mobil CorporationEnergy$10,001–$100,000
Fidelity Advisor BiotechnologyMutual Fund- Biology Research · Mutual Fund$10,001–$100,000
Invesco QQQ TrustLarge Growth · ETF$10,001–$100,000
Johnson and JohnsonMedicine, Health, Living Products Company$10,001–$100,000
JP Morgan ChaseFinancial Services$10,001–$100,000
METASocial Meida$10,001–$100,000
MicrosoftSoftware$10,001–$100,000
Nvidia CorporationSemiconductor$100,001–$1,000,000
Otis World CorporationSpecialty Industrial Machinery$10,001–$100,000
PfizerMedical Drug Company$10,001–$100,000
Proctor GambleMedicine and Beauty Products$10,001–$100,000
QualcommComponent and Software Manufacturer$10,001–$100,000
SanofiBiopharma Company$10,001–$100,000
Servicenow IncorporatedSoftware-Application$2,000–$10,000
Sofi Technologies IncorporatedCredit Services$2,000–$10,000
Spdr S&P 500 ETF TrustLarge Growth$2,000–$10,000
TeslaAuto Manufacturer$100,001–$1,000,000
USD Coin USDCrypto Currency · Crypto Currency$10,001–$100,000
Wells Fargo InvestmentFinancial Services$2,000–$10,000
Workhorse Group IncorporatedAuto Manufacturers$2,000–$10,000
iShare Silver TrustCommodities$10,001–$100,000
acquired 2025-11-07
UnitedHealth Group IncHealthcare$10,001–$100,000
acquired 2025-11-18

Schedule A-2 · Businesses & trusts (10% or more) 7

CHK II Investments, LLC Investment · from the PDF

Real Estate Investment · 1362 Longmont Pl., North Tustin, CA 92705 · Member

Value $100,001–$1,000,000 · gross income $0–$499

Holds: Maui Business Park, LLC (Business Warehouse) · $100,001–$1,000,000 · Partnership

CKH Investment, LLC Partnership · from the PDF

Real Estate Investment · 1362 Longmont Pl., North Tustin, CA 92705 · Member

Value $100,001–$1,000,000 · gross income $0–$499

Holds: Lido House, LLC (Hotel) · $100,001–$1,000,000 · Partnership

CNK Partners, LLC Partnership · from the PDF

Real Estate Investment · 1362 Longmont Pl., North Tustin, CA 92705 · Member

Value $100,001–$1,000,000 · gross income $0–$499

Holds: SC Land Mark Hotels, LLC (Hotel) · $100,001–$1,000,000 · Partnership

Forge Trust Co. FBO trust · from the PDF

4 Embarcadero Ctr., Floor 15, San Francisco, CA 94111

Value — · gross income $10,001–$100,000

Holds: Spectrum Gateway Hotels, LLC (Hotel) · $100,001–$1,000,000 · Partnership

New Era Academy, Inc. Kumon Math & Reading Corporation · from the PDF

Tutoring · 4624 Barranca Irvine, CA 92604 · Co- Owner

Value over $1,000,000 · gross income over $100,000

Holds: 4624 Barranca, Irvine, CA 92604 (Tutoring) · $10,001–$100,000 · Leasehold

New Era Academy, Inc. Kumon Math & Reading Corporation · from the PDF

Tutoring · 4199 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 · Co- Owner

Value over $1,000,000 · gross income over $100,000

Holds: 4199 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (Tutoring) · $10,001–$100,000 · Leasehold

New Era Academy Pension Plan Trust trust · from the PDF

4624 Barranea Prkwy., Irvine, CA 92604

Value — · gross income $0–$499

Holds: Spectrum Gateway Hotels, LLC (Hotel) · $100,001–$1,000,000 · Partnership

Schedule B · Real property 5

PropertyValueRental income
50 Rosenblum, Irvine, CA 92602
Ownership/Deed of Trust		over $1,000,000$10,001–$100,000
Mr. Changhoon Baek and Mrs. Keunmi Son
52740429, Irvine, CA 92602
Ownership/Deed of Trust		over $1,000,000—
88 Brindisi, Irvine, CA 92618 · from the PDF
Ownership/Deed of Trust		over $1,000,000$10,001–$100,000
Blue Lagoon, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Ownership/Deed of Trust		over $1,000,000—
12 Henna, Irvine, CA 92618
Ownership/Deed of Trust		over $1,000,000$10,001–$100,000
Mazden Koudari, Maha Khoudari, Hadia Kourdari

Schedule C · Income and business positions 1

SourceIncome
New Era Academy, Inc. Kumon Math & Reading
Tutoring · Principal Educator · 4199 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612		$1,001–$10,000
Salary

Schedule D · Gifts 29

FromGiftsTotal
California Council of Laborers · from the PDF
925 L St., Ste. 1450 Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-04-23 · Food and Drinks · $127.15
$127.15
California New Car Dealers Association · from the PDF
1517 L St., Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-03-26 · Food and Drinks · $126.95
$126.95
California League of Food Producers · from the PDF
2377 Gold Meadow Way, Ste. 285, Gold River, CA 95670
2025-06-11 · Food and Drinks · $75.61
$75.61
California Farm Bureau Federation · from the PDF
2600 River Plaza Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833
2025-03-19 · Food and Drinks · $99.97
$99.97
California State Sheriffs Association · from the PDF
1116 15th St., Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-05-06 · Food and Drinks · $55.90
$55.90
Communities for California Cardrooms · from the PDF
1215 K St., Ste. 2140, Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-02-04 · Food and Drinks · $103.26
$103.26
ALMQUIST · from the PDF
5301 Boyd Rd., Arcata, CA 95521
2025-04-24 · Tumbler · $35
2025-04-24 · Hat · $15
2025-02-24 · Journal · $5
$55
Buena Vista Winery · from the PDF
18000 Old Winery Rd., Sonoma, CA 95476
2025-08-28 · Drinks and Service · $71.32
$71.32
California Business Properties Association · from the PDF
1121 L St., Ste. 501, Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-08-26 · Food and Drinks · $61.25
$61.25
American Council of Engineering Companies · from the PDF
1303 J St., Ste. 450, Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-04-30 · Food and Drinks · $51.27
$51.27
California Alliance of Family Owned Businesses · from the PDF
2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste. 250, San Rafael, CA 94901
2025-07-16 · Food and Drinks · $139.05
$139.05
California Cattlemen's Association · from the PDF
3841 N. Freeway Blvd., Ste. 130, Sacramento, CA 95834
2025-03-12 · Food and Drink · $65
2025-03-12 · Cowboy Hat · $36
$101
Dr. Jonathan Kim, DDS · from the PDF
1725 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95131
2025-12-02 · Winter Jacket · $100
2025-02-02 · Travel Toothpaste Packs · $50
2025-02-02 · Tooth Brush Packs · $50
$200
Legislative Action California · from the PDF
1215 K St., Suite 1750, Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-09-27 · Golf · $230
2025-09-27 · Shoes · $90
$320
Los Angeles Angels Baseball · from the PDF
2000 E Gene Autry Way., Anaheim, CA 92806
2025-08-05 · 2 Tickets · $385
$385
California Retailers Association · from the PDF
121 L St., Ste. 607, Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-02-11 · Food and Drinks · $50
$50
Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 · from the PDF
312 Clay St., Ste. 300, Oakland, CA 94607
2025-03-17 · Beer and Candy · $7.19
$7.19
Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 · from the PDF
312 Clay St., Ste. 300, Oakland, CA 94607
2025-04-02 · Custom Jacket · $131.27
$131.27
Peace Officers Research Association of California · from the PDF
2940 Advantage Way., Sacramento, CA 95834
2025-05-06 · Food and Drinks · $70.19
$70.19
The Walt Disney Company · from the PDF
500 South Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
2025-04-10 · Food, Drinks, Parking · $378.58
$378.58
Park Golf Incorporated
https://parkgolf.ai/about-us/
2025-11-11 · Golf Clubs · $350
$350
Jones for Lt. Govenor 2026 · from the PDF
9460 Tegner Rd., Hilmar, CA 95324
2025-03-17 · Custom Jacket · $150
$150
University of California, Irvine · from the PDF
19210 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92612
2025-11-14 · Food, Drinks, Paperweight · $50
$50
Visit Napa Valley · from the PDF
1001 Second St., Ste. 330, Napa, CA 94559
2025-08-28 · Bus Transportation · $81.85
2025-08-28 · Gift Bag · $19
$100.85
Wine Institute California PAC · from the PDF
915 L St., Ste. 1190, Sacramento, CA 95814
2025-08-28 · Dinner · $206.36
$206.36
Chosun Dailey · from the PDF
4221 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 224, Los Angeles, CA 90010
2025-01-01 · Annual Subscription · $150
$150
Western Propane and Gas Association · from the PDF
915 L St., Ste. 1190, Sacramento CA, 95814
2025-03-12 · Food and Drinks · $86.86
$86.86
Independent Voter Project · from the PDF
2700 Adams Ave., Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92116
2025-11-16 · Meals and Airfare (For Spouse) · $391.66
$391.66
Epoch Times · from the PDF
330 Commerce Dr., Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92602
2025-01-01 · Annual Subscription · $99
$99

Schedule E · Travel paid by others 3

Paid byTripAmount
Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest
456 Montgomery St., Ste. 2100, San Francisco, CA		Israel · 2025-09-13 to 2025-09-18 · Legislative educational tour of Israel · Gift$6,500
Independent Voter Project
2700 Adams Ave., Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92116		Hawaii · 2025-11-16 to 2025-11-21 · made a speech / panel · Gift$4,926.95
Taiwan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
No. 2, Ketagalan Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100		Taiwan · 2025-04-14 to 2025-04-20 · Legislative educational tour of Taiwan · Gift$7,945

The filer's comments

A-2 There are 2 Kumon Tutoring locations owned.

B Brindisi property sold.

B Partial ownership of the Blue Lagoon property.