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Pilar Schiavo

Democrat, State Assembly
District 40, Santa Clarita
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2022-present

News coverage of Pilar Schiavo

Bio

Pilar Schiavo, 51, is a former labor activist who worked for employee unions for 20 years. Thirteen of those were with the California Nurses Association. She was elected in 2022 in one of the closest races of the year, edging out Republican Suzette Martinez Valladares by just over 500 votes. In the Assembly, she authored bills that aim to streamline affordable housing and another that stops medical providers from refusing electronic signatures in medical records. She has a daughter and a stepdaughter. 

Ideology

Left

Moderate

Right

Bill Activity

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Of 36 bills:
9 Passed
6 Failed
21 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 9 passed, 6 failed, and 21 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 Attractions and Parks Association$421.52Jan 28, 2023Universal Studios tickets and dinner for two
Greenlining Institute$400Oct 19, 2023Registration w/ lunch at conference
Women in California Leadership$196.63Jan 11, 2023Dinner
Shepard of the Hills Church$160Jul 4, 20234 boxed lunches, pop up tent, portable speaker, insulated bag, portable cornhole
SCV Man & Woman of the Year$150May 5, 2023Dinner - award ceremony
SCV Chamber Centennial Celebration$150Feb 23, 2023Dinner
CA Federation of Teachers$148.02Aug 16, 2023Baseball tickets, food, drink
Rendon for Assembly 2022$135.98Jan 4, 2023reception food
Women in California Leadership$122.83Feb 16, 2023Retreat
Dover Strategies$120Jan 5, 2023mini refrigerator
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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
#15/120

This legislator is ranked 15th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Pilar Schiavo

AB 2147
Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

Passed
Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 539
Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Health care coverage: prior authorizations.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
AB 2390
Streamlined housing approvals: objective standards: review and modifications.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

In Progress
Streamlined housing approvals: objective standards: review and modifications.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
AB 2311
Health care districts: employment.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress
Health care districts: employment.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
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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.

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 231117MIN
Jul 1, 2026

AB 2311

Health care districts: employment.

Preview image for AB 53919MIN
Jul 1, 2026

AB 539

Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

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Jul 1, 2026

AB 2674

State Air Resources Board: internet website: methane emissions data.

Preview image for AB 182014MIN
Jul 1, 2026

AB 1820

Electric vehicle charging stations: permit fees.

Preview image for AB 2841MIN
Jul 1, 2026

AB 28

Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.

Preview image for AB 211610MIN
Jun 30, 2026

AB 2116

Commercial financing.

Preview image for AB 19147MIN
Jun 29, 2026

AB 1914

General plan elements: childcare.

Preview image for AB 16605MIN
Jun 23, 2026

AB 1660

Public guardians and public administrators.

Preview image for AB 254516MIN
Jun 17, 2026

AB 2545

Report: labor force impact: artificial intelligence.

Preview image for AB 191420MIN
Jun 17, 2026

AB 1914

General plan elements: childcare.

Preview image for AB 211616MIN
Jun 17, 2026

AB 2116

Commercial financing.

Preview image for AB 171529MIN
Jun 16, 2026

AB 1715

Public utilities: reporting.

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District

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District 40 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Patrick Lee Gipson
47.2%
Pilar Schiavo
52.8%
WON

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age