Bio & Background
Robert Rivas
D · DemocratAssembly Speaker
District 29
Term: Dec 7, 2020 – Nov 30, 2026
Robert Rivas has served as Speaker of the California State Assembly since July 2023, representing the 29th Assembly District in Monterey and San Benito counties. He is the first person of Mexican descent to serve as Speaker and has prioritized housing production, water infrastructure, and agricultural policy.
Public Positions
Housing
“California's housing shortage is not a natural phenomenon—it is the result of decades of local decisions that prioritized exclusion over inclusion. The Assembly is committed to changing that calculus.”
Source: press release · Jan 18, 2024
Education
“Every California student deserves a fully funded education regardless of the zip code they were born in. Equitable school funding is the foundation of opportunity.”
Source: press release · Feb 14, 2024
Voting Record
Housing
Position on recordAB 1955: Housing Element Compliance Enforcement Act
Strengthens enforcement mechanisms for local governments that fail to comply with state housing element law. Cities and counties that do not adopt compliant housing plans within required timelines face restrictions on certain local land-use approvals and expedited review by the state Housing Accountability Unit.
Aug 29, 2024
Education
Position on recordAB 2054: K-12 Education Funding Equity Act
Revises the Local Control Funding Formula to increase per-pupil spending at schools with high concentrations of low-income students and English learners. The bill establishes a new base grant increase of $1,200 per pupil and creates a supplemental concentration grant for districts where more than 55% of students qualify as unduplicated pupils.
Aug 26, 2024
Environment & Climate
No stated positionSB 100: Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act
Requires that all electricity sold to California customers come from renewable and zero-carbon sources by 2045. The bill expands the state's existing renewable portfolio standard and sets interim targets of 60% by 2030 and 100% by 2045, directing the Public Utilities Commission to develop compliance pathways for investor-owned utilities.
Sep 8, 2023
Criminal Justice
No stated positionAB 1280: Criminal Justice Diversion Expansion Act
Expands pre-trial diversion eligibility to include additional nonviolent offenses and requires courts to consider ability to pay when setting conditions of diversion programs. The bill prohibits incarceration solely for failure to pay diversion fees and directs counties to establish community-based diversion programs.
Sep 14, 2023
Campaign Finance
$275,000
Top Donor Type
pac
Number of Donors
3
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Farm Bureau | $125,000 |
| United Farm Workers PAC | $85,000 |
| California Realtors PAC | $65,000 |
Campaign finance data reflects reported contributions. Availability varies by state and reporting cycle. Data may not be complete.