Speaker Rivas' Statement on Passage of Trump and Republicans ‘Devastating’ Bill and Agenda
SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:
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VIDEO: Speaker Rivas Champions New Laws To Build Homes Faster and Improve Affordability
The landmark bills were signed into law Monday evening and represent a major step forward, making it faster and less expensive for Californians to build homes and ultimately achieve more affordable housing
SACRAMENTO— Landmark new housing bills championed by Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats were signed into law on Monday.
Landmark Housing Legislation Passes California Assembly With Bipartisan Support
Diverse group of labor, business, environmental organizations champion legislation, which will significantly alter the trajectory of the housing crisis, improving affordability and opportunity for renters and homeowners
SACRAMENTO — Landmark housing legislation that will speed up construction of new homes and change the course of the housing affordability crisis passed the California State Assembly today.
California Assembly Democrats Pass Budget That Protects Opportunity, Improves Affordability, Fast Tracks Housing Construction
In the face of Trump’s reckless tariffs, immigration raids, and economic chaos, Assembly Democrats fought to deliver a budget that preserves essential programs that Californians rely on and need most
SACRAMENTO— Today, the California State Assembly passed the 2025-26 budget, ensuring Democrats will continue to protect opportunity and increase affordability in the face of unprecedented attacks and threats from Trump and Washington Republicans.
What Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Says
Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher Issue a Joint Statement on the Fatal Attacks of Minnesota Democratic Lawmakers
SACRAMENTO— California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher issue the following joint statement:
Speaker Rivas' Statement on Violent Treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla
SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:
Speaker Rivas: Trump’s Raids, Abuses of Power Terrorize California’s Economy and Communities.
“Enough is Enough”
SACRAMENTO— On January 6, the whole world watched as Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack our nation’s Capitol. Now, on June 6 in Los Angeles, Trump has done it again – this time unleashing ICE agents to raid businesses, round up workers, arrest parents and children, and incite violence and chaos in the streets.
Speaker Robert Rivas, California Democratic Lawmakers Denounce Trump Administration’s Reckless ICE Raids and Unconstitutional Attacks
Lawmakers blasted Trump for inciting violence and unrest for his own political gain
SACRAMENTO, CA—On Monday at the state Capitol, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D–Salinas) stood with more than 30 Democratic lawmakers from across California to denounce the Trump administration’s reckless immigration raids in Los Angeles and unconstitutional actions inciting fear among communities.
Senate and Assembly Announce Legislative Budget Agreement
Committee hearings are scheduled this week
SACRAMENTO, CA—California is facing unprecedented threats from the Trump administration, including harmful cuts and costly tariffs that are driving up prices for families and businesses, and escalating immigration raids designed to stoke fear in Los Angeles and communities across the state.
Speaker Robert Rivas’ Major Child Literacy Legislation Passes Assembly in Huge Step Forward
With bipartisan, unanimous support, Assembly Bill 1454 equips educators with the tools they need to ensure student success in reading
SACRAMENTO— Major legislation to improve child literacy in California took a significant step forward on Thursday at the state Capitol.