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12 New Laws To Improve Affordability And Help Californians Save Money

Many of these laws will go into effect on January 1. Speaker Robert Rivas has prioritized delivering more to improve affordability and opportunity in California.

SACRAMENTO— Californians will begin to see economic relief beginning in the new year thanks to a new set of laws going into effect on January 1.

Speaker Robert Rivas Announces New Assembly Committee Chair Appointments

New leaders to focus on practical solutions that improve opportunity and quality of life for Californians; greatest number of women leading committees in Assembly history

On Friday, Speaker Robert Rivas announced California State Assembly committee chairperson appointments for the 2025 legislative year.

Speaker Robert Rivas Brings Together Leaders in Los Angeles and San Diego to Discuss New Retail Theft Laws and Public Safety

Roundtable Conversations in Southern California include Mayor Karen Bass, Mayor Todd Gloria, and Assembly, Law Enforcement, Business, Criminal Justice Leaders

Sacramento—This fall in Los Angeles and San Diego, Speaker Robert Rivas brought together leaders for roundtable discussions on implementation of California’s new retail theft laws and public-safety solutions that will continue to keep all residents safe.

Speaker Robert Rivas Charts New Path Forward for California, Directs Urgent and Clear Action to Lower Cost of Living

Assembly leader says lawmakers must deliver on promises to build more housing and stabilize energy prices, announces limit on number of bills members can introduce to focus on affordability

Today in the state Capitol’s Assembly Chamber, Speaker Robert Rivas welcomed returning lawmakers and 23 newly elected members for their swearing-in, and delivered a straightforward message about priorities for the 2024-25 legislative session:

Speaker Rivas' Full Remarks at Organizational Session

Renew the California Dream

Colleagues – Thank you for your trust and faith in me.

Last year – it was my deep honor to undertake the responsibilities of Speaker of the California Assembly.

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