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SACRAMENTO - On May 14, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) responded to Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 May Revision budget proposal to the Legislature, pledging to advocate for the 30^th Assembly District and calling on the Federal Government to increase its aid to states.

AB 3005 Passes with Unanimous Vote out of Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee

SACRAMENTO - On May 13, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) proudly announced the passage of his Assembly Bill 2954, the Natural and Working Lands Climate Goal Bill, through the Assembly’s Natural Resources Committee.

SACRAMENTO - On May 8, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) applauded news that California has agreed to supply Monterey County with 750,000 procedure masks specifically designated for agricultural workers. This follows weeks of persistent engagement by County and State Officials, and will benefit as many as 25,000 workers over the next 30 days.

SALINAS - On April 24, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter requesting urgent steps to protect farmworkers and the food supply chain in the wake of COVID-19.

Supplemental Hazard Pay Should Be The Next Step, Say Assemblymembers

Rivas Says Additional Steps Needed To Protect Undocumented Workers,
Especially Farmworkers