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Bill to Assist Timely, Expert Completion of Anderson Dam Project in Santa Clara County Heads to Governor’s Desk

AB 271 Passes Out of Senate with Unanimous Support

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Asm. Robert Rivas pictured on a neighborhood street smiling wearing a blue button up and a dark grey, textured blazer.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) to protect Silicon Valley and Assembly District 30 from dam failure passed off the Senate Floor this afternoon with a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 39-0. Assembly Bill 271 will assist the earthquake retrofitting and replacement of Anderson Dam located in Morgan Hill.

Assemblymember Rivas Adjourns in Memory of San Jose VTA Victims

Monday, June 7, 2021

Key Environmental Legislation Passes Assembly

The 3 bills promote sustainable agriculture, climate resilience & environmental justice

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

SACRAMENTO – As California recovers from this weekend’s historic heatwave, the State Assembly this week passed three bills by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) to help fight the climate crisis, incentivize sustainable agriculture, and advance environmental justice for all.

Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act Voted out of State Assembly with Unanimous Support

AB 73, a Latino Legislative Caucus Priority Bill, Now Heads to the State Senate

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Sacramento – Today, Assembly Bill 73, the Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), passed off the Assembly Floor with a unanimous, bipartisan vote.

Assemblymember Rivas Supports Ethnic Studies for All

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Assemblymember Rivas Observes Harvey Milk Day

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Asm. Robert Rivas Applauds Historic May Revise Budget Proposal

Budget Includes Significant Investments in Programs Championed by Asm. Rivas, Including $531M for Climate Smart Agriculture, $500M for Farmers to Repurpose Drought-impacted Land, and $500M for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program

Friday, May 14, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise budget proposal, which makes large investments in the K-12 system:

Assemblymember Robert Rivas Honors Latino Spirit Award Nominees with Cinco de Mayo Resolution

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Presenting HR 36, Relative to Cinco de May Mayo

Monday, May 3, 2021

Assemblymember Rivas presented HR 36, relative to Cinco de Mayo during the Latino Spirit Awards floor ceremony.

Legislation to Increase Access to Zero-Emission Vehicles for Rural and Small Municipalities Passes Assembly Committee

AB 1110, sponsored by NextGen, passes on the heels of the EPA announcing California can continue to set their own emissions limit on cars and SUVs

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Bill 1110, the California Clean Fleet Accelerator Program, by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) passed the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development & the Economy with bipartisan support.

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