Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Legislation to Create a Statewide Youth Advisory Commission Signed by the Governor
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ (D-San Fernando Valley) Assembly Bill (AB) 46. AB 46 establishes the California Youth Empowerment Commission, designed to empower underrepresented youth with civic engagement opportunities throughout California’s legislative process.
Governor Newsom Signs Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Bills to Identify Homeless Students and Coordinate the State’s Response to Homelessness
LOS ANGELES – Today, Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley) joined Governor Gavin Newsom for a bill signing ceremony at Alvarado Care Home in Los Angeles. Governor Newsom signed two of Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ bills to address California’s ongoing homelessness crisis: Assembly Bills (AB) 27 and 1220.
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Bill to Remove the Derogatory Term “Alien” from State Law Signed by the Governor
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ (D-San Fernando Valley) Assembly Bill (AB) 1096 into law.
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Equestrian Rider Safety Bill Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ (D-San Fernando Valley) Assembly Bill (AB) 974, enacting it into law. AB 974 is a constituent-led measure that improves the safety and visibility of equestrian riders and their equines while on paved highways.
La legislatura de California aprueba la ley promovida por la asambleísta Luz Rivas, que eliminará el término racista “alienígena” de las leyes estatales, y espera la firma del gobernador
SACRAMENTO – Hoy, la legislatura de California aprobó la legislación de la asamblea, AB 1096, promovida por la asambleísta Luz Rivas (D-Arleta). La ley ahora va a la oficina del gobernador para su firma. AB 1096 elimina el término ofensivo “alienígena” de todas las leyes y códigos estatales, reemplazándolo con otro lenguaje que refleja más la terminología legal actual, como “no-ciudadano” o “inmigrante”.
Legislature Approves Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Bill to Remove the Derogatory Term “Alien” from State Law, Heads to the Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Legislature passed Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ (D-Arleta) Assembly Bill (AB) 1096. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature. AB 1096 eliminates the offensive term “alien” from all state laws and policies, replacing it with other language that is more reflective of today’s legal terminology, such a “noncitizen” or “immigrant.”
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Statement on the Resources Budget Trailer Bill Signing
FOLSOM LAKE – Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, has issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s bill signing of AB 148, the Resources budget trailer bill:
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Statement on California’s 2021-22 Budget and Funding for Solutions to Homelessness
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley), member of the Assembly Budget Committee, has issued the following statement on the State’s 2021-2022 budget:
“California’s comeback is here,” said Assemblywoman Luz Rivas.
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ Statement on Funding for Solutions to Homelessness in the Legislature’s Proposed Budget Agreement
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley) has issued the following statement on the California State Legislature’s proposed budget agreement:
“I am excited that my colleagues in the Legislature have agreed to invest over $10 billion in funding specifically to address our homelessness crisis. Additionally, the Legislature is proposing $1 billion dollars in ongoing support for local governments to fund solutions to homelessness.