Pilar Schiavo
- 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
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Bill Activity
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Of 36 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 8 passed, 6 failed, and 22 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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Financials
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Election
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Unitemized Contributions
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $5,500 for the primary and for the general elections.
749.0% higher than the average legislators
Party Committees
This is independent expenditure money spent by political parties for advertising, grassroots mobilization or other activities targeting this candidate. Separately, political parties can give money directly to a candidate's campaign committee. Digital Democracy tallies that money under "candidate donations".
1171.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
44.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
622.0% higher than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
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 |
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
This legislator is ranked 15th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Pilar Schiavo
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health
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
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Hearings
Featured Comments
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District
Previous Election (2024):
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