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Al Muratsuchi

Democrat, State Assembly

District 66, Torrance

Time in office:

Assembly: 2012-2014
Assembly: 2016-present

Official Website

News coverage of Al Muratsuchi

Bio

Al Muratsuchi, 61, is a former school trustee, civil rights lawyer and deputy attorney general. He regularly advocates for teachers and expanding educational opportunities. He first took his seat in 2012, but was defeated two years later by Republican Dave Hadley. He beat Hadley the next time around and has held his seat comfortably ever since. Muratsuchi attended UC Berkeley and UCLA School of Law. He’s proposed increasing teacher pay by 50% over seven years. Muratsuchi and his wife have a daughter and a dog named Teddy.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

Of 44 bills:

8 Passed

10 Failed

26 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 44 bills: 8 passed, 10 failed, and 26 are currently pending.

Alignment Meter

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Influence

There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.

Giver	Value	Date	Description
Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office of Los Angeles	$79.99	Sep 16, 2021	wireless charger
Los Angeles Rams	$61	Aug 10, 2021	training camp buffet and parking
Rendon for Assembly 2020	$41	Jul 7, 2021	bottle of wine for wife
Rendon for Assembly 2020	$40	Sep 4, 2021	sake
Rendon for Assembly 2020	$25	Jan 28, 2021	photo book
Rendon for Assembly 2020	$18	Nov 7, 2021	meal/beverage

Gifts

Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.

Gift Received Rating

#61/120

This legislator is ranked 61st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Al Muratsuchi

AB 2225

Pupil achievement: Closing the Achievement Gap State Operations and Support Plan.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Pupil achievement: Closing the Achievement Gap State Operations and Support Plan.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

AB 2202

Pupil achievement: Closing the Achievement Gap Commission.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Pupil achievement: Closing the Achievement Gap Commission.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

AB 1644

Pupils: use of smartphones: prohibition: report.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Pupils: use of smartphones: prohibition: report.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

AB 2440

Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: funding certifications.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: funding certifications.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

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Committees

Most of the policy work in the state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees. Legislators also work on budget subcommittees. There are also “Special” and “Select” committees with a more narrow topic focus. And there are “Joint” committees with members from the Senate and Assembly.

Standing