From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Global Hispanic Serving Institution Equity Innovation Hub

I’m excited to have been part of the team that brought the Global Hispanic Serving Institution Equity Innovation Hub to California State University, Northridge and the #SanFernandoValley!

The state will contribute $25 million to the Equity Innovation Hub center that will focus on preparing Latino and historically underserved students for careers in #STEM.

A big win for the Valley and our communities of color!

I’m excited to have been part

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Equestrian Rider Safety Bill has Passed the Senate

Great news #AD39!

Our Equestrian Rider Safety bill has passed the Senate floor with bipartisan support and now goes back to the Assembly for a final vote!

Thank you to our co-author, Senator Anthony Portantino, for presenting the bill on my behalf on the Senate floor.
My district is home to a vibrant equestrian community and is one of the few remaining residential areas in the City of Los Angeles that has private homes zoned for horse keeping. I am proud to champion this timely legislation for our equestrian riders in AD39 and the state.

#RiderSafety #EquestrianSafety

Great news #AD39! Our Equestrian Rider

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – $600 Golden State Stimulus Payments

This past Friday, the state began disbursing the $600 #GoldenStateStimulus payments to eligible Californians earning between $30,000 to $75,000.

For more info or to find out when you’ll receive your payment, visit the Franchise Tax Board website at https://www.ftb.ca.gov/.

This past Friday, the state began disbursing

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Mourning the Tragic Loss in Kabul that Claimed the Lives of U.S. Service Members

I join Governor Newsom in mourning the loss of the service members that lost their lives in Kabul. My deepest condolences to the families of these victims.

I join Governor Newsom in mourning the

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Happy to Donate 50 Backpacks Filled with School Supplies

The pandemic has placed an incredible burden on working families in #AD39. That’s why I was happy to donate 50 backpacks filled with school supplies and state resources to needy students at Herrick Avenue Elementary in #Sylmar.

Every student should have the tools to be safe and successful this year. Visit the Safe Schools For All Hub today to stay up to date on key resources and information related to COVID-19 and schools.
https://schools.covid19.ca.gov/

The pandemic has placed an incredible

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – End Child Hunger

Had a wonderful time celebrating our incredible win for all of CA’s students & families with our School Meals For All coalition, State Senator Nancy Skinner, Kat Taylor, Tony Thurmond!

We could not have done with out everyone who was present, so thank you all for your work! #EndChildHunger #SchoolMealsForAll

Had a wonderful time celebrating our

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

The Office of the Small Business Advocate has announced the application period for the final round of grants provided through the California #SmallBusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. Small businesses and #Nonprofits can fill out the application and find additional resources here: https://careliefgrant.com/.

The application period for Round 8 funding is open for non-profits only and begins on Friday, August 27 and lasts through Thursday, September 9.

The application period for Round 9 funding will open to new applicants and currently waitlisted applicants from Thursday, September 9 through Thursday, September 30.

The Office of the Small Business

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – 7 of My Bills made it out of the Senate Appropriations Committee

Great news! 7 of my bills made it out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today.

✅#AB27: Identifying Homeless Students
✅#AB46: California Youth Empowerment Act
✅#AB326: Health Access Consumer Protection Program
✅#AB815: School Nurse Credentialing
✅#AB984: Digital License Plates
✅#AB1363: Dual Language Learners
✅#AB1550: UC Labor Relations

Onward to the Senate floor! #CALeg

Great news! 7 of my bills

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – AB 1495 Approved by The Legislature

Got my first bill of this session sent to the Governor‘s desk!

#AB1495 ensures that our state’s vacancy election laws are in accordance with the U.S. Constitution.
Thank you to my colleagues in the legislature for recognizing the need of this bill and especially Assemblymember Marc Berman for your leadership on this issue!

Got my first bill of this