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Pilar Schiavo

Democrat, State Assembly

District 40, Santa Clarita

Time in office:

Assembly: 2022-present

Official Website

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

Of 36 bills:

8 Passed

6 Failed

22 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 8 passed, 6 failed, and 22 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 Attractions and Parks Association	$421.52	Jan 28, 2023	Universal Studios tickets and dinner for two
Greenlining Institute	$400	Oct 19, 2023	Registration w/ lunch at conference
Women in California Leadership	$196.63	Jan 11, 2023	Dinner
Shepard of the Hills Church	$160	Jul 4, 2023	4 boxed lunches, pop up tent, portable speaker, insulated bag, portable cornhole
SCV Man & Woman of the Year	$150	May 5, 2023	Dinner - award ceremony
SCV Chamber Centennial Celebration	$150	Feb 23, 2023	Dinner
CA Federation of Teachers	$148.02	Aug 16, 2023	Baseball tickets, food, drink
Rendon for Assembly 2022	$135.98	Jan 4, 2023	reception food
Women in California Leadership	$122.83	Feb 16, 2023	Retreat
Dover Strategies	$120	Jan 5, 2023	mini 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 1914

General plan elements: childcare.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

In Progress

General plan elements: childcare.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government

AB 2674

Financial abuse and deception: preventive measures.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance

In Progress

Financial abuse and deception: preventive measures.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance

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 2746

Consumer debt: medical credit cards and medical debt.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress

Consumer debt: medical credit cards and medical debt.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.

Standing