Al Muratsuchi
- Assembly: 2012-2014
- Assembly: 2016-present
News coverage of Al Muratsuchi
Bio
Al Muratsuchi, 59, is a former school trustee, civil rights lawyer and deputy attorney general. He regularly advocates for teachers and expanding educational opportunities. He first took his seat in 2012, but was defeated two years later by Republican Dave Hadley. He beat Hadley the next time around and has held his seat comfortably ever since. Muratsuchi attended UC Berkeley and UCLA School of Law. He’s proposed increasing teacher pay by 50% over seven years. Muratsuchi and his wife have a daughter and a dog named Teddy.
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Bill Activity
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Of 65 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 65 bills: 10 passed, 15 failed, and 40 are currently pending.
Money Tracker
In the last session, this legislator received 63.0% less than their colleagues and at least $198,600.0 from the 'Labor' donor group, which represented 35.32% of their contributions.
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.
50.0% lower 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 an unlimited amount of money directly to a candidate's campaign committee. Digital Democracy tallies that money under "candidate donations".
96.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity to help a candidate win office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
100.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
63.0% lower than the average legislators
This is a total of the money to help this legislator win office including direct donations to the candidate, money from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office of Los Angeles | $79.99 | Sep 16, 2021 | wireless charger |
| Los Angeles Rams | $61 | Aug 10, 2021 | training camp buffet and parking |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $41 | Jul 7, 2021 | bottle of wine for wife |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $40 | Sep 4, 2021 | sake |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $25 | Jan 28, 2021 | photo book |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $18 | Nov 7, 2021 | meal/beverage |
Personal 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 61st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Al Muratsuchi
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Business and Professions
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
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
Generally Aligned
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
10MINAB 247
Education finance: school facilities: Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act of 2024.
56MINAB 247
Education finance: school facilities: Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act of 2024.
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