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Nick Schultz

Democrat, State Assembly

District 44, Burbank

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

Official Website

News coverage of Nick Schultz

Bio

Nick Schultz, 37, is a former mayor of Burbank and a deputy attorney general. As a prosecutor, his cases included public corruption, officer involved shootings, human trafficking, mortgage fraud and tax evasion. As mayor, he touted his record on climate change and reducing homelessness in Burbank. Schultz has a law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. Schultz’s wife is an entertainment industry attorney. They have two children and two cats.

Bill Activity

Of 39 bills:

8 Passed

6 Failed

25 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 39 bills: 8 passed, 6 failed, and 25 are currently pending.

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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
California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation	$154.78	Sep 20, 2024	Shabbat Dinner
William Morris Endeavor	$128.98	Sep 20, 2024	Shabbat Dinner
California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation	$116.96	Dec 19, 2024	fleece jacket
American-Israel Democracy Coalition	$90.62	Sep 20, 2024	Shabbat Dinner
Comcast	$76.86	Nov 21, 2024	movie tickets and food
California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation	$67.95	May 28, 2024	food and beverage
California Medical Association	$50.02	Dec 2, 2024	food and beverage
Sutter Health	$50.02	Dec 2, 2024	food and beverage
Disney	$32.76	Nov 25, 2024	movie tickets

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

#86/120

This legislator is ranked 86th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Nick Schultz

AB 1975

Electrical corporations: distribution grid utilization metric.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

In Progress

Electrical corporations: distribution grid utilization metric.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

AB 2509

Education finance: average daily attendance: apportionments.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress

Education finance: average daily attendance: apportionments.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

AB 2612

Building standards: qualified plug-in photovoltaic systems.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress

Building standards: qualified plug-in photovoltaic systems.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

AB 2277

California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife

In Progress

California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife

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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.

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