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Robert Rivas

Democrat, State Assembly

District 29, Salinas

Time in office:

Assembly: 2018-present

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Bio

Robert Rivas, 44, is the powerful Assembly speaker who oversees the chamber. He replaced fellow Democrat Anthony Rendon in a contentious fight among the majority party. Before being elected to the Assembly in 2018, Rivas served two terms on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors. Rivas grew up in farmworker housing, cared for by his single mother and grandparents. Rivas has a degree from Sacramento State University and a master’s degree in public administration from San Jose State University. Rivas lives in Hollister with his wife and their daughter.

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Ideology

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Bill Activity

Of 13 bills:

9 Passed

1 Failed

3 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 13 bills: 9 passed, 1 failed, and 3 are currently pending.

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Influence

There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.

Giver	Value	Date	Description
49ers Football Company LLC	$420	Sep 26, 2021	Game Tickets
Urban Associates	$223	Oct 11, 2021	Ticket- Baseball Game
Govern for California	$176.59	Sep 29, 2021	meal
Evan Low for Assembly 2022	$117.65	Jun 16, 2021	meal
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians	$90	Apr 3, 2021	meal
California Issues Forum	$83	Jun 21, 2021	meal
Re-Elect Senator Atkins	$70.96	May 10, 2021	wine
California Democratic Party	$60.99	Aug 24, 2021	meal
California Democratic Party	$56.93	May 4, 2021	meal
California Tribal Business Alliance	$53.22	Jul 14, 2021	Food & Beverage

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Gifts

Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.

Gift Received Rating

#18/120

This legislator is ranked 18th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Robert Rivas

ACR 184

Stuttering Awareness and Acceptance Week.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

In Progress

Stuttering Awareness and Acceptance Week.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Rules

AB 1896

Public employment: disqualifications.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

In Progress

Public employment: disqualifications.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement

AB 2156

Holidays: Farmworkers Day.

Committee: Assembly Floor

Passed

Holidays: Farmworkers Day.Committee: Assembly Floor

AB 462

Land use: accessory dwelling units.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

Passed

Land use: accessory dwelling units.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development

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Committees

Most of the policy work in the state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees. Legislators also work on budget subcommittees. There are also “Special” and “Select” committees with a more narrow topic focus. And there are “Joint” committees with members from the Senate and Assembly.

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