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California Assembly Passes Signature Energy Affordability and Climate Legislation
SACRAMENTO — Today, the California State Legislature passed signature energy, climate and affordability bills that will lead to bigger rebates on electricity bills for families and ratepayers, more dependable energy sources and continued national leadership in reducing pollution.
Assembly Democrats Pass Major Legislation to Strengthen Child Literacy in California
SACRAMENTO — Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats passed significant legislation on Saturday to strengthen child literacy in California, bolstered by a $200 million budget investment to equip California’s educators and school leaders with the training, materials and support needed to help every student succeed.
Assembly Democrats Deliver Even More Results on Housing Affordability
SACRAMENTO — Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats voted to pass three more significant housing bills on Friday, solutions that will speed-up home construction, cut red tape and lead to more lower-cost housing options for all Californians.
How Assembly Democrats Delivered on Affordability and Housing in 2025
SACRAMENTO — Speaker Robert Rivas kicked-off this two-year legislative session with an urgent message for his colleagues:
California Leaders Announce Landmark Clean Energy, Climate and Affordability Solutions
SACRAMENTO — The Governor, Senate Pro Tem and Assembly Speaker announced on Wednesday groundbreaking new energy, climate and affordability solutions that position California for a future with lower utility costs, cleaner and more reliable power, and stronger partnership among states across the West.
Speaker Robert Rivas Statement on the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) issued the following statement:
California Assembly Democrats Pass Two Bills to Stop Trump’s ‘Secret Police,’ Require ICE Agents to Clearly Identify Themselves and Remove Masks
SACRAMENTO — California Assembly Democrats passed significant legislation on Tuesday to put an end to “secret police” tactics by Donald Trump’s ICE agents and immigration enforcement officers, protecting Californians from cruel, unla
California Assembly Democrats Denounce Supreme Court’s Ruling to Allow Discriminatory ICE Raids in Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO — Today, the Supreme Court lifted court-imposed restrictions to allow Trump’s devastating immigration raids to continue in the Los Angeles area.
California Democratic leaders denounce this ruling and pledge to continue to fight against Trump’s discriminatory policies and ICE raids. Full statements can be found below:
Speaker Rivas’ Statement on the Passing of John Burton
SACRAMENTO, CA— Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) issued the following statement on the passing of John Burton:

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