Assemblymembers Robert Rivas & Rudy Salas Introduce Legislation to Maximize Benefits of Sustainable Groundwater Management Requirements
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Asm. Robert Rivas Applauds Gov. Newsom for Critical Investments in 2021-22 Budget Plan
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and Vice-Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 State Budget proposal:
Assemblymember Robert Rivas Introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
On Heels of State’s Worst Wildfire Season, Bill Would Ensure Access to N95 Masks
Assemblymember Robert Rivas’ Statement on Election
HOLLISTER – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) released the following statement on the importance of the 2020 Election:
Assemblymember Robert Rivas Elected Vice Chair of California’s Latino Legislative Caucus
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) was elected Vice Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus by members of the Caucus, an influential entity in the State Legislature comprised of 29 Assemblymembers and Senators.
Asm. Robert Rivas Applauds Governor’s Announced Efforts to Leverage Natural and Working Lands to Fight Climate Change
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas Statement on Veto of Assembly Bill 3005, the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) released the following statement on the Governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 3005, the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act:
“I am deeply disappointed to see AB 3005 returned with a veto from Governor Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Signs Key Legislation from Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package
SACRAMENTO – Tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2043 and AB 2165, two key pieces of the California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package by Assemblymember and Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella). Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) was also a lead author of AB 2043.
Assemblymember Rivas Statement on Gov. Newsom’s Announcement to Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035, Phase Out Fracking
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rivas has released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to phase out gas-powered to zero-emission vehicles by the year 2035 and to phase out fracking: