Press Releases

Governor Gavin Newsom and Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas Tour Pajaro Valley Storm Damage

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Pajaro, CA—Today, following a tour of the storm damage in the Pajaro Valley with Governor Newsom and officials, Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) released the following statement:

Speaker Designate Robert Rivas Comments on the Governor’s January Budget Proposal

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Sacramento, CA—On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Speaker Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s proposed 2023-2024 budget:

Robert Rivas Elected To Succeed Anthony Rendon as the Next Speaker of the California State Assembly Effective June 30, 2023

Monday, December 5, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CA— Today, the California State Assembly voted to take official action to elect Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) as the 71st Speaker of the legislative body. Under House Resolution 1, Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) will continue to serve as Speaker until June 30, 2023, at which point, Speaker Designate Rivas will be sworn in as Speaker.

Robert Rivas Elected as Next Speaker of the California State Assembly

Rivas Secures Unanimous Support from Assembly Democratic Caucus; Will Assume Speakership on June 30, 2023

Thursday, November 10, 2022

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously to elect Assemblymember Robert Rivas as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly.

Governor Newsom Signs AB 1654, Important Legislation to Address Our Ongoing Farmworker Housing Shortage, as Part of Landmark Housing Package

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

(Sacramento, CA) Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1654, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas).

Governor Newsom Signs AB 2094, a Critical Tool in California’s Mission to House our Most Vulnerable Residents, as Part of Landmark Housing Package

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

(Sacramento, CA) Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2094, authored by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton).

Governor Newsom Signs AB 2234: Creates Efficiency and Transparency in the Building Permits Process, as Part of Landmark Housing Package

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

(Sacramento, CA) Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2234, authored by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Tim Grayson (D-Concord), and co-authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco).

CA Lawmakers Pass AB 1322, Meeting Governor Newsom’s Challenge to Aggressively Reduce Climate Emissions by Leading the Nation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

AB 1322 (Rivas) requires the California Air Resources Board to develop an incentives-based plan to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel and other alternatives to jet fuel to reduce the impact of commercial aviation on climate change

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

(SACRAMENTO, CA) Following the Legislature’s final passage of AB 1322 (R. Rivas) today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and the Coalition for Clean Air released the following statement as the bill heads to the Governor’s desk:

Assemblymember Robert Rivas Urges Governor Gavin Newsom to Sign AB 2234, Legislation to Improve Transparency and Predictability in the Building Permit Process

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Sacramento, CA—On Thursday, Assembly Bill 2234 (Asm. Robert, Rivas D-Salinas) passed out of the California Legislature and is heading to the Governor’s desk.

SENATOR JOHN LAIRD, ASSEMBLYMEMBER ROBERT RIVAS SECURE $25 MILLION FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PURCHASE

Thursday, June 30, 2022

SACRAMENTO – As the State Assembly and Senate are poised to finalize the 2022-23 state budget, State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) and Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced they have secured $25 million to help finalize the purchase of Watsonville Community Hospital for the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District.