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(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) has introduced Assembly Bill 3005, the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, a bill that will expedite the reconstruction of Anderson Dam, located in Morgan Hill. This important legislation will facilitate the speedy and expert construction of the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, protecting lives and property from dam failure, reducing flood risk for downstream communities, and restoring capacity of clean, safe drinking water for the region.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) introduced AB 3153, an idea submitted by Zachary Hilton, a constituent from Gilroy. This bill provides a secure place for individuals and families to store their bicycles, while incentivizing active and sustainable transit like bike and car-share usage.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State Address on homelessness and housing:

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) introduced three bills aimed at improving access to fundamental services in rural California, including high-speed internet, rural healthcare, and court services. These bills focus on access and equity, two values important to rural communities. 

 (SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom released his initial budget proposal:

“Governor Newsom’s proposed budget continues California’s commitment to elevate working families and address the real challenges that Californians face every day. With strong and innovative investments to improve access and opportunity, our state can extend a vibrant future to all, while ensuring that we are fiscally responsible.”