Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced assembly bill 2233, to improve public restrooms to accommodate seniors and disabled individuals. AB 2233 aims at updating the California Building Standards Code to improve public restroom facilities for individuals with ambulatory challenges, including seniors and the disabled community, taking a significant step forward in promoting inclusivity and accessibility across California. This bill addresses the current ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo D-Chatsworth announced Tuesday a significant step towards addressing the severe environmental and public health crisis at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill by formally requesting Governor Gavin Newsom declare a state of emergency in Los Angeles County.  This request comes in response to ongoing underground chemical reactions within the landfill, which have significantly impacted the surrounding communities since 2023, ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced Thursday the introduction of AB 2499, a bill aimed at extending unpaid sick leave to cover instances when an individual or their family has experienced violent or traumatic events.  This groundbreaking legislation seeks to address the gaps in current labor laws, ensuring that survivors and their families have the necessary time to heal without the added ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo introduced AB 2294 on Monday to encourage businesses to hire new workers by expanding tax credits for companies that hire people from under-resourced communities.  “AB 2294 is a win-win, giving businesses the ability to hire new employees from communities that are looking for good paying jobs,” said Assemblywoman Schiavo. “I’m excited to introduce legislation that supports businesses, ...

Friday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the introduction of the Transportation Accountability Act, AB 2086, which will create needed transparency and accountability in California’s transportation investments, paving the way for a more efficient and equitable transportation system. The Greenlining Institute and TransForm are co-sponsors of this vital legislation. California is experiencing climate disasters with more and more regularity. The transportation ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced Thursday the allocation of $593,000 in funding to the Child & Family Center for crucial infrastructure and safety enhancements. This investment comes as a vital step to ensure the continued delivery of quality care and services for our communities in need of mental health, substance use treatment, and domestic violence prevention services. Members of the media, ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, kicked off the legislative year by introducing AB 1820, a bill designed to demystify housing developer fees and provide information needed to ensure affordable housing is delivered as quickly as possible without surprise costs. Introducing AB 1820 as Schiavo’s first bill demonstrates Schiavo’s commitment to removing barriers and getting affordable housing online as quickly as possible, ...

 Tuesday, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo announced that Assembly Bill 163, aimed at Community Water Protection (AB163), in which Senator Scott Wilk was a Principal Co-Author, helped advance a critical priority for the Santa Clarita Valley: allowing for public comment on the more than 30-year-old CEMEX mine project. The pressure of the bill compelled the State Water Board to take the action ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced Friday that at the close of the Legislative session, seven pieces of her authored legislation are now on the Governor’s desk.  The legislation put forth by Schiavo prioritizes issues “most important to the community,” including housing affordability, real solutions to homelessness, healthcare access, community safety and environmental protections. The Governor has until Oct. 14th to ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced Thursday that the State Senate has approved her Community Water Protection Bill (AB 1631) — moving it to the final step where the bill awaits the Governor’s signature.  This legislation promises to reshape the state’s approach to managing water resources by providing the public with the opportunity to address their concerns related to water projects’ ...