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Pilar Schiavo

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

General Contact Info

Capitol Office

1021 O Street, Suite 4140

Sacramento, CA 95814

Capitol Office

P.O. Box 942849-0040

Sacramento, CA 94249

Phone: (916) 319-2040

District Office

27441 Tourney Road, Suite 240

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Phone: (661) 286-1565

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

0

Of 37 bills:
19 Passed
7 Failed
11 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 19 passed, 7 failed, and 11 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 $421.52 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 2116
Commercial financing.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance

Passed
Commercial financing. 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

Passed
Streamlined housing approvals: objective standards: review and modifications. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
SB 296
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners.

Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation

Passed
Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners. Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
AB 2219
Veterans.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Passed
Veterans. Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
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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 28 10MIN
Aug 31, 2026

AB 28

Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.

Preview image for AB 1715 1MIN
Aug 30, 2026

AB 1715

Public utilities: reporting.

Preview image for AB 2674 1MIN
Aug 28, 2026

AB 2674

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

Preview image for AB 539 57SEC
Aug 26, 2026

AB 539

Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

Preview image for AB 1820 1MIN
Aug 24, 2026

AB 1820

Electric vehicle charging stations: permit fees.

Preview image for AB 2116 1MIN
Aug 20, 2026

AB 2116

Commercial financing.

Preview image for AB 1660 1MIN
Aug 19, 2026

AB 1660

Public guardians and public administrators.

Preview image for AB 2390 1MIN
Aug 13, 2026

AB 2390

Streamlined housing approvals: objective standards: review and modifications.

Preview image for AB 28 11MIN
Aug 3, 2026

AB 28

Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.

Preview image for ACR 230 8MIN
Aug 3, 2026

ACR 230

California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day.

Preview image for AB 539 19MIN
Jul 1, 2026

AB 539

Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

Preview image for AB 28 41MIN
Jul 1, 2026

AB 28

Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.

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District

View of map with yellow overlay for Assembly District 40 boundaries.
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

District: 42%, State: 47% DEMOCRAT 42% 47% District: 42%, State: 47% DEMOCRAT 42% 47%
District: 29%, State: 24% REPUBLICAN 29% 24% District: 29%, State: 24% REPUBLICAN 29% 24%
District: 22%, State: 22% NO PARTY 22% 22% District: 22%, State: 22% NO PARTY 22% 22%

Census Data

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Median age