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Nick Schultz

Democrat, State Assembly
District 44, Burbank
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2024-present

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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

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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.

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
California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation$154.78Sep 20, 2024Shabbat Dinner
William Morris Endeavor$128.98Sep 20, 2024Shabbat Dinner
California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation$116.96Dec 19, 2024fleece jacket
American-Israel Democracy Coalition$90.62Sep 20, 2024Shabbat Dinner
Comcast$76.86Nov 21, 2024movie tickets and food
California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation$67.95May 28, 2024food and beverage
California Medical Association$50.02Dec 2, 2024food and beverage
Sutter Health$50.02Dec 2, 2024food and beverage
Disney$32.76Nov 25, 2024movie 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 2478
Kinship family approval.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services

In Progress
Kinship family approval.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
AB 1787
Electrical corporations: rates: smart meter infrastructure: dynamic rate option.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

In Progress
Electrical corporations: rates: smart meter infrastructure: dynamic rate option.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
AB 306
California Building Standards Commission: appeals: code interpretations.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress
California Building Standards Commission: appeals: code interpretations.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
AB 1917
Criminal procedure: information.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Criminal procedure: information.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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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.

Interest Group Rankings

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

Preview image for AB 226635MIN
Jun 16, 2026

AB 2266

Electricity: load-serving entities.

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Jun 15, 2026

AB 2478

Kinship family approval.

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Jun 10, 2026

AB 939

Housing development: density bonuses: affordability of for-sale units.

Preview image for AB 191715MIN
Jun 9, 2026

AB 1917

Criminal procedure: information.

Preview image for AB 160330MIN
May 27, 2026

AB 1603

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Preview image for AB 25601MIN
May 26, 2026

AB 2560

Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure: goals.

Preview image for AB 23192MIN
May 26, 2026

AB 2319

Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: credits: qualified motion picture: post-production.

Preview image for AB 17871MIN
May 26, 2026

AB 1787

Electrical corporations: rates: smart meter infrastructure: dynamic rate option.

Preview image for AB 15951MIN
May 26, 2026

AB 1595

Criminal procedure: writs of habeas corpus and motions to vacate.

Preview image for AB 26121MIN
May 26, 2026

AB 2612

Building standards: qualified plug-in photovoltaic systems.

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May 22, 2026

AB 2266

Electricity: load-serving entities.

Preview image for AB 15461MIN
May 21, 2026

AB 1546

Vehicles: driving under the influence.

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District

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District 44 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Nick Schultz
65.9%
WON
Tony Rodriguez
34.1%

Party Registration

Census Data

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