Former CA Assemblywoman. #AD43 This account is no longer active. For updates on my work in Congress, follow @RepLuzRivas
San Fernando Valley, CA
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As a member of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus, I condemn the attacks on Artsakh and Armenians. I call for a ceasefire and ask for peace.
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Valentina and the Orellana-Peralta family deserve justice. The video released today by the LAPD reaffirms the need for an independent investigation and accountability for the events that led to the death of Valentina. 1/4
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Nury Martinez took accountability for her actions by resigning today.
Councilmembers Cedillo and DeLeon need to follow suit and do the same. Withholding resignations equates to withholding our ability to move forward.
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If you are being asked to evacuate, grab only essentials like: Driver's license, deed to your house, will and/or trust, Proof of insurance, Medical records, Passports, Social security cards, Birth certificates. If time permits get any family heirlooms. #Saddleridgefire
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#SaddleridgeFire If you have horses that need immediate boarding you can take them to:
Hansen Dam Equine Shelter
11127 Orcas Ave.
Lake View Terrace
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Governor @GavinNewsom just signed my bill, #AB1096 to remove the term "alien" from CA law when referring to immigrants and noncitizens!
Today marks a huge step forward in the fight to dismantle institutional racism targeted specifically towards our immigrant communities. (1/3)
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Majers’ landromat has been serving San Fernando since 1983. This coin facility is owned by Kenny & Irene Majers & was recently featured in the Academy Award-winning movie "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once." (2/3)
ALT The Assemblywoman and owner of Majers Coin Laundry take a picture of a laundry bag with the signatures of the cast of "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once."
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Capitol staffers make recos. They don’t directly regulate entities. As Members, we make the final decisions. This makes their profession unique to other state workers. We need to address the staff exodus by showing we value them, not by restricting their career options.
🚨#CALeg - Today we are opposing #SB573 which would create unfair limitations on the future opportunities of talented Legislative staff. Worse, it could TRAP staff in hostile or abusive work places by preventing them from holding meaningful, well compensated employment elsewhere.
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I am honored that Speaker @Rendon63rd has entrusted me to Chair the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. I look forward to working with the members of my committee and continuing to make strides on environmental policies that impact all Californians.
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I'm happy to announce that I've been elected as the Chair of the Los Angeles County Delegation (LACD).
Senator @sydneykamlager accomplished many things during her tenure as Chair of LACD. Her presence & leadership will surely be missed in the Legislature.
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Evacuation centers for the #SaddleridgeFire:
People and small pets:
Sylmar Recreation Center
13109 Borden Ave
Sylmar
Large Animals:
Hansen Dam Equine Shelter
11127 Orcas Ave.
Lake View Terrace
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This year, I sent 11 bills + my Natural Resources Committee Omnibus bill to the @CAgovernor desk! I am happy to report that ALL my bills were signed by Governor @GavinNewsom!
I would like to thank the Governor, his team, my sponsors, stakeholders, and committee staff (1/2)
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It is with a heavy heart that I share that The Honorable Cindy Montañez has passed away.
She has left an indelible mark on our state and community. I send my deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the community she loved so dearly.
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#TeamRivas here, wishing Assemblywoman Luz Rivas a Happy Birthday! 🥳
ALT Assemblywoman Luz Rivas holds a chocolate cake that says Happy Birthday!
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Thank you @CAGovernor for discussing recent actions taken by several states to outlaw abortion. In CA, we value women! If you’re currently filming in a state that is restricting women’s rights, then I encourage you to relocate to CA and share our values. #CaliforniaForAll
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Congratulations @ib2_real on your swearing in today! Glad to have another progressive champion join us in the Assembly.
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Wishing my incredible Legislative Director, Judy Yee, the happiest of birthdays!
ALT Just Yee, Legislative Director to Assemblywoman Luz Rivas is holding a cake that says “Happy Birthday, Judy”
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Proud to represent California at the @UN #ClimateChange summit in Glasgow!
I am looking forward to this opportunity to help push the world towards an equitable & urgent response to climate change. #COP26 #Glasgow #ClimateCrisis
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My colleagues and I have issued a letter to @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, Speaker @Rendon63rd, President pro Tem @SenToniAtkins, Budget Chairs @PhilTing and @HollyJMitchell urging them to take action and provide emergency funding to support @CalNonprofits.
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#EndOfSessionChaos – We had an emergency evacuation this morning. My Chief, Matthew made sure my team and I were evacuated first, but like a true veteran he went back and saved the donuts. #CALeg #DONUTworry #safetyfirst
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A monumental and historic victory for all of our families and school children in California.
Proud to have been part of this coalition to deliver #SchoolMealsForAll!
FREE LUNCH: When millions of California children go back to school this month, they will be getting a free lunch every day abc7.la/3lS2e6h
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Thank you @RendonAD62 for reappointing me as Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. I’ve been proud to serve this committee, and I’m looking forward to continuing that service in 2023.
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Incredible news coming out of my alma mater, @Harvard! Proud to see a young Latina take the reigns of such an important and prestigious law journal.
Congratulations Priscila, can't wait to see what more you will accomplish! #WomenLead #LatinaWomenLead
nbcnews.to/3s8AZpn
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AB 1506, a law I co-authored, gives the CA Dept. of Justice the power to conduct its own investigation into this horrific tragedy. We will not rely on the LAPD investigating themselves. We will get answers. We must have accountability. We must have justice for Valentina. 2/4
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There are approx. 45,000 garment workers in Los Angeles working more than 12 hours a day being paid $5.15 an hour. That is not a living wage! I voted in support of SB 1399 (@SenMariaEDurazo) to eliminate piece-rate pay and ensure that our garment workers are fairly paid!
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This morning, #SB54 passed the Senate receiving bipartisan support, and is now headed to the @CAgovernor's desk waiting for his signature.
I'm proud of the work my committee, Asm. Natural Resources played in strengthening #SB54. Now, let's make history!
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Frontline workers keep caring for and feeding all of us.
I plan to work with my colleagues in the #CAleg to make sure they have the paid sick days they need. @CaliforniaLabor #PaidSickDaysNow
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As someone who was raised by a single mom who worked multiple jobs to support our family, I understand the challenges of a #workingmom. This is why I support policies that improve working conditions for #workingparents. We must do better.
I support @BuffyWicks.
The Caucus is using this troubling situation to champion stronger policies for all women, children and families in California--including those within the Capitol community.
We must do better.
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I’ve got the best team an Assemblymember can ask for! We finished session just before 9pm & I got 11 of my bills sent over to the @CAgovernor’s desk due to our efforts.
I’ll be back in the district tomorrow, so looking forward to seeing you shortly #AD39!
#CALeg #EndOfSession
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On my way to #Sacramento for the start of the second year of the 2021-2022 legislative session! ✈️
You can always count on me to advocate for #AD39 and our communities' shared values. Looking forward to the great work my colleagues and I will accomplish this year! #CALeg
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What are the odds that two Latinos from Pacoima now both get to work on environmental issues at the state and federal level...it truly shows this is the land of opportunity. #AD39
BREAKING: Senator @AlexPadilla4CA will be serving on the Environment & Public Works committee. This puts California’s first Latino Senator at the forefront of tackling climate change.
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I'd like to recognize Elizabeth MacMillan, Principal Consultant of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.
Elizabeth has worked on progressive climate legislation the past 16 years related to recycling and waste management. (1/2)
ALT Assemblywoman Luz Rivas is pictured with Elizabeth MacMillan, Principal Consultant of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.
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Thank you to @Rendon63rd for naming me Chair of the Select Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. I look forward to exploring access to K-12 computer science, increasing diversity in the workforce and strengthening #STEM initiatives at our state universities.
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Wishing my mother and all mothers in #AD39 a happy Mother’s Day!
Please enjoy this #throwback picture of myself and my mom. And before you ask, yes, those are Menudo buttons.
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It’s #womeninpublicofficeday! There are currently 22 women serving in the State Assembly! We have a way to go to get to 40 (50%) but we will get there soon. 💪🏼 #CALeg
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We did it! Congratulations @SenMariaEDurazo and @GarmentWorkerLA on this incredible victory!
I'm a proud coauthor of #SB62, which finally achieves justice for #CA's garment workers and ends #WageTheft in the garment industry.
Thank you @CAgovernor for your signature! #CALeg
Today we won justice for garment workers. We are one step closer to ending wage theft and holding brands accountable for exploitation they have enabled. Ethical fashion is the future!
Thank you @GarmentWorkerLA, @BetTzedek, @Western_Center, @CaliforniaLabor & @GavinNewsom. #SB62
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My capitol team is working hard during the House of Origin deadline. Team Luz Rivas is the best! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
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I am proud of the amendments my committee, Assembly Natural Resources, has proposed to help make #SB54 the strongest plastic pollution legislation in the nation. Thank you @BenAllenCA for your leadership & working with me to ensure CA leads the nation in plastic reduction.
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I am proud to stand with my colleagues as a co-author and support Assemblymember Holden's Assembly Joint Resolution 1 that condemns the Azerbaijani government’s blockade of Artsakh.
Armenians are experiencing a humanitarian crisis and need relief.
ALT Assemblywoman Luz Rivas speaks about AJR 1
ALT The roll of coauthors is open.
ALT The roll of votes.
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I am honored to be apart of a historic day for women! The Assembly has officially sworn in Sue Parker, the 1st African-American woman, as the Chief Clerk and Alissa Buckley, the 1st API woman, as Chief Sergeant-At-Arms to serve CA.
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I'm a strong supporter of the #VISIONAct because it will keep families whole, build healthy communities, and send a powerful message across the nation that CA protects immigrant and refugee communities. We must #StopICETransfers now! #AB937 #CALeg
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My resolution on Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day was presented on the floor today.
As a female engineer, I was often the only woman in the room, & always the only woman of color. (1/3)
ALT Assemblywoman Luz Rivas presents ACR 8 on Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
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What a day for the environment! As Chair of Assembly Natural Resources, I couldn’t be happier this Administration is bringing science back, creating millions of jobs, and doubling down on environmental justice. I’m looking forward to continuing to move CA forward too! 🌎🌲🌊👷🏽♀️👷
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Congratulations @sydneykamlager! You will be missed here in the Assembly! I look forward to continuing to work with you in the Senate.
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I was proud to support #AB937, the #VISIONAct, which protects our immigrant and refugee communities from being transferred to ICE. Thank you @AsmCarrillo for your leadership on this issue!
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, it is my pleasure to recognize Yvette Lopez-Ledesma (@parksandbuses) as this year's #AD39 #WomanoftheYear. Yvette was a Deputy Director of @PB__Community and is now with @Wilderness where she leads a team that works to advance equitable (1/2)
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I marched with my Assembly colleagues & UFW advocating for #AB2183. CA's farm workers work hard to provide us with the food we eat & deserve to organize the way that works best for them. That's why we are asking @cagovernor to support #AB2183.
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Caltrans District 7 workers have lost their lives while working on our freeways and today we honor their memory by installing a sign on the I-210 and I-5 interchange in Sylmar.
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We did it! #AB257 has passed the Assembly.
Proud to have been a joint author for this bill to give our fast-food workers the protections they deserve in the workplace.
Thank you to all the fast-food workers & @seiucalifornia for mobilizing & making this happen! #CALeg
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#AB1845 to create an #OfficeToEndHomelessness received bipartisan support on Senate Floor. Homelessness is not a partisan issue and #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness. Thank you Senator @Scott_Wiener for presenting this bill!
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Thank you Speaker @Rendon63rd for appointing me to CA’s Wildlife Conservation Board! I look forward to making a positive impact to help preserve and protect nature’s habitats and wildlife. #WildlifeConservation
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No family deserves to live through this pain and we must do everything we can to ensure this never happens again. 4/4
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I was proud to join Governor @GavinNewsom today at Sunset Elementary in Fresno, where he signed my bill, #AB1363. This legislation would make California the first (!) state in the nation to identify and support its dual language learners at an early age. 1/4
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Many of you know that homelessness is deeply personal for me.
Today, #CA sent a clear message that 1 homeless child is one too many. I was honored to join the @CAgovernor at a bill signing ceremony in LA where he signed 2 of my bills addressing homelessness: #AB27 & #AB1220. 1/4
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Thank you Speaker @Rendon63rd for appointing me as the Chair of the Select Committee on the Non-Profit Sector. I look forward to working with and advocating for the needs of our non-profits.
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Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Throwback to when I graduated from MIT with my degree in electrical engineering. #INWED21 #WomeninEngineering
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It takes an entire team to coordinate press conferences. I’m incredibly grateful for #TeamRivas! Thank you for your hard work yesterday.
ALT Assemblywoman Luz Rivas and her team point to a sign that says “The Homelessness Accountability & Results Act”.
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It’s 1am, and that’s a wrap for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session! Thank you to my team for their dedication and hard work! #EndofSession #CALeg
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I am devastated there was an officer involved shooting in my district that took the life of Valentina Orellana Peralta. She was simply trying on clothes and now her family will no longer share the joy of her presence this holiday or others to come. My condolences to her family.
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As Joint Author of #AB257, I am proud to see this bill pass the Senate Floor. We are one step closer to getting this bill signed by the @CAgovernor!
BREAKING: After workers organize strikes at over 350 restaurants across the state, California’s State Senate has passed #AB257
Today is a watershed moment in the history of the labor movement; 550,000 fast food workers in CA will soon have a seat at the table with our employers
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Computer Science is the primary driver for job growth throughout all STEM fields. More than 50% of STEM jobs are in computing occupations. Yet, 65% of public high schools in California don’t offer CS. In disadvantaged communities, that rises to 75%.
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#AB71 (@BringCAHome) - to create the first ongoing source of funds to address homelessness, passed out of the Asm. Rev and Tax Committee! Thank you to my colleagues for the important discussion and support!
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Thank you Governor @GavinNewsom for inviting me to join you at the #FolsomLake reservoir for the Resources trailer bill (AB 148) signing! (1/4)
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Our delegation had the opportunity to learn about Scotland’s experience with floating offshore wind technology.
Scotland has a well-developed offshore wind power industry that California is just embarking on.
#COP26 #WindPower #CleanEnergy
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Investing in early childhood education is important because it closes and prevents the achievement gap, improves health outcomes, and has a lasting impact on their cognitive, social, and physical health. I had a great time reading to kids in my district for Early Childhood Day.
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I am focused on providing whatever support the Orellana-Peralta family needs at this time. I offer them my prayers and deepest condolences as they grieve for the loss of Valentina. 3/4
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ALT Assemblywoman Luz Rivas takes a selfie on the Assembly Floor. Members are seated and Assemblymember Ash Kalra smiles.
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The Honorable Cindy Montañez has broken many glass ceilings & is one of the most influential figures in CA history.
It's an honor to recognize her work as a public servant & environmental justice champion.
#ACR114 designates January 19th, her birthday, as Cindy Montañez Day.
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Thank you @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom for signing #SB793 to protect our children from tobacco products! I am a proud coauthor and voted in strong support because I care about the health of our kids!
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Latinas in California suffer from the country’s worst #WageGap—earning just 42 cents on the dollar that a white, non-Hispanic man earns, regardless of experience or job type. #UnseenLatinas #LatinaEqualPayDay @LatinoCaucus
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This weekend, I presented Yvette Lopez-Ledesma (@parksandbuses) with a resolution to officially recognize her as #AD39’s Woman of the Year. Thank you Yvette for your dedication and service to Northeast San Fernando Valley. #womanoftheyear
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Thank you @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom for taking the time to meet with the @LatinoCaucus and for surprising us by signing the hospitality worker rehire bill. This bill will help hospitality workers retain their jobs as our state begins to reopen.
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I am so excited that for the first time in our state’s history, we will have dedicated funding for homelessness and stringent accountability measures.
latimes.com/california/story…
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I am a proud principal co-author of @VoteAlexLee2020's #WealthTax proposal. Thank you for inviting me to your press conference today.
It's not a radical idea to uplift people out of poverty.
It’s not a radical idea to fight student debt.
It’s not a radical idea to provide healthcare for all.
It's not a radical idea to help with rent.
It’s not a radical idea to pass a wealth tax. It’s fairness.
#WealthTax
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Today’s signing of #AB257 into law is a watershed moment in the history of the labor movement, led by Black and Latino fast food workers building a new model for workers having a seat at the table #unionsforall
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To wrap up #EngineersWeek, I want to highlight my colleagues, who were engineers prior to becoming a Legislator. There are only 6 of us in the Assembly. I hope #eweek has inspired anyone who is thinking about pursuing an education and career in engineeringto go for it.
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This year, I sent 7 bills to the @CAgovernor’s desk, and I am happy to say that once again ALL my bills have been signed!
This could not have been done without my incredible team. The work you do does not go unnoticed, and I am extremely grateful for your efforts.
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Thank you so much to everyone who came out in support today for the unveiling of #AB1690, our bill to ban the sale of single-use vaping devices and tobacco filters!
This is the year to ban these hazardous & wasteful single-use products to protect our health and environment. 1/5
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At 3 am we officially adjourned the 2019 Legislative Session! This year I have 8 bills headed to the Governor’s desk, 3 resolutions that have been chaptered by the Secretary of State, and have casted votes for over 3,000 bills. #CALeg
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Los Angeles County Delegation votes to support extending the California Film and Television Tax Credit.
Please read statement below:
ALT SACRAMENTO – Today, the Los Angeles County Delegation (LACD) has voted to extend the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program contained in Governor Newsom’s 2023-2024 budget with bipartisan support. “The motion picture industry is a core economic driver and employer for Los Angeles County and California. It is an industry that’s engrained in our culture and our communities. Generations of Angelenos have worked in the film industry and continue to do so to this day,” said Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, Chair of LACD. Since 2015, this program has generated $22 billion in economic output and $961 million in revenue generated from state and local taxes. A 2022 study by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation found that for every dollar allocated for the tax credit, total economic activity in California will increase by $24.40.
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Congrats @BuffyWicks & @QuirkSilva65th for your appointments as Chairs of the Assembly Housing & Community Development and Governmental Organization Committees!
Thankful that Speaker @Rendon63rd recognizes the importance of women in leadership. #WomenLeadNow
@CaWomensCaucus
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As #BlackHistoryMonth concludes, I want to recognize StylesVille Beauty & Barber Shop in Pacoima, the oldest black-owned barbershop in the San Fernando Valley.
StylesVille is run by Greg Carter, who is a member of the Carter Family that purchased the current spot in the 70s. 1/2
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No child should go hungry.
I’m proud that CA was the first state in the nation to adopt a Universal Meals Program statewide for all school children.
Students need access to nutritious meals not just for their health, but also to be academically successful in the classroom.
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California has suffered at the hand of far too many oil spills, and each time we say ‘enough is enough,’ no action follows.
We are calling on the federal government to end offshore oil development in federal waters and end these environmentally hazardous oil extractions.
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Fun fact: The mosaic tile floor in the Capitol Rotunda represents our Native American roots. They would often leave little imperfection in anything they create because they believe that humans are imperfect. #CALeg #EndofSession (1/2)
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Assemblymembers @AsmCottie, @AsmTbh and I were proud to publish this op-ed in the @ladailynews & @ocregister asking the federal government to end
all offshore oil and gas drilling off of CA's pristine coastline.
Check out the article: bit.ly/3lYRG4X
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A step in the right direction as we take action to fight our climate crisis. Thank you @POTUS!
The future of the auto industry is electric — and made in America.
Today I'm signing an executive order with a goal to make 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 zero-emission — and unveiling steps to reverse the previous administration’s short-sighted rollback of vehicle standards.
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#AB1096, my bill to remove the term "alien" from all #CA laws, was a personal piece of legislation for me.
I remember when I was a child & I read the word "alien" on my mother's immigration papers. It made me feel like she was not welcome in the US. 1/4
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I stopped by my old alma mater, Pacoima Middle School, along with Secretary @WadeCrowfoot, @SenBobHertzberg, @AsmLisaCalderon, LAUSD Board President @KellyGonez, & @TreePeople_org, to celebrate the $150 million investment for schools to transform black tops to green spaces.
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